Lifestyle
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Monarch Landing resident celebrating 100th birthdayJul 23, 2023 11:00 pm - Her energy, vibrancy and attitude suggest that 100 may be the new 70. Kay Nelson is a resident of independent living at Monarch Landing senior living community in Naperv...
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Who is supposed to fix garage doors in townhouse associations?Jul 23, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I live in a common interest community association with townhouse-style units. The association is responsible for unit roof, siding and gutter maintenance, repair and ...
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How to extend the growing season in your gardenJul 23, 2023 7:00 am - I harvested my hardneck garlic crop earlier this month, which opened up some prime real estate in the garden, leaving me with an entire 4-by-4-foot raised bed to replant...
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Brighten up the indoors with cut flowersJul 23, 2023 7:00 am - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for indoor display. It is best to cut the flowers during a cool part of the day and to put them in water as quick...
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Zoe Saldaña put self-doubt aside to star in new Taylor Sheridan series 'Special Ops: Lioness'
Jul 23, 2023 7:00 am - Zoe Saldaña has starred in three successful film franchises - " Avatar ", " Guardians of the Galaxy " and " Star Trek " - yet when Taylor Sheridan approached her to lead...
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Ear infections affect older children, too. What would that look like?Jul 23, 2023 7:00 am - Ear infections are extremely common in children because of their smaller and more level eustachian tubes, which make it difficult for fluid to drain out of the ear, as w...
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Love a good nap? So does your brain ... maybeJul 23, 2023 6:00 am - The headlines were all over the internet a couple of weeks ago: Napping is good for brain health. But, as with all health studies, you have to read the fine print. Habit...
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Inspector fails to inform buyer of old wiringJul 23, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Before we bought our home, our home inspector said the house has Romex wiring. After moving in, our electrician installed a ceiling fan. When he was in the attic, he ...
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Good News Sunday: Elgin's Senior Services Associates celebrates diversity with quinceañeraJul 23, 2023 6:00 am - Good News Sunday: Elgin's Senior Services Associates celebrates diversity with quinceañera
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Catch garden pests and diseases early with watchful eyesJul 23, 2023 6:00 am - Every morning, I head outside, coffee in hand, and usually in my pajamas, to check on my plants. "Who's thirsty? Who needs a trim?" I ask, tending to their needs as I mo...