Lifestyle
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You might not like spiders. But you want them in your garden
Aug 19, 2025 5:46 pm - Although often feared, spiders are important garden predators that control pests, enrich soil, and support birds and other wildlife.
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Composting helps the planet. This is how to do it, no matter where you live
Aug 19, 2025 5:37 pm - Composting helps the planet. Here is how to do it, no matter where you live.
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Grow fruit trees in small spaces with the trick known as espalier
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The best blue paint colors, according to design pros
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Local teacher honored for 25 years at Elgin’s St. John’s Lutheran SchoolAug 19, 2025 4:08 pm - As the new school year began, St. John’s Lutheran Church and School celebrated preschool teacher Linda Childers in her 25th year of teaching.
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The story behind Geneva’s new ‘upscale dive bar’ Bad AliceAug 19, 2025 2:31 pm - “We wanted something affordable and friendly,” manager Chris Claboltz said of the inspiration for Geneva’s new “upscale dive bar,” Bad Alice.
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Body art studio coming to Des PlainesAug 19, 2025 2:17 pm - A body art studio offering tattoos and piercings is coming to Des Plaines.
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Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns expands to 15 nightsAug 19, 2025 1:05 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden expands its annual Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns to 15 days. Get your tickets soon, this popular Halloween tradition typically sells out.
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Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzing
Aug 19, 2025 10:36 am - Beekeepers face steep startup costs and significant bee colony losses — often exceeding 50% annually. Illinois has more than 5,400 registered beekeepers, with nearly nine in 10 managing 10 hives or fewer.
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Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks