Lifestyle
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How to be a better birder: Tips for those new to the bird-watching hobbyOct 14, 2024 12:16 pm - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter offers some tips for those who are new to the birdwatching hobby.
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Carolyn Hax: Sister’s exciting life stirs up old sibling rivalry
Oct 14, 2024 9:41 am - Sister’s exciting life with significant other stirs up unwanted feelings of jealousy. Carolyn Hax says be careful what you wish for.
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From safety to silence: More people of all ages are engaging with bikingOct 13, 2024 6:00 am - Biking news in the Chicago area ranges from hopeful planners to enthusiastic youth and the solemnity of a memorial ride. Here’s just a sample.
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Payment apps are soaring in popularity. Here’s what you need to know.
Oct 13, 2024 5:11 am - Almost three-quarters of U.S. consumers used payment accounts such as PayPal, Venmo and Cash App in 2023 — up from 68% in 2022. But millions of Americans operate in the dark about how payment apps use or invest those funds.
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An aerial view of the Carpentersville Dam removalOct 12, 2024 11:03 pm - Crews continue to work on a $1.2 million project to remove the Carpentersville Dam Tuesday, Oct. 8.
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Grief & healing: Coping with multiple health problemsOct 12, 2024 6:30 am - Health is a blessing. But as the years move forward, problematic medical conditions tend to pile up. These can start weighing very heavily on our activity, mood and spirit. A few simple tricks can help.
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Race to the finish: Make fall memories at Naperville Pumpkin RaceOct 11, 2024 4:02 pm - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation’s annual Naperville Pumpkin Race is set for noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Rotary Hill Park.
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Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo to get four new deer SaturdayOct 11, 2024 1:28 pm - Four deer will be delivered to Elgin’s Lords Park Zoo on Saturday.
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Riders conclude 475-mile bike ride for childhood cancer research in St. Charles
Oct 11, 2024 12:53 pm - Cyclists in Cal’s Angels Pediatric Cancer Charity Bike Ride were greeted with confetti and cheers as they rode into downtown St. Charles just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10. The 24 participants pedaled nearly 100 miles per day for five days to raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research.
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Carolyn Hax: Work on yourself before rekindling relationship
Oct 11, 2024 6:00 am - Partners of four years recently split because of his depression. Now he is trying to get back on track and wants to rekindle the relationship. Carolyn Hax says slow down and take care of yourself first.