Lifestyle
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How to turn your discarded Christmas tree into a feast for birdsJan 05, 2026 1:41 pm - When the holidays are over, instead of putting your Christmas tree on the curb for garbage collection, repurpose it in the garden with birdseed and suet ornaments for winter birds.
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Can condo board discontinue unit owner forum at meetings?Jan 05, 2026 1:30 pm - Our board of directors just issued a statement saying that it will no longer include a homeowner's forum at the beginning of board meetings. Is this legal?
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Should we remove our asbestos ceiling?Jan 05, 2026 1:22 pm - Our home’s textured ceiling contains 5% asbestos. Should we spray paint to cover it or pay a contractor $3,000 to remove it?
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Geneva salon specializes in haircuts for kids with sensory challenges
Jan 05, 2026 11:43 am - Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids is a Geneva salon specializing in haircuts for children with autism or who have sensory sensitivities.
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Tree of light: Chabad spreading branches throughout suburbsJan 04, 2026 8:51 am - A branch of Hasidic Judaism, with roots in 18th century Eastern Europe, is spreading throughout the Chicago suburbs and reaching places one wouldn’t normally associate with Judaism.
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Why I have a financial planner, from a finance pro
Jan 03, 2026 1:00 pm - It might surprise people that my husband and I pay a financial planner, given that I spend a lot of time on financial, tax, and investment planning at work. However, hiring a planner has delivered a return that can’t be quantified: peace of mind. Here are some key reasons we pay for financial advice.
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Facts Matter: Colbert not shifting from late-night host to dog rescuerJan 03, 2026 9:49 am - Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert occasionally airs a segment on his show named “Rescue Dog Rescue,” in which he and a celebrity guest feature various dogs up for...
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Suburban Skyview: CN freight train takes ‘shoo-fly’ around Barrington underpass constructionJan 03, 2026 5:45 am - A Canadian National freight train veers toward the southeast while using a recently laid section of track, which is sometimes referred to as a “shoo-fly,” that will take it around the construction site of an underpass that will take U.S. Route 14 beneath the busy railroad line in Barrington.
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Demolition begins at historic Crystal Lake Academy
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Wheaton to mark America’s 250th birthday with new tree plantingsJan 02, 2026 8:51 am - A tree-planting program in Wheaton will help the city celebrate America’s 250th birthday.