All Stories from February 13, 2018 (Change date)
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Caribbean Black Beans With Sauteed PlantainsFeb 13, 2018 5:00 am - 2 large ripe plantains (mostly or all black) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more as needed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small jalapeño peppe...
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Why 'Fifty Shades Freed' is basically an episode of 'House Hunters'Feb 13, 2018 5:00 am - Anastasia and husband Christian are newlyweds in rainy Seattle. She likes hanging out with friends near their condo in the city. He prefers hiding away in a mansion in t...
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For healthier candy, these chocolate haystacks crush itFeb 13, 2018 5:00 am - I have been making some variation of these chocolate haystacks for years now, and whenever I do, I feel a little sly because they are unexpectedly simple - and more heal...
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This black bean dish will make you forget how cold it is outsideFeb 13, 2018 5:00 am - There are black beans, and then there are black beans cooked with orange juice. If you haven't tried squeezing some in, trust me, it's a revelation - a Caribbean take th...
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Constable: Quest for 'likes' boosts deadly 'pass-out challenge'Feb 13, 2018 4:33 am - The suburban mom and her husband were in bed. Their 12-year-old son said good night at 10:45 p.m. before retreating to his bedroom. The boy's sister and two friends were...
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More social workers, special-ed class change proposed for Geneva schoolsFeb 13, 2018 4:33 am - The Geneva school board is considering adding another full-time social worker to the staff at Geneva High School, and the equivalent of .85 more social workers to augmen...
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Junior ranger from Algonquin writes about national park adventuresFeb 13, 2018 4:31 am - At 15, Aida Frey of Algonquin has earned the distinction of being among the most decorated junior rangers, having visited 304 national park sites and writing a book abou...
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Beer and board business: Special Long Grove meeting offers a chance to sip a cold oneFeb 13, 2018 4:00 am - Updates on downtown redevelopment and other issues — along with a chance to enjoy craft beer — were part of the Long Grove village board's agenda Monday night at Buffalo...
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Dawn Patrol: West Chicago teachers hold vigil as strike threat loomsFeb 13, 2018 4:00 am - West Chicago teachers hold vigil as strike threat looms West Chicago High School's teachers and board remain at odds after their longest negotiation meeting yet. Full st...
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Songs of heartbreak lead to movie for Arlington Heights womanFeb 13, 2018 4:00 am - Like many happy Valentine's Day tales of love, this one starts with a soul-crushing heartbreak. "It was a very difficult time," remembers Arlington Heights native Alyssa...