Lifestyle
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Missionary from Africa visits Shepherd of the Prairie in HuntleyAug 05, 2024 6:42 pm - Daudi (David) Msseemmaa, one of the missionaries Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church helps sponsor in Africa, took part in worship on Sunday, July 21, at the Huntley church.
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Husband of six years comes with bothersome baggage
Aug 05, 2024 12:48 pm - Wife feels that her husband’s son from a previous marriage should show more appreciation for his dad’s sacrifices in raising him. She also hates how much vacation time her husband takes to ride his motorcycle. Carolyn Hax says count your blessings.
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Free as a bird: In retirement, columnist plans to travel in hopes of new sightingsAug 05, 2024 11:52 am - Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter recently retired from his day job and looks forward to traveling and new sightings of birds.
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Grief & healing: Appreciating joys of becoming an AmericanAug 03, 2024 6:30 am - Watching someone go through the process of becoming an American citizen can make you feel gratitude for the rights and freedoms that come with being born in America.
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When the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center will open to visitorsAug 02, 2024 4:01 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to unveil its new wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center in Glen Ellyn by the end of the year.
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How to make an Olympic chocolate muffin like the one athletes loveAug 02, 2024 11:13 am - Now you can have a homemade version of the Olympic chocolate muffins that athletes at the Paris Games have helped go viral.
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How St. Charles Veterans Center makes a difference: National VFW awards post for community serviceAug 02, 2024 5:00 am - The St. Charles Veterans Center, where the VFW, American Legion Post 342, AMVETS Post 503 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 693 all conduct their meetings and business, serves as the command post of sorts for extensive community outreach.
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Summer health hazards — beyond the heatAug 01, 2024 11:50 pm - Summer health hazards go beyond the heat predicted for August. Other risks include tick bites and dehydration.
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Ask the doctors: Preparing an essential vacation first-aid kit for familiesAug 01, 2024 11:11 pm - While first-aid kits are widely available for sale, consider what your family may need before leaving for a vacation. Prescription medicines, or extra eyeglasses, for instance, may be needed.
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Keeping gymnastics safe and fun for kidsAug 01, 2024 10:55 pm - Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It’s also important to ensure a safe, positive experience by preventing gymnastics injuries.