Lifestyle
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World Mission Society Church of God to host crime prevention forum in BloomingdaleJan 24, 2025 6:43 pm - Student group ASEZ hosts a forum on crime prevention with NAMI and Bloomingdale police, working to foster education and community activism for safer neighborhoods.
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As population soars, here’s where you can spot bald eaglesJan 24, 2025 4:34 pm - If you’re excited and inspired by the sight of a bald eagle soaring majestically above, then your Super Bowl has arrived. The bald eagle population in northern Illinois is surging this winter, and special events are on tap the next two weekends providing eagle watchers abundant opportunity to see them in action.
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Eagle Scout candidate designs raised garden bed for Lombard churchJan 24, 2025 1:01 pm - A Glenbard East senior built a raised garden bed for his Eagle Scout project at his Lombard church. He designed every detail and raised funds to cover materials for the four-month project.
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Carolyn Hax: Wife left him for a co-worker. What does he say when he meets him?
Jan 24, 2025 6:00 am - A week before their 25th anniversary, his wife said she was cheating with a married co-worker. They are now married. When the ex-husband meets the new husband, how does he convey his lack of respect? Carolyn Hax says don’t dwell on it and move on to live a good life.
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St. Charles’ eastern gateway to get major boost with Fox Haven SquareJan 24, 2025 4:00 am - St. Charles has hit a potential home run with new development plans for the city’s east side. Officials say the new retail and restaurants planned for Fox Haven Square could transform the area near the former Charlestowne Mall.
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Cucumbers are trendy, but how healthy are they?Jan 24, 2025 3:54 am - Cucumbers have always been cool. Now, thanks to social media, they're also hot. Viral cucumber recipes racked up millions of views in the past year. Which might leave you wondering: Healthwise, can cukes endure the glare?
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Keep your kids injury-free this winterJan 23, 2025 11:56 pm - Cold weather and snow can mean quite a bit of winter fun for children of all ages. But unfortunately, orthopedic injuries are common occurrences at this time of year. Find out what a pediatric orthopedic surgeon suggests to keep your children safe.
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Lifestyle changes helpful for gut microbiomeJan 23, 2025 11:41 pm - Life stresses, a change in diet and routine, plus a course of antibiotics can throw off your gut microbiome. Here are some natural ways to restore order in your digestive tract.
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Nicotine and surgery: a bad combinationJan 23, 2025 11:05 pm - Nancy desperately needed a hip replacement, but there was a problem: Her doctor said he wouldn’t perform the procedure unless she quit smoking. There’s evidence that smokers have more postsurgical complications, particularly the time it takes for a surgical would to heal.
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Winfield school to host ‘Let’s Glow Crazy’ gala fundraiserJan 23, 2025 8:21 pm - St. John's Catholic School is hosting its "Let's Glow Crazy" annual gala fundraiser on Feb. 22. It features dinner, drinks, music and auctions to support tuition assistance and school programs.