Lifestyle
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The pros and cons of ‘as-built’ permits for home sellersNov 04, 2025 2:59 pm - I have a property that was totally renovated without permits. I'm going to list the property for sale and want to know if an as-built permit is a good idea.
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‘Great incentives’ coming in 2026 for businesses eyeing events at Q Center in St. Charles
Nov 04, 2025 2:16 pm - Local tourism officials are touting the Q Center in St. Charles for the role the facility has played over the past four decades in attracting events and shoppers to the downtown area.
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Bill to regulate homeowners’ insurance rates fails on final day of veto session
Nov 04, 2025 2:06 pm - A bill that failed on the House floor would have given state insurance regulators authority to review and approve rates charged for homeowners’ insurance in Illinois. The legislation was proposed following State Farm’s announcement in July of a 27.2% rate hike. The bill passed the Senate but failed in the House on the final day of lawmakers’ fall veto session. That means if supporters want it to be reconsidered, they will have to introduce a new bill in the next legislative session, which begins in January.
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Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive
Nov 04, 2025 7:51 am - Something has changed for “Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey, something is not the same — he is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025.
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Goodbye giant shell: Here’s a modern take on the taco salad
Nov 04, 2025 5:38 am - What do you picture when you hear “taco salad”? The first image might be a deep-fried taco shell bowl filled with lettuce and your standard Tex-Mex fare. This more modern version swaps out ground beef for steak, and taco sauce for a tart and creamy avocado dressing.
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A cheese lover’s cheat sheet to picking the right mozzarella for every dish
Nov 04, 2025 5:29 am - If you’ve ever wandered into the cheese section with the innocent intent of “just picking up some mozzarella,” you know it’s not that simple. What was once a single white orb in plastic wrap is now an entire category. Fresh, low-moisture, smoked, buffalo, burrata — mozzarella takes many forms, and picking the right one for your meal needs a little demystification.
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Why do my cake recipes with baking powder never work?
Nov 04, 2025 4:56 am - Q: It seems as if every time a recipe calls for baking powder, I never get the rise I expect.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer class on spiritual practicesNov 03, 2025 10:22 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering the class, “SACRED Care” on Sundays through Nov. 16. Based on Aizaiah and Nereyda Yong’s book, “Sacred Parenthood,” this class offers a guide for nurturing children, youth and yourself with deep intention and love.
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Daily Herald, Robert R. McCormick Foundation kick off Neighbors in Need campaignNov 03, 2025 12:12 pm - The Daily Herald and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation commence their fifth annual Neighbors in Need fundraising campaign to assist residents of the suburbs facing hunger, homelessness and insufficient health care.
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Fall fireworks: Tree colors are popping around the suburbsNov 03, 2025 9:10 am - The fall color season is upon us, and it’s really popping.