All Stories from June 18, 2014 (Change date)
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So much money spent on district logoJun 18, 2014 5:01 am - The District 214 marketing gurus recently sent a mailing describing and glorifying their new logo and "marketing approach." What a great waste of tax money. Why does thi...
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Dawn Patrol: Teens hurt in crash; Wauconda OKs new noise rulesJun 18, 2014 5:01 am - Teens seriously injured in ATV accident near Lily Lake Two teens suffered head injuries and were taken to a hospital by helicopter after a motorcyclist was hit from...
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Which suburbs are income tax givers and takers?Jun 18, 2014 5:00 am - Since municipalities and counties share in the income taxes collected by the state, how much is coming back home? That depends on where you live. Some suburban workers p...
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Pistachios and strawberries combine for easy torteJun 18, 2014 5:00 am - The sweet, slightly acidic flavor of fresh strawberries begs for a rich, crunchy accompaniment. And for that, we turned to pistachios. We start by finely chopping the nu...
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Oysters on the grill are a fine start to summerJun 18, 2014 5:00 am - Of the many - Many! - delicious things I've tossed on the grill over the years, I'll confess that oysters never made it onto my menu. It simply never occurred to me that...
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Grilled Oysters With Miso Black Beans And Chili GarlicJun 18, 2014 5:00 am - 3 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons chopped canned black beans 2 teaspoons dark miso 2 tablespoons minced red...
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Fruity shrimp cocktail suited for a summer picnicJun 18, 2014 5:00 am - Most of us know the secret to amazing homemade cocktail sauce - spike some ketchup with horseradish, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and you're good to go. But for ...
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Elk Grove Village program marks 4 years of shipping to packages to the troopsJun 18, 2014 5:00 am - When Kathi Mode of Elk Grove Village was shipping packages to her son's friends in the military overseas, she never thought she'd continue to do so after they came home....
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Behind the scenes with chef Gand, 'Moveable Feast'Jun 18, 2014 5:00 am - As the sun begins to settle over a still lake in southwestern Michigan, Gale Gand garnishes roasted rhubard-topped Pavlova with purple pansies picked earlier that mornin...
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Project to honor past, present Antioch-area military personnelJun 18, 2014 5:00 am - While history books document wars, an Antioch-area historical group wants to undertake an ambitious mission to ensure the individuals who have served or are serving in t...