Lifestyle
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Best bets: NYE weekend shows from ZEDD, BoDeans, Jeff Dunham, Cedric the Entertainer, Lindsey StirlingDec 28, 2023 12:32 pm - Say farewell to 2023 at one of many concerts happening across the Chicago area this weekend, including ZEDD at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Arcada, Jeff Dunham at the Allsta...
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Send off 2023 with a New Year’s Eve dinner in the suburbsDec 28, 2023 12:06 pm - Time to finish 2023 strong with a night out at one of the myriad suburban restaurants and bars offering good food, good drinks and a good time on New Year’s Eve. Ab...
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The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges
Dec 28, 2023 11:59 am - Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent sev...
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Chocolate milk in mac and cheese? Vernon Hills dance teacher fits right in on ‘Worst Cooks in America’Dec 28, 2023 11:45 am - What qualifies Cathy Jacobson of Vernon Hills to be on Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America”? Well, her application to be on the show recounted the time she substituted...
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One-pan lemony chicken traybake is the antidote to post-holiday crazinessDec 28, 2023 10:36 am - With labor-intensive holiday meals out of the way, this week calls for ease — without sacrificing flavor. Which is why traybakes are the perfect antidote. Only 15 minutes...
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Add an old English twist to your holiday cocktails with sloe gin. Here are 4 recipesDec 28, 2023 10:26 am - Sloe gin is a festive old English drink that's especially well-suited to the winter holidays. You can drink it over ice, try it in a cocktail, or forage for sloe berries ...
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Winter theater forecast: 10 shows to make theater lovers leave their cozy confinesDec 27, 2023 4:33 pm - Even the most ardent theater fans may be reluctant to leave the cozy confines of their home this winter. These 10 shows (including several premieres) opening at suburban...
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Stretch your roots this winter with Four Seasons Gardening webinarsDec 27, 2023 3:44 pm - Seasons come and go, but home gardening never stops. Explore how to keep your green thumb growing this winter with Four Seasons Gardening webinars. University of Ill...
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New Year’s means time to try againDec 27, 2023 12:32 pm - “Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch (of fish).” —Luke 5 :4 (AMP) This year I’m celebrating my 68th New Year. Which one is it for you? I...
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Live nativity: Aurora church congregants enact first ChristmasDec 27, 2023 11:39 am - The first Christmas came alive on Christmas Eve at Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora. For a second year, congregants were invited to borrow church costumes ...