Oak Park
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Jail guard accused of watching porn with inmatesAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - A Cook County correctional officer and two inmates all face charges after the trio watched pornography on a cellphone in the jail's barbershop, the Cook County sheriff's...
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How landmark Americans with Disabilities Act changed 3 livesJul 24, 2015 1:00 am - The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act 25 years ago on Sunday expanded opportunities and accessibility for millions of people with disabilities. These three ...
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Glen Ellyn mom wins award for work with suburban kidsJul 12, 2015 7:03 am - Kate Cozzani of Glen Ellyn surrounds herself with her six children, teaches other kids, coaches even more kids - and wouldn't have it any other way, she said. Cozzani is...
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Moving Picture: Vet makes house calls for your petJul 06, 2015 11:00 am - From as early as grade school, Dr. James Bascharon knew that he wanted to be just like his dad - a veterinarian. His father, Dr. Amin Bascharon, who came to the U.S. fro...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank receives $20,000 grant from ConAgra Foods FoundationJun 18, 2015 11:00 pm - One out of five children in northern Illinois faces hunger. When schools are closed for summer, kids have less access to nutritious meals as many rely on free or reduced...
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Masters in plant biology adds another layer to cookingJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Quick quiz: Is parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme: 1. A nice refrain in a Simon and Garfunkel song. 2. The medieval version of preservatives. 3. The latest c...
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Orzo SaladJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - 1 pound orzo pasta 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 2 avocados 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 2 cups feta cheese,...
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Pesto Stuffed TomatoesJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 cup loosely packed basil 1½ cups pine nuts 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ½ cup grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese 2 table...
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Minted Lamb Rolls with Lemon-Herb SauceJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Rolls 1 pound ground lamb 1 cup brown rice Olive oil 1 large yellow onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups loosely packed spinach 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons...
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Lavender CookiesJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - ½ cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1½ teaspoon lavender flowers, finely chopped 1½ cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Preheat the oven to 375 de...