Lifestyle
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Renowned European handbell ensemble Arsis to perform at Elk Grove Village churchJul 06, 2025 9:02 pm - European handbell ensemble Arsis tours U.S., including July 13 concert at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Elk Grove Village, featuring classical and Estonian composers.
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‘She’s a trooper’: Family of 4-year-old battling leukemia hosting fundraiser for researchJul 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Kinsley McLamore, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2024. Her family is holding a fundraiser on July 12 to support research and another child with cancer. Kinsley continues school and activities during treatment.
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Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore 'body and spirit'Jul 06, 2025 4:13 pm - CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town back its...
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Proper pruning practices and pest control can keep your garden healthyJul 06, 2025 9:09 am - It's time to prune shrubs to desired shapes before growth stops in July. It’s also time to check trees for fungal diseases and pests.
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Transform your tiny garden into a lush haven with these creative tips
Jul 06, 2025 9:08 am - Space — or the lack of it — doesn’t have to stand between you and a fruitful garden. You just have to be creative.
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Home & garden calendar, June 29-July 6Jul 06, 2025 9:06 am - Here’s a list of garden events, walks and more happening June 29-July 6 in the Chicago suburbs.
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Simple ways to get through a power outageJul 06, 2025 9:05 am - No one wants to be inconvenienced by a loss of power, but taking certain steps in anticipation of a potential outage can make it easier to manage these unwelcome disruptions.
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A guide to quieter, more efficient central air conditionersJul 06, 2025 9:03 am - Replacing an old air conditioning unit with a newer, more efficient model will make you more comfortable and save on cooling costs as well.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2025Jul 05, 2025 2:18 pm - Winners of the Daily Herald's amateur photo contest include photos of an abandoned industrial site, young deer beating the heat, and a solar eclipse viewing party.
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Carolyn Hax: Loved ones try to ‘strong-arm’ child-free couple into babysitting
Jul 04, 2025 6:00 am - Childless couple feels pressured by friends and family to babysit their kids. Carolyn Hax says they should clearly and firmly decline all requests, without guilt or long explanations.