Lifestyle
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Seven St. Charles gardens to be featured in Pottawatomie Garden WalkJun 04, 2025 4:46 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club is holding a St. Charles Garden Walk on June 28 featuring seven gardens and a boutique.
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Wildlife photographer to share Alaska birding stories at June 14 luncheonJun 04, 2025 2:02 pm - Grace Lutheran Church’s Rebecca Circle is planning a salad and dessert luncheon on June 14 with presentation from wildlife photographer Jackie Bowman.
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Wheaton church is hosting story hour for kidsJun 04, 2025 2:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church hosts intergenerational story time and activities for ages 3-5 on second Tuesdays in June, July and August.
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Eight faith groups to lead off Aurora Pride Parade with worship, pancake breakfastJun 04, 2025 1:27 pm - Eight local faith groups will host an interfaith service and a pancake breakfast, followed by walking together in the annual Aurora Pride parade on Sunday, June 8.
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East Dundee fire department builds ties with new maternity homeJun 04, 2025 1:02 pm - East Dundee comes together to support a new maternity home which offers housing and programs for pregnant women in need.
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The president’s cabinet: A look at its history, the duties of membersJun 04, 2025 12:06 pm - Author and retired educator Bruce Simmons debuts a column detailing the history of the president’s cabinet and the duties of each position.
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Huntley church volunteers for Adopt-A-Highway programJun 04, 2025 11:45 am - Looking for an additional way to give back to the community and help keep Huntley clean and beautiful, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church has “adopted” the stretch ...
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Good planning, proper plant selection best for insect controlJun 04, 2025 11:06 am - Practice integrated pest management in your garden to reduce the need for pesticides. Begin by choosing the proper plant for your site and using good planting practices such as amending the soil with compost and planting at the proper depth. When possible, select plants that are resistant to common diseases and give them the appropriate care to minimize problems.
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Music soothes our troubled mindsJun 04, 2025 10:26 am - Annettee Budzban says that music can lift our spirits and help us find answers.
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Happy mistake: When you’ve got extra ears of corn, make tomato corn soupJun 04, 2025 5:35 am - Anyone who has ever had their groceries delivered will understand what happened. I ordered four pieces of corn on the cob and received four packages of four. I could have made a fuss. Instead, I made Tomato Corn Soup, which turned out to be a lovely addition to dinner.