Lifestyle
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‘We always seem to find a way’: How novice farmers created a pumpkin patch in GrayslakeOct 07, 2024 9:09 pm - A mix of past and present comes to life when a bouncy house is placed on a 161-year-old farm in Grayslake. The unlikely combination mirrors that of the historic 20-acre ...
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Storytelling, music and equestrian shows on tap at Fall Festival at DanadaOct 07, 2024 8:55 pm - Join a celebration of the horse and the fall season at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Fall Festival at Danada on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13, at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton.
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Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says
Oct 07, 2024 8:45 pm - NEW YORK— Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger nu...
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Gary UMC in Wheaton offering classes to honor Indigenous peopleOct 07, 2024 5:38 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 13, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering the class, “Remembering the 2012 UMC General Conference Act of Repentance toward Healing Relationships with Indigenous Peoples.”
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Campanelli YMCA will move, have larger footprint after current Schaumburg site closesOct 07, 2024 4:04 pm - The Campanelli YMCA will relocate somewhere to serve the same area with a larger dome building that won’t include a swimming pool after the current 56-year-old facility in Schaumburg shuts down this fall, officials said.
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Carolyn Hax: Fiance’s family complains about other ‘in-law women’
Oct 07, 2024 11:35 am - Fiance’s family loves to tear into the “in-law” wives. Now she is invited on a vacation and is afraid they will be mean about her. Carolyn Hax says just be who you are.
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Fox Valley Presbyterian Church to host Empty Bowls benefit Nov. 9Oct 06, 2024 7:36 pm - Help fight food insecurity in the Fox Valley and raise your awareness of local food issues. A “Feeding America” map shows that Kane County has a 10% level of food insecurity. That means about 50,000 people are choosing between rent and food.
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Mental health and your adolescent: What signs to look for when your child is strugglingOct 06, 2024 9:42 am - Signs and symptoms of mental illness in adolescents can vary dramatically with the individual. Any significant changes in eating, either overeating, a desire for sweet food or loss of appetite can be a sign of depression.
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Breast cancer: News from the front linesOct 06, 2024 9:42 am - October brings with it pumpkins and pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Advancements in early detection and treatment continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, the five-year survival rate of breast cancer is 99%.
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Grief & healing: The many sources of griefOct 06, 2024 8:47 am - We usually think of grief as a response to the death of a beloved partner, a family member or a dear friend. But there are actually many kinds of losses that can cause grief.