Lifestyle
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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.
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What’s the best microwave popcorn? Tasters ranked 11 top brands.
Mar 27, 2026 8:38 am - When you’re facing an aisle of microwave popcorn options, the choice can feel as overwhelming as scrolling through Netflix on a Friday night. To help you decide which bags to add to your queue — er, grocery list — here’s a blind test of the most popular options on the supermarket shelf.
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10 Buzz-Worthy pollinator factsMar 26, 2026 12:15 pm - Look at the fruit in your kitchen or the flowers outside the window. Much of it exists because a pollinator did its job. Some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators.
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How new Fannie Mae mortgage lending guidelines may affect condo boards, ownersMar 25, 2026 1:17 pm - On March 18, 2026, Fannie Mae changed their mortgage lending guidelines concerning reserve funding levels for condominium associations. These revisions will significantly impact condominium boards’ decision-making and directly affect an association’s FNMA eligibility for home mortgage lenders.
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Mural artist questions impact of St. Charles paint ordinance on public art
Mar 25, 2026 12:37 pm - A St. Charles mural artist is concerned about a new city ordinance requiring approval for painting on buildings.
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Keep an eye out for angels in your lifeMar 25, 2026 11:49 am - Annettee Budzban says that angels can be anywhere.
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Moeller to host annual Reading by the River event April 18Mar 25, 2026 11:47 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller will host her fourth annual Reading by the River event as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church announces Holy Week and Easter worshipMar 25, 2026 11:34 am - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville will hold Holy Week services from Palm Sunday March 28-29 through Easter Sunday April 5, with several liturgies livestreamed.