Lifestyle
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Charity funds, volunteers provide safety railing for disabled Hoffman Estates veteranDec 20, 2024 3:00 am - Just in time for the holidays, funds from a Hoffman Estates charitable golf outing and volunteer union labor have provided a new safety railing separating the front walkway of the home of a disabled veteran and his wife from the steep four-foot drop into the adjacent driveway.
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Aurora church displays 40 nativities from around the worldDec 20, 2024 1:34 am - New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated the season with a display of 40 nativity sets from around the world on Sunday, Dec. 15. The sets were loaned by Lo...
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Tips on how to curb drinking during the holiday seasonDec 19, 2024 11:45 pm - Alcohol consumption spikes during the holiday season, and that can take a toll. For those looking to moderate or reduce their alcohol intake, the doctors offer some tips.
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Tips and tools to help children use new technology safelyDec 19, 2024 11:20 pm - It's the season for families to acquire new devices. Parents can help guide responsible use of the technology with a few key guidelines.
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A year after Invest in Kids’ demise, Catholic schools work to fund scholarshipsDec 19, 2024 5:48 pm - St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates is but one suburban Catholic school that’s come up with its own solution to the end of the state’s Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program, that’s been cited as a factor in the closure of some in 2024.
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Stay safe with these gas fireplace tipsDec 19, 2024 4:22 pm - Heartwarming scenes around a fireplace are even more enjoyable when safety has been prioritized. Individuals with gas fireplaces need to embrace fire safety as well. Here are some strategies to stay safe this season.
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Lack of mortgagee information could delay amendment effective dateDec 19, 2024 3:43 pm - When does an amendment to the declaration of an owner’s association become effective? The board has discovered it will take some time to find all the mortgagee information for the required mailing.
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End the year with worship and community at Huntley church’s ‘One Service’Dec 19, 2024 12:41 am - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will host a "One Service" worship event on Dec. 29.
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Replacing old toilets will pay off in lower water billsDec 18, 2024 11:20 pm - Even though you can likely fix your old toilet with a repair kit, you would be better off in the long run installing a new water-saving model. The flushing of toilets typically accounts for 30% of the water usage for a family making it, by far, the greatest single water usage appliance.
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A Christmas classic’s backstory is a reminder of parents’ lasting influenceDec 18, 2024 2:15 pm - Clement C. Moore wrote the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas“ in 1822 to entertain his family. It later became the famous ”The Night Before Christmas.“