Lifestyle Stories from August 17, 2022
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Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?
Aug 19, 2022 12:21 PM - In some ways, this year's back-to-school season will restore a degree of pre-pandemic normalcy. But many of the pandemic's longer-lasting impacts remain a troubling reality for schools. Among them: the harmful effects of isolation and remote learning on children's emotional well-being.
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Dining events: Cooper's Hawk set to open in Kildeer
Aug 18, 2022 10:00 AM - Cooper's Hawk is opening its newest location Monday, Aug. 22, in Kildeer. Plus, the new Le Colonial in Lake Forest recently added lunch service, and Michael Jordan's Steak House in Oak Brook is offering a special anniversary dinner during August. -
Festivals Aug. 19-25: Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi headline Blues Brothers Con
Aug 18, 2022 9:58 AM - Get out and enjoy the last bit of summer at Blues Brothers Con, Grayslake Summer Days, Naper Nights, Little Bear Ribfest, Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival, Aurora Uke Fest and many more. -
Bettinardi Golf and Hasbro launch limited-edition Monopoly Golf Capsule Collection
Aug 18, 2022 9:42 AM - In conjunction with Hasbro, Bettinardi Golf is collaborating with one of America's most iconic board games, Monopoly, which will combine Bettinardi's superior American craftsmanship in golf with the beloved Mr. Monopoly, along with the timeless icons from the game. -
One pig caught, three others remain on the loose in Wayne area
Aug 18, 2022 7:50 AM - One of four pigs that have been on the loose in the Wayne area for more than two weeks has been caught.
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Controversial 'Gender Queer' will remain on the shelf at Barrington High, board decides
Aug 18, 2022 6:42 AM - The controversial graphic memoir "Gender Queer" will remain on the shelf at the Barrington High School library, the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 school board has decided. -
Create a fall centerpiece with Bloomingdale Artists Association Nov. 16Aug 17, 2022 8:03 PM - On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Bloomingdale Artists Association is offering the opportunity to "Create a Fall 'Silk' Centerpiece/Swag" with Lyn Tietz.
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Giant sharks once roamed the seas, feasting on huge meals
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Russian spacewalk cut short by bad battery in cosmonaut suit
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An invitation to paint rocks -- and put feet to our faith
Aug 17, 2022 1:16 PM - While walking the trails, the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos found painted rocks with encouraging messages, including one with the colors of the Ukrainian flag and a red heart. The rock challenged him to live out the values celebrated last month while grilling burgers and watching fireworks.
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