Lifestyle
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Fully accessible Hero Park in Round Lake Beach opening SaturdayAug 14, 2025 2:34 pm - The Round Lake Area Park District is hosting the grand opening of Hero Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 16.
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Taylor Swift’s new album has everyone seeing orange: An exploration of the color
Aug 14, 2025 10:42 am - Orange you ready for it? Taylor Swift swathed her bombshell album announcement in a shade she’s calling Portofino Orange Glitter after donning the color onstage during the latter part of her latest tour.
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The President’s Cabinet: TreasuryAug 14, 2025 10:22 am - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons’s column details the history of the President’s cabinet and the duties of each position. In his fourth column, he shares the history of the Treasury.
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DuPage Animal Services celebrates $1 million gift as shelter is ‘overflowing’ with catsAug 14, 2025 7:51 am - DuPage County Animal Services has received a $1 million donation from nonprofit DuPage Animal Friends.
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University of Illinois wildlife lab leads efforts to protect box turtle populationsAug 13, 2025 4:41 pm - University of Illinois Extension is hosting a free webinar on Aug. 21 discussing box turtle health research from the University of Illinois Wildlife Epidemiology Lab, which has assessed over 4,000 turtles in 18 years.
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Don’t underestimate a groanAug 13, 2025 3:09 pm - Annettee Budzban says that sometimes a groan is all it takes.
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Back-to-school: Blessing kids' backpacks, adults' work bags at Aurora churchAug 13, 2025 1:21 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will hold a blessing of the backpacks on Aug. 17 during 10:30 a.m. worship. They also will bless work bags for adults.
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Explore arts, crafts at Arlington Heights Art Guild’s A Walk in the ParkAug 13, 2025 11:44 am - Arts and crafts from more than 80 artists will be showcased and sold at the Arlington Heights Art Guild’s 54th annual A Walk in the Park fair on Aug. 24.
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‘I’m an antique’: Century Club honors four 100+ year olds at Elgin senior homeAug 13, 2025 10:14 am - Residents who are more than 100 years old were celebrated during a party on Sunday at The Vines Senior Home in Elgin. The oldest of the four? Janet Robinson, who is 107.
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Fresh, fast and flavor-packed: A Tex-Mex trio to save the dayAug 13, 2025 6:32 am - If you’re looking to shake up your dinner routine without spending hours in the kitchen, this Tex-Mex inspired lineup is here to save the day (and your taste buds).