Lifestyle
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8 areas of your home where you shouldn’t skimp on maintenance
Mar 08, 2026 8:06 pm - Homeownership comes with plenty of surprises. While skipping small chores may not hurt, ignoring key home maintenance tasks can lead to costly repairs. Home experts share the essential upkeep every homeowner should know.
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Fighting lung disease, one step at a timeMar 08, 2026 5:43 pm - Firefighters joined hundreds of others fighting lung disease one step at a time during Sunday’s Fight for Air Climb at the Oakbrook Terrace Tower.
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A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentaryMar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.
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Ease your way into spring cleaning with these 11 low-lift tasks
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A guide to survive lengthy home renovationsMar 07, 2026 11:05 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
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The basics of 3 popular siding materialsMar 07, 2026 10:49 pm - Vinyl, fiber cement and wood are three popular siding materials, and understanding the characteristics of each can help homeowners make more informed decisions.
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3 ways to get more use out of a garageMar 07, 2026 10:41 pm - Garages tend to become difficult-to-navigate dumping grounds for a wide range of items, including lawn and garden tools, children's toys, sporting goods and seasonal home decor. Here’s how to get more out of your garage space.
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A revolution in zoo care? Brookfield veterinarian working to build red blood cell bank for zoo, aquarium animalsMar 07, 2026 11:15 am - A veterinarian at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is researching the viability of a long-term frozen red blood cell bank for zoo and aquarium animals. The zoo has called it a “revolutionary project.”
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Plovers take center stage in College of Lake County exhibitMar 06, 2026 1:11 pm - Local artists and nature lovers help tell the story of the Lake County landscape and the wildlife that depends on it in a new College of Lake County exhibit showcasing photography and artwork on piping plovers.
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Seed expo celebrates gardening and growing something newMar 06, 2026 11:00 am - The Illinois Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the College of Lake County Grayslake campus.