Lifestyle
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How to overwinter annuals, avoid wasp stings and train espaliersAug 26, 2025 11:19 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals like geraniums and begonias to preserve them for winter.
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The rise of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, by the numbers
Aug 26, 2025 8:49 am - Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. The seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks menus in the U.S. and Canada.
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This charred corn salad adds verve and color to grilled chicken
Aug 26, 2025 5:52 am - In this healthful, flavor-packed main, grilled chicken breast tops a salad of charred corn and poblanos, which are mounded over mashed avocados. Lime, scallion and pickled jalapeños lend verve to the salad, resulting in a bold weeknight-friendly meal that can be served warm or at room temperature.
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This virgin sangria casts a spotlight on juicy summer peaches
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Ripe tomatoes and Brie meld into this luscious, no-cook pasta sauce
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Tuna tostadas are a cool, crispy restaurant-style dish to make at home
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New pastor to be installed at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchAug 25, 2025 4:50 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will install Rev. Kristian Johnson as its new pastor on Sept. 14 in a special service involving ELCA leaders.
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Nominate a property for Hoffman Estates’ Community Pride AwardAug 25, 2025 1:33 pm - The nomination deadline for Hoffman Estates’ Community Pride Recognition Awards is Friday, Aug. 29.
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Bike the Drive a rare car-free ride on Lake Shore DriveAug 25, 2025 12:27 pm - The Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike the Drive event, coming up on Aug. 31, gives cyclists a chance to bike on Lake Shore Drive without cars.
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The orchard experience: Where to go for fall apple pickingAug 25, 2025 6:49 am - “Our apple crop is looking great this year,” said Sarah Bell, owner and manager of Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard. Here are some suburban orchards where you can go apple picking.