Lifestyle
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Suburban mayors traveling to the Vatican this week to meet native son Pope Leo XIVMar 28, 2026 12:00 pm - A delegation of Illinois mayors is visiting the Vatican this week for a private audience with Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.
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Master plan outlines needs and possibilities for five parks in Lake ZurichMar 27, 2026 8:50 pm - After nine months of comprehensive community outreach, input and analysis, Lake Zurich has a master plan for five key parks.
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From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows gardenMar 27, 2026 7:06 pm - After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support.
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‘Neighbors helping neighbors’: Volunteers update kitchen at Oakbrook Terrace Salvation ArmyMar 27, 2026 1:38 pm - Home Depot volunteers step in to renew the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army kitchen that hadn’t been upgraded in 34 years.
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Pollen problems: How to protect yourself during allergy season
Mar 27, 2026 9:51 am - Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade.
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How to create best practices for your child’s social media use
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Stress and counseling awareness go hand in handMar 27, 2026 9:27 am - Whether it was intentional or coincidental, April features two “awareness” months that complement each other: Counseling Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month. The former is a tool to help you cope with the latter.
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Children’s health: How anxiety can affect your child’s stomachMar 27, 2026 9:27 am - Experts say there is a strong connection between a child’s gut and their brain — and it can play a big role in both physical and emotional health.
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Ask the doctors: Research continues in how to treat long COVIDMar 27, 2026 9:26 am - It has been nearly three years since the United States declared the federal COVID-19 public health emergency to be over. But for millions of Americans struggling with the syndrome known as long COVID, the challenges continue.
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It wouldn’t be Easter without family’s favorite pasta saladMar 27, 2026 8:38 am - Growing up, my grandfather made the same Easter spread every single year. The highlight for me was always the Creamettes, a name our family coined. At its core, it’s just a pasta salad (named after the brand). But when my grandfather made it, it felt like the most special thing on the table.