Lifestyle
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Global sizzling: July was hottest month on record, NOAA says
Aug 13, 2021 7:00 am - Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced. As extreme heat waves struck parts of the United Stat...
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Where you can find fresh-picked sweet corn in the suburbs
Aug 13, 2021 6:00 am - Farm stands are treasure troves of summer riches right now, with just-picked sweet corn in the spotlight. The ears are at their peak through coming weeks, thanks to stag...
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Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Club helps members form lasting friendshipsAug 13, 2021 6:00 am - Moving into a new town often brings a bit of mystery along with it. Social media and local newspapers take out some of the guesswork about where to get services or which...
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Noted muralist brings first foray into sculpture to Rosemont mallAug 13, 2021 6:00 am - Kate Lewis' murals can be found along the Chicago Riverwalk, within Wrigley Field, and on sides of buildings in New Buffalo, Michigan, and Las Vegas. Now, the self-taugh...
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What to expect from Arlington's final Million Day on SaturdayAug 13, 2021 5:30 am - Forty years after its first running, what could be the last Arlington Million race — renamed the Mister D. Stakes this year — will take place Saturday at Arlington Park ...
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Colorful fabric art piece to put St. Charles Municipal Center in a new light
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Experts: Keeping trees healthy helps prevent them being uprooted during stormsAug 13, 2021 1:00 am - Clearing out the broken branches and uprooted trunks in the wake of recent storms might prompt suburban homeowners to reconsider the wisdom of having trees surrounding t...
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Plans being made for year-round use of state fairgrounds
Aug 13, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state of Illinois is teaming up with the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln to develop a master plan for year-round use of state fairgrounds ...
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Libertyville Days brings excitement backAug 13, 2021 1:00 am - Festival fun has returned to downtown Libertyville after a more than yearlong hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Libertyville Days, which started Thursday in Cook Park...
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In 'Homeroom,' an unprecedented school year caught on film