Lifestyle
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‘Vivid Creatures’ exhibition inspires connection to nature at Morton ArboretumMay 16, 2025 4:36 pm - The Morton Arboretum’s new “Vivid Creatures” sculpture exhibit brings colorful, playful — and large — creatures all the way from Portland, Oregon.
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Prioritizing safety while road tripping this summerMay 16, 2025 3:20 pm - Traveling with a baby or small child is no easy feat for any parent. Between packing and planning, parents sometimes forget some important safety measures to protect their child. Before your next road trip this summer, it’s a good idea to have these tips in mind to keep your family safe.
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Carolyn Hax: Weight loss praise turns judgmental when GLP-1 drugs are mentioned
May 16, 2025 6:00 am - Dropping the pounds with a weight-loss drug has brought more criticism than praise from both friends and family members. Should the drug just stop being mentioned? Carolyn Hax says take the high road with the critics.
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How ACE Awards honor students who’ve overcome challengesMay 16, 2025 5:00 am - Not every student-honors event takes your emotions on a rollercoaster ride, but the ACE Awards breakfast last week hosted by the Tri-Cities Exchange Club did just that.
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‘Cough CPR’ is a social media mythMay 16, 2025 12:37 am - A popular social media post could lead you to believe that coughing can keep you alive if you have a heart attack when you’re by yourself. One problem with that — it’s not true. It may even be dangerous.
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The science behind ‘old person smell’May 16, 2025 12:23 am - Daily hygiene didn’t help this grandfather avoid learning from his grandson that he smelled “dusty.” What is “old person smell” and what can be done about it?
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Emergency contact info for occupants at issueMay 15, 2025 4:48 pm - I am on the board for my condominium association. We require information about who owns a unit and/or who will be living in it. Our manager says we cannot require unit owners or renters to provide emergency contact information, such as someone to call in the event the owner/renter can’t be reached and an emergency issue arises with their unit. Is this correct? Is there a law that prevents us from requiring emergency contact information?
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Role reversal: Young patients sign autographs for Cubs players at Wrigley FieldMay 14, 2025 6:39 pm - The Friendly Confines proved particularly friendly Wednesday for five young patients who’ve battled serious illnesses. They took part in a “reverse autograph signing” experience made possible by the Chicago Cubs and Advocate Health Care at Wrigley Field.
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Worship while you workMay 14, 2025 1:58 pm - Annettee Budzban says that our daily activities can be a form of worship.
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Hear historic 1698 organ at Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour concert May 18May 14, 2025 1:30 pm - Historic 1698 Harttman/Kurtz pipe organ, the oldest in North America, to be featured in free May 18 concert at Church of the Brethren headquarters in Elgin.