Lifestyle
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Ask the doctors: Adding zinc to diet may help geographic tongueAug 14, 2025 5:06 pm - Geographic tongue is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the surface of the tongue. It is marked by areas of irregular tissue that develop on the top or sides of the tongue.
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How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year
Aug 14, 2025 4:35 pm - After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
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Fully accessible Hero Park in Round Lake Beach opening SaturdayAug 14, 2025 2:34 pm - The Round Lake Area Park District is hosting the grand opening of Hero Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16.
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Taylor Swift’s new album has everyone seeing orange: An exploration of the color
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The President’s Cabinet: TreasuryAug 14, 2025 10:22 am - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons’s column details the history of the President’s cabinet and the duties of each position. In his fourth column, he shares the history of the Treasury.
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DuPage Animal Services celebrates $1 million gift as shelter is ‘overflowing’ with catsAug 14, 2025 7:51 am - DuPage County Animal Services has received a $1 million donation from nonprofit DuPage Animal Friends.
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University of Illinois wildlife lab leads efforts to protect box turtle populationsAug 13, 2025 4:41 pm - University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free webinar on Aug. 21 discussing box turtle health research from the University of Illinois Wildlife Epidemiology Lab, which has assessed over 4,000 turtles in 18 years.
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Don’t underestimate a groanAug 13, 2025 3:09 pm - Annettee Budzban says that sometimes a groan is all it takes.
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Back-to-school: Blessing kids' backpacks, adults' work bags at Aurora churchAug 13, 2025 1:21 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will hold a blessing of the backpacks on Aug. 17 during 10:30 a.m. worship. They also will bless work bags for adults.
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Explore arts, crafts at Arlington Heights Art Guild’s A Walk in the ParkAug 13, 2025 11:44 am - Arts and crafts from more than 80 artists will be showcased and sold at the Arlington Heights Art Guild’s 54th annual A Walk in the Park fair on Aug. 24.