Lifestyle
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Lift your spirits with a figgy fortified wine punch for the holidays
Dec 10, 2024 6:01 am - This pitcher drink is a richer, spiced version of the Adonis, a classic cocktail made of a split base of sherry and vermouth — with a few adornments for holiday festivities.
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Food gifts galore: Gourmet edible treats for under $50
Dec 10, 2024 5:17 am - If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your gifting opportunities these days are vast and deep. There are authentic ingredients and creative concoctions in brick-and-mortar shops and online. The global pantry beckons. Plus, in many cases, the packaging is gorgeous!
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Huntley church to host concert with youth jazz ensemble and guest trumpeterDec 09, 2024 9:12 pm - On Jan. 19, Shepherd of the Prairie in Huntley is hosting a concert with the Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage and renowned trumpeter Pharez Whitted.
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United Way to distribute 500 holiday meal boxes Wednesday in ElginDec 09, 2024 1:30 pm - The United Way of Metro Chicago and local partners will distribute 500 holiday meal boxes to individuals and families dealing with food insecurity during a drive-through event at Elgin Community College on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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Bells are ringing once again at Kane County grocery stores, which means the season of giving has begun
Dec 09, 2024 1:29 pm - Bells have started ringing outside local grocery stores in Kane County, a jolly reminder to hopefully incite generosity until Christmas Eve.
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‘An experience of hope and faith’: Why Catholics are converging on Des Plaines this weekDec 09, 2024 12:09 pm - Catholics from across the U.S. are expected to attend the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines this week.
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Fraudsters rollover thousands of people in pet scamsDec 09, 2024 12:08 pm - Holidays can bring emotional and financial distress for pet lovers. According to Better Business Bureau findings, as many as 80% of sponsored online pet advertisements ma...
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‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the yearDec 09, 2024 7:50 am - The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is “polarization”?
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How a Batavia leukemia survivor’s dreams of motherhood came true
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When it’s time to rethink your asset allocation