Lifestyle
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It’s chili season: Savor these three recipes of comfort for cooler daysOct 09, 2024 6:00 am - Biz Velatini shares three chili recipes that fit the bill for cozy comfort this fall.
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Two neighboring Elgin churches to host annual fall fundraisersOct 08, 2024 11:22 pm - Two Elgin churches located on the intersection of Randall Road and Highland Avenue invite you to shop at their annual fall fundraisers on Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Before renovating your kitchen, ask: What would Julia Child do?
Oct 08, 2024 11:08 pm - With the October publication of “Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories and Legacy of an Iconic Space,” author Paula J. Johnson of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History gives readers insight into Julia’s kitchen and the many items it holds. Here she shares how people can incorporate Julia’s design philosophies into their own hearths.
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Economical home gadgets that make your life feel more luxuriousOct 08, 2024 10:44 pm - You don't need a six-figure income, a fancy house or a lot of tech-savvy to benefit from the latest crop of smart home tech.
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First-time buyer overwhelmed by fixer-upperOct 08, 2024 10:29 pm - A novice who buys a fixer-upper with the idea of remodeling and renting it out seeks advice on where to start with repairs.
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Protect tender plants from coming freezing tempsOct 08, 2024 10:12 pm - Though there’s no freeze in the immediate forecast, you’ll want to be prepared to cover tender plants and bring your tropical plants inside to protect them this winter.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 13-19Oct 08, 2024 9:37 pm - Orchid show and sale, online herb classes, a tree walk and more.
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How an Elk Grove company’s CEO brought a renowned karate master to townOct 08, 2024 8:48 pm - The forced relocation of a long-standing karate studio in Oak Park has brought the business — and its world-renowned karate master — to Elk Grove Village’s business park.
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Beekeeping debate delayed again in Des PlainesOct 08, 2024 6:21 pm - A planned discussion of a possible pilot program for beekeeping in Des Plaines was postponed again Monday because of absent aldermen.
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TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states’ lawsuits say
Oct 08, 2024 3:18 pm - More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is designed to be addictive t...