Lifestyle
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Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie dollApr 24, 2024 6:59 am - Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her “best friends.” So, it's surreal for the decorated Olympian figure skater to now be a Barbie girl herself.
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Crispy oatmeal cookies are the very definition of quick, easyApr 24, 2024 6:16 am - These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are seriously one of easiest desserts you will make. It is sure to be a hit with the kids and will become your new favorite cookie.
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Report: Chicago metro area ranks 22nd in nation for worst air qualityApr 24, 2024 12:15 am - The Chicago metro area was named one of the worst in the nation for ozone and particle pollution by the American Lung Association in its 2024 “State of the Air” report, r...
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St. Thomas the Apostle schedules special liturgy May 13 for those struggling in mind, body, spiritApr 23, 2024 11:13 pm - Anyone living with illness in mind, body or spirit and those who care about them are invited to attend a special liturgy celebrating St. Dymphna at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13...
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Huntley church to host new member gathering May 5Apr 23, 2024 9:40 pm - Learn more about the life and ministry of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley. A new member gathering will be held on Sunday, May 5, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at...
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Celebrating Earth Day: Aurora church hosts 'Creating Environmental Justice'Apr 23, 2024 9:01 pm - On April 21, New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Earth Day with a presentation by two congregants who are environmental experts. Titled “Creating Envi...
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St. Zachary School in Des Plaines to close after 61 yearsApr 23, 2024 5:17 pm - A Roman Catholic elementary school in Des Plaines will close for good at the end of the current school year, the Archdiocese of Chicago confirmed Tuesday. St. Zachary...
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Northwestern Medicine to distribute Narcan nasal spray at National Drug Take Back Day eventsApr 23, 2024 5:03 pm - Northwestern Medicine, Drug Enforcement Administration to host community sites Northwestern Medicine team members will distribute Narcan (naloxone) and provide educa...
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‘A transformative force’: Lurie Children’s Hospital breaks ground on outpatient center in SchaumburgApr 23, 2024 1:03 pm - Six months after receiving approval, Lurie Children’s Hospital broke ground Tuesday on a new 75,000-square-foot outpatient center expected to open in Schaumburg in August...
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How an Aurora teacher is giving students a sense of belongingApr 23, 2024 6:00 am - Rachael Mahmood, one of 15 finalists for 2024 Illinois Teacher of the Year, teaches her fifth grade students at Georgetown Elementary in Aurora to embrace their identity as their greatest strength.