Lifestyle Columns
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Found: One recipe that will make all that zucchini disappearSep 20, 2023 6:00 am - Are you looking for a new way to prepare zucchini? After making many loaves of zucchini bread, several pans of my favorite zucchini Parmesan, and vegetable casseroles, I...
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Suburban Mosaic: ECC kicks off Latinx Heritage Month with talk on human rightsSep 18, 2023 5:30 am - Elgin Community College is hosting a series of events celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with the theme “Belonging: Familia, Herencia, y Poder.” It kicks off with a disc...
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Bargain home inspectors are no bargainSep 17, 2023 6:00 am - Q: When we bought our home, the Realtor recommended a particular home inspector because, as she put it, "He doesn't charge as much as the others." At the time, we though...
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Anticipation of certain dates worse than the day itselfSep 16, 2023 6:00 am - Many of us have certain days of the year that are stressful because they cause us to relive the death of a beloved or other dear one. Not everyone marks and worries abou...
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Batavia and Naperville men invest in children's books reinforcing kindness and smilesSep 15, 2023 6:00 am - Batavia and Naperville men invest in children's books reinforcing kindness and smiles
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Meetings allow board, not unit owners, to discuss association businessSep 15, 2023 6:00 am - Q: Owners in our association are told by the board they are welcome to attend board meetings. However, the owners who do attend board meetings are instructed they are no...
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Neighbors in the news: District 214 administrators graduate from TPM AcademySep 14, 2023 6:00 am - • Two High School District 214 administrators, Dr. Lazaro Lopez, co-interim superintendent and associate superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Marcella Reca ...
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Chicago International Film Festival returns with 'Banshees' star Keoghan's new filmSep 14, 2023 6:00 am - The 59th Chicago International Film Festival returns next month, and the new film from "Promising Young Woman" director Emerald Fennell leads the 12-day lineup of screen...
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A craving for mac and cheese sparks creativity when eating gluten-freeSep 13, 2023 6:00 am - Lately, I've been hankering for baked macaroni and cheese. For me, baked macaroni and cheese's biggest issues are the macaroni and the cheese sauce, both usually made wi...
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Apple adventures: Three recipes using the season's sweetest cropSep 13, 2023 6:00 am - Ah, September — the month when apples truly shine! There's something magical about the crisp air and the abundance of apple varieties that make this season special. App...