Lifestyle
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'Fallen Leaves' is deadpan nirvana
Dec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - “Fallen Leaves” — ★ ★ ★ ★ In a movie year rife with grand, three-hour opuses from auteur filmmakers comes a slender 81-minute gem that outclasses them all. Aki Kaur...
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Buffalo Grove first responders help local children shop for the holidaysDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - The holiday spirit was alive recently as the Buffalo Grove Police and Fire departments teamed up for their seventh annual "Shopping with Heroes" event. On Saturday, Dec...
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Dave and Marge Brown named 2023 Batavia Citizens of the YearDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - A couple whose deep love of Batavia and a commitment to its betterment have been named the 2023 Batavia Citizens of the Year. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor ...
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Aurora mourns the loss of community stalwart Father David EngbarthDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Father David Engbarth left an indelible mark on Aurora during his 45 years serving the community. His recent passing during the Thanksgiving holiday has left a void in t...
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Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling to host 'Beer, Charity, and Music' nightDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - On Friday, Dec. 15, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in St. Charles will host the first in a series of their "Beer, Charity, and Music" event starting at 7:30 p.m. The go...
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners host holiday potluck Dec. 19Dec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will hold annual holiday potluck and White Elephant gift exchange on Tuesday, Dec. 19. They will be discussing the club's future, voting...
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'A Mad Hatter Affair' in Palatine sends guests through the looking glass for immersive dining experienceDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Ready to go through the looking glass? Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall in Palatine, Chicago Theatrical Productions has transformed The Cosmopolitan event space a...
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Holy Trinity Lutheran to host hymn sing Dec. 17Dec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin will be hosting a Hymn Sing on Sunday, Dec. 17. Matt Wahl, Holy Trinity's director of music, will be performing a Christmas-themed ...
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Music review: Neil Young's 'Before and After' offers one continuous stream of rarities
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Pressure cooker key to perfecting this Vegetable Wild Rice SoupDec 06, 2023 5:00 am - After all these years, there are a few things I still struggle with in the kitchen. Hands down, the most problematic one for me is rice. I know. I know. It is so basic a...