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TUE, 10/4/2022

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Roger Daltrey and The Who headline the United Center Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Best bets: Spooktacular Drive Thru, Boo! at the Zoo, B-52's and The Who

From Halloween-themed events (Santa's Village's Spooktacular Drive Thru and 'Ghostbusters Live in Concert') to live music (B-52's, KC and The Sunshine Band, The Who and the ESO's season-opening concerts), there's a lot to fun to be had this weekend.
Houseplants that have vacationed outdoors over summer will need to undergo a gradual transition back into the home to avoid shock.

At summer's end, indoor plants need attention, too

As summer winds down, we tend to focus on enjoying the last of the season's harvests, clearing away spent plants and planning next year's garden. But indoor plants need our attention now, too.
It is important to thoroughly wash lettuce and produce, which can become contaminated with the E. coli bacteria when growing in fields or being transported to stores.

Vigilance is required to avoid E. coli sickness

Q: It seems like there's a new E. coli outbreak every month. We never worried because we're careful about washing our produce, but our son-in-law got pretty sick with it after eating a fast-food hamburger. How dangerous is E. coli?
Geneva High School senior Bridget Archbold, right, suffered a medical event during the school’s homecoming dance Sept. 17 and was revived by Nicole Collins, a certified athletic trainer contracted by the district through ATI Physical Therapy.

Athletic trainer rescues student at Geneva homecoming dance

When Geneva High School athletic trainer Nicole Collins volunteered to chaperone the school's homecoming dance on Sept. 17, little did she know that she would end up helping a student in a medical emergency.
This replica of a baryonyx, a dinosaur species which roamed parts of the planet more than 125 million years ago, will be on display at Jurassic Quest, a touring dinosaur exhibit, which will make two stops in the suburbs this month.
Jurassic Quest touring the suburbs this month, stops first in Grayslake
Replicas of dinosaurs, ranging in size from a baby triceratops to a life-size T-Rex, will arrive in the suburbs this month as part of the country's largest touring dino exhibit.
Maine West High School students fill the commons area in Des Plaines.
Suburban Mosaic: Maine West students immerse themselves in Latino culture
Maine West High School students are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by immersing themselves in Latino culture starting with a field trip Monday to Chicago's "Little Village" neighborhood.
Kevin, left, a basset hound mix owned by Kelly Keyes of Villa Park, and pit bull mix Roxy Gurl, owned by Elvia Paredones of Aurora, get to know each other before getting married Sunday during to attempt to set a Guinness world record for the largest dog wedding ceremony. The bid fell short, but still raised money for a good cause.
66 canine couples get married (yes, really) at Cougars' ballpark for a good cause
A baseball field normally filled with Cougars was dominated by dogs Sunday for an attempt to smash the world record for the largest canine wedding.
Rebecca Bauer of Mount Prospect makes her cookie selections at Central Continental Bakery in downtown Mount Prospect. The bakery has been in business for 100 years and Bauer says she's been coming to the shop since she was a little girl.
Like going back in time: Mount Prospect's Central Continental Bakery turns 100
After 100 years of serving delicious cakes, cookies and its famed paczkis, Central Continental Bakery in downtown Mount Prospect is preparing for another century of pleasing its loyal customers.
If you grow herbs in your garden, pot some now to bring inside for winter.
Transplant herbs to a sunny window
It is time to start thinking about the indoor herb garden. Before frost, carefully lift and pot small herb plants or large perennials such as rosemary or lemon verbena to bring inside.
A couple walk along the boardwalk through wetlands at Lippold Park in Batavia.
Suburban Skyview: Boardwalk meanders through wetlands in Batavia
In this week's Suburban Skyview column, an aerial look at Lippold Park in Batavia.
ADHD is a complex disorder that often changes over the course of an individual’s life.
Managing your child's ADHD treatment as symptoms evolve
There are several things you can do to help your child with ADHD develop the skills they need for success, such as decision-making and self-management skills.
Taking care of yourself can be as simple as finding time to walk and exercise, or enjoying time with your partner.
Self-care is not self-indulgent
"Slow down, you move too fast," Simon and Garfunkel once cautioned. Today, that musical advice could be the anthem for self-care: the act of making our own health and well-being a priority.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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IMAGES: Emmy Awards show honors best of TV
Jack Koshkin, left, and Rafael Gandre of Wisconsin funky prog-rock band Fightin' Bob leave it all on the stage at the Bitter Jester Music Festival's summer finale concert at Madame Zuzu's in Highland Park Sunday, Sept. 4.
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