Lifestyle Columns
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Sound check: Mumford & Sons, Twenty One Pilots, 311 on WKQX Christmas lineupSep 10, 2019 1:00 pm - The Nights We Stole Christmas Merry Christmas from WKQX! The lineup's been announced for the five-day The Nights We Stole Christmas holiday concert extravaganza, an...
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How Palatine pastor led spruce-up of Community Resource Center lobbySep 10, 2019 6:00 am - As pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, the Rev. Karl Fay regularly weaves in the value of art into his sermons - and its worship space. Just last spri...
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Constable: John F. Cuneo Jr., last of land barons, leaves legacy of charity, developmentSep 10, 2019 5:30 am - The seeds of modern suburbia were planted in 1937 when wealthy gentleman farmer John F. Cuneo Sr. bought his palatial estate in Vernon Hills and grew his Hawthorn Mellod...
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How to handle 'are they going to have kids' questionSep 09, 2019 11:00 pm - By Carolyn Hax Q. My son recently married a wonderful young woman, and we could not be happier! He is 40 and she is 36. I have been asked frequently if they plan to have...
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Volkswagen electrifies the iconic BugSep 09, 2019 6:00 am - To demonstrate the versatility of its new electric battery platform, Volkswagen will unveil a retro, all-electric e-Beetle concept this week. The vehicle will be shown f...
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11 films for fall - from the Batman tale 'Joker' to the biopic 'Judy'Sep 08, 2019 7:32 am - Ah, autumn. School resumes. Daylight saving time doesn't. And the movies slide into serious award-season mode by jettisoning the light and frothy films of summer. At lea...
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Hands off my hard-earned 'Grandma' titleSep 08, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Being a grandmother is very important to me. The title of grandma is a badge I wear with a great deal of pride. My husband's sister "Charlotte" never married and has ...
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Seller confused about lead-paint disclosure lawsSep 08, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I'm advertising my home "for sale by owner" and am concerned about all the disclosure laws. I know about disclosing normal building defects, such as damage, wear and ...
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Prospective buyers are advised to read condo rulesSep 07, 2019 7:00 am - Q. I recently purchased a condominium in Lake County. I want to rent out the unit while I travel for six months. However, I have been advised that leasing is prohibited ...
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Funny memories can bring a smile to your faceSep 07, 2019 7:00 am - There are many types of memories — happy, comforting, sentimental, sad, childhood, and more. But the “funny” memory can cheer you up and bring a smile every time you rec...