Lifestyle
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Barrington native graduates from Merchant Marine AcademyAug 30, 2024 10:14 am - Barrington native Matthew Grant Marquis recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
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Carolyn Hax: Rude guy thinks partner ‘poisoned’ friends against him
Aug 30, 2024 6:00 am - Inconsiderate partner thinks mutual friends have been poisoned against him. But they sees his mistreatment. Carolyn Hax says it’s time to get out of the relationship.
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‘A really special opportunity’: Kane County wildlife rehab groups seek volunteersAug 30, 2024 4:00 am - Places like Anderson Humane Wildlife Center in South Elgin, or rehabber Kane Area Rehabilitation and Education (KARE) for Wildlife in St. Charles can go only as far as volunteer help and donated supplies can take them.
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10 tips to keep children healthy and happy in schoolAug 30, 2024 1:33 am - Good sleep, a workable screentime policy and medical checkups are among the things parents should make sure their children have for a happy, productive school day.
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The alcohol conundrum: Is it safe at even low levels of consumption?Aug 30, 2024 1:07 am - Still strongly connected to social traditions, alcohol is getting the side eye from health researchers, who are discovering that even moderate amounts of alcohol consumption is tied to health risks.
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Ask the doctors: Health debate over plant-based burgers’ ingredientsAug 30, 2024 12:41 am - While a new breed of meatless burgers stirs debate, doctors discuss pros and cons with patients.
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Get it in writing! Oral agreements are valid, but hard to proveAug 29, 2024 3:48 pm - Ending a lease in the middle of the contract can but done, but it’s best to get the agreement from your landlord in writing; otherwise the written lease may prevail in court.
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‘Let’s do something fun’: Olive oil store in downtown Libertyville celebrates 15 years of educating customersAug 29, 2024 12:46 pm - Education is at the root of Oh, Olive! a family-run olive oil store celebrating 15 years in downtown Libertyville.
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Crisp and crunchy: This salad is the perfect way to kick off apple season and your Labor Day barbecueAug 29, 2024 12:22 pm - Huzzah! It’s apple season, and Grace Goudie creates an apple and vegetable salad that puts the apples front and center.
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One simple technique turns this stir-fry recipe into a winnerAug 29, 2024 12:21 pm - Riding the wave of a recent trending column, Don Mauer turns a popular technique of “velveting” proteins into a winning recipe for stir-fry.