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TUE, 5/21/2019

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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Mary Broderick before her facial reconstruction surgery

How facial surgery helped Elgin woman regain function, confidence

An Elgin woman with facial paralysis experienced renewed function and self-confidence after undergoing an innovative series of surgical procedures at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.
A ceremonial groundbreaking will take place Wednesday on a roughly 2-acre community plaza in the Frontier Sports Complex. Naperville Park District plans to build a versatile open space with play areas, a fitness lawn and space for events such as concerts, stage productions or farmers markets.

How a forgotten piece of land became Naperville's next big community asset

Where most passers-by would see a forgotten piece of land overrun with weeds, 95th Street Library manager Karen Dunford saw potential.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar helped The Washington Post headbang with headphones.

Which wireless earbuds are best for headbanging? Sammy Hagar puts three to the test

Sure, sound quality, price and call quality matter for headphones. But not if the darn things won't stay in your ears as you bounce through life. See how Apple's AirPods 2, the new Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Bose SoundSport Free hold up to the rocker test.
“I really think we are facing a very serious crisis for women in getting promoted,” says Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, whose LeanIn.org released a survey that found 60% of male managers say they are uncomfortable doing common workplace activities with women such as mentoring, socializing or having one-on-one meetings.

#MeToo backlash? More male managers avoid mentoring women or meeting alone with them, survey says.

The problem with this knee-jerk fear, of course, is that to get promoted, younger employees need the kind of informal face time and one-on-one interactions that build trust and develop relationships, giving senior-level managers the confidence to take a risk on promoting them.
From left, Griffin Amdur, Andrew Witherspoon and James McPhail started a charity that provides furniture for people in need. Their Chicago Furniture Bank has corporate partners such as Walter E. Smithe Furniture and Design of Itasca.
Constable: New charity gives Des Plaines mom the furniture she needs
A mom with two kids was facing eviction when she found an apartment in Des Plaines, thanks to Open Communities. A new charity called the Chicago Furniture Bank, with help from Walter E. Smithe, gives her the furniture she needs.
In Charles Schwab's annual Modern Wealth Survey, the amount people said it took to be considered rich averaged out to $2.3 million. That, the company said, is “more than 20 times the actual median net worth of U.S. households.”
How much money do you need to be wealthy in America?
Rich is relative. Merely having a net worth of $1 million, it seems, doesn't mean you're wealthy.
The Fittest Loser contestants and their trainers all dressed up for the finale in Schaumburg.
Fittest Loser contestants take new health habits into the future
Confidence, hope, energy … these are all things the Fittest Loser contestants found by the end of the competition, in addition to losing weight and builidng muscle.
Kids of all ages enjoy the sand and water at Main Beach in Crystal Lake.
Soak up some sun at a local beach
The Polar Vortex made this winter particularly miserable. And now that summer is finally in sight, why not plan on making the most of the warm weather at one of these local beaches, which offer activities for the whole family.
Smelling junk food long enough may quash a craving
Q: I read about a study that said smelling junk food you want to quit eating -- hello, pizza and donuts! -- will stop your craving. Is that really true? I want to eat healthier, but some foods are so hard to resist.
Tips for talking to your kids about college
Parents and caregivers have the opportunity to step in and help their children cope during one of the most stressful times of the year when they accept or decline college offers. Here's some tips for talking about college with your kids
Impatiens and coleus may be badly damaged by a cold spell, so plant them later in May.
Don't work garden soil if heavy clay is too wet
Working the typically heavy clay in Chicago soil when it is too wet can have a negative impact on its structure and result in hard clumps of soil and a crust.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks during the keynote address of the Google I/O conference in Mountain View, Calif., Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
Google makes new push to bolster travel-related searches
Google wants to be a go-to destination in the online travel world like Expedia, Priceline and TripAdvisor.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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