Lifestyle
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Mount Prospect Community Band to host Christmas concert Dec. 7Dec 03, 2024 8:16 pm - Mount Prospect Community Band is putting on its annual holiday concert on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church. This year’s concert is titled “A Magical Christmas.”
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Hoffman Estates church to host Blue Christmas service Dec. 11Dec 03, 2024 7:21 pm - Christmas is a joyous time of the year for many of us, but not joyous for everyone. For some, the holidays are sad, filled with bad memories or grief over the loss of a loved one.
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Archdiocese of Chicago appoints new leader for child protection effortsDec 03, 2024 6:13 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago on Tuesday announced the appointment of Leah Heffernan as senior director of the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth and Compliance.
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Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
Dec 03, 2024 3:53 pm - Nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021, research shows. Black and Latino neighborhoods were most vulnerable to the retail pharmacy closures, which can chip away at already-limited care options.
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Quilting Ministry celebrated at Elgin’s Holy Trinity LutheranDec 03, 2024 11:16 am - Members prepare material, cut into squares, sew, and finish. Then
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Sweet-tart cranberries and candied ginger make this buckle the perfect holiday treat
Dec 03, 2024 5:48 am - This versatile cranberry and candied ginger buckle is a great breakfast treat, an excellent midday sweet alongside tea or coffee, or not-too-heavy after-dinner dessert.
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This spiced pumpkin punch celebrates the season, no alcohol required
Dec 03, 2024 5:30 am - This indulgent nonalcoholic holiday punch has its roots in the West Indies, where pumpkin is a commonly used ingredient outside of sweets. Traditionally made with stout, this zero-proof version relies on another drink popular in the Caribbean — malt soda.
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I tried 9 Costco Kirkland wines. Some blew me away.
Dec 03, 2024 5:27 am - I wanted to check out Costco’s wine program, specifically the Kirkland Signature line of wines, the warehouse chain’s private label. Private label wines are typically surplus wines purchased on the bulk market or produced under contract in various regions around the world. They can be good bargains for price-conscious consumers.
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Inspector overlooks deck damageDec 03, 2024 5:13 am - Who is liable for costs to repair a deck with obviously rotted wood that was covered on the day of the inspection?
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Take your soup to the next level with 6 flavor-booster ingredients
Dec 03, 2024 4:42 am - Soup’s built-in amenability to experiment means there are plenty of opportunities to add flavor boosters for an extra something. Here are a few versatile ingredients to take your pot of soup or stew to the next level.