Lifestyle
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Huntley church to host new member gathering May 4Apr 29, 2025 11:34 pm - Learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Faith Church Lombard hosts Beatles tribute concert and catered dinnerApr 29, 2025 9:18 pm - A Beatles Free Tribute Concert and catered dinner is being hosted by Faith United Methodist Church in Lombard on May 24.
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Tidy up, test your soil and watch for diseaseApr 29, 2025 8:47 pm - Running behind on spring garden cleanup? You're not alone! Cut back perennials carefully and consider testing your soil. Watch for winter burn and Volutella blight. With smart moves now, your garden will thrive all season.
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Home & garden calendar, May 4-10Apr 29, 2025 8:26 pm - Owls, floral design and attracting birds, plus plant sales galore.
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For some Americans, the end of the Vietnam War after Saigon fell 50 years ago is still deeply felt
Apr 29, 2025 12:56 pm - The Vietnam War greatly impacted U.S. society from the passage of the War Powers Resolution that restricts the president’s ability to send troops into extended combat without congressional approval to the cementing of college campuses as centers of student activism.
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Iconic ‘castle’ in Fox River Grove cancels all events after village rescinds special-use permit
Apr 29, 2025 12:32 pm - Fox River Grove’s iconic Bettendorf Castle has canceled all events indefinitely after the village rescinded its special use permit.
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Lily Lake church hosts community spaghetti dinnerApr 29, 2025 11:35 am - Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake hosting free spaghetti dinner on May 3, with carryout also available. Menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and dessert.
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United’s refreshed Polaris Lounge features more space, new decor and dining optionsApr 29, 2025 7:00 am - A second bar, Crate & Barrel ambiance and extra legroom await international business travelers.
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Is Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s jam worth the splurge? Tasters weigh in.
Apr 29, 2025 5:54 am - One year of anticipation, one Netflix show and a brand name change later, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex finally released her new line of As Ever provisions on April 2. It sold out in less than an hour. Here, three professional bakers do a blind taste test to find out where Meghan’s As Ever Raspberry Spread stacks up against other popular brands.
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Inspector misses problem with exhaust flueApr 29, 2025 5:29 am - A buyer had to spend $600 to extend a water heater exhaust flue through the roof, as required by code, instead of through a window. Can the home inspector who failed to note this problem two years ago be made to pay for this repair?