Lifestyle
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US measles cases reach 33-year record high as outbreaks spread
Jul 07, 2025 4:52 pm - The United States has reached its highest annual measles case tally in 33 years, hitting at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 38 states and the District of Columbia.
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Chicago area receives $139M in grants to fund bike paths, walking trailsJul 07, 2025 12:01 pm - Illinois has allocated $139.2 million for biking and walking infrastructure projects over the next four years.
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Carolyn Hax: Gay man avoids homophobic in-law, but at what cost?
Jul 07, 2025 8:23 am - A gay man wonders whether to attend family events where his sister's intolerant husband will be present, after years of avoiding him. He now questions whether missing milestones hurts his nephew. Carolyn Hax says do what makes you feel best, not your brother-in-law.
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Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed nearly 90 people
Jul 07, 2025 7:19 am - Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that has killed nearly 90 people in Texas, including more than two dozen campers and counselors from an all-girls Christian camp.
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Renowned European handbell ensemble Arsis to perform at Elk Grove Village churchJul 06, 2025 9:02 pm - European handbell ensemble Arsis tours U.S., including July 13 concert at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Elk Grove Village, featuring classical and Estonian composers.
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‘She’s a trooper’: Family of 4-year-old battling leukemia hosting fundraiser for researchJul 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Kinsley McLamore, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2024. Her family is holding a fundraiser on July 12 to support research and another child with cancer. Kinsley continues school and activities during treatment.
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Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore 'body and spirit'Jul 06, 2025 4:13 pm - CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town back its...
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Proper pruning practices and pest control can keep your garden healthyJul 06, 2025 9:09 am - It's time to prune shrubs to desired shapes before growth stops in July. It’s also time to check trees for fungal diseases and pests.
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Transform your tiny garden into a lush haven with these creative tips
Jul 06, 2025 9:08 am - Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative.
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Home & garden calendar, June 29-July 6Jul 06, 2025 9:06 am - Here’s a list of garden events, walks and more happening June 29-July 6 in the Chicago suburbs.