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Saturday, August 24, 2019

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A visit to Ushuaia, on the island of Tera del Fuego at the tip of Argentina, still holds vivid memories for Susan Anderson-Khleif.

Vivid memories of adventures and traveling help with grief

Memories of adventures and traveling, plus the artifacts and souvenirs from such trips, are very helpful in coping with grief because they are so vivid. You will easily revisit all the detailed happy moments of that adventure together.
Caffeine. Is it good or bad?

Is caffeine good or bad for you?

Caffeine. Is it good or bad? We get this question all the time, and the answer really depends on your goals and overall state of health.
The hibiscus Petit Orange is part of a line of smaller-flowered, more compact hibiscus by Danish plant breeder Graff Breeding.

The sultry plant that will break your heart

The tropical hibiscus produces some of the most lurid blossoms in the garden -- a broad, ruffled, flared collar around a central antenna full of knobbly, nectar-rich protuberances. So why haven't we all got them?
The intimacy of a small bedroom adds to its charm and cozy feeling.

How to decorate dorms and small bedrooms

Recently, I had the bittersweet experience of decorating my daughter's dorm room. Luckily, she wanted something simple, no thematic decor. Her only requirements were that she wanted her bedding in white with accents in yellow.
A frog blends into the surroundings of Lincoln Marsh Natural Area in Wheaton.
Wheaton's Lincoln Marsh transports visitors to a place of wonder and wildlife
Stroll into Wheaton's Lincoln Marsh Natural Area and you enter a different world, a world that can feel very foreign to the suburban experience.
This photograph capturing overwhelming grief after the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, is similar to every other photo taken in the wake of a mass shooting. Our photo library has far too many.
Constable: Mass shootings have gone from 'not here' to 'anywhere'
When it comes to mass shootings in the United States, there is no more shocking time or place.
Bites from brown recluse spiders can cause muscle pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and other symptoms.
She thought she had water in her ear. It was a venomous brown recluse spider.
Bites from brown recluse spiders can cause muscle pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and other symptoms.
The Claudia’s Grove marker in Geneva was placed in honor of Claudia Johnson, the daughter of Wendell Johnson, who was a ranch hand at the Peck sheep farm.
The story behind the Claudia's Grove marker in Peck Farm Park in Geneva
Columnist Dave Heun investigates the story behind the "Claudia's Grove" marker, which is placed along the Peck Farm Park walking and biking trail on Geneva's west side.
The creative space of Windy Chien in San Francisco was included in the book “Creative Spaces” by Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung.
Creative spaces are often works in progress
How do you create a space conducive to creative thinking? A number of recent books explore the working environments of creative people in search of hints and inspiration.
The new Popeyes chicken sandwich, right, with chicken sandwiches from Shake Shack (left) and Chick-Fil-A (top).
Yes, the Popeyes chicken sandwich is great. Here's how it stacks up against the competition.
Every once in a while, Twitter is right.
Colin, left, and Ava give a kiss to their triplet brother, Ben Gerlach, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age. Ben died in 2016, prompting his mother to start a foundation in his name and write a children's book series highlighting their family's moments together.
How a St. Charles mom is celebrating the memory of her 3-year-old son
Elizabeth Gerlach of St. Charles felt like her world was turned upside down when her son, Ben, died in 2016 after battling health issues his entire life. Now, she's honoring his memory by creating a foundation and writing a children's book series featuring a young boy who uses a wheelchair.
Ronald Benedict of Campton Hills sits behind the wheel of his 1957 Chevy during last year’s Geneva Concours d’Elegance classic car show.
See vintage and rare autos at Sunday's Geneva Concours d'Elegance
The chance to see 200 or so luxury, vintage and rare autos, all of which have been lovingly cared for and restored, draws visitors to the annual Concours d'Elegance show and competition, which returns Sunday, Aug. 25, to downtown Geneva.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 43,063, Jim Frost photo: Celebrity disc jockey Wolfman Jack at the Chicago Marriott in March of 1977.
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Michelle Dobosz, right, equestrian program coordinator, takes Ellie Abata, 11, on a short lead ride at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. Ellie was taking part in a camp called Horse Sense for fifth- and sixth-graders.
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Bert, a Black-Capped Capuchin monkey leans into the coming turn as he rides Luna, a German Shepherd in the Banana Derby at the McHenry County Fair Tuesday in Woodstock.
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Seasonal interpreter Jessica Toran shows Hannes Fischer how to walk on stilts during Farmhands Summer Camp at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago.
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Karen Shook performs at the Suburban Chicago’s Got Talent Top 15 show at the Arcada Theatre on Sunday, July 14, in St. Charles.
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