Lifestyle
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Are there better times to purchase big-ticket items?Nov 25, 2025 1:22 pm - Timing can be important when buying big-ticket items, but are there really ideal times to purchase such products?
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Questions about asbestos and moldNov 25, 2025 1:11 pm - We just purchased a 1920s colonial style home and are now renovating it. In the basement, we removed the carpet and discovered tiles that we fear may contain asbestos.
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Gary UMC cookie walk to benefit missions on Dec. 6Nov 25, 2025 12:19 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host its second annual cookie walk on Saturday, Dec. 6. Last year, the cookie walk raised over $6,000, which was donated to various missions locally, nationally, and globally.
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First Congregational Church of Naperville seeks historic landmark statusNov 25, 2025 12:01 pm - The First Congregational Church of Naperville, founded in 1833, recently submitted its application to the Naperville Historic Preservation Commission to acquire histor...
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Advent calendar symbolizes faith and hopeNov 25, 2025 11:58 am - Annettee Budzban discusses the significance of Advent calendars and how they serve as a reminder of the faith and joy associated with the Christmas season.
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Brash and beautiful: Blue Jays liven up backyards like no other songbirdNov 25, 2025 3:30 am - Brash, blue and beautiful, the charismatic Blue Jay livens up backyards and forest preserves like no other songbird.
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Planes, trains and automobiles: Five things to know about this year’s Thanksgiving odysseyNov 24, 2025 6:39 pm - Can I bring homemade gravy in carry-on? How cheap is gas in Wisconsin? When’s the worst day to drive home? We have answers.
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Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving tableNov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
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Elmhurst Park District survey open to solicit input on future of Wilder ParkNov 24, 2025 11:36 am - The Elmhurst Park District invites the public to take part in a survey that will help shape the future of Wilder Park.
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Spatchcock, dry brine deliver moist, memorable turkeyNov 24, 2025 6:49 am - After years of trial, error and dry turkey, Don Mauer landed on a Thanksgiving game changer. Now, for a moist and flavorful bird, he roasts a whole, heirloom turkey, spatchcocked and dry-brined.