Lifestyle
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From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside the mainstream
Jan 29, 2025 8:03 am - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a new poll finds that not all of his controversial health goals are unpopular — in fact, at least one has broad support among Democrats and Republicans.
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Home inspector missed cracked furnaceJan 29, 2025 6:15 am - A new homebuyer discovers the furnace had a cracked heat exchanger, allowing carbon monoxide into the home. The home inspection months earlier didn’t uncover this defect. Who is liable?
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Seasonal swap: Hearty winter produce stars in this Thai duoJan 29, 2025 6:02 am - As a proponent of eating local, I like to take favorite recipes and make seasonal swaps. I recently gave a cooking demonstration where I did just that, incorporating winter squash, hearty greens, canned beans and root vegetables into a pair of delicious Thai dishes.
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Bicyclist fatalities: How Illinois aligns with — and differs from — national trendsJan 29, 2025 6:00 am - Statewide biking fatality data for the past seven years, collected by Ride Illinois, offers insights on some characteristics of biking fatalities when compared to national trends.
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Give parsnips a chance with this creamy, warming soupJan 29, 2025 5:57 am - There’s that certain group of vegetables I routinely walk by when I am cruising the produce aisle – parsnips, fennel, beets, bok choy among them. Well, I am here to say give parsnips a chance.
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Make this speedy chicken soup to help you through cold season
Jan 29, 2025 5:07 am - If you have roast or rotisserie chicken for a meal and end up with leftovers, this chicken soup is for you. Start by making a quick, 40-minute chicken stock out of the leftover bones and scraps and water.
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Naperville church hosts ‘Dueling Pianos’ concert with local music directorsJan 29, 2025 12:14 am - Well-known Catholic musicians John Angotti and Craig Colson to "duel" on pianos at benefit concert on Feb. 7 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville.
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Agapé Children’s Center hosts open house for fall 2025 enrollmentJan 28, 2025 9:53 pm - Agapé Children's Center, serving Warrenville youth for 50 years, invites families to its open house on Feb. 3 to meet teachers, tour facilities, and enroll for fall 2025.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 2-8Jan 28, 2025 7:33 pm - Accessible gardening, herbs, plant propagation and more.
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How do Taco Bell’s new chicken nuggets rank against other fast food nuggs?