Lifestyle
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Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving tableNov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
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Elmhurst Park District survey open to solicit input on future of Wilder ParkNov 24, 2025 11:36 am - The Elmhurst Park District invites the public to take part in a survey that will help shape the future of Wilder Park.
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Spatchcock, dry brine deliver moist, memorable turkeyNov 24, 2025 6:49 am - After years of trial, error and dry turkey, Don Mauer landed on a Thanksgiving game changer. Now, for a moist and flavorful bird, he roasts a whole, heirloom turkey, spatchcocked and dry-brined.
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Want elevated squash for your Thanksgiving table? Think acornNov 24, 2025 6:49 am - This Thanksgiving, if you’re looking for sides that feel seasonal, elevated and a little unexpected, acorn squash deserves the spotlight. Here are two recipes that show just how versatile it can be: Acorn Squash with Chai Honey Glaze and Wild Rice Squash Salad.
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What’s the best box cornbread mix? Ranking 9 top brands.Nov 24, 2025 6:49 am - There may be no dish more quintessentially American than cornbread. And while there’s a maze of offerings at the grocery store, commercially available mixes are a mixed bag. Here tasters ranked nine products, including the top-selling brands of baking mixes.
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This green bean casserole is a fresh spin on a beloved classic
Nov 24, 2025 6:48 am - This green bean casserole offers a refreshing new perspective on a Thanksgiving favorite with its fresh, from-scratch ingredients: crisp green beans, sautéed mushrooms, a creamy, garlicky sauce and a crunchy topping of crispy shallots.
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The best wines for Thanksgiving — and how to pick them
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Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into this stuffing-topped turkey pot pie
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‘It’s all of our responsibility’: Woodfield Area Children’s Organization, helping kids for 46 yearsNov 23, 2025 8:45 pm - For 46 years, the Woodfield Area Children’s Organization has helped provide youngsters in need with necessities and occasionally, a little something extra.
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‘A rare breed’: At 90, this Arlington Heights runner is an ultramarathon manNov 23, 2025 8:58 am - Gene Bruckert, a 90-year-old Arlington Heights resident, has completed some 300 marathons and 300 ultramarathons since taking up long-distance running in retirement.