Lifestyle
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Widescreen: The invention of first smartphone on the big screen; Nolan's first movieJul 27, 2023 6:00 am - Somehow, corporate biopics are all the rage this year. First there was "Air," Ben Affleck's cringe-inducing exaltation of the guy who came up with Air Jordans (Matt Damo...
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Northbrook Days is back Aug. 2-6 with rides, music, rafflesJul 27, 2023 5:00 am - A community will come together for five days of food and drink, rides, music, raffles and arcade games at the 99th Northbrook Days Festival. It's held Wednesday through ...
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'After Feb. 24, everything changed': Ukrainian pianist who escaped war makes new life in the suburbsJul 27, 2023 5:00 am - Just days after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Nataliia Kuryliak filled a backpack with personal documents, diapers, a blanket and medicine for her 6-month-old son, Adr...
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Crystal Lake glass artist's last name helped him win $10K
Jul 27, 2023 1:00 am - When he was a student at Madison West High School in Wisconsin, Craig Bacon discovered glass art. For the past three decades, Bacon has worked on honing his glass art sk...
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'I'm not a homebody': Coach who lost legs can hit the road again after free repair of minivanJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Henry Owens reclaimed the independence he treasures Thursday after extensive repairs were finished on the 2005 Honda Odyssey previously adapted for him to drive after th...
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Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles, dies at 77
Jul 27, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as "Take It Easy" and "The Best of My Love" and stepped out front fo...
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Geneva store leads the nation in Jo-Ann + 4-H fundraiser to inspire kidsJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Each year, Jo-Ann Fabrics and National 4-H Council team up to empower kids and teens across the nation, and the Geneva store earned top honors this year, raising more th...
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Genealogist Adam Brown to speak online on Jewish genetics and migrations for hybrid event in NorthbrookJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - "The Genetic Origins and Migrations of the Jewish People" will be the topic of genealogist Adam Brown for the Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, Jewish Genealogical Society of Illin...
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Local 4-H drives benefit neighbors experiencing food insecurityJul 26, 2023 11:00 pm - Counties across the state are tasked with gathering nonperishable food and care items as part of the annual, statewide 4-H Can Make a Difference Food Drive held in conju...
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Ripe tomatoes and stale bread combine for a celebration of summer