Lifestyle
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Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kidsDec 17, 2022 12:00 am - U.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts. Updated growth charts released T...
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Got a bucket? Get composting with bokashiDec 16, 2022 6:00 am - It's no secret that the key to healthy plants is healthy soil, and the best way to improve soil is by incorporating compost, which can take up to a year to make. Bokashi...
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Some recent biking books that make great holiday gifts for cyclistsDec 16, 2022 5:00 am - Need holiday gift ideas for a cyclist? Maybe you're so busy cycling you missed these recent biking books. Don't let these pass you by. You'll be disappointed if you expe...
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Finding a qualified home inspectorDec 16, 2022 5:00 am - Q: You often advise buyers to find a home inspector who has done thousands of inspections. Frankly, this may not be the best advice. I know home inspectors who have prac...
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Tips to help avoid mayhem at your next annual meetingDec 16, 2022 5:00 am - Q. We are a fairly good sized self-managed association. We have had significant turnover on the board. As a result, information has not been effectively transferred to c...
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Still need a gift for your child's teacher? Teachers and parents offer their tipsDec 16, 2022 4:00 am - The holiday break is near, and as you check things off on your to-do list, you run across that one item — a teacher gift. What do you get for the teacher your child ador...
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How vacuum cleaners get new life as robots: Batavia man creates art out of others' junkDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Jason Panek of Batavia likes junk. But it wouldn't be fair to label him simply as a scavenger or dumpster diver. He's had a long career in the waste business and most re...
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Batavia Women in Business raises $3,305 for Batavia Access Toy Drive and Batavia United Way Adopt-A-FamilyDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - The Batavia Women in Business Council, a subgroup of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, recently held their annual holiday networking luncheon at Enticing Cuisine Banquets...
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St. Emily School NJHS Donates 300 Blessing Bags for the homelessDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Our National Junior Honor Society students recently filled Blessing Bags for the homeless, from the many donations received from the school and parish. They filled close...
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Rotary Club of Palatine is now accepting 2023 allocation applicationsDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Palatine is currently accepting applications from local community organizations for possible donations from the club as part of its annual allocation ...