All Stories from November 20, 2017 (Change date)
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Lewis University honored for voter participationNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - Lewis University in Romeoville was among the universities honored as a Bronze Seal Campus in the All In Campus Democracy Challenge, a nonpartisan national awards program...
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Serve green salad with pear dressing for ThanksgivingNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - Digging into the Thanksgiving Day feast is a joy, but preparing it takes work. This Green Salad with Pear Dressing is a simple but elegant first course, and it will take...
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In 1989, Janet Jackson envisioned a better world; she's still fighting for itNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - It's been nearly 30 years since Janet Jackson called on "a generation full of courage" to join her on a march toward paradise - but the closer we get to "Rh...
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Synthetic ice rink opens at Hawthorn MallNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - A synthetic ice rink opened last week at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Globus Inc., of Highland Park repurposed a second-floor space clothing store as Skate Room, a new...
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Holiday Breakfast CookiesNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - 1 cup pecan pieces 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3 cu...
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Maple and Pumpkin CustardNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - 6 large eggs Two 15-ounce cans pumpkin puree (may substitute sweet potato puree or butternut squash puree) 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2 cups buttermilk (regular or low-f...
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Green Salad with Pear Dressing, Gorgonzola and Toasted WalnutsNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - 1 very ripe small pear, peeled, cored and sliced ½-inch thick (it should measure 2/3-¾ cup sliced), plus 2 firm ripe pears (preferably red) 1/3 cup distilled white vineg...
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Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Chorizo And Toasted Bread CrumbsNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - 2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about ½ cup) 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepp...
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Root Vegetable GratinNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - 1¾ cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 4 large sprigs fresh thyme, crushed with a rolling pin 1 bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, smashed 2¼ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon fres...
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Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Chorizo And Toasted Bread CrumbsNov 20, 2017 5:00 am - 2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, diced (about ½ cup) 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2/3 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepp...