Lifestyle
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for July 2025Aug 07, 2025 11:16 am - A photo of a 174-year-old general store takes the top spot in the Daily Herald's amateur photo contest for July.
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6 suburban water parks to visit before kids go back to school
Aug 07, 2025 7:38 am - August is here, and we’re officially in the waning days of summer. If the community pool routine is getting stale, take the kids to one of these six suburban water parks for some fun in the sun.
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Bat encounters rise in McHenry County, health officials say
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New studies tie unrecognized deaths and health problems to Maui and LA wildfires
Aug 06, 2025 7:08 pm - The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burned, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames. But three studies published Wednesday suggest the cost to human health from the Maui and Los Angeles wildfires was substantially higher.
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‘Tastes like childhood’: Craft business revives memorable GlenRock Pop brandAug 06, 2025 4:56 pm - The happy memories and feel-good vibes of GlenRock Pop are being revived in Lake County. “It’s been 45 years since I had this, and it still tastes like yesterday,” says Rob Gartley.
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Research on reversing Alzheimer’s reveals lithium as potential key
Aug 06, 2025 3:49 pm - Seven years of investigation by scientists at Harvard Medical School have revealed that the loss of the metal lithium plays a powerful role in Alzheimer’s disease, a finding that could lead to earlier detection, new treatments and a broader understanding of how the brain ages.
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Don’t give up during hard timesAug 06, 2025 3:39 pm - Annettee Budzban says we need to remain faithful through hard times.
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Tips on streamlining your association’s board meetingsAug 06, 2025 3:15 pm - Association board meetings don’t have to be three hours long. However, we often hear from clients that each board meeting takes several hours. Here are some hints to streamline the meeting process.
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Hoffman Estates native leads this year’s Special Olympics Ducky DerbyAug 06, 2025 1:26 pm - Long-time Special Olympics athlete and Hoffman Estates native Zach Coppel will lead this year’s Special Olympics Chicago Ducky Derby on Thursday.
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Buffalo Grove recognizes resident volunteer effortsAug 06, 2025 12:03 pm - Buffalo Grove recognized three residents this week through its Caring Community Program, which celebrates individuals who embody the community's values through exceptional service and dedication.