Lifestyle
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Begalka: Postal solvency is in the mailJun 07, 2024 6:00 am - The U.S. Postal Service will hike postage for the second time this year on July 14. The new rates include a five-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Forever stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents.
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Long Grove Strawberry Fest returns with food, music, carnivalJun 07, 2024 5:00 am - One of summer’s sweetest fruits will take its turn in the spotlight when Strawberry Fest returns to historic downtown Long Grove June 21-23.
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Perimenopause is having a millennial moment. Here are 7 ways to cope.
Jun 07, 2024 3:44 am - Millennials, who are known for talking about, well, everything, from periods to postpartum depression, are now talking about perimenopause, which can begin to affect women in their mid-30s and 40s.
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How firearm safety begins at homeJun 07, 2024 3:35 am - Firearm violence is the leading killer of children and young adults under age 24. Yet, the majority of these deaths are not caused by mass shootings. Most occur at home, and are preventable.
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Ask the doctors: Corns develop when bone exposed to repeated frictionJun 07, 2024 2:43 am - I’ve been dealing with a corn on top of my little toe for almost a year. I used the patches you get at the drugstore and it went away, but a few months later, it came back. How do I stop that from happening?
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Shepherd of the Prairie provides treats to local Huntley animal shelterJun 06, 2024 11:40 pm - Members of the Community Outreach Committee of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley celebrated National Pet Month in April by honoring the no-kill Animal House Shelter in Huntley that rescues and cares for homeless pets.
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Over 1.2M rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported death
Jun 06, 2024 2:51 pm - NEW YORK — More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death. According to a Thursday notice from...
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Vital tips on broth: Building a strong foundation is key to any soup you makeJun 06, 2024 12:33 pm - M. Eileen Brown shares her recipe for Spring Ravioli Soup, which is an easy warm-weather meal. This soup uses a Parmesan cheese rind to add a depth of flavor. When serving, drizzle it with pesto and add shaved Parmesan.
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Jamie Oliver’s lemony arugula pasta is a refreshing 20-minute meal
Jun 06, 2024 12:33 pm - This quick Jamie Oliver recipe results in a vivid green pasta with a tart, peppery flavor. He was inspired by Sicilian pasta sauces that use pistachios, local cheese and herbs, finished with lemon.
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Three garden tasks that will pay off laterJun 06, 2024 6:00 am - Three simple tasks now will save time later and boost the beauty in your garden.