Lifestyle
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Future in-laws keep meddling in son’s life
Jun 16, 2025 9:51 am - Woman asks if she should intervene in fiancé's relationship with doubting, belittling parents who want him to move home instead of in with her. Carolyn Hax says talk to him and let him make up his own mind.
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It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but sticking with it is a better strategy
Jun 14, 2025 1:15 pm - Amid this year’s market turmoil, I’ve heard investors wonder if they should hit pause on 401(k) contributions until things settle down. Though this approach sounds tempting, it’s better to stick with your investment strategy instead of waiting for conditions to improve.
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Work advice: Risk your bonus or your reputation?
Jun 14, 2025 12:39 pm - Q: He has a new job but he’s set to receive a substantial bonus from his current firm just one week before the new job begins. Should he wait for the bonus before resigning or risk the bonus and give the requisite two weeks’ notice?
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Suburban man donates his kidney to help former neighbor’s sonJun 14, 2025 12:30 pm - How many times in a person’s life does one have the chance to give someone else 20 more years of theirs? For Mike Torti, at least one. Last October, the Woodridge man donated a kidney so that the son of a former neighbor he hadn’t seen in 20 years could get the kidney he needed.
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New pastor begins July 1 at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchJun 13, 2025 9:35 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett has called a new pastor, Rev. Kristian Johnson, to lead the congregation starting July 1. Johnson brings close to 25 years of pastoral experience and a passion for outreach and helping others, including leading mission trips to El Salvador.
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DuPage County to show off new animal shelter addition in WheatonJun 13, 2025 5:58 pm - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is hosting a public opening celebration on Saturday, June 14, with tours and pets in need of a home.
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South Barrington church plans move ahead — but will group still try to disconnect from the village?Jun 13, 2025 1:46 pm - The South Barrington village board has approved zoning variances for the long-proposed redevelopment of vacant land by a religious group that wants to build a church and school.
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Carolyn Hax: Will girlfriend’s toxic mom ruin their future together?
Jun 13, 2025 6:00 am - Man loves his girlfriend, but worries her abusive, rude mother will negatively influence potential future children. He has asked his girlfriend to try therapy, but she refuses. Carolyn Hax says if couples therapy is out, try individual counseling.
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Why singing is good for your brain, even if you are no Beyoncé
Jun 13, 2025 3:23 am - Making music — even if we aren’t especially good at it — can still be good for us. Music has the power to soothe the mind, promote brain health and bring people closer together, research has consistently shown. But even though music can make us want to move and groove, we can find it difficult to muster up the courage to make it ourselves.
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Pregnant with multiples? Here’s what you need to knowJun 13, 2025 12:07 am - Multiple pregnancies carry a higher risk of complications for both mom and babies. Here are a few things to know to help you navigate pregnancy with multiples.