Lifestyle
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Five benefits to a Florida roomJan 19, 2024 6:57 am - Snowbirds heading south to escape cold winters is a phenomenon that has been popular for decades. Places like Florida often beckon vacationers and retirees who are eager ...
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Geneva Community Chest’s ‘Black and Blanc’ gala to raise funds for local agenciesJan 19, 2024 6:00 am - OK, a raise of hands. Who knows what the Geneva Community Chest is all about and what makes it different from a service club? Truth is, they are similar in that they both...
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CLC named to 2024 Princeton Review Guide to Green CollegesJan 18, 2024 10:44 am - For the second consecutive year, The Princeton Review has named College of Lake County one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges in The Princeton Revi...
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Hines VA Hospital program to be adopted nationwideJan 18, 2024 10:22 am - Department of Veterans Affairs medical officials visited Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital on Jan. 10, to learn new techniques used by the hospital’s podiatry service. The gro...
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The shade-loving African violet is having its day in the sunJan 18, 2024 6:30 am - African violets, those cheerful, shade-loving houseplants native to Tanzania and introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s, are finally having their day in the sun: the Na...
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Organize your life in a small spaceJan 18, 2024 6:26 am - With every new year comes a transition into the new season's trends and the foreseeable future. Concerning real estate, in the past year, we've seen an uptick in a desire...
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Yes, extreme cold is still consistent with climate changeJan 18, 2024 6:22 am - The planet is warming to record levels, yet here in the Chicago area we're experiencing the same brutal cold snaps we're known for. Despite the icy temperatures, the effe...
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January is prime seed-starting timeJan 18, 2024 6:00 am - January is a good time to start seeds for cold- tolerant, early spring annuals that need a long lead time before being planted in the garden. Each seed packet has directi...
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Metra to study giving college students a break on faresJan 17, 2024 6:44 pm - Could cheaper Metra fares for college and university students be on the horizon? The commuter railroad offers reduced rides for elementary through high school students bu...
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Dining out: Bowling With the Stars at Pinstripes, wine dinners, new restaurants and moreJan 17, 2024 3:16 pm - We’ve got Bowling With the Stars at Pinstripes, new restaurants on the horizon and upcoming dinner events focused on whiskey and wine pairings. And if you’re into cider, ...