Lifestyle
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A home-buying guide for empty nestersJan 05, 2026 3:43 pm - There are questions homeowners can ask themselves as they ponder if downsizing is right for them.
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Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer
Jan 05, 2026 3:08 pm - Social media offers seemingly endless tips to make food last longer, but experts say there isn't just one right way to properly store many foods. Here are some tips to stretch your grocery budget by making sure your food stays fresh — and safe.
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Tearful airport goodbye or joyful reunion? Either way, you could win $500 by sharing an O’Hare momentJan 05, 2026 2:18 pm - The Chicago Department of Aviation is asking travelers to share special O’Hare International Airport memories captured in photos, videos or stories.
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How to turn your discarded Christmas tree into a feast for birdsJan 05, 2026 1:41 pm - When the holidays are over, instead of putting your Christmas tree on the curb for garbage collection, repurpose it in the garden with birdseed and suet ornaments for winter birds.
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Can condo board discontinue unit owner forum at meetings?Jan 05, 2026 1:30 pm - Our board of directors just issued a statement saying that it will no longer include a homeowner's forum at the beginning of board meetings. Is this legal?
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Should we remove our asbestos ceiling?Jan 05, 2026 1:22 pm - Our home’s textured ceiling contains 5% asbestos. Should we spray paint to cover it or pay a contractor $3,000 to remove it?
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Geneva salon specializes in haircuts for kids with sensory challenges
Jan 05, 2026 11:43 am - Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids is a Geneva salon specializing in haircuts for children with autism or who have sensory sensitivities.
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Tree of light: Chabad spreading branches throughout suburbsJan 04, 2026 8:51 am - A branch of Hasidic Judaism, with roots in 18th century Eastern Europe, is spreading throughout the Chicago suburbs and reaching places one wouldn’t normally associate with Judaism.
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Why I have a financial planner, from a finance pro
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Facts Matter: Colbert not shifting from late-night host to dog rescuerJan 03, 2026 9:49 am - Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert occasionally airs a segment on his show named “Rescue Dog Rescue,” in which he and a celebrity guest feature various dogs up for...