Lifestyle
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‘An extended family’: Retiring Green Oaks mail carrier reflects on 43 years on the jobMay 31, 2024 2:04 pm - At age 18, Amy Becker became a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier because she enjoyed working outside and with people. “It was never work for me,” Becker said. Now 61, Becker is hanging up her uniform and turning in her mail truck keys after 43 years on the job.
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Splish splash: Suburban water parks opening for the summerMay 31, 2024 10:40 am - Time to grab a swimsuit, beach towels and sunscreen as suburban, family-friendly water parks are reopening this weekend.
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Wetland wanderer: Little blue heron is a rarity in this areaMay 31, 2024 6:00 am - The little blue heron is rarely seen in our area, but if you do spot one, it will likely be near a swamp or wetland.
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‘I am becoming stronger’: How specialty courts in Kane Co. help people with mental illness, addictionMay 31, 2024 4:00 am - The Kane County Specialty Courts Foundation offers an alternative to some people in the court system who are facing jail time, and one focus of the program is strengthening family bonds.
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7 things to know about how stroke is different for women
May 31, 2024 12:57 am - Strokes can be different for women. Knowing what to look for can make a difference in diagnosis and survival.
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Blood donors are everyday heroesMay 31, 2024 12:04 am - Blood donors are still needed, and on a regular basis, to ensure blood will be available when it’s needed.
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Ask the doctors: The power of placeboMay 30, 2024 11:34 pm - Placebo response is a powerful example of the mind-body connection, and we are still trying to learn how it works.
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Ask the doctors: Weight training in old age can be beneficialMay 30, 2024 11:14 pm - Starting a weight-lifting program in your 80s used to be considered too risky, but a new study shows the gains may be substantial.
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Board cannot approve expenditures via emailMay 30, 2024 7:53 pm - A condo board often approves expenditures by email in between quarterly meetings. Is unit owner right to question this?
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Anderson Humane to host ‘Summer Solstice Concert’ June 22May 30, 2024 12:00 pm - Imagine the longest day of sunlight surrounded by nature in an intimate setting with the sounds of renowned harpist Laura Fako Utley.