Lifestyle
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Take a ride to check out these Bicycle Friendly CommunitiesMar 12, 2026 12:04 pm - The League of American Bicyclists recognized eight Chicago metro areas as Bicycle Friendly Communities, with Aurora, Batavia, Elmhurst and Niles achieving bronze status while Evanston maintained its silver ranking, the highest in the region.
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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations
Mar 12, 2026 11:39 am - René Redzepi, founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and other international accolades for its innovative “New Nordic” cuisine, has stepped down from his post following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark.
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McDonald’s new Big Arch burger puts the Big Mac on notice
Mar 12, 2026 9:27 am - The Big Arch is a burger for its times, which is not to say it’s THE burger for its times. This burger is here to deliver a message, and it’s not subtle: Meat and cheese are back, baby, and McDonald’s is not afraid to serve up two steaming quarter-pound patties encased in three gooey layers of white cheddar.
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How Helen Gale’s legacy lives on in St. Charles Library’s children’s programsMar 12, 2026 8:36 am - Helen Wiltsie Gale spent 30 years sharing her love of books with thousands of St. Charles children as the library's head of children's services. The library honored her memory by creating the Helen Gale Story Room in 1995, which continues to host youth programs today.
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Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
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O'Hare and Midway so far avoiding TSA delays plaguing airports elsewhereMar 11, 2026 6:59 pm - Chicago Department of Aviation officials are advising spring break travelers to arrive early at airports amid TSA meltdowns elsewhere.
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Give cheerfullyMar 11, 2026 4:17 pm - Annettee Budzban says that giving and receiving can be a blessing
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Does mailbox use violate postal service rules?Mar 11, 2026 12:40 pm - A unit owner in our association places letters and notices to the other unit owners directly into our individual mailboxes that are located in the lobbies of our various condo buildings.
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Geneva offers free yard-waste pickupMar 11, 2026 10:48 am - Geneva is offering free yard waste pickup during the weeks of March 16 and March 23.
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Bob’s Red Mill boxed chocolate cake mix delivers a ‘Wow’Mar 11, 2026 5:30 am - Just before Valentine’s Day, I stopped by seriouseats.com and saw the following headline: “We Tested 8 Boxed Chocolate Cake Mixes — Here Are the Ones We’d Bake for Valentine’s Day.” I decided to give one of their picks — Bob’s Red Mill — a try.