Lifestyle
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COVID numbers are climbing, but not as rapidly as in other statesJul 12, 2024 9:31 pm - COVID numbers are on the rise again, but public health experts said Illinois isn’t yet seeing the spikes other states are reporting.
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Reflections and lessons learned on anniversary of cyclist’s deathJul 12, 2024 7:10 am - July 10 marked the second anniversary of a crash that is hard not to memorialize. Nancy Nozicka, pedaling the St. Mary’s Road shoulder near Libertyville, a frequent route for her — not even a mile from her home — was killed by a motorist drifting right.
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Finding whimsy and history in public art in the Tri-CitiesJul 12, 2024 12:15 am - The Tri-Cities is blessed to have what amounts to a “Sculpture While We Walk” aspect of our lives nearly anytime we stroll around our downtowns, parks, libraries or government buildings.
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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how youngJul 11, 2024 3:02 pm - An increasing number of kids are learning to ride bikes younger and younger, and experts say that’s a good thing. The reason for the shift is a style of bike called a balance bike, on which kids glide and propel forward without the use of pedals.
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Mount Prospect Historical Society to host September bus tour to Pabst Beer sites in MilwaukeeJul 11, 2024 12:48 pm - Both history lovers and beer afficionados will find something to love during the day-long Mount Prospect Historical Society bus trip to Milwaukee on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Let’s put cataracts in focusJul 11, 2024 4:49 am - Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure and one of the safest, with a 99% success rate, yet cataracts remain the most common cause of vision loss, and the most treatable.
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Explore local waterways with Creek Exploration seriesJul 10, 2024 4:36 pm - Bring the family out to discover the riverine systems right in your own backyard during the “Creek Exploration Series,” hosted by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.
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When at a loss for words, say it with flowersJul 10, 2024 2:27 pm - Annettee Budzban says that when we are at a loss for words, we can always say it with a bouquet of flowers.
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Outdoor family movie night series continues with ‘Migration’Jul 10, 2024 12:30 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora, will continue its summer family movie night series at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. "Migration," the 2023 anim...
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Mount Prospect neighborhood parade may be short, but has a long historyJul 10, 2024 12:01 pm - The Wa Pella Street Parade in Mount Prospect isn’t exactly a high-profile July 4th event, but it has shown remarkable staying power — neighbors and former neighbors have kept its tradition alive for 75 years.