Lifestyle Stories from May 17, 2022
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Huntley Rotary gives winter coats for adult Grafton Food Pantry clients
Nov 21, 2022 7:46 PM - New, warm winter hooded jackets in sizes large to XXL were delivered to the Grafton Food Pantry for their annual Christmas gift program by members of Rotary Club of Huntley. -
Better Business Bureau tips for safer and smart holiday shopping
Nov 21, 2022 6:25 AM - It's an essential time for customers to use extra caution as shopping scams escalate significantly in online sales.
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What makes a Black Friday deal worth it? Three reasons
Nov 21, 2022 6:25 AM - Black Friday sales are everywhere. Judging by retailers' advertisements stuffed with language like "must-have deals" and "can't-miss epic finds," you'd be led to believe that every deal is too good to pass up. But what actually makes a Black Friday deal worth pursuing? Here's what to consider before you buy.
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Skokie Valley Kennel Club's dog days of (almost) winter in Grayslake
Nov 20, 2022 4:55 PM - Given the freezing temperatures that greeted competitors all weekend, one could call this year's edition of the Skokie Valley Kennel Club's All-Breed show the dog days of winter. -
Buy a tree, see Santa at Cosley Zoo's Festival of Lights, opening Nov. 25
Nov 20, 2022 11:15 AM - Lights plus zoo animals plus a wide selection of Christmas trees equals a holiday outing to Cosley Zoo that's sure to be remembered. -
Good News Sunday: Learning for Life instructor at Lisle High School helps students reach their potential
Nov 20, 2022 8:34 AM - Jen Milinki, a teacher at Lisle High School, helped develop the Learning for Life program, which serves students with disabilities. -
Better balance in 10 minutes a day
Nov 20, 2022 7:43 AM - Recently I wrote about why falling is so dangerous, especially for seniors. Today, I'm going to talk about how to improve balance, which helps keep us on our own two feet. -
Create a bulb display for your deck or patio
Nov 20, 2022 7:00 AM - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. Plant the bulbs in layers in the container to create a dramatic display. Keep the containers in an unheated garage over the winter. -
More research needed in promising lupus CAR T-cell therapy
Nov 20, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: Our daughter is 24 years old. She struggled with her health for several years before finally being diagnosed with lupus. I'm reading as much as possible about this disease and have seen a study with a potential cure called CAR T-cell therapy. What is it, and how does it work? -
Fireplace flaws should have been reported
Nov 20, 2022 6:00 AM - Q: We have an old deteriorated fireplace in a 1914 home. The chimney actually moves when you push against it. When we bought the home last year, the only fireplace comment in the home inspection report was "no spark arrester."
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