Lifestyle
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‘A very busy summer’: Extensive improvements ahead for Bangs Lake marinaFeb 08, 2026 8:45 pm - Four years after buying an established marina on Bangs Lake, the Wauconda Park District’s master vision for the property fronting Route 176 is primed to take shape.
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Bringing the country together, one pancake at a time: Political discussion group disagrees agreeablyFeb 08, 2026 3:00 am - A group that meets regularly in Schaumburg is proving you can disagree politically without being disagreeable.
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A smooch from a pooch: Rescue dogs meet pet lovers at kissing booth in Yorktown CenterFeb 07, 2026 3:50 pm - Wet, slobbery kisses were all the rage at the inaugural SAIN Rescue doggie kissing booth Saturday at Yorktown Center in Lombard.
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Pop up bird walk at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Forest PreserveFeb 06, 2026 4:29 pm - Lake County Audubon Society is hosting a winter bird walk from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Daniel Wright Woods Forest Preserve, 24830 N. St. Marys Road, Mettawa.
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Just keep moving: Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age
Feb 06, 2026 3:00 pm - As people age, it’s not uncommon for many to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.
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Ascension Illinois opens free pharmacies in Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove VillageFeb 06, 2026 2:44 pm - A new partnership will provide access to free medications for low-income, uninsured people at Ascension Illinois’ three hospital campuses in Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village and Chicago.
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Reliving the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, and discovering an Illinois connectionFeb 06, 2026 11:48 am - Did you know: The first shot of the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fired by a man from DuPage County. Learn about local connections to the Battle of Gettysburg and much more on a tour of Gettysburg National Military Park.
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Speakers preach unity at Arlington Heights prayer breakfastFeb 06, 2026 11:35 am - Arlington Heights residents of different faiths came together Thursday to emphasize unity over division at the 39th annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast.
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Ireland’s Paddy Homan and The Noble Call and local Irish dancers are coming to Huntley March 1Feb 06, 2026 11:24 am - A free St. Patrick's Day-themed concert featuring Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with the Rebecca McCarthy McDance Company will take place on March 1 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Do you need to control your cortisol? Doctors say probably not