Lifestyle
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Good planning, proper plant selection best for insect controlJun 04, 2025 11:06 am - Practice integrated pest management in your garden to reduce the need for pesticides. Begin by choosing the proper plant for your site and using good planting practices such as amending the soil with compost and planting at the proper depth. When possible, select plants that are resistant to common diseases and give them the appropriate care to minimize problems.
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Music soothes our troubled mindsJun 04, 2025 10:26 am - Annettee Budzban says that music can lift our spirits and help us find answers.
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Happy mistake: When you’ve got extra ears of corn, make tomato corn soupJun 04, 2025 5:35 am - Anyone who has ever had their groceries delivered will understand what happened. I ordered four pieces of corn on the cob and received four packages of four. I could have made a fuss. Instead, I made Tomato Corn Soup, which turned out to be a lovely addition to dinner.
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One family’s 50 years of making delicious wine in AmericaJun 04, 2025 5:33 am - If you shop Jewel-Osco wine departments, you undoubtedly recognize the label of J. Lohr’s Cabernet Sauvignon “Seven Oaks.” But did you know that the wine consistently receives 90+ points and “Best Value” nods from international wine critics?
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The top 9 grilling mistakes and how to fix them
Jun 04, 2025 5:21 am - Nothing says summer like firing up the grill. Before you do, read this list of the biggest grilling mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Home & garden calendar, June 8-16Jun 03, 2025 11:39 pm - Forests, seed saving, monarch butterflies, garden walks and more.
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Do new homes really need a home inspection?Jun 03, 2025 11:36 pm - For new-build homes, buyers shouldn’t rely on just the builder’s warranty and are advised to get a proper home inspection to uncover any defects before the warranty expires.
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Art gallery at Wheaton’s Gary UMC opens June 6-7Jun 03, 2025 9:58 pm - All are welcome to the art gallery, featuring more than a dozen local artists at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.
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United celebrates, American sues as city updates gate allocation at O’HareJun 03, 2025 6:57 pm - Who’s on first at O’Hare International Airport? Here’s a look at Chicago’s gate update as United and American vie for coveted space.
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St. Charles author and illustrator’s new book brings ‘90s nostalgia to the ABCs
Jun 03, 2025 10:57 am - St. Charles native Emma Knuckman's new alphabet book, "Rewind & Play," connects millennials with their children using ‘90s nostalgia to teach letters.