Lifestyle
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How to kick the habit if you’re a longtime smokerFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Addicted to tobacco but finding it difficult to stop? There are good reasons why abandoning cigarettes and other forms of smoking is so hard.
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How a social connection expert stays connected and whyFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Forging and keeping connections with other people throughout our lives is good for our health and longevity. A social connection expert explains.
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Grief & healing: Being practical can get you through ups and downsFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Preparation, for winter weather, or really anything in life, is the key to weathering difficult circumstances.
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First Congregational Church of Elgin presents the 2024 Spring Concert SeriesFeb 16, 2024 11:23 pm - First Congregational Church of Elgin is hosting its annual Spring Concert Series with the first concert in the series on Feb. 25. The concerts will be held in the histor...
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Library demolition paves the way for expansion of Lombard’s Lilacia ParkFeb 16, 2024 3:47 pm - Lombard owes a lot to Col. William R. Plum. A telegrapher during the Civil War, Plum donated his lilac garden for the village’s first park. Every May, hordes of lilac lov...
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Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
Feb 16, 2024 8:19 am - Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law. At least for the near future, it will almost certainly be th...
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Stews for the soul: Enjoy the savory magic of the versatile stew this winterFeb 16, 2024 7:02 am - As this Midwest weather chills our bones, the perfect way to warm your spirits and your home is with stew. Not only are stews so versatile, but they’re also perfect for easy meals that taste like a lot of effort.
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How to keep the fun in sports for your childrenFeb 16, 2024 6:15 am - How can parents keep their kids safe if they want to participate in organized sports? Two doctors share their expertise.
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For a comforting vegetarian meal, bake your farro with tomatoes and cheese instead of boiling it
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Ask the doctors: Study shows some behaviors may contribute to Alzheimer’sFeb 16, 2024 6:00 am - Researchers have discovered some behavioral risk factors that may lead to Alzheimer’s. Find out what they are.