Lombard Lifestyle
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Students can show their appreciation to favorite teachers with special giftsMay 21, 2008 11:00 pm - A "#1 Teacher" or "#1 Coach" coffee mug is an OK end-of-the-school-year gift, but … you can do so much better. Rather than roaming through big-box stores in search of so...
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Customer involvement key to builder's successMay 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com Brian Murphy is vice president of operations for Town & Country Homes, the Lombard-based division of K. Hovnanian Builders. Years ago wh...
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Lombard known for its lilacs and historical homesMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Known as the Lilac Village, Lombard explodes with lilac bushes, tulips and other spring flowers every May in Lilacia Park, attracting thousands of visitors to the commun...
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Love over lunchMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Those 60 minutes are precious. In between e-mails, meetings, memos and clients stands that one hour devoted entirely to you during the workweek: lunch. Of course you cou...
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Miller's Ale House in LombardMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Miller's Ale Houses have been a Florida staple since the late '80s. Their new location in Lombard is the first Miller's in Illinois, but will this franchise be embraced ...
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Get a start on fest season this weekendMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Can't wait for festival season? Here are a few minifests taking place this weekend to tide you over: Vernon Hills Springfest: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Metra stat...
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Suburban couples raising multiple multiplesMay 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Beware silence. When raising multiple sets of multiples -- that's right, two sets of twins, or twins followed by triplets -- a moment of silence becomes downright scary....
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Green mothers try to save the earthMay 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and others who have helped young people reach their potential. We know you've gotten Mom a very nice gift already, so give her a call o...
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Competition gets the juices flowingMay 08, 2008 11:00 pm - It doesn't always have to be about hotel getaways, upscale dinners and romantic alone-time. Occasionally, couples need to stop being high maintenance and, instead, spend...
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Readers stock up on ideas for reusable shopping bagsMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to everyone who called and e-mailed in their comments and ideas about reusable shopping bags. It's encouraging to hear about more and more people toting cloth bag...