Lifestyle
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US has 800 measles cases and outbreaks in 24 states. Here’s what you should know
Apr 18, 2025 3:47 pm - The U.S. has 800 cases of measles nationwide as of Friday, and two more states identified outbreaks this week.
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Hundreds witness story of Jesus’ crucifixion in annual Passion of the Christ march on Good FridayApr 18, 2025 3:13 pm - Hundreds of faithful walked solemnly Friday with actors portraying Jesus and his mother, Mary, marking one of the holiest of days in Christianity — Good Friday.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launched in Lake County to inspire young readersApr 18, 2025 12:58 pm - A milestone in early childhood education was celebrated this week in Vernon Hills with the official launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Lake County.
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Carolyn Hax: Moving in with boyfriend has lost its luster
Apr 18, 2025 6:00 am - Moving in with her boyfriend was supposed to be fun and exciting. But after a few months he just plays video games every night by himself. Carolyn Hax says it may be time to move on.
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‘The game certainly has grown’: How one player’s efforts boosted pickleball’s popularity in the Tri-CitiesApr 18, 2025 4:54 am - One might be inclined to tag Cris Anderson as the “Queen of Pickleball” in St. Charles. And that’s certainly not a stretch.
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Are doctors’ ‘administrative fees’ legit?Apr 18, 2025 1:05 am - Primary care and specialist physicians are saddled with more administrative tasks and it all comes at a cost. To cover some of those costs, it appears that a growing number of doctors are charging patients a little extra, usually called an “administrative fee.”
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Mirror neurons contribute to successful social connectionsApr 18, 2025 12:03 am - Are emotions contagious? Researchers studying couples found that when one person expressed happiness, the feeling often spread three degrees across an entire social network.
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Helping kids with autism handle activity changesApr 17, 2025 11:27 pm - Children with autism spectrum disorders are more likely to experience difficulties when prompted to shift gears. Here are some strategies that can help your child feel more comfortable and prepared to tackle upcoming changes in routine.
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Owner meeting to discuss proposed budget not requiredApr 17, 2025 6:25 pm - Unit owners only need to get a copy of the proposed budget in writing before the board votes on it. A separate meeting of unit owners to explain and discuss the budget is not required.
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Yes, it’s Epic: Everything you need to know about Epic Universe, the best new theme park in decades
Apr 17, 2025 1:22 pm - Dragons, monsters, Super Mario and more. Epic Universe, the biggest new theme park in Orlando in 26 years, opens to the public Thursday, May 22. And it is indeed epic.