Lifestyle
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Girls camp grieves loss of 27 campers and counselors in Texas floods that killed nearly 90 people
Jul 07, 2025 7:19 am - Crews trudged through debris and waded into swollen riverbanks Monday in the search for victims of catastrophic flooding over the July Fourth weekend that has killed nearly 90 people in Texas, including more than two dozen campers and counselors from an all-girls Christian camp.
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Renowned European handbell ensemble Arsis to perform at Elk Grove Village churchJul 06, 2025 9:02 pm - European handbell ensemble Arsis tours U.S., including July 13 concert at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Elk Grove Village, featuring classical and Estonian composers.
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‘She’s a trooper’: Family of 4-year-old battling leukemia hosting fundraiser for researchJul 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Kinsley McLamore, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2024. Her family is holding a fundraiser on July 12 to support research and another child with cancer. Kinsley continues school and activities during treatment.
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Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition and arrives Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore 'body and spirit'Jul 06, 2025 4:13 pm - CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town back its...
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Proper pruning practices and pest control can keep your garden healthyJul 06, 2025 9:09 am - It's time to prune shrubs to desired shapes before growth stops in July. It’s also time to check trees for fungal diseases and pests.
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Transform your tiny garden into a lush haven with these creative tips
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Home & garden calendar, June 29-July 6Jul 06, 2025 9:06 am - Here’s a list of garden events, walks and more happening June 29-July 6 in the Chicago suburbs.
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Simple ways to get through a power outageJul 06, 2025 9:05 am - No one wants to be inconvenienced by a loss of power, but taking certain steps in anticipation of a potential outage can make it easier to manage these unwelcome disruptions.
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A guide to quieter, more efficient central air conditionersJul 06, 2025 9:03 am - Replacing an old air conditioning unit with a newer, more efficient model will make you more comfortable and save on cooling costs as well.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for June 2025Jul 05, 2025 2:18 pm - Winners of the Daily Herald's amateur photo contest include photos of an abandoned industrial site, young deer beating the heat, and a solar eclipse viewing party.