Lifestyle
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GPS Parent Series speaker to discuss solutions for meltdowns and tantrumsFeb 12, 2024 6:33 pm - On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Parenting Your Young Child Through Tantrums, Misbehavior and Meltdowns” with p...
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Neighbors in the News: Districts 21 and 59 hire joint director of School Safety and SecurityFeb 12, 2024 3:37 pm - • Following the approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Elk Grove-based Community Consolidated School District 59, the Community Consolidated School District 21 B...
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Chocolate-dipped strawberries await Valentine’s Day procrastinators at Morkes in PalatineFeb 12, 2024 2:05 pm - Valentine’s Day procrastinators have a perfect excuse to wait until the last minute to pick something out for their sweetest at Morkes Chocolates in Palatine. Fresh choc...
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Blind travel adviser brings unique perspective to planning your vacationFeb 12, 2024 9:17 am - It might be hard to believe, but the fact that Elgin travel adviser Brandon Yaniz is the fifth-generation of his family to own a business on the 100 block of East Chicago Street is the second-most interesting part of his story. Yaniz, the owner of The Adept Traveler, also is legally blind.
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Good News Sunday: Batavia High’s Jim Nazos enjoying opportunity to coach son NateFeb 11, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we look at a father coaching his son in basketball, how forest preserve volunteers help keep trails safe, and a longtime Wheeling volunteer honored by the village.
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COVID-19 deaths are down, but Illinois’ death rate is still higher than it was pre-pandemicFeb 11, 2024 6:00 am - Newly released mortality figures by the Illinois Department of Public Health show deaths in 2022 were still coming in at a much higher rate than what the state was seeing before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The hottest home paint colorsFeb 10, 2024 11:40 am - Paint color trends are always evolving, with Cracked Pepper and Renew Blue two of the industry “colors of the year” this year. What other colors will keep your home looking trendy and updated?
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Feet, don’t fail me now: Common foot problems to avoid and treat as you get olderFeb 10, 2024 6:30 am - Foot discomfort can limit your mobility and willingness to walk, leading to disease and early mortality. Find out what symptoms to look for and what to do about them.
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Grief & healing: Casual conversation can have historical originsFeb 10, 2024 6:30 am - Contemplating the path our lives took with our lost loved ones can help us honor and remember them.
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What you need to know about teen dating violenceFeb 10, 2024 6:00 am - There are warning signs for loved ones to look for if a teenager is in an abusive relationship. Find out what they are and how to help.