Lifestyle
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Carolyn Hax: Co-worker exploits friends’ generosity to fund facelift
Jun 27, 2025 6:00 am - Woman saves money through gifts and paid dating, then spends savings on cosmetic surgery. Carolyn Hax says stop financing this “friend’s” lifestyle.
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‘An inspirational story’: Beds for Kids founder steps down after 30 yearsJun 27, 2025 2:00 am - Former Batavian Daniel Sergi, founder of Beds for Kids, a fund that has purchased beds for Fox Valley children in need for more than 30 years, is stepping down.
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Greek Fest returns to Glenview church, celebrating faith and cultureJun 26, 2025 12:19 pm - The Glenview Greek Fest on July 26-27 will have souvlaki, wine, traditional dances and kids activities. The church is commemorating its 65th anniversary and donating 20% of net proceeds to the Family Service Center.
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Frontier Days, a favorite Arlington Heights summer tradition, returnsJun 26, 2025 12:15 pm - Get ready for four days of music and fun as the 49th annual Frontier Days in Arlington Heights is back up and running amid ongoing renovations to its longtime home at Recreation Park.
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It’s time to tackle summer gardening tasks: Pruning, weeding and deadheadingJun 26, 2025 6:53 am - Pruning is one of my favorite gardening tasks, and the summer pruning season is about to start in earnest.
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14 plants to try for a sweeter-smelling backyard
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Home inspector didn’t inspect furnaceJun 26, 2025 6:48 am - A home inspector missed critical furnace issues. What else did they overlook that could cost you thousands?
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What to do if your home is damaged in a stormJun 26, 2025 6:48 am - Knowing what to do in the aftermath of a storm that damaged or destroyed a home can start victims on the road to recovery that much sooner.
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Condo boards navigate quorum rules and bylaw adoptionJun 26, 2025 6:45 am - In this week’s Condo Talk, Matthew Moodhe answers questions about quorum rules and HOA bylaw adoptions.
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Home & garden calendar, June 29-July 6Jun 26, 2025 6:43 am - Here’s a list of garden events, walks and more happening June 29-July 6 in the Chicago suburbs.