Lifestyle
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US homebuilder sentiment reaches four-month high on 2025 outlookOct 17, 2024 7:45 pm - Sentiment among U.S. homebuilders jumped to a four-month high this month, with the prospect of lower mortgage rates fueling optimism about demand for new houses in the coming year.
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How Round Lake Beach man conquered cancer and two marathonsOct 17, 2024 6:34 pm - Batbayar Tserendorj of Round Lake Beach turned down a liver transplant to run the 2023 Chicago Marathon, and postsurgery returned to training for the 2024 race — this time running with his new liver.
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Learn about vermicomposting at Our Saviour’s of Naperville Nov. 2Oct 17, 2024 4:35 pm - If you’re curious about composting at home but aren’t sure how to get started, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville wants to help.
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Bully board president should be booted by vote of ownersOct 17, 2024 3:45 pm - The president of an association board is acting like a bully and as a result, a fellow board member says bad decisions have been made. What recourse does the board, or the association owners, have?
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Some tasty hocus pocus goes into this soup that’s perfect for HalloweenOct 17, 2024 3:32 pm - Witch’s Brew soup is a flavorful, spicy take on taco soup. Cooked in a crock pot, it is perfect for a pre- or post-trick-or-treat meal on Halloween.
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Colsen recalls nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of serious burn injuries
Oct 17, 2024 3:05 pm - NEW YORK — Nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits are being recalled after flames shooting out from them resulted in a handful of serious burn injuries. The Colsen-branded fire...
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Public beaches in Lake in the Hills? Board cool to proposal
Oct 17, 2024 1:16 pm - Lake in the Hills mulled the idea of opening up its beaches to nonresidents for a fee, but the proposal got a lukewarm response from the village board.
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Chocolate is on its way out. Why Halloween is about gummy candy now.
Oct 17, 2024 12:00 pm - High cocoa prices, combined with a growing preference among Millennial and Gen Z consumers for chewy and sour treats, have prompted many confectionery giants to shift strategy this spooky season.
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‘Best’ is better than ‘good’Oct 16, 2024 1:58 pm - Annettee Budzban says that we can’t let what is good for us distract us from what is the best for us.
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Aurora church to host fall craft fair Oct. 19Oct 16, 2024 1:13 pm - Handmade items, jewelry and sweet treats will be showcased at a fall craft fair at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora.