Lifestyle
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The Dubai chocolate craze is now about much more than bars
Oct 08, 2025 5:14 am - The sweet flavors and thick texture that have made Dubai chocolate bars a hit are morphing into other kinds of confections too.
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Tri-Cities Rotary clubs join forces to provide new winter coats to kids in needOct 08, 2025 1:30 am - The Rotary Club of St Charles-Geneva has kicked off the 15th annual Koats for Kids campaign. This year’s goal is 1,000.
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Libertyville church donates hundreds of quilts and school suppliesOct 08, 2025 1:18 am - Members of the Service Workshop group at Grace Lutheran Church in Libertyville made 395 quilts and filled 200 school supply bags for Lutheran World Relief.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 12-18Oct 07, 2025 4:15 pm - Upcoming gardening events and club meetings, covering topics such as daylilies, dahlias, hydrangeas, bonsai, and container gardening.
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This hidden electricity drain can have a massive impact
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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
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Frannie the Chihuahua and Postman Dan mark 4th anniversary of meetings in Hoffman EstatesOct 07, 2025 2:46 pm - Tuesday’s celebration of the fourth anniversary of the near-daily meetings between Frannie the long-haired Chihuahua and Postman Dan Larsen in Hoffman Estates included a more than $20,000 donation to the Schaumburg-based Almost Home Foundation pet rescue.
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As the garden winds down, it's time to care for winter-prepping birds
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Meet the first American to win ‘Best Cheesemonger in the World’
Oct 07, 2025 6:09 am - Emilia D’Albero trained like an athlete: long hours, exacting drills, heavy lifting. She sculpted and sliced until her hands ached, then bought a second fridge to keep up with the demands of her routine. Her sport? Cheese.
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Calling all pickle lovers: This chicken salad is for you