Lifestyle
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Suburban man donates his kidney to help former neighbor’s sonJun 14, 2025 12:30 pm - How many times in a person’s life does one have the chance to give someone else 20 more years of theirs? For Mike Torti, at least one. Last October, the Woodridge man donated a kidney so that the son of a former neighbor he hadn’t seen in 20 years could get the kidney he needed.
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New pastor begins July 1 at Bartlett’s Living Lord Lutheran ChurchJun 13, 2025 9:35 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett has called a new pastor, Rev. Kristian Johnson, to lead the congregation starting July 1. Johnson brings close to 25 years of pastoral experience and a passion for outreach and helping others, including leading mission trips to El Salvador.
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DuPage County to show off new animal shelter addition in WheatonJun 13, 2025 5:58 pm - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is hosting a public opening celebration on Saturday, June 14, with tours and pets in need of a home.
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South Barrington church plans move ahead — but will group still try to disconnect from the village?Jun 13, 2025 1:46 pm - The South Barrington village board has approved zoning variances for the long-proposed redevelopment of vacant land by a religious group that wants to build a church and school.
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Carolyn Hax: Will girlfriend’s toxic mom ruin their future together?
Jun 13, 2025 6:00 am - Man loves his girlfriend, but worries her abusive, rude mother will negatively influence potential future children. He has asked his girlfriend to try therapy, but she refuses. Carolyn Hax says if couples therapy is out, try individual counseling.
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Why singing is good for your brain, even if you are no Beyoncé
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Pregnant with multiples? Here’s what you need to knowJun 13, 2025 12:07 am - Multiple pregnancies carry a higher risk of complications for both mom and babies. Here are a few things to know to help you navigate pregnancy with multiples.
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Finding caregiver support isn’t easy, but it’s worthwhileJun 12, 2025 11:49 pm - Family caregivers are stepping into the spotlight with a new, two-hour PBS documentary, “Caregiving.” It looks into the lives of caregivers and their relationships with those in their care. And it will look at ideas for innovation and reform.
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‘3-3-3’ rule is helpful during bouts of anxietyJun 12, 2025 9:34 pm - The ‘3-3-3’ mindfulness technique is more than just a TikTok hack. The practice can help someone suffering from an anxiety attack pull away from the inner spiral of anxiety.
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Buddhist monk returns to Geneva Unitarian church for two sound healing sessionsJun 12, 2025 9:33 pm - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva welcomes the return of renowned Buddhist monk Bhante Rahula for two sessions of sound healing and meditation. The community ...