Lifestyle
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Even positive changes can bring challengesApr 02, 2025 2:38 pm - Annettee Budzban says that life changes can lead to challenges, even when the changes are something we want.
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Blink and you could miss them. 10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden
Apr 02, 2025 2:27 pm - Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But a less common category of plants — native spring ephemerals — though fleeting, bridge the gap between winter and spring. Blink and you may miss them.
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Finish pruning up your trees and shrubs this weekApr 02, 2025 1:56 pm - If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to finish up the pruning of shrubs and trees, as it’s best to do it before spring growth starts. An expert offers some tips, and explains why you shouldn’t just hack it off at the trunk.
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Naperville’s St. Thomas the Apostle offers Holy Week, Easter servicesApr 02, 2025 12:55 pm - All are welcome to attend Holy Week and Easter liturgies at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Holy Week services begin with Palm S...
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Warrenville church to host a ‘Call to Remembrance’Apr 02, 2025 12:40 pm - Join a special service of remembrance, a solemn gathering to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and to renew the dedication to his unfinished work on Friday, April 4, at Community Baptist Church in Warrenville.
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Oakton College invites future students to open houseApr 02, 2025 11:29 am - Oakton College invites prospective students and families to its Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road.
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Glitz and glamour: Student models set the trend at Conant’s prom fashion showApr 02, 2025 11:17 am - On March 5, Conant High School’s auditorium transformed into a dazzling runway as the annual Prom Fashion Show celebrated the contributions and school spirit of its standout seniors.
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Companies are ignoring your privacy demands. No one is stopping them.
Apr 02, 2025 9:54 am - Companies aren’t trying very hard to give you control over your personal data. They may not even be complying with the law. That’s the conclusion from a Consumer Reports analysis released Tuesday.
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Grated orange zest, fresh ginger add zing to sunny carrot soupApr 02, 2025 6:00 am - This Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup is healthy, easy to make, and you can’t be in a bad mood when you are eating it. Because it’s so light, it’s a perfect soup for lunch and would also be a nice addition to an Easter brunch menu.
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Small but mighty chia seeds power these raspberry pudding parfaits