All Stories from January 29, 2014 (Change date)
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Tow operator at fatal I-88 crash urges cautionJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - In 37 years as a tow truck operator, Bill Howard has walked away from many accident scenes saying “it could have been worse.” Walking away from the tragic crash that kil...
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Metra commuters share their dream tripJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - As the potential Powerball and Mega-Millions winnings climb higher and temperatures seem to get lower, we asked commuters at the Lisle Metra Station a simple question: “...
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The many flavors of the foods of Chinese New YearJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - Nelson Cho isn’t just Chinese-American. He’s Chinese-Cuban-Peruvian-American. Which means he grew up on the shredded beef dish ropa vieja, the fried chicken called chich...
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Red Lentil Soup with Cilantro Pesto and LemonJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Pin...
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Fox warms up to cold-weather Super BowlJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - First, let us dispense with the obvious. Yes, Super Bowl XLVIII is being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., the first modern-era NFL championship game t...
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Quinn signs bill to save Arlington seasonJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a proposal that could prevent Arlington International Racecourse’s live racing season from being cut in half. Lawmakers book...
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Part-time elected officials can't undo pensionsJan 29, 2014 4:30 am - Grant Wehrli doesn't want a pension for being elected to the Naperville City Council, but thanks to his fellow council members, it looks like he'll get one. And he won'...
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Cook of the Week: Banockburn mom incorporates Italian favorites into modern mealsJan 29, 2014 4:22 am - By Sally Eyre Daily Herald Correspondent If you grew up in an Italian home, you know what Theresa Zagnoli means when she says that in her home “food was love.” Living a ...
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Trimmed Down Persimmon BreadJan 29, 2014 4:22 am - ¾ cup unsweetened, unflavored applesauce 3½ cups sifted unbleached, all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2½ cups sug...
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Worst winter ever in the suburbs? Not just yetJan 29, 2014 4:15 am - Is this the worst winter we've ever had? Not even close, if you go by temperature or snowfall. But yes, it's pretty bad — especially if you weren't around here for the ...