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MON, 1/20/2020

Monday, January 20, 2020

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A thick fur coat is essential winter attire for squirrels. This Eastern gray squirrel was out and about during the polar vortex last year when few other animals ventured out in the open.

Show squirrels some love on their special day: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Squirrel Appreciation Day is a great excuse to walk in the woods to observe these native mammals, or just look out the window for a while. We might be surprised -- and cheered -- by what we see.
An American mink bolts to the safety of its slough bank burrow after I mentioned I needed some new earmuffs. Photographed Jan. 7 in northern Illinois.

Readers show off their photos on Suburban Wildlife Facebook page

Check out our Daily Herald Suburban Wildlife page on Facebook. There, you will find what many people have asked us about: A place to share your neighborhood coyote sightings and other related snapshots.

Studies show that working out may help reduce certain pain

"With anybody who is experiencing chronic pain -- there is going to be movement that makes the symptoms worse and some that make it better," said Justin Feldman, a physical therapist.
Cashless shopping is convenient, but it can be a budget-buster. This year, make it more difficult to spend money online. This could help cut out some of your impulse purchases.

To keep from overspending, don't shop this way in 2020

You don't have to stop shopping entirely, you just need to pick your purchases more carefully. Here are some things you can kick out of your budget -- and some other changes to consider.
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Scientist to headline North Central College MLK event
The first African-American to have a scientific equation that bears his name is scheduled to be the speaker for North Central College's Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast.
With the awards table in the foreground, Lana Manson of Chicago directs the Jubilate Singers on Sunday during the Agape Connection’s 19th annual Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lisle.
MLK event in Lisle looks back, forward
Both the history and the future of black Americans were honored Sunday in Lisle at the Agape Connection's 19th annual Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Improve your mood by drinking water and eating a high-nutrition diet.
Keep your body -- and mind -- fit through proper nutrition
Ever notice a change in your mood after eating certain foods or skipping meals altogether? Mood swings, irritability or anxiousness can be side effects of a poor diet.
Michael Carr started going shirtless and flexing for family, friends and staffers at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago when undergoing cancer treatment because shirts sometimes bothered the chemo port on his upper chest.
Constable: Shirtless children's hospital 'mayor' brings strength and smiles for everyone
Diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 7, Michael Carr of Bloomingdale underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and other treatment. Now, his tumor is back and the 11-year-old boy is determined to climb 1,643 steps as part of Aon's Step Up for Kids fundraiser to support families at Lurie Children's Hospital.
The Rev. James Miller, pictured here with his wife, Rev. Lana Miller of the DuPage AME Church in Lisle, will be the keynote speaker Monday at the 30th annual DuPage County celebration and observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Wheaton MLK observance celebrates 30th anniversary
The 30th annual observance of MLK Day will take center stage Monday at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
Authorities are investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease, two of them fatal, at the Covenant Living of Windsor Park retirement home.
Fatal outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Carol Stream under investigation
State and local authorities are investigating three cases of Legionnaires' disease -- two of them fatal -- at a Covenant Living retirement home in Carol Stream.
Insurance policies vary, and sometimes homeowners and buyers find it difficult to understand what’s covered, when to file a claim and how homeowner’s insurance differs from a home warranty.
How to figure out how much homeowner's insurance you need
Insurance policies vary, and sometimes homeowners and buyers find it difficult to understand what's covered, when to file a claim and how homeowner's insurance differs from a home warranty.
The Chicago Sinfonietta will perform concerts Sunday in Naperville and Monday in Chicago to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Chicago Sinfonietta to perform musical tribute to MLK
A musical tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will feature new renditions of familiar standards, celebrated performers and an audience participation sing-along when the Chicago Sinfonietta takes the stage at Naperville's Wentz Concert Hall on Sunday, Jan. 19.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 15,584, Bob Finch photo: “Give Peace a Chance” and other anti-war ballads filed the cold air at Kopp Park during a sparsely attend peace rally in Prospect Heights in December of 1969. 40 people attended and the Northwest Suburban Peace Coalition of Students fore Peace called the demonstration a success.
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 15,277, Tom Grieger photo: Wheeling policemen Jack Koenig, Tom Javens, Sgt. Ron Nelson and Clarence Trausch, seated, took first place in the second annual skeet tournament in Northbrook in November of 1969. The group topped 10 other suburban teams at the contest in which policemen shoot skeet with riot shotguns.
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The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 23,061, Bob Finch photo: Palatine Girl Scout leaders, left to right, Mrs. James Hilgendorf, Mrs. Steve Chernicky, and Mrs. Don Bennett learn the finer art of cooking scrambled eggs outdoors during a leader training session at Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine in September of 1971.
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