Glen Ellyn Lifestyle
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Escape winter's ice and snow at these close-to-home hot spotsJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - Right about now we all need a post-holiday, mid-winter escape to the tropics, but we can't all afford the time or money to get there. So what's the next best thing? How ...
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Area builder, remodeler recognized by Illinois associationDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Home Builders Association presented ICON awards to its builder and remodeler members at a ceremony held Nov. 13 in Lisle. "The ICON Award is prese...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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Hands-on home builder wears many hatsDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - When Robert Lord builds a home, he questions everything -- the direction the sun will hit the house, the placement of casements, the sustainability of building materials...
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It's Christmastime in the suburbsDec 03, 2007 10:00 pm - You know the drill. Drive downtown, pay $23 for parking, spend $400 to take the kids to "The Nutcracker" and another $200 to eat in the Walnut Room on State Street. Taki...
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Refusing to retire, French chef goes back to the countryNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - A native of France, Michel Saragueta started out as a commis de cuisine in the country's Basque region, then worked his way up the ladder to serve as executive chef at p...
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Chicken Liver PateNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - 3 pounds chicken liver 3 pounds pork fat back 1 tablespoon ground white pepper ½ tablespoon cayenne 1 onion, sliced 1 cup heavy cream 5 whol...
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Be thankful for these spots to toast pre-Thanksgiving good timesNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Spending Thanksgiving hungover from Black Wednesday's temptations is just another annual tradition in the same category as turkey and stuffing. How else could we get thr...
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Author appearancesNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - • Glen Ellyn resident and author Sandra Alcorn signs copies of her book "Strong Roots: A Group Memoir of George Williams College" from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Booksto...
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The classic Ringling Bros. circus returnsNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Last year's Ringling Bros. circus turned off a lot of longtime fans. In an attempt to add some zip and appeal to a younger demographic, the circus all but eliminated the...