Articles filed under Curious
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West Dundee woman celebrates 100th birthdayJul 3, 2019 7:00 AM - Bernice Duff, the oldest member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in West Dundee, celebrates her 100th birthday on Friday, July 5.
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The surprising solution to avoid woodpecker damage to your house
Feb 9, 2019 9:21 AM - Jerry Hope of St. Charles, a member of the Kane County Audubon Society, shared an interesting tip for those who are having trouble with woodpeckers damaging their home.
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Geneva East Book Club marks 15th anniversary
Jan 17, 2019 6:18 AM - Kim Chismark of Geneva calls "The Secret Life of Eve" one of her favorite books. But she likely never expected it to result in the formation of a book club and friendships that would last for years. The Geneva East Book Club will celebrate its 15th anniversary next month.
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Mystery donor leaves gold coin at Misericordia thrift shop in Palatine
Jan 2, 2019 6:00 AM - An anonymous donor recently dropped a gold coin, valued at more than $1,200, in the can at Twice Blest Thrift Shop in Palatine, which benefits Misericordia.
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Lake Zurich woman's home a showcase for holiday collectibles
Dec 19, 2018 6:26 AM - When Joanie Cecola moved to Azpira Place, the senior living community in Lake Zurich, from her four-bedroom home in Barrington, she knew she had to scale back her belongings. But she drew the line when it came to her passion: Christmas decorations.
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Peek at Fermilab's beginnings, thanks to Mickey Dolenz
Nov 28, 2018 2:08 PM - Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees, a particle physics enthusiast, shot some footage of Fermilab while it was under construction in 1970. He has donated his footage to the lab's archives.
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A kernel of wisdom on alternatives to popcorn
Nov 1, 2018 10:52 AM - Numerous readers sent along comments and ideas after reading my column about how popcorn has suddenly turned on me, and my stomach can no longer tolerate one of my favorite snacks.
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The last ringers have been thrown: 2018 Batavia Moose horseshoe contest is in the booksSep 11, 2018 2:47 PM - As the sun set on summer, men battled for bragging rights at the last match of the Batavia Moose Lodge horseshoe-throwing season.
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Why hammocking trend is popular with teens
Aug 29, 2018 6:35 AM - The trend of hammocking is popular with teens and college students, who just want to hang out with their friends -- literally.
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Meet Kiko, the paralyzed Chihuahua who found a forever home with a former vet tech
Aug 23, 2018 6:35 AM - "I agreed to foster him ... and then there was no way I was letting this dog go," Ellen Ferguson of Glendale Heights said of Kiko, a paralyzed Chihuahua she adopted from Anderson Animal Shelter of South Elgin.
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