Lifestyle
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Dunn Museum earns top national recognition
Aug 20, 2025 2:47 pm - The Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville has once again earned the highest national recognition: reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums.
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Can association force owner to mow their lawn?Aug 20, 2025 2:31 pm - I live next door to an empty lot that is always filled with overgrown weeds. Can the association force this lot owner to cut their grass and maintain the property?
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Thinking about a heat pump? Some things to know about choosing what's best for you
Aug 20, 2025 2:07 pm - Federal incentives for home energy improvements are running out at the end of the year, so it's decision time for anyone who has been thinking about a heat pump.
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Ask a Vet: Can a special diet help my cat avoid urinary problems?
Aug 20, 2025 1:51 pm - I plan to adopt a couple of kittens/young cats. I want them on a diet that is least likely to cause urinary crystal formation. What can I do to prevent issues?
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Moving to a new home or school can stress kids out. How to make it more manageable
Aug 20, 2025 1:44 pm - Summer can be a time of big transitions for kids. It's often the season for moving to a new home or preparing for a different school. And that brings worry and stress.
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Aurora church host community fall festival Sept. 7Aug 20, 2025 12:49 pm - New England Congregational Church in Aurora is hosting an outdoor community fall festival on Sunday, Sept. 7.
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The ‘Godwink’ that led to a touching farewellAug 20, 2025 10:59 am - A series of coincidences led the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos to connect with a dying friend to say goodbye, thanks to discovering an old article filed by his late father-in-law.
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Israel approves settlement project that could divide the West Bank
Aug 20, 2025 7:51 am - Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and rights groups say could destroy hopes for a future Palestinian state.
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Sweet corn to share: Salad with ‘creamy’ vinaigrette the perfect side dish for late-summer gatheringsAug 20, 2025 5:22 am - Fresh sweet corn is one of the best things about summer, but it’s hard to bring as a side dish. That’s where this chopped vegetable salad with a “creamy” (but dairy-free) corn vinaigrette comes in.
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Trader Joe’s wines are sneaky good. Here are 9 budget bottles to try.
Aug 20, 2025 4:26 am - There’s more to value than what you spend. An $8.50 wine is a steal only if you enjoy drinking it. Is it possible to find quality bottles at Trader Joe’s that don’t break the bank? Absolutely. But you have to know how and where to look.