Aurora Lifestyle
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County fairs serve up old-fashioned funMay 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Crashing cars, racing pigs, bucking bulls and big ol' lumps of sugary fried dough - yep, it's nearly county fair time. Summer in the suburbs is almost here, and fair org...
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Oprah brings 'Twilight' star to Naperville girl's sweet 16May 11, 2010 11:00 pm - For her sweet 16th birthday, Naperville resident Colleen Webster learned just how tricky Oprah Winfrey can be. The Naperville Central High School sophomore and her mom, ...
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Rosemary Lamb Brochettes with Mint PestoMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Pesto 2 tablespoons crushed walnuts 1 clove garlic Pinch salt 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese ½ cup fresh mint leaves ½ cup fresh cilantro or p...
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Aurora's Painkiller Hotel used to braving the elementsMay 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Mother Nature seems to be against Painkiller Hotel. The Aurora-based band is in the process of recording their second album at a studio in Nashville. On their most recen...
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From a size 24 to a size 4: Geneva woman shares weight loss strategiesMay 09, 2010 11:00 pm - "How'd she do that?" is a question Maureen Bliss hears, now and then, especially when people recognize her, which might not be easy. Bliss is less than half the woman sh...
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Suburban students on 'Dancing with the Stars'May 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Two suburban college students will mambo in front of 20 million people tonight on "Dancing With the Stars," which starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday on ABC 7. Tracy Matz, a 21-yea...
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'Sex and the City' author visits NapervilleMay 05, 2010 11:00 pm - "Sex and the City" may not have been entirely autobiographical for author Candace Bushnell, but watching early seasons of the hit show still gives her flashbacks. "It's ...
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E. Dundee's Games On scores points with well-made martinisMay 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Sports bars may be able to attract huge crowds for a big game, but when there's nothing on TV things get quiet fast. Games On hopes to keep traffic steady by offering a ...
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Cheap stuff: Trolley rides, bluegrass, 'High School Musical'May 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Free Hop on the trolley, Mom! The Fox River Trolley Museum is offering free trolley rides (with a paid child's fare) for mothers, stepmothers, grandm...
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Lombard's Noodles Pho U offers oodles of optionsMay 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Most neighborhoods - even those with limited dining options - have a pizza joint, pasta purveyor and Chinese kitchen. Rarely, with the exception of enclaves - like Chica...