Lifestyle
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A surgeon general report once cleared the air about smoking. Is it time for one on vaping?Jan 21, 2024 7:00 am - Sixty years ago, the U.S. surgeon general released a report that settled a longstanding public debate about the dangers of cigarettes and led to huge changes in smoking i...
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Good News Sunday: Wood Dale actress/puppeteer finds her nicheJan 21, 2024 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer f...
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Eagles fly high over Fox River at ‘In Search of Eagles’Jan 20, 2024 5:34 pm - Representatives from several organizations were on hand to help visitors spot eagles during an “In Search of Eagles” program Saturday morning at the McHenry Dam, Algonqui...
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Near the end of their rope, women seek assistance from Glen Ellyn charityJan 20, 2024 5:31 pm - Despite diminished coffers since COVID, Saret Charitable Fund doggedly helps women and families in need
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Grief & healing: A handyman and a listJan 20, 2024 9:30 am - My most recent household repair challenge was a hall closet door off the tracks. An accordion type door that hangs by wheels on a track. Such folding doors are rather fra...
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How to stay healthy when you are not a morning personJan 20, 2024 8:00 am - Have trouble staying alert in the a.m. hours? Feeling sluggish during the early part of the workday? Did you stay up too late last night because you had trouble falling a...
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How to help a college-bound student who has a disabilityJan 20, 2024 7:30 am - It’s January. By now, high school juniors and seniors planning to attend college — along with their parents — are usually deep into the search process. Maybe you visited ...
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How to safely keep your child warm during a power outageJan 20, 2024 6:30 am - When the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family's normal routines. If the power failure is in winter, the danger of extreme cold can add to the problem. Youn...
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Warning signs of electrical problemsJan 20, 2024 6:00 am - Homeowners know that owning a home provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Home ownership also can increase the chances individuals view their homes as a san...
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Join the paw-ty as the Great American Dog Show returns to Schaumburg this weekendJan 19, 2024 7:35 pm - Dog lovers united Friday as the Great American Dog Show was unleashed upon the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Jamie Mazursky, who handles public relations for...