Lifestyle
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2024 Veterans Day ceremonies, concerts across the suburbsNov 04, 2024 9:08 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces:
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Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it
Nov 04, 2024 8:58 am - It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest U.S. retailers: sometimes they give customers full refunds and let them keep unwanted items too.
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What suburban parents need to know about rise of ‘walking pneumonia’ in childrenNov 03, 2024 9:00 pm - Health officials are warning of a spike in cases of walking pneumonia, particularly among young children. Here’s what parents should know.
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From great loss, a promise: Son’s death inspires Barrington couple’s foundationNov 03, 2024 8:07 am - With help from their neighbors, a Barrington couple grieving the loss of their young son to pediatric cancer establish The Jeffrey Pride Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research. For nearly 25 years the foundation has helped fund crucial clinical trials.
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How to help your child adjust to the end of daylight saving timeNov 03, 2024 8:07 am - Daylight saving time for 2024 will draw to a close on Nov. 3 and it often feels like the unofficial start of fall and winter. And while it means only falling back one hour, any parent can tell you what that hour means to the mood and health of their child.
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Retired journalist fell asleep doing a crossword. He woke up amid a stroke.
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You may not need to borrow as much to pay for college. Here’s why.
Nov 03, 2024 5:49 am - Despite the public perception that college costs are soaring, new national data shows tuition at many of the nation’s colleges and universities has been flat or declining...
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Grief & healing: Approaching Thanksgiving and being open to changesNov 02, 2024 6:30 am - All those who have experienced the death of a loved one know that holidays can be difficult. As Thanksgiving approaches, this is what happens to me: I start getting both nostalgic and oddly a bit down.
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Diwali Delight: Aurora comes alive at IACOAB’s 10th annual celebrationNov 01, 2024 10:40 pm - On Oct. 26, the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board hosted its 10th annual Diwali festival at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, drawing an impressive crowd of over 3,000 attendees.