Lifestyle
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8 essential reminders for parenting a child with autismApr 03, 2025 10:28 pm - When a child gets diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, parents can easily get overwhelmed by questions and concerns. Ascension Illinois autism expert Dr. Shubhrajan Wadyal shares some do’s and don’ts to help guide you along the journey.
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Wheeling High School hosts more than 500 students at regional science fairApr 03, 2025 5:40 pm - Wheeling High School recently hosted the Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 6 Science Fair. The event drew in more than 1,000 attendees and showcased innovations of more than 500 students from 35 schools across the region.
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‘A fun way to do some good’: SALUTE, Inc. puts out a call for volunteersApr 03, 2025 2:37 pm - As 2025 gets into full swing, Palatine-based SALUTE, Inc. is putting out a call for volunteers to work at fundraising events.
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Hanover Township to hold property tax savings seminarApr 03, 2025 10:52 am - Learn about property taxes and the different types of exemptions available at an upcoming Hanover Township seminar.
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Even positive changes can bring challengesApr 02, 2025 2:38 pm - Annettee Budzban says that life changes can lead to challenges, even when the changes are something we want.
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Blink and you could miss them. 10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden
Apr 02, 2025 2:27 pm - Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But a less common category of plants — native spring ephemerals — though fleeting, bridge the gap between winter and spring. Blink and you may miss them.
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Finish pruning up your trees and shrubs this weekApr 02, 2025 1:56 pm - If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to finish up the pruning of shrubs and trees, as it’s best to do it before spring growth starts. An expert offers some tips, and explains why you shouldn’t just hack it off at the trunk.
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Naperville’s St. Thomas the Apostle offers Holy Week, Easter servicesApr 02, 2025 12:55 pm - All are welcome to attend Holy Week and Easter liturgies at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Holy Week services begin with Palm S...
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Warrenville church to host a ‘Call to Remembrance’Apr 02, 2025 12:40 pm - Join a special service of remembrance, a solemn gathering to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and to renew the dedication to his unfinished work on Friday, April 4, at Community Baptist Church in Warrenville.
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Oakton College invites future students to open houseApr 02, 2025 11:29 am - Oakton College invites prospective students and families to its Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road.