Lifestyle
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Carolyn Hax: Does the ‘right’ reason to have kids actually exist?Apr 17, 2024 10:20 am - What are the “right” reasons for having a kid? Carolyn Hax says wanting children is an inner motivation, not an external one.
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What makes a good hotel stay great?Apr 17, 2024 10:01 am - I’ve written frequently in these columns about what makes a good restaurant a great one. As a restaurant consultant, I have been staying two to three nights a week at ho...
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One of Aurora's oldest Black churches celebrates 80th anniversaryApr 16, 2024 10:02 pm - The energy was palpable on this first Sunday at Aurora’s Greater Mount Olive Church of God in Christ. Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin joined Pastor Gregory Jones and the co...
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Celebrating the earth: Aurora church women focus on climate changeApr 16, 2024 6:29 pm - Focusing on climate change, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated United Women in Faith Sunday on April 14. Morning worship was conducted by members of Wesl...
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Chicago Bronze handbell ensemble celebrating 25th anniversary with April 27 concert in West DundeeApr 16, 2024 6:15 pm - On Saturday, April 27, First Congregational Church of Dundee will host a handbell concert featuring the Chicago Bronze English Handbell Ensemble in celebration of its 25t...
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Wheaton/Glen Ellyn CROP Walk on May 5 will mark 40 yearsApr 16, 2024 4:43 pm - Wheaton/Glen Ellyn CROP Walk, on Sunday, May 5, will for the 40th year raise funds for and awareness of the ever-present food insecurity issues in DuPage County and arou...
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Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago celebrates Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new yearApr 16, 2024 12:41 pm - On Sunday, April 7, the Sindhi Association of Metropolitan Chicago hosted a joyous celebration of Cheti Chand, the Sindhi new year, at the elegant Ashyana Banquets in Do...
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A word-of-mouth sensation, Matzo Buttercrunch earns a place on the Passover dessert table
Apr 16, 2024 9:35 am - For AP food writer Katie Workman, there’s one must-have Passover dessert recipe — chocolate-covered caramel matzo. Or as it’s more commonly known, Matzo Buttercrunch.
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Matzo ball soup gets extra flavor from one simple step
Apr 16, 2024 8:58 am - This recipe delivers all the satisfaction of chicken soup with matzo balls, minus the chicken. If you are celebrating Passover, note that kitniyot (which include legumes, beans and some grains, such as rice) are now allowed for the holiday by some communities, though this isn’t universally accepted, so be sure to check with your guests.
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A family-favorite potato and spinach casserole for Passover gets lightened up