Lifestyle Columns
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Pixar scores a modest marvel in romantic, opposites-attract comical fantasy 'Elemental'Jun 15, 2023 5:00 am - “Elemental” - ★ ★ ★ Charming. Delightful. Spectacularly stunning. “Elemental” clearly belongs on Pixar's periodic table of animated features, right down to the bubbling ...
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Sound check: Fall Out Boy returns, Candlebox's 'Long Goodbye'Jun 14, 2023 6:00 am - The Revivalists Hailing from New Orleans, the roots-inspired alternative rock of The Revivalists ("All My Friends") is a perfect pairing with a night under the stars. Ca...
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A heady spice mix and freshly made cashew milk come together in this sumptuous curryJun 14, 2023 6:00 am - A recipe for Creamy Cashew Chicken Curry caught my eye at allrecipes.com. I love cashews and have a hard time not eating too many. Enticing. The recipe, with 61 5-star r...
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Recent tragedies call attention to the clash between cycling and car cultureJun 12, 2023 5:30 am - Vehicle crashes involving cyclists jumped by 8% in one year, according to Illinois Department of Transportation data for 2021 and 2022. It's a trend that shows more work...
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Suburbs to mark Juneteenth with celebrations this weekendJun 12, 2023 5:30 am - Several suburbs will mark the Juneteenth federal and state holiday this weekend with community festivals. Considered the longest-running African American holiday and obs...
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Agent disinterested after the closeJun 11, 2023 7:00 am - Q: When I purchased my house, the home inspector listed a number of items that needed repair, including problems with bathroom plumbing, electrical outlets, yard drains ...
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Good News Sunday: Northern Illinois Food Bank honors 40 years of helping neighborsJun 11, 2023 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: Northern Illinois Food Bank honors 40 years of helping neighbors
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Take a day off, enjoy a break from the bustle of lifeJun 10, 2023 6:00 am - I worked full time in academia and then in business for many years. When I think about it, work was not just full time, it was most of my time. At least most of my wakin...
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Why Illinois consumers will soon pay more for groceriesJun 10, 2023 1:00 am - Get ready to spend more at the grocery store. The yearlong suspension of the state's 1% tax on groceries ends July 1. The tax respite was intended to help reduce the cos...
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Kits made to add screens over front, patio door openingsJun 09, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I don't like the appearance of a screen door over my front door, but want ventilation and light from it. What options are there other than a screen door? A: Bringing ...