Lifestyle Columns
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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 ...
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Unit owners may vote to allow board compensationJun 09, 2023 6:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: We are looking for ways to attract owners to run for the board of our condominium association, and "money talks." Can condominium board members be...
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Rocket ship park in St. Charles gets updated equipmentJun 09, 2023 6:00 am - When it comes to loving rocket ships, the country's billionaires don't have anything on us. The St. Charles Park District informed residents on the city's west side near...
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Cook County's first bike plan aims to make riding safe and accessible for allJun 09, 2023 6:00 am - Cook County's first bike plan aims to make riding safe and accessible for all
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Widescreen: 'Willow' and Jeff Goldblum disappear; Nolan's latest on 70 mmJun 07, 2023 11:00 pm - David Zaslav's Warner Bros. Discovery started the alarming, money-saving trend of removing exclusive content from streaming platforms last year when shows including "Wes...
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Try this nod to Mexican elote in soup form as summer corn rolls inJun 07, 2023 6:00 am - It's summer, and I could eat corn on the cob every day and twice on Sunday. Grilled or boiled, I usually slather it with butter, but honestly, I am just as happy with a ...
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Sound check: Heatwave Music Festival, Simplistic Urge reunionJun 07, 2023 6:00 am - Heatwave Music Festival With its focus on dynamic dance music and an immersive pop-art-inspired experience for guests, the Heatwave Music Festival returns to blast Chica...