Downers Grove Lifestyle
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Life-threatening or not, a serious diagnosis needs a second opinionJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - After years of heart failure, Marsha Joyce was told she'd eventually need a heart transplant. But that medical advice never really registered with the Lisle mother of th...
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Despite a devastating diagnosis, local resident found they had optionsJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Laurie Radtke knows the value of a second opinion. The Johnsburg mother sought 27 of them when her 7-year-old daughter Taylor was diagnosed with an "inoperable" brain tu...
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Sellers turn to incentives to seal the dealJan 12, 2008 10:00 pm - Area homeowners and real estate agents are coming up with incentives to sell houses -- and sometimes they work. Realtor Sharron Kelley says her clients' willingness to p...
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Author appearancesJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - • Jami Attenberg, author of "The Kept Man," will read from, discuss and sign copies of her book at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773...
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Food and wine classesJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - THURSDAY Five Recipes to Kick Start Your Diet Join this hands-on class and learn how to create delicious meals that feature lean proteins, the right carbs, healthy fats ...
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New Year's revelry doesn't have to cost a fortuneDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - The holidays can be hard on the budget. But even if you maxed out your credit cards for Christmas, you don't have to stay home watching TV on New Year's Eve. We've track...
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Eager to entertainDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Stephen Sondheim's 1959 hit "Let Me Entertain You" could have been written for Angel Porch, a former Pittsburg resident with Southern belle aspirations. Within her socia...
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Flying high with yogaDec 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Every time she heads to O'Hare or Midway airports, Kelly Emme busts out her secret weapon. While stuck breathing recycled air in a cramped plane seat, Emme presses play ...
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Area builder, remodeler recognized by Illinois associationDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Home Builders Association presented ICON awards to its builder and remodeler members at a ceremony held Nov. 13 in Lisle. "The ICON Award is prese...
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Ring in the new year with a few laughsDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Looking for a few laughs on New Year's Eve? Here's what some suburban comedy clubs and theaters have planned: • The Comedy Shrine hosts an improv bash Dec. 31 at 22 E. ...