Lifestyle
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The workers who feel left behind by return-to-office policies
Apr 26, 2025 2:22 pm - Anxiety is rising for some of the millions of people who identify as neurodivergent — those whose brains function differently, such as with ADHD, autism or dyslexia. More companies are requiring workers to return to an office five days a week. Advocates say it’s particularly difficult for neurodivergent people to get flexible work due to the new movement to cut programs that sometimes help them.
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Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
Apr 25, 2025 2:12 pm - Diana and Rick Bellamy initially planned to take a Caribbean cruise out of Houston before heading to Laurel, Mississippi, to visit the home of one of their favorite HGTV shows, “Home Town.”
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Tapering is key when easing off opioidsApr 25, 2025 10:54 am - Taking opiods for pain relief for a week after surgery typically does not cause an addiction problem. But what if your pain is long lasting? It’s vital to work with your medical providers to taper the dosages.
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How to make sure your house Is healthyApr 25, 2025 10:22 am - We do a lot to maintain our physical health. But did you know that your home also needs a checkup from time to time to stay healthy? Here are some things to consider to keep your house — and you — healthy.
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What parents should know about fractures in kidsApr 25, 2025 9:57 am - When kids play, falls and bumps are bound to happen. But when that bump leads to a broken bone, it can be scary for any parent. Knowing what to look for and when to seek care is important.
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Taking the grandkids to the Wisconsin Dells: Multigeneration getaway reveals what’s changed in the ‘Waterpark Capital of the World’Apr 25, 2025 8:54 am - The last time my family vacationed in Wisconsin Dells my son was 12 and my daughter was 9. That was 1992. Wouldn’t it be fun if my husband and I took our grandsons there to learn how Wisconsin Dells has changed in those 33 years?
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Carolyn Hax: Friend’s people-pleasing tendencies is straining relationship
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‘I don’t have any offers right now’: Mill Creek Golf Course seeking food service tenantApr 25, 2025 4:00 am - After the closure of the Kane Social Club at Mill Creek Golf Course in Geneva, Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun wonders if there will ever be food service there during the golf season, or banquets and other events year-round.
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Measles outbreak spreads to Illinois with case reported downstate
Apr 24, 2025 10:32 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state.
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Kane County forest preserve campgrounds open May 1Apr 24, 2025 12:10 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering recreational camping at Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin and Big Rock Campground in Big Rock from May 1 through Oct. 19.