Lifestyle
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Sound check: Jason Mraz at Ravinia; new Dan Wade album, Nellie's showJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Fresh from Dan Wade With roots in the area's punk scene and a solo career built on the stages of the city, suburban-native guitarist and songwriter Dan Wade carries the...
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An essential summer cookout staple: the perfect potato saladJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Many weeks of overheated summer remain, and everyone who can will continue their cookouts until it is too cold. For many, though, cooking outdoors never stops, even when...
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Reiter: A summer birding tour of the Centennial State delivered unforgettable sightingsJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Now and then a trip turns out way better than expected. In June, I took one that did. I signed up with Colorado Birding Adventures in January. Waiting any longer was ris...
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Discover the sweet pleasure of adding salt to summer melons and other fruitJul 26, 2023 6:00 am - Do you salt your watermelon? If you do, you will immediately understand why watermelon and feta cheese are a perfect match. If not, learn why you should grab your salt s...
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Collectors' delight: 'The National' sports (and other) memorabilia show rolls into RosemontJul 26, 2023 5:00 am - If you're on the prowl for sports memorabilia, looking to sell rare items that may be gathering dust in your storage space or seeking autographs from famous athletes, th...
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Naperville Park District kicking off summer outdoor movie series FridayJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - The Naperville Park District is starting its free summer outdoor movie series on Friday. "Minions: The Rise of Gru" will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Av...
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Antioch concert will be fundraiser for boy who was thrown from carnival rideJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - Antioch is turning the final performance of the village's "It's Thursday" summer concert series into a fundraiser for the 10-year-old boy who suffered serious injuries e...
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Coach: All-Glenview band defies age and stays Artificially HipJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - It all started at a pig roast. Not many stories start with that opening line, but that is exactly where local band Artificially Hip got its start. "We were helping to h...
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MAC Offers Annual Writing ContestJul 25, 2023 11:00 pm - The Mundelein Arts Commission has announced its annual short story writing contest. This year's theme is "Fractures," and writers may interpret the theme however th...
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Aurora American Legion band wraps up season July 30 with patriotic tunesJul 25, 2023 11:00 pm - The all-volunteer Aurora American Legion Band will conclude its 2023 season with a concert at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Aurora's west side. The concert will take place...