Lifestyle Columns
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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...
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Sound check: Jeff Schaller's new release; Out Cold 4 at PiazzaFeb 15, 2023 5:00 am - Jeff Schaller 'For Keeps' Need a pick-me-up? Jeff Schaller's "Reckless Life" release from two years ago chronicles a life on the move. And his newest album with band The...
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Chef shares his melting-pot childhood and love of foodFeb 15, 2023 5:00 am - Chef Christian “Lucke” Bell grew up in what he describes as the cultural melting pot of Evanston, where he was blessed to be welcomed into the homes of friends from mult...
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After 200 columns, Words on Birds writer continues to educate and entertainFeb 15, 2023 5:00 am - Last month I presented to the DuPage Birding Club, filling an hour with stories from this column. Amazingly, some audience members stayed awake until the end. As Words o...
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Here's how you can help provide earthquake relief for Turkey, SyriaFeb 13, 2023 4:30 am - As rescuers continue to pull survivors from the rubble seven days after deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, global and local relief agencies are stepping up urgent ...
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Agent seems to withhold disclosureFeb 12, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Our next door neighbor's furnace is very noisy at the roof vent, sometimes keeping us awake at night. Recently, the house was listed for sale, so we wrote a letter to...
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Good News Sunday: St. Charles group grants wishes of veterans, first responders to attend sporting eventsFeb 12, 2023 5:00 am - Good News Sunday: St. Charles group grants wishes of veterans, first responders to attend sporting events
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The value of self-reflection to make changes in your lifeFeb 11, 2023 6:00 am - Many of us have a dear partner or friend on whom we rely in some very personal ways, and this person is a big part of our lives. He or she is many things to us, includin...