Lifestyle
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'It's nice and cold': Dozens leap into chilly Palatine lake to help Special OlympicsMar 06, 2022 12:00 am - Veteran jumpers have dealt with far colder temperatures than the mid-30s they encountered Sunday at the 2022 Palatine Polar Plunge, but the brisk winds provided plenty o...
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Schaumburg firefighters group donates $35,000 to cancer foundationsMar 06, 2022 12:00 am - The Schaumburg Firefighters Fighting Cancer Pink Tie Crew recently donated $35,000 raised from their annual Pink Tie Ball to two local foundations. The first donation o...
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Suburban Skyview: Tubing enthusiasts come for the thrill of the hill at Villa Olivia in Bartlett.Mar 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Villa Olivia in Bartlett is the place to go to get your winter excitement fix. Villa Olivia was acquired by the Bartlett Park District in 2010. It draws visitors fr...
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Put some spring into your walkingMar 05, 2022 10:00 pm - As winters go, this hasn't (so far) been a terrible one in Chicago. A little cold, a bit of snow but we've had days of decent temperatures. So we have little reason to h...
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Book review: Margaret Atwood's writings are both funny, frightening
Mar 05, 2022 6:20 am - "Burning Questions: Essays and Occasional Pieces, 2004 to 2021" by Margaret Atwood (Doubleday) Canadian poet, novelist and literary critic Margaret Atwoo...
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Music review: Pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne reigns on new seventh album
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An emotional safety plan will help your child copeMar 05, 2022 6:00 am - We take care of our bodies by eating healthy, exercising and practicing good hygiene. Our minds and our hearts need us to take care of them, too - especially in the face...
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Electric vehicles may require condo improvementsMar 05, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Must a condominium association provide an electric vehicle charging station as an amenity to residents? A: Legislation has been introduced from to time to time in Ill...
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House can lose a lot of heat through garage doorMar 05, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I do woodworking projects in part of my garage that is beneath two bedrooms. It has an old uninsulated garage door. What should I look for in a new efficient door? A:...
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Don't overemphasize tolls on the highway to longevityMar 05, 2022 5:00 am - Many experience increasing "aches and pains" as the years roll on. Most older people have a litany of joints and body parts that hurt. We eventually realize conversation...