Lifestyle
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Book review: Robert Pobi's hero struggles with a mystery readers can solve
Aug 21, 2022 7:20 am - "Do No Harm" by Robert Pobi (Minotaur) Lucas Page retired from the FBI more than a decade ago after losing an eye, an arm and a leg in an explosion. But Lucas is a ...
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Brushing your tongue could have adverse health effectsAug 21, 2022 7:00 am - Q: I thought brushing your tongue was an important part of oral hygiene, preventing bad breath. But a friend who is a nurse says it's not a great idea. She said it has s...
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Save money next spring by taking plant cuttings this fallAug 21, 2022 7:00 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals, such as geraniums and begonias, that are to be kept over the winter. Cool nights in September will harden off the plants, which w...
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Lopez and Affleck celebrate marriage with friends, family
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New home came with drainage problemsAug 21, 2022 6:00 am - Q: We bought a newly built home about three years ago. Since then we have been dealing with drainage issues, mainly pooling rainwater in the backyard. We've worked with ...
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Tek Pak joins Cal's Angels to raise funds for Pediatric Cancer PatientsAug 21, 2022 1:00 am - ST. CHARLES - Tek Pak Inc., a global manufacturing and packaging solutions company located in the Fox Valley region has joined forces with Cal's Angels, a local nonprofi...
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A final dip: Swimmers enjoy last splash at closing Des Plaines poolAug 21, 2022 1:00 am - Family day at the pool is usually all about fun and laughter, but the usual joy of an afternoon at Iroquois Pool in Des Plaines came with a splash of sadness Sunday as s...
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Managing back-to-school anxiety with kidsAug 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Transitioning from summer vacation back to the school year can be an adjustment for both parents and children. With the carefree days of summer gone, getting back into a...
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Book review: 'Slenderman' chronicles a harrowing childhood crime
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Are owners' baked goods a liability concern?Aug 20, 2022 7:00 am - Q: From time to time, owners in our building bake things like bread, cookies and cakes, and leave them on a table in our lobby for other residents to enjoy. The board is...