Lifestyle Stories from December 19, 2017 (Change date)
-
'The Greatest Showman' offers glossy, sanitized portrait of P.T. BarnumDec 24, 2017 9:43 am - “The Greatest Showman” — ★ ★ ½ First thing's first: Though it features a character named “P.T. Barnum,” “The Greatest Showman” is in no way a factual account of the...
-
Tomato Soup With 'Grilled Cheese'Dec 20, 2017 8:50 am - 2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, hulled and halved if large (see note) 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¾ teas...
-
Modern Green Bean CasseroleDec 20, 2017 8:42 am - For the Crispy Shallot Topping 5 shallots, very thinly sliced Canola or vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt to taste For the Green Bean Casserole 2 pounds haricot verts...
-
Hampshire High madrigals perform at holiday party for local seniors clubDec 20, 2017 9:41 pm - The Christmas spirit filled the room as the Hampshire-Burlington Senior Citizens Club gathered for their annual holiday party. There was no chimney so Santa slipped in t...
-
The cozy-season path to easy tomato soup starts with roastingDec 24, 2017 9:45 am - There's a cruel irony when it comes to tomato soup: I want to use fresh tomatoes in it, but by the time sweater weather comes around and has me in a soup frame of mind, ...
-
Salvation Army of Elgin provides support to families in need with toys and foodDec 21, 2017 8:35 pm - Lauren Williams believes that we all need a little support now and then. For her, it was five years ago with a small child and no job. "It was during that Christmas sea...
-
Aurora firefighters host 15th annual Turkey BowlDec 20, 2017 8:34 pm - About 40 off-duty Aurora firefighters became amateur football players on Thanksgiving morning. The Aurora Fire Department held its 15th annual Turkey Bowl, a flag-footba...
-
Join habitat restoration at local forest preserveDec 20, 2017 1:31 pm - Feeling a bit sluggish after all the holiday festivities? Consider joining a habitat restoration work day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 30, at Bliss Woods Forest Pr...
-
Aurora Lions Club celebrates 95th anniversaryDec 20, 2017 9:13 pm - With service awards and a mayoral proclamation, the Aurora Noon Lions Club celebrated its 95th birthday Nov. 9. Aurora resident Bob Cissell, Noon Lions president, presid...
-
The gift of some mind-blowing cheeses is just a click awayDec 24, 2017 9:45 am - Gift-giving is supposed to be fun, but if you're an adult, by now you've learned that choosing gifts is one of the more stress-inducing aspects of the holiday. Luckily, ...
Showing 1-10 of 33
next