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Saturday, February 23, 2019

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When we see other people spending money we have a tendency to believe that we can — or should — be spending, too.

Your friends' social media posts are making you spend more money, researchers say

We want to keep up with the Joneses, and stay ahead of the Smiths. Because of this, when we see other people spending money we have a tendency to believe that we can -- or should -- be spending, too.
Baheej with four of the six grandchildren, when they were young.

Look to lessons of grandfathers, uncles when facing challenges of coping

Grandfathers and uncles are often major influences in a person's life. They are loving role models, advisers, comforters and teachers. So the death of a dear grandfather or uncle can be a shaking event. But the wisdom they shared can help you through tough times.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune illness resulting in inflammation and destruction of the joints, most commonly the hands and wrists.

Supplements, diet changes can help with rheumatoid arthritis

There is medical research to indicate that nontraditional medical therapies, such as supplements and dietary changes, are beneficial in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Good design is based on balance and sensibility. Don't go overboard with “themed” home furnishings.

Like homeowners, interior designs can be too 'trendy'

We all want the latest and greatest, but on occasion, this may take us down the wrong path. Designers always love to try something new -- the freshest ideas, aka "trends" in designer lingo.
Dr. Christopher Henry
Listen to your heart: what racing, skipping and fluttering can mean
We've all felt something weird with our hearts at one time or another. It may race, skip, flutter, slow down or speed up, depending on what we're doing. Dr. Christopher Henry, who specializes in electrophysiology, answers questions about what's normal and not normal.
Jay Pharoah performs at Rosemont’s Zanies this weekend.
5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Prepare to be impressed by Jay Pharoah's impressions and comedy this weekend at Rosemont's Zanies. Or take part in an escape room or ax throwing as part of the Lake County Craft Beer Festival Saturday. Here are five fun options for the weekend ahead.
Contemporary style continues to be the leading choice among renovating homeowners.
Homeowners reveal why they can't stand old bathrooms
Tackling a bathroom redo is a huge undertaking and big investment, so you want to make sure you do it right.
In September 2018, the German Catholic Church released a devastating report that concluded at least 3,677 people were abused by clergy between 1946 and 2014. Pope Francis' high-stakes sex abuse prevention summit is meant to call attention to the crisis as a global problem that requires a global response.
A global look at the Catholic Church's sex abuse problem
Pope Francis' high-stakes sex abuse prevention summit calls attention to the crisis as a global problem.
“Paolo and Francesca” is a painting by the French artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, produced in seven known versions between 1814 and 1819. It derives from the story of Paolo and Francesca in Dante’s “Inferno.” Tchaikovsky’s tone poem, “Francesca da Rimini,” is an interpretation of the tragic tale.
Russia Distilled in Elgin explores culture through food, drink, music
Explore Russian culture through food, drink and music at an upcoming event at Artspace Elgin.
What to do when you have frozen pipes
As the winter snow and ice lingers, it's never too late think about protecting your home from the elements. For prudent homeowners, this entails taking steps to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting during the cold-weather months.
When Laura Carlson Spencer of Elburn realized her prized collection of antique political buttons accidentally had been donated to Goodwill, she rushed to the store. But someone had bought the entire collection. On Wednesday, buyer Frank Mazza, 55, of West Chicago returned the buttons. “It makes me feel good,” Mazza said.
Her family heirlooms were mistakenly donated to Goodwill. Two strangers helped her get them back.
In the chaos of her family's move from St. Charles to Elburn, Laura Carson Spencer's family heirloom collection of political campaign buttons was accidentally donated to Goodwill and sold. She needed the kindness of strangers to get them back.
Actors and actresses, including John Volk as Gaston, in red, middle, perform their parts during a dress rehearsal for Special Gifts Theatre’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” in Libertyville.
A chance to shine: Actors with disabilities experience the joy, enrichment of theater
Special Gifts Theatre, a non-profit, educational and therapeutic theater company for individuals with intellectual disabilities, is bringing its concept to Libertyville with a production of "Beauty and the Beast" at Copeland Manor School.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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