Lifestyle
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Tiptoeing through tulips on a cruise in the Netherlands and BelgiumJan 12, 2025 5:30 am - In Northern Europe, the river cruise season begins in spring with one of the most popular itineraries focused on Holland’s favorite flower, the tulip. “I always wanted to see the tulips,” said Naperville resident Kay Grossmann. “It’s been on my bucket list.”
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Huntley funeral home to add pet crematorium next door
Jan 11, 2025 5:03 pm - DeFiore Funeral and Cremation Service in Huntley soon will be extending its services to pet owners.
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Grief & healing: Keeping in touchJan 11, 2025 6:00 am - It's very important to keep in touch with old friends and relatives. Continuity in our friendships and relationships make life richer.
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I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting
Jan 11, 2025 4:00 am - Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one trip.
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Our Saviour’s to host ‘Love, Justice & Joy’ event on MLK Jr. DayJan 10, 2025 7:10 pm - The Naperville church is hosting community event honoring Martin Luther King Jr., including crafts, music, and prayer walk to spread love and joy to seniors, foster kids, and neighbors.
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Warrenville’s Community Baptist Church welcomes new pastorJan 10, 2025 5:11 pm - Community Baptist Church names Rev. Michael Strickland as new pastor, welcoming his commitment to inclusivity and spiritual growth.
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Carolyn Hax: Environmentally aware parents want to rein in gifts for their kid
Jan 10, 2025 6:00 am - Environmentally conscious parents want to reign in the amount of gifts their daughter receives from friends and family, but also worry about denying her childhood joy. Carolyn Hax says it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
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Remembering Frank Johnson: Longtime Geneva fire chief oversaw major transitions in departmentJan 10, 2025 6:00 am - Frank Johnson, Geneva's fire chief from 1980-1996, oversaw the department's transition from a volunteer force to a professional one with paid staff and new stations.
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Microaggressions during pregnancy and delivery later linked to higher blood pressureJan 10, 2025 3:13 am - Experiencing microaggressions based on gender and race while receiving care during pregnancy and delivery may be linked to higher blood pressure postpartum, new research suggests.
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Five resolutions for your child’s new yearJan 10, 2025 2:32 am - Helping your child make healthy, positive resolutions for a better 2025 can be a great exercise for the entire family.