Lifestyle Columns
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Harper launches mentorship program for Black, Latino studentsFeb 20, 2023 4:30 am - Harper College in Palatine has launched a mentorship program for first-year Black and Latino students that aims to address equity gaps while affirming their identity and...
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Call inspector before making repairsFeb 19, 2023 5:00 am - Q: When I bought my home, I made the mistake of not being present for the home inspection. Instead, I trusted that the inspector did a good job and that his report was a...
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Good News Sunday: Food, music, clothing play big role in Elgin Black History Month luncheonFeb 19, 2023 5:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Music, food and culture were on the menu...
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There are different types, and intensities, of griefFeb 18, 2023 6:00 am - I've written about the many sources of grief. There is also a complex mix of "types" and intensity of grief. As it turns out, grief has many faces, and many ups and down...
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Board's budgeting process seems to set assessments arbitrarilyFeb 17, 2023 5:00 am - By David M. Bendoff Q: Our homeowners association board approves the budget based on expenses and reserves only. The board never includes projected revenue from dues. Th...
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'Lasting friendship' brings cheer to Marklund in the form of kids' visits, valentinesFeb 17, 2023 5:00 am - With about 65 first graders chanting “Clarey! Clarey! Clarey!” residents and staff at Marklund Hyde Center campus in Geneva could say without hesitation it was the most ...
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Clever, engaging documentary a cinematic Bond marketFeb 16, 2023 5:00 am - “The Other Fellow” - ★ ★ ★ This title, as most ardent James Bond fans know, comes from a historical moment in 1969's “On Her Majesty's Secret Service” when one-time 007...
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Neighbors in the news: Des Plaines Park District lauds dedicated employee with awardFeb 16, 2023 5:00 am - • The Des Plaines Park District has honored Pedro Garcia with its Dedicated to Excellence Award for his hard work and dedication providing the park district with great s...
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Widescreen: AMC's tiered pricing could prove to be a Slippery Slope+Feb 15, 2023 10:00 pm - When I kept the social anxiety at bay long enough to see "Avatar: The Way of Water," I was greeted by loud, proud flatulence from the person sitting behind me. That was ...
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Presidential feast: 3 recipes from past U.S. leaders make a festive holiday menuFeb 15, 2023 5:00 am - Mattress makers and appliance sellers may be the only ones who celebrate Presidents Day. Let's change that. Kids love making as much as they do eating the three dishes o...