Lifestyle Columns
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How father, son with autism bonded through riding roller coastersSep 26, 2025 2:30 am - Tom Callsen and son Thomas, who has autism, have ridden 471 different roller coasters across the United States over the past 20 years, finding joy in the physical thrill and bonding experience.
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Condo budget approval timeline explainedSep 24, 2025 1:23 pm - Does the Illinois Condominium Property Act state a date by which a board must meet to adopt the annual budget?
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Brownies with no flour, no eggs and no butter? Believe itSep 24, 2025 4:58 am - Oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup take the place of flour, eggs and sugar in these soft and chewy brownies.
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Buyers find undisclosed electrical problemSep 23, 2025 2:13 pm - We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money.
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Powdery mildew hits gardens in the late season, but isn’t a cause for concernSep 23, 2025 1:59 pm - Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting many plants in late summer, but is not a major concern at this time of year.
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Why do we watch birds? We all have our reasons, but the ‘Seven Pleasures of Birding’ is a good startSep 22, 2025 1:06 pm - In Jeff Reiter’s new book, “The Best of Words on Birds,” a central theme is that we should bird the way we want to, the way that feels best. Find your style and enjoy every experience.
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Condo tenant caught stealing packagesSep 17, 2025 3:06 pm - One of the tenants of a condominium in our association was clearly captured on a security camera video taking packages of other residents from our mail area.
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Volunteers to repaint historic Pioneer Sholes School museum fence in St. CharlesSep 17, 2025 12:50 pm - An upcoming volunteer painting project will help spruce up the historic Pioneer Sholes School museum in LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.
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Cheesy tomato pie the perfect showcase for your garden’s bountySep 17, 2025 5:56 am - If your late-summer motto is “No tomato shall go to waste,” this savory pie is for you. It’s perfect for low-moisture varieties, but — with a little roasting — you can use whatever tomatoes are cluttering your counter.
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‘Comfort food’ that won’t weigh you down: Three chicken dishes for fallSep 17, 2025 5:27 am - As the air starts to crisp and the evenings draw in earlier, there’s something especially comforting about gathering around a hearty chicken dish. Chicken is endlessly versatile, but in the cooler months it takes on a whole new role: warming and nourishing.