Lifestyle
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‘I don’t know what I’d do without them’: Dentist volunteers offer free care to patientsDec 17, 2023 5:47 pm - Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the amount the McCormick Foundation will contribute for every dollar donated by a reader. About 10 years ago, w...
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Diabetes control at the holidays: It’s not about perfectionDec 17, 2023 2:11 pm - Making healthy choices during the winter holidays can be challenging for anyone. For people with diabetes, it can be even harder. Disruptions brought on by travel, stress...
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Latin dance can liven up holiday celebrations and boost healthDec 17, 2023 2:07 pm - Family gatherings and workplace parties with mouth-watering spreads are hallmarks of the holiday season. But if you want to boost your holiday cheer and your health simul...
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Wreaths Across America honors veterans, first responders in Elk Grove VillageDec 17, 2023 10:26 am - Nearly 100 people gathered on a cold, rainy Saturday morning at Elk Grove Cemetery in Elk Grove Village to pay tribute to the veterans and first responders buried there b...
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Suburban Skyview: Deer graze along busy state highway near CarpentersvilleDec 17, 2023 8:56 am - It’s not unusual to see deer on your evening commute this time of year. With my drone, I was able to get a good angle on a dozen deer grazing at dusk near the Brunner Family Farm on Route 31 between Carpentersville and Algonquin.
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Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contaminationDec 16, 2023 11:49 pm - CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be contaminated with salmonella....
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How suburban counties are spending opioid settlement moneyDec 16, 2023 3:00 pm - With millions of dollars flowing into their coffers from landmark settlements with opioid companies, suburban county governments are mapping out how to spend some of the ...
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Home and Garden calendarDec 16, 2023 10:11 am - Home and Garden events and shows happening across the suburbs in the coming weeks.
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Bite-sized bliss: Enjoy making and serving three delectable treats to guests for the holidaysDec 16, 2023 10:06 am - Today we explore the art of creating confections that satiate your cravings and transport you to a realm of pure bliss, all in mini form.
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A few tweaks and Nana’s casserole moves into the 21st centuryDec 16, 2023 9:54 am - As I read through my Nana’s recipe for Tuna Noodle Casserole, memories of her and the great food she made came flooding back. I decided to use her recipe and bring it into the 21st century with my current food plan.