Financial instability can wind up generational

A concerned individual wrote to advice columnist Amy Dickinson, seeking guidance on their dilemma with their daughter-in-law’s mother’s financial irresponsibility. The writer described their son’s in-laws as being impulsive and wasteful, often resulting in them needing financial help from the young couple. Amy’s response suggested that the concerned individual should clearly state their financial boundaries…

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Be very afraid for Chicago’s stellar selective-enrollment schools

In his now-concluded campaign for mayor, Brandon Johnson promised to refrain from abolishing Chicago’s selective-enrollment schools. Specifically, his campaign stated, “a Johnson administration would not end selective enrollment at CPS schools.” These selective enrollment high schools are known for academic excellence and have played a crucial role in the Chicago educational system. However, concerns have…

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Cheers to boilo, a homemade Yuletide brew that’s part of coal region history – Baltimore Sun

Rediscovery of 100-year-old Boilo Recipe Revives Coal Region Tradition When cousins Ryan Twardzik and Paul Domalakes stumbled upon an old family recipe for boilo, they wasted no time in whipping up a batch of the potent holiday drink. After debuting their creation at a family gathering, the duo quickly realized the significance of their find…

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