Lifestyle
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$1.5 million grant will help at-risk youth in Elgin train for careers in constructionMay 15, 2023 5:30 am - More than 60 at-risk kids in Elgin will have chances for brighter futures thanks to a $1.5 million grant awarded to the Housing Authority of Elgin. The Housing Authority...
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Meet the suburban spellers heading to the Scripps national beeMay 15, 2023 5:30 am - Four suburban spellers who won regional contests now will compete for the coveted championship at the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., later this ...
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After three decades, Palatine lamp shop ready to turn off the lightsMay 15, 2023 1:00 am - Lamps Shades n Things in Palatine has served for decades as a beacon for anyone needing to brighten a room, repair lighting or match up a lamp with just the right lampsh...
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Skeleton Key Brewery partners with West Suburban Community Pantry to fight food insecurityMay 14, 2023 11:00 pm - Woodridge-based Skeleton Key Brewery has committed to supporting West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge and Wheaton-based The GardenWorks Project in their efforts t...
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Parents, baby all born at Advocate Condell Medical CenterMay 14, 2023 11:00 pm - Juli Polnau was late to class. It was the first day of freshman year at College of Lake County and she realized she was in the wrong classroom. By the time she arrived t...
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Spring rummage sale returns May 19-20 at Grace Lutheran Church of Lily LakeMay 14, 2023 11:00 pm - Members of Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake will be hosting their semi-annual rummage sale on Friday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. t...
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No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics sayMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - If you're reading this, chances are you've heard about the #NoMowMay movement that's been gaining steam on social media and in eco-conscious circles these past few years...
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How technology is changing today's health careMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - The history of health care technology starts with Rene Laënnec, a French physician. For centuries, doctors listened to patients' hearts by putting their ear to the chest...
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For healthy plants, test your garden's soil for pH levelMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - Healthy plants are the most critical component of a thriving garden. And one of the best ways to keep them that way is to make sure your soil's pH level suits their need...
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Start planting, but check for underground linesMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it's important to have your utilities located before starting the work. In the suburbs, call JULIE at (800) 892-0123 o...