Lifestyle
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Hampshire church collects special offering for local food pantriesDec 18, 2023 12:24 pm - St. John’s United Church of Christ-Harmony collected 875 pounds of food along with $340 with a special offering with a “reverse Advent” calendar where everyday a food ite...
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Make your own Gravlax for a tasty holiday spreadDec 18, 2023 11:51 am - Several years ago, my daughter and I took a brunch-themed cooking class where the instructor demonstrated how to make homemade Gravlax or Nordic-cured salmon. The process...
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Fremd High School students create gingerbread house displayDec 18, 2023 11:29 am - Culinary Arts 1 students at Fremd High School in Palatine created a large display of gingerbread houses -- nearly 50 in total. The students competed in six different cate...
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Barrington High student working to bring peer juries to suburban schoolsDec 18, 2023 10:15 am - After working with a peer jury for three years, Milana Carse hopes to bring the restorative justice method to schools across the suburbs. A peer jury is an alternative co...
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Illinois is the only state with age-based tests and seniors are not happyDec 18, 2023 6:32 am - Describing the policy as anywhere from “unfair” to “terrible,” numerous Illinois drivers are fired up about living in the only state requiring seniors to take road tests....
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Story of Christmas comes to life at Lake Zurich churchDec 18, 2023 6:31 am - The spirit of the season was in full effect Sunday, as thousands traveled to Lake Zurich for Quentin Road Baptist Church’s annual Christmas pageant. The long-running trad...
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Pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations on the riseDec 18, 2023 6:27 am - According to a newly released study, researchers have found that hospitalizations for pediatric eating disorders are alarmingly on the rise, including some children who d...
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How to keep yourself safe this holiday seasonDec 18, 2023 6:25 am - Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least according to singer Andy Williams. But it’s also the time of year when emergency departments tend to see more acci...
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‘I don’t know what I’d do without them’: Dentist volunteers offer free care to patientsDec 17, 2023 5:47 pm - Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount the McCormick Foundation will contribute for every dollar donated by a reader. About 10 years ago, w...
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Diabetes control at the holidays: It’s not about perfectionDec 17, 2023 2:11 pm - Making healthy choices during the winter holidays can be challenging for anyone. For people with diabetes, it can be even harder. Disruptions brought on by travel, stress...