Lifestyle
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Book review: 'V is for Victory' explores FDR's bid to win public, industry support during WWII
Jun 05, 2023 6:00 am - “V is for Victory: Franklin Roosevelt's American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II” by Craig Nelson (Scribner) There are plenty of battles that ...
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Suburban Mosaic: How local spellers fared in the Scripps National Spelling BeeJun 05, 2023 5:30 am - Though they didn't get to raise the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee championship trophy, four suburban spellers made an impressive stand on the most competitive natio...
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'Cheers' bar sells for $675,000 at auction
Jun 05, 2023 1:00 am - DALLAS - The bar from the television series "Cheers" sold for $675,000 at auction over the weekend, garnering the highest bid among the nearly 1,000 props, costumes and ...
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale 2023-24 season to feature new collaborationsJun 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Thrilling music, fresh sounds, and delightful collaborations are in the works for Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale's 2023-24 season. They are joining forces with Anima-Glen El...
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Pro golfer Peter Jacobsen to attend Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's annual golf outingJun 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Meet professional golfer Peter Jacobsen and get some tips during Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's annual golf outing on Monday, July 10, at Butterfield Country Club in...
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Aurora youth offered free daily meals this summerJun 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Beginning the week of June 5, all children in Aurora will have access to free, nutritious meals all summer. The Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer its Meals on the M...
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Hundreds of Batavia children are checking out the Imagination LibraryJun 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Nearly 200 children under 5 years old have been registered so far in Batavia to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program in part...
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'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' swings to massive $120.5 million opening
Jun 04, 2023 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" opened in U.S. and Canadian theaters with a massive $120.5 million, more than tripling the debut of the 2018 animated or...
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Prune back lilacs after a spring bloomJun 04, 2023 7:00 am - Prune back any unshapely growth on your shrubs (stems that have grown much longer than others) to improve their appearance and encourage the development of a fuller plan...
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When can seniors stop shots and screenings?Jun 04, 2023 7:00 am - As we get older, we start thinking about the benefits versus the risks of certain health screenings and vaccines. After all, our health risks change with age and life ex...