Lifestyle
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Internship hunt starts earlier as students, parents stress over jobs
Sep 17, 2025 10:02 am - As a new cohort of college freshmen settles onto campuses, many students aren’t just thinking about classes and dorm life. Aiming for an edge in a tough job market, and anxious about how artificial intelligence will reshape entry-level work, they’re racing to land internships — armed in some cases with early-career coaches provided by their parents.
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US homebuilder sentiment stays low despite mortgage rate drop
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Cheesy tomato pie the perfect showcase for your garden’s bountySep 17, 2025 5:56 am - If your late-summer motto is “No tomato shall go to waste,” this savory pie is for you. It’s perfect for low-moisture varieties, but — with a little roasting — you can use whatever tomatoes are cluttering your counter.
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What’s the best frozen pizza brand? This taste test found a clear winner.
Sep 17, 2025 5:41 am - Frozen pizza is the hero of many clutch situations. Not all pies are created equal, though. Of the pack of pies in your grocer’s freezer, some are duds, but some are sure to offer you the winner, winner, pizza dinner (or snack) you’re craving. Here’s how 11 top brands sliced up.
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‘Comfort food’ that won’t weigh you down: Three chicken dishes for fallSep 17, 2025 5:27 am - As the air starts to crisp and the evenings draw in earlier, there’s something especially comforting about gathering around a hearty chicken dish. Chicken is endlessly versatile, but in the cooler months it takes on a whole new role: warming and nourishing.
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Dive into the Bible with Gary UMC’s ‘Disciple Fast Track’ programSep 17, 2025 12:11 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is offering a 24-week "Disciple Fast Track" Bible study starting Sept. 23.
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Bethel UCC to host ReDeck the Halls & More to benefit local studentsSep 16, 2025 11:33 pm - On Oct. 10-11, Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst is hosting its holiday decor sale to raise funds for providing shoes to Elmhurst students in need.
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Join Roselle’s Trinity Church for Fall Fest with trick-or-treat, games and moreSep 16, 2025 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Sept. 27, Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle is hosting a Fall Fest with activities for all ages, including candy, games, food trucks, and a cornhole tournament.
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Elgin church spreads the love with $25K Umbrella Fund DriveSep 16, 2025 10:23 pm - Christ the Lord Lutheran members Rev. Arlyn and Jeanne Tolzmann pose with an umbrella representing the 2025 Summer Umbrella Fund Drive to support five projects in the Elgin community and beyond.
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Home & garden calendar, Sept. 21-27Sep 16, 2025 6:11 pm - Upcoming gardening events and clubs in the Chicago area, including presentations on monarchs, invasive plants, fall flowers, and harvesting herbs.