Lifestyle
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Suburban restaurants offer Passover dining optionsApr 02, 2023 11:00 pm - Passover begins at sunset on Wednesday. Now is the time to finalize your holiday dining plans at a suburban restaurant offering holiday specials or to-go packages. Here'...
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Nicor Gas commits $30,000 to Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens over the next two yearsApr 02, 2023 11:00 pm - In honor of the first day of Spring, Nicor Gas is announcing a commitment of $30,000 over the next two years to complete woodland restoration and increase programming fo...
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What to know about strep throat in childrenApr 02, 2023 7:00 am - Cases of group A streptococcus, also known as strep throat, have been on the rise in Illinois. While this bacterial infection is most common in children during winter an...
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'Quantum Leap' star Caitlin Bassett jumps from Army to TV
Apr 02, 2023 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Caitlin Bassett plays a woman who jumps through time and space on NBC's "Quantum Leap," a fitting job for an actor who has lived many lives already. Bassett, ...
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Legal or illegal, marijuana is anything but benignApr 02, 2023 7:00 am - Illinois is what I would call a pot-friendly state. Sales at the state's 113 dispensaries reached a record $1.5 billion in 2022 and added $462 million in tax revenue to ...
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Cartilage loss increases joint frictionApr 02, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I am a 77-year-old woman diagnosed by my orthopedist with reduced cartilage in my right knee, probably due to wear and tear and arthritis. I'm not in pain, but I have...
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The undercut is vital when removing tree limbsApr 02, 2023 7:00 am - When pruning large limbs off trees, it is a good idea to make an undercut first. This is a cut from the bottom up, about one-third of the way through the limb, 4 inches ...
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Why it is difficult for new home inspectors to gain experienceApr 02, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Your column often advises people to find the most experienced home inspector possible. That's all well and good, except for those of us who are just starting out in t...
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Out on the Town: Theater, comedy and dance productions not to miss in AprilApr 02, 2023 6:00 am - April is the perfect time to get out and experience a live production in the suburbs, whether it be theater, dance or a comedy show. Here's a calendar of events not to m...
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Lego train expo's dazzling displays a hit with kids in East DundeeApr 02, 2023 1:00 am - It was the best of both worlds Sunday for many youngsters — and the young at heart — as the Northern Illinois Lego Train Club visited the Fox River Valley Public Library...