Lifestyle
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church schedules refresher, renewal event March 4-5Feb 17, 2024 8:45 pm - Spring will be arriving soon and, in anticipation of its coming, “Refreshing Connections — What Are You Thirsting For?” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesd...
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Winter’s tail: Group helps Huskies in need of homesFeb 17, 2024 5:18 pm - Adopt-A-Husky was among the organizations trying to match the canines with interested families during Winterfest at the Bartlett Nature Center Saturday. The organization ...
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Celebrating friendship, plus positive conversation startersFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - With the hubbub of Valentine’s Day behind us, it’s time to turn attention to our friendships and how important they are in our lives.
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How to kick the habit if you’re a longtime smokerFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Addicted to tobacco but finding it difficult to stop? There are good reasons why abandoning cigarettes and other forms of smoking is so hard.
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How a social connection expert stays connected and whyFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Forging and keeping connections with other people throughout our lives is good for our health and longevity. A social connection expert explains.
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Grief & healing: Being practical can get you through ups and downsFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Preparation, for winter weather, or really anything in life, is the key to weathering difficult circumstances.
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First Congregational Church of Elgin presents the 2024 Spring Concert SeriesFeb 16, 2024 11:23 pm - First Congregational Church of Elgin is hosting its annual Spring Concert Series with the first concert in the series on Feb. 25. The concerts will be held in the histor...
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Library demolition paves the way for expansion of Lombard’s Lilacia ParkFeb 16, 2024 3:47 pm - Lombard owes a lot to Col. William R. Plum. A telegrapher during the Civil War, Plum donated his lilac garden for the village’s first park. Every May, hordes of lilac lov...
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Greece just legalized same-sex marriage. Will other Orthodox countries join them any time soon?
Feb 16, 2024 8:19 am - Greece has become the first majority-Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage under civil law. At least for the near future, it will almost certainly be th...
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Stews for the soul: Enjoy the savory magic of the versatile stew this winterFeb 16, 2024 7:02 am - As this Midwest weather chills our bones, the perfect way to warm your spirits and your home is with stew. Not only are stews so versatile, but they’re also perfect for easy meals that taste like a lot of effort.