Lifestyle
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Book review: Oral history of Rikers Island reveals city's failure
Jan 21, 2023 5:30 am - "Rikers: An Oral History" by Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau (Random House) In these times, when people disagree about seemingly everything, just about eve...
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Why it is beneficial to 'amuse thyself' when bereavedJan 21, 2023 5:00 am - It's very important to cultivate the ability to "amuse thyself" - especially when living alone, or retired, and certainly if bereaved. When bereaved, it may be more like...
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Suburban Skyview: Lights add magical glow to massive outdoor rink in NorthbrookJan 21, 2023 12:00 am - There's something magical about skating under lights on the outdoor ice rink in Northbrook. When the weather cooperates, there's a massive sheet of outdoor ice for skate...
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Two young eagles spotted at 'In Search of Eagles' program along the Fox River, along with a few dozen ducksJan 21, 2023 12:00 am - For the second time in as many years, Cathy Thurston of Crystal Lake found herself behind a spotting scope in search of eagles. This year she only saw about 30 golden ey...
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CHIP IN Batavia to host annual prom dress collection and giveawayJan 20, 2023 10:00 pm - CHIP IN Batavia and the Batavia Public Library are back with their popular Prom Dress Giveaway event on Saturday, March 18. CHIP IN's mission is to assist low income an...
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DKG February Program Features Jennifer BanekJan 20, 2023 10:00 pm - Members of Alpha Nu chapter of DKG are looking forward to their Saturday, February 4th program. Our guest speaker is Lake County Coroner, Jennifer Banek, who is also a p...
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Quick and easy ways to give your kitchen a new lookJan 20, 2023 6:00 am - Installing under-cabinet lighting beneath your kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to give this room a new look. Kitchens are often described as the busiest rooms in ...
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Association needs to have one voice dealing with contractorsJan 20, 2023 5:00 am - Q: A couple of contractors for the association have indicated they will no longer bid for future work with the association. The stated reason is they have received contr...
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How native animals survive the colder monthsJan 20, 2023 5:00 am - Editor's note: April Vaos, environmental educator for the Lake County Forest Preserves, wrote this story. In your forest preserves, winter is peaceful, the sounds soften...
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Lincolnshire woman aims to curb loneliness one handwritten letter at a timeJan 20, 2023 12:00 am - Liza Johnson can be found most days in her cozy home office in Lincolnshire writing letters by hand to people she might never have met before in hopes of delivering them...