Lifestyle
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Reports: Pope to name Joliet bishop next archbishop of New York
Dec 17, 2025 12:07 pm - Bishop Ron Hicks, head of the Diocese of Joliet, appears to be poised to be named the next archbishop of New York.
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Look for a Christmas miracleDec 17, 2025 11:28 am - Annettee Budzban says that miracles come in many forms.
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Do newly elected condo board members assume their positions immediately?Dec 17, 2025 10:28 am - Our condominium board recently held annual elections. Do the new board members take their board positions immediately or do they have to wait until the next scheduled meeting?
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC kicks off sandwich drive for community fridgesDec 17, 2025 10:17 am - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora kicked off a sandwich-making drive for Aurora's community fridges on Dec. 14. The community fridges, located at three locations in Aurora, are open 24/7 to provide food for anyone in need.
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Ask the doctors: Temporary use of night-lights doesn’t harm childrenDec 17, 2025 9:38 am - Night-lights have long been a fixture of childhood bedrooms. But as we understand more about sleep physiology, it’s reasonable to wonder how they help or hurt. This is particularly true because of what we’re learning from research on circadian development.
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‘Out of sight, out of mind’: Lighting candles, fireplaces can be bad for your lungs
Dec 17, 2025 9:36 am - Burning scented products may create a cozy ambiance, and in the case of fireplaces, provide light and heat, but some experts want people to consider how doing so contributes to the quality of the air indoors.
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Creating a simple garden sanctuary for year-round relaxation
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Piping impaired? ‘Embroidery’ cookies turn frosting dots into seasonal designs
Dec 17, 2025 5:53 am - Not great at piping on cookies? Try dots. Cookbook author Molly Yeh has perfected this technique of piping dots into a configuration that resembles embroidery. She shares some of her go-to designs, plus her version of the ideal sugar cookie cutout — sturdy enough to hold up to decorating, yet soft enough to melt in your mouth.
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How to bake your best batch of cutout cookies yet
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Ditch the bowl for this festive, shapely Christmas Tree SaladDec 17, 2025 5:28 am - All you need is a cutting board and a decorative flair to turn your favorite salad recipe into a festive Christmas tree. This recipe starts with lettuce greenery trimmed with ornaments made of salami, tomatoes, chickpeas and olives, all draped with red onion garland. And the star on top? Cheese.