Lifestyle
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Lawyer passes baton on educating board members, unit ownersDec 25, 2024 6:00 am - After more than 13 years of having the privilege of writing this column, I am passing the baton. Although the column is called “Condo Talk,” it has addressed legal issues concerning the full variety of homeowner associations in Illinois; that is, condominium associations, master associations and common interest community associations.
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Kid-centric countdown: Put young chefs in charge of the snacks and let the creativity flowDec 25, 2024 5:31 am - We adults may consider cooking a chore, but it’s the main source of entertainment when kids gather to ring in the noon year. Together you can craft kid-friendly grazing boards loaded with dips, crackers, crunchy chickpeas, stuffed dates, crudites, cheese and fruit.
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Hoisin sauce gives new life to leftover ham in this cabbage stir-fry
Dec 25, 2024 5:28 am - Hoisin sauce adds tons of flavor to this simple cabbage and ham stir-fry that’s an easy way to transform leftover meat from holiday feasts.
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Ditch the beef, embrace the turkey chili this winterDec 25, 2024 5:15 am - You don’t need beef or tomatoes to make a chili worthy of the name. This Winter-Warming Turkey Chili from Don Mauer is a terrific twist on the classic.
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The path to Bethlehem: Luminaria hike at Lake Zurich church illuminates the Christmas storyDec 25, 2024 4:00 am - Quentin Road Baptist Church in Lake Zurich held a Christmas Luminary Hike Dec. 13-15 and 20-22.
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New Year’s wellness resolutions for the whole familyDec 24, 2024 10:23 pm - New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to recommit to your health and well-being. But many people struggle with accountability, This is one reason setting resolutions as a family is a great idea.
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Optimize your organization: Tips to eliminate the clutter and cut down your stressDec 24, 2024 9:35 pm - If clutter has you down, consider these strategies to organize your interior spaces and start the new year with a new outlook.
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Willow Creek worshipers gather on Christmas EveDec 24, 2024 6:21 pm - Willow Creek Community Church members came together on Tuesday to experience the hope and peace of the Christmas season.
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Elgin church hosts musical and charity events this JanuaryDec 24, 2024 12:15 am - Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin hosting events in January including organ recitals, a service to support refugee/immigrant outreach, and a hymn singing celebration.
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Shake snow from plants; shovel with careDec 23, 2024 6:38 pm - There has not been much snow in the Chicago area yet this year, but when a storm does finally come, carefully shake snow off plants during heavy wet storms to minimize damage.