Lifestyle
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's 25th annual Hunger Scramble Golf Outing raises over $150,000 for hunger reliefSep 10, 2023 11:00 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's 25th annual Northern Illinois Food Bank Hunger Scramble, presented by Old Second National Bank, drew more than 220 golfers and raised over ...
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Buyer concerned about asbestos sidingSep 10, 2023 7:00 am - Q: We're about to buy an old house that has asbestos siding and are unsure about whether to proceed with the purchase. We have two children and are very concerned about ...
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Time running out to plant fall greens for your saladsSep 10, 2023 7:00 am - Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes and other greens that were planted in early spring can be planted again. If the weather is unusually hot, plant these greens in parti...
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Give your kidneys the love they deserveSep 10, 2023 6:00 am - Your kidneys are the small but mighty organs that cleanse your body of waste and keep you alive. They weigh in at only about 10 to 12 ounces each, but each day they filt...
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State-of-the-art advances allow doctors to correct life-threatening birth defectsSep 10, 2023 6:00 am - Pregnancy can be both exciting and stressful for women and families. That is especially true for women facing unexpected complications from a high-risk pregnancy. As med...
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Suburban Skyview: Outdoor swimming pool is focal point at new Vernon Hills communitySep 10, 2023 6:00 am - There are plenty of new housing options in the Vernon Hills area. In fact, homeseekers looking for modern living, resort-style amenities, fitness centers, outdoor pools...
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New booster on horizon as COVID-19 numbers tick upSep 10, 2023 6:00 am - Q: I would like to know about the new COVID-19 variant called Eris. Will there be a new booster for it? Also, I've read you'll get better immune response if you get all ...
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Students transform drab dorm rooms into comfy spaces: How much that's costing them
Sep 10, 2023 6:00 am - From $300 studded headboards and $100 coffee table books to custom-made cabinets to disguise your mini-fridge, students are spending big bucks to decorate their dorm roo...
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Fine Line is hosting 'This Art is on Fire' fundraiser Sept. 23Sep 09, 2023 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will host "This Art is on Fire" fundraiser under a big tent on the Fine Line grounds in St. Char...
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Giving Hope: Oktoberfest on Oct. 15 will raise funds for low-income, working familiesSep 09, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 15, FamilyForward will host its annual premier fundraising event, "Giving Hope." This year's event highlights the 20th anniversary of FamilyForward (orig...