Lifestyle Columns
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Neighbors in the News: Palatine library names new assistant directorMay 08, 2024 6:00 am - Susan Conner was promoted to assistant director of the Palatine Public Library District, after the position was vacated by Melissa Gardner, who was promoted to executive director.
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Good News Sunday: How competition, camaraderie drive all-ages Elgin swim teamMay 05, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a competitive swimming team for adults, a new teacher whose classroom is next to the teacher who inspired her, and a 66-year-old award-winning figure skater who is still competing.
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Municipalities look to redevelop land, closed buildingsMay 03, 2024 6:00 am - Not since the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire has there been this much civic streetscaping going on.
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Pump up your tires — May is National Bike MonthApr 30, 2024 6:00 am - National Bike Month launches May 1, and with it plenty of opportunities to shake the dust off your bike.
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Workplace friendships on the declineApr 24, 2024 9:38 am - Everyone agrees that the workplace we once knew was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While recruitment, productivity and morale are important reasons to allow flexibility in where work is accomplished, workplace friendships are suffering as a result.
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Neighbors in the News: River Trails Middle School names new principalApr 22, 2024 11:19 am - The River Trails School District 26 Board of Education appointed Kyle Henkel as principal of River Trails Middle School.
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Good News Sunday: Palatine honors basketball team for 4th place finish at stateApr 21, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about the Palatine village council honoring the Pirates basketball team, a DuPage County CROP Walk marking its 40th year, and United Airlines employees upcycling unused toiletry items to donate to migrants.
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Don’t get mowed over by lawn and garden scammersApr 18, 2024 1:50 pm - Gardening and lawn care services are a multibillion dollar industry for homeowners in the United States. The Better Business Bureau says to watch out for those who try to capitalize on your lawn and garden needs.
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What makes a good hotel stay great?Apr 17, 2024 10:01 am - I’ve written frequently in these columns about what makes a good restaurant a great one. As a restaurant consultant, I have been staying two to three nights a week at ho...
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Owl mania: Birders’ enthusiasm for this species can sometimes go overboardApr 15, 2024 10:45 am - The popularity of owls makes them vulnerable to human interference. People do get excited about owls, and sometimes their enthusiasm (or thoughtlessness) gets out of hand.