Lifestyle
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What happens if TikTok is banned? Your guide to a possible shut down.
Jan 16, 2025 2:09 pm - TikTok users, you’re going to be in limbo for now. TikTok, which is on the precipice of a nationwide ban in the United States as soon as Sunday, could avert a shutdown. I...
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‘A loss for our neighborhood’: St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine is closingJan 16, 2025 10:50 am - St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine announced this week its school will close by the end of this school year.
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Art Deco style is popular again, a century after its heyday
Jan 16, 2025 7:00 am - A century after it was formally introduced at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, in Paris, Art Deco is enjoying a resurgence in decor, fashion and more. A new generation is appreciating the style’s unapologetically glamorous roots and translating it into something new.
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Gatekeeping the ‘Sex and the City’ stoop
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A homeowner wonders why his air now seems stale after he made it airtight with caulking and weather stripping. What crucial step did he miss?Jan 16, 2025 1:07 am - Q: I have caulked and weatherstripped to make my house more airtight, but the air seems stale. What are some efficient methods to bring in more fresh outdoor air? A: Maki...
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Options for financing a home sale to a friendJan 16, 2025 12:39 am - A friend wants to buy a home you own, and wants you to offer seller financing. How does the seller sort out the best financing options?
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How to avoid fallout from winter water freezesJan 15, 2025 11:25 pm - Association unit owners may be very familiar with the mess that ensues when a water leak happens. The key is getting owners to use best practices before a deep freeze sets in.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 19-25Jan 15, 2025 7:30 pm - Vegetable gardening, seedling sales and more.
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Clean bird feeders to keep the birds healthyJan 15, 2025 6:54 pm - You’re helping out the bird population by filling your backyard feeders regularly. But are you missing a step that will put the bird population in peril?
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Buyer was ignored during home inspectionJan 15, 2025 6:20 pm - A buyer was basically shut out of the home inspection process and now is facing several problems. Who’s at fault here?