Lifestyle
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How energy drinks can affect kids’ mental, physical healthMay 23, 2024 4:00 pm - Energy drinks can cause cardiac issues and can actually produce the opposite effect of “giving energy.”
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For a Memorial Day barbecue, update side dishes to keep the flavor, lose some fat
May 23, 2024 3:34 pm - A typical spread at a Memorial Day barbecue might not scream “healthy.” But nutritionists see an opportunity in the side dishes. You just have to be sneaky.
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Tacos de canasta are portable, adaptable and ready to party
May 23, 2024 11:31 am - Tacos de canasta, or basket tacos, are a staple of the Mexico City street food scene. They are assembled with a wide variety of fillings and kept warm and steamy in a towel-and-plastic-lined basket. This easily transportable vessel makes these tacos a great option for picnics and parties.
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Home & garden calendar, May 27-June 1May 23, 2024 6:00 am - Plant sales, garden club meetings and more.
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5 ways to get better window treatments on a budget
May 22, 2024 10:55 pm - Design experts say there is no substitute for custom treatments tailored to fit your windows, but a few hacks can elevate off-the-shelf styles.
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Ban on wildlife killing contests ‘unlikely’ to clear state Senate this session
May 22, 2024 9:06 pm - A measure that would prohibit contests that award cash or prizes for killing certain wildlife is unlikely to clear the Senate after narrowly passing the House last week, ...
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Straw bales to the rescue when soil is suspect
May 22, 2024 4:00 pm - If your soil's no good or you don't have any, plant your garden in straw bales. Bonus: They are naturally “raised beds.”
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9 things to consider when shopping for a grill
May 22, 2024 4:00 pm - It’s officially grilling season. Here’s what you need to know if you’re upgrading or adding another grill for your outdoor cooking this summer.
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Look for connections with othersMay 22, 2024 1:12 pm - Annettee Budzban says our connections can bring us joy.
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Diocese of Joliet to cap off week of Corpus Christi events with Mass and public procession in Carol StreamMay 22, 2024 12:24 pm - Six DuPage County Catholic parishes also will host public processions June 3-9 The Most Rev. Ronald A. Hicks, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, will participate in Ma...