Lifestyle Stories from August 14, 2026 (Change date)
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Kitten boom: High number of cats straining the resources of suburban animal sheltersAug 14, 2026 2:40 pm - Those who operate animal shelters and adoption facilities have concerns about a booming cat population.
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Take advantage of okra’s slime to make pillowy Summer Vegetable Scallion PancakesAug 14, 2026 10:48 am - Southern chef Vivian Howard’s okra fritters from “Deep Run Roots“ are a cross between a scallion pancake and fried okra, with a pillowy texture. Add to that the sweet pop of corn fresh off the cob.
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Savor every bit of summer with three easy-to-the-table standoutsAug 14, 2026 10:31 am - Summer entertaining doesn’t have to be elaborate or perfectly planned. It can be as simple as putting something delicious on the table, inviting people over, and enjoying the time we have together. These three recipes are made for those summer moments: Easy BBQ Pork Baby Back Ribs, Million Dollar Zucchini Fritters, and Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.
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For a lettuce-free summer salad, go GreekAug 14, 2026 10:30 am - With the cyclospora scares this year, Don Mauer has been looking for lettuce-free salads. This Greek salad uses summertime’s abundant produce, quick-pickled onions, Wisconsin feta cheese and NO lettuce.
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Dave’s Hot Chicken latest restaurant to open at Crossroads of Schaumburg FridayAug 14, 2026 10:29 am - The opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken on Friday will bring the new Crossroads of Schaumburg development near Woodfield Mall up to three active restaurants with more on the way.
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An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its valueAug 14, 2026 7:29 am - Arizona State University has launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation. The new major has sparked considerable interest and scrutiny.
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SummerFest to take over downtown Grayslake SaturdayAug 14, 2026 5:50 am - Enjoy music, food trucks, games and more in Historic Downtown Grayslake Village Center with Grayslake SummerFest on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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