Lifestyle
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Illinois sees seasonal bump in COVID-19 infections after ‘mild’ yearDec 27, 2023 11:06 am - At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a quarter of the new patients being hospitalized each week throughout Illinois were infected with the deadly respiratory disease. Th...
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Two vibrant ways to enjoy seasonal citrusDec 27, 2023 6:00 am - The bright pops of color and fresh, tangy sweetness of citrus are just what we need during the dark days of winter. I create entire classes around citrus fruit in the win...
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There’s nothing like fresh Catalina dressing on a saladDec 27, 2023 6:00 am - One of my favorite lunches at Grandmother Mauer's house was a half canned peach with cottage cheese scooped into its center, served on lettuce leaves and drizzled with Kr...
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Feed holiday crowds with affordable, marinated eye round or a side of salmonDec 27, 2023 5:30 am - Holiday parties often call for feeding crowds all at once, so this year we offer two impressive main courses that make that easy. They are as good at room temperature as ...
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Treecycle community partnership keeps unsold Christmas trees from landfillDec 26, 2023 11:06 pm - Geneva Park District is again partnering with the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva’s Green Sanctuary Team to provide Geneva area retailers an alternative to placi...
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Luther College’s Nordic Choir to perform at Huntley church Jan. 28Dec 26, 2023 8:35 pm - The esteemed Luther College student Nordic Choir will be perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley. The Nor...
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Junteenth Organization and MCC celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy with Jan. 10 programDec 26, 2023 8:35 pm - On Wednesday, Jan. 10, the McHenry County Juneteenth Organization and McHenry County College will be celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The pr...
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GPS program to discuss how to create the ultimate relationship with kidsDec 26, 2023 5:41 pm - On Thursday, Jan. 11, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present "Changeable: The Collaborative Problem-Solving Method to Reduce Anxiety or Chal...
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How to clear out home office clutterDec 26, 2023 7:06 am - Home offices have garnered more attention in recent years. Restrictions implemented as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced many professionals to start wo...
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The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each yearDec 26, 2023 7:00 am - Gift cards make great stocking stuffers — just as long as you don't stuff them in a drawer and forget about them after the holidays. Americans are expected to spend nearl...