Lifestyle
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Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
Nov 03, 2024 8:05 am - Retired journalist Paul Krueger’s wife found him laying down at an odd angle, a pen and crossword puzzle nearby. She touched his shoulder and he jerked awake, laughing. Odd, she thought. She later found out she caught him mid-stroke. The couple recounts their experience.
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You may not need to borrow as much to pay for college. Here’s why.
Nov 03, 2024 5:49 am - Despite the public perception that college costs are soaring, new national data shows tuition at many of the nation’s colleges and universities has been flat or declining...
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Grief & healing: Approaching Thanksgiving and being open to changesNov 02, 2024 6:30 am - All those who have experienced the death of a loved one know that holidays can be difficult. As Thanksgiving approaches, this is what happens to me: I start getting both nostalgic and oddly a bit down.
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Diwali Delight: Aurora comes alive at IACOAB’s 10th annual celebrationNov 01, 2024 10:40 pm - On Oct. 26, the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board hosted its 10th annual Diwali festival at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, drawing an impressive crowd of over 3,000 attendees.
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Schaumburg considering additional regulations on short-term rental homesNov 01, 2024 4:59 pm - Schaumburg officials are recommending increased license fees, creating distance requirements and prohibiting corporate ownership of short-term rental housing within the village.
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‘The power of writing and sharing stories’: Fall Author Fest to debut at Geneva Public LibraryNov 01, 2024 2:19 pm - Jason Fagone, bestselling author of “The Woman Who Smashed Codes,” will be a special guest at the Geneva Public Library’s first Fall Author Fest.
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A canvas of fall colors stretches across the suburbsNov 01, 2024 2:14 pm - The fall colors in northern Illinois have been extraordinarily vibrant and picturesque this year.
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How to advocate for yourself at the dentistNov 01, 2024 12:16 am - It’s important to practice self-advocacy for your dental care, just as you would at any other medical appointment. Here are some tips for preparing for dental appointments as well as maintaining your oral health.
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Walking program alleviates chronic lower back painOct 31, 2024 10:19 pm - Walking does much more for your body than to transport it from point A to point B. The process of walking places physical demands on the body that help us not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally.