Lifestyle Columns
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Crafty, small green heron uses bait to catch its unsuspecting foodAug 01, 2023 6:00 am - Crafty, small green heron uses bait to catch its unsuspecting food
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'Those were special times': Now in their 50s, 'Wiffle ball kids' reunite in St. CharlesJul 31, 2023 1:00 am - It seems odd to call them the “Wiffle ball kids.” Yet, that's how I tend to refer to them. They're all successful grown adults in their 50s, but they will always be the ...
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Lollapalooza set a major step for North suburban band Ax and the HatchetmenJul 30, 2023 7:00 am - Oh, the energy of youth. Not long after wrapping up a nonstop, whirlwind, two-month tour circling the U.S. for 28 shows and a number of festival appearances, Ax and the ...
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Good News Sunday: Addison girl with health issues receives puppy after loss of her dogJul 30, 2023 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: Addison girl with health issues receives puppy after loss of her dog
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Greek festival recalls traditions, forms new memories to treasureJul 29, 2023 11:00 pm - As they said on a huge banner at the local Greek festival, “Today we are all Greek.” Earlier this month I went with my friend, Mary, to this annual fest. As we arrived ...
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Home inspector underestimates repair costsJul 28, 2023 8:00 am - Q: Before we bought our home, our home inspector found rotted floor framing under the house, and the sellers refused to pay for repairs. The inspector estimated $4,000 t...
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Homegrown fest brings local musicians, regional artists together Saturday in LisleJul 27, 2023 10:00 am - At this time last year, Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams wasn't sure he was going to carry the annual local music festival beyond its 10th year. Wh...
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Neighbors in the news: Hoffman Estates ophthalmologist receives Newsweek awardJul 27, 2023 6:00 am - • Hoffman Estates ophthalmologist Dr. Parag A. Majmudar was honored with Newsweek's Top Ophthalmologists Award for his unwavering commitment to improving vision care and...
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Widescreen: The invention of first smartphone on the big screen; Nolan's first movieJul 27, 2023 6:00 am - Somehow, corporate biopics are all the rage this year. First there was "Air," Ben Affleck's cringe-inducing exaltation of the guy who came up with Air Jordans (Matt Damo...
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Sound check: Jason Mraz at Ravinia; new Dan Wade album, Nellie's showJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Fresh from Dan Wade With roots in the area's punk scene and a solo career built on the stages of the city, suburban-native guitarist and songwriter Dan Wade carries the...