Lifestyle
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Things to do Dec. 22-28: Christmas concerts, shows, celebrations and moreDec 19, 2023 6:03 pm - If you haven’t had time to take advantage of all the holiday events happening across the suburbs, now is your chance to catch a seasonal concert, light show, “Christmas C...
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Unwanted pets are filling shelters, but advocates caution about adopting them as holiday gifts
Dec 19, 2023 2:11 pm - It’s a thing that holiday movies are made of. The family comes down Christmas morning to find a snuggly little puppy or kitten under the tree, wearing a big red bow. Chri...
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Kane County Salvation Army finds second gold coin in donation kettle
Dec 19, 2023 2:09 pm - For the second time this holiday season, volunteers at the Salvation Army Tri-Cities Corps have found a gold coin among their donations in Kane County. The first gold coi...
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Catholic group for LGBTQ people praises news about same-sex marriage blessingsDec 19, 2023 1:07 pm - Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich also welcomes it, saying it will help more people ‘feel the closeness and compassion of God.’
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Will the eruption of the volcano in Iceland affect flights and how serious is it?
Dec 19, 2023 11:03 am - LONDON — Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was no surprise. The region had been ...
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Camellias don’t deserve their reputation as garden divasDec 19, 2023 9:19 am - Camellias, known as “the queens of the winter flowers,” have for some reason been saddled with an unfair reputation as being difficult. Yes, they are susceptible to fung...
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Ski resorts tackle unseasonable warmthDec 19, 2023 7:30 am - Bartlett’s Villa Olivia resort plans to open its hills to skiers on Friday, but on the outset of another warm winter, managers are already sensing a trend becoming famili...
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Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopauseDec 19, 2023 7:22 am - How well a woman sleeps – not just how long – as she transitions through menopause may affect her projected risk for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. The ...
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Chicago plans a $200 million remodel of O’Hare’s Terminal 3. Here’s what you can expectDec 19, 2023 7:19 am - A major remodel at O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3 will kick off soon, Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee said. The $200 million interior re...
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It’s difficult, but not impossible, to end a three-year contract earlyDec 19, 2023 1:19 am - Q. I have been renting office space from a guy that owns a house that was converted to offices a few years ago. I signed a three-year lease with two three-year option...