Lifestyle
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Big retailers didn’t pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says
Dec 16, 2025 3:05 pm - Four of the nation’s top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous botulism outbreak from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters posted Monday.
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What to do with a flooded crawlspaceDec 16, 2025 2:48 pm - Home inspector Barry Stone advises a homeowner on how to handle a flooded crawlspace.
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Boxed wine is a pro move for holiday parties. Here are 8 to love.
Dec 16, 2025 5:50 am - It’s hard to argue with that value proposition of boxed wine, especially as end-of-year expenses soar like reindeer. La vie en cardboard isn’t entirely rosy, though. Quality varies, and some styles of wine are better suited to the format than others. Here’s how to find boxed wines that impress.
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This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist
Dec 16, 2025 5:46 am - A tahini-and-honey-coated shredded wheat topping studded with toasted sesame seeds gives this chocolate bark an irresistible crunch. It makes for a satisfying better-for-you dessert or edible gift.
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A classic Italian cookbook finally gets an English edition after years of effort
Dec 16, 2025 5:07 am - The Italian cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness” was first published in 1929 and became a go-to for classic Italian recipes. This year, the first complete English edition, with nearly 1,700 recipes, is being released.
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‘Medical care is a human right’: St. Charles clinics meet the needs of Kane County’s uninsuredDec 15, 2025 6:55 pm - For nearly 25 years, the Tri City Health Partnership in St. Charles has provided free medical and dental services for Kane County residents living at or below the poverty level.
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Aurora’s oldest free Christmas display opens for its 74th yearDec 15, 2025 3:26 pm - Illinois' oldest outdoor free Christmas display opened in Aurora, featuring a blocks-long display of lawn signs and cut-out figures on homeowners' lawns.
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Dog rescued from icy pond near St. CharlesDec 15, 2025 11:14 am - A dog should give a wag of thanks to the rescuers who pulled it out of an icy pond Monday near St. Charles.
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‘She is a superstar’: Wheaton teacher shares lessons from arboretum-led trip to Costa RicaDec 15, 2025 11:01 am - Amy Schwartz, a science teacher at Edison Middle School in Wheaton, made the most of her trip with Morton Arboretum experts to Costa Rica’s cloud forest. “She's always looking for new ways to learn, and then bring that learning into the classroom,” Edison Principal Rachel Bednar said of the Daily Herald’s Top Teacher of the month.
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GPS Parent Series in Spanish to provide strategies for raising well-adjusted childrenDec 14, 2025 10:26 pm - On Dec. 18, B-PAC and GPS Parent Series in Spanish will present "Parenting Essentials for Happy, Healthy Kids" in Spanish at Glenbard North High School.