Lifestyle
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Green projects at schools: They teach about combating climate change and actually do it, tooNov 14, 2022 4:30 am - As schools adopt green-minded projects, the use of solar panel arrays, rooftop gardens and cafeteria composting serve a dual function: They reduce schools' carbon footpr...
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Soap opera star John Aniston dies at 8
Nov 14, 2022 12:00 am - NEW YORK - John Aniston, the Emmy-winning star of the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives" and father of Jennifer Aniston, has died at age 89. The actor's daughter pos...
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'He just loved the people': Former Wheeling restaurateur Joe Kilcoyne Sr. diesNov 14, 2022 12:00 am - The beloved former owner of a Wheeling restaurant and bar that bears his name has died. Joe Kilcoyne Sr., the longtime operator of Kilcoyne's Redwood Inn, passed away Fr...
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Jay Leno suffers burns in gasoline fire, says he's 'OK'
Nov 14, 2022 12:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Jay Leno suffered "serious burns" but said Monday that he was doing OK, according to reports. "I got some serious burns from a gasoline fire," Leno said in...
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R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg get nods for Songwriters Hall
Nov 14, 2022 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Bryan Adams, R.E.M., Blondie, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Heart and The Doobie Brothers are among the nominees for the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame, part of ...
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ALS has left Roberta Flack unable to sing, her rep says
Nov 14, 2022 12:00 am - NEW YORK - A representative for Roberta Flack announced Monday that the Grammy-winning musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, and can no longer sing. ...
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Chicagoans celebrate Israel 'Together Again' at Jewish National Fund-USA ConferenceNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - Over 1,400 supporters of the land and people of Israel, including nearly 50 from the Chicago area, united in Boston on Nov. 4-6, 2022, for an unforgettable and riveting ...
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Winterlights in the Fabyan Japanese Garden awarded grant from ComEdNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Fabyan Japanese Garden in Geneva was awarded a $2,500 Powering the Holidays grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in October. The funds will be used t...
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Help Food for Greater Elgin raise $20,000 on Giving Tuesday Nov. 29Nov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - As you take time to consider all that you are thankful for this holiday season, consider making a gift to Food for Greater Elgin to lend a hand to someone in need. On Gi...
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Take Advantage of the Holiday Season at Techny Prairie Activity CenterNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - Along with the chilly bite in the air and the ever-present possibility of snow looming over the Chicagoland area comes exciting Holiday festivities at Techny Prairie Act...