Lifestyle
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Domino’s thin-crust pizza has a cult following. Here’s how to make your own.
May 14, 2025 4:47 am - This cheese pizza’s crust is thin, crispy and flaky, demonstrating why the Domino’s pizza that inspired it is such a favorite among chefs. With no yeast, and only a 30-minute resting period, the dough becomes weeknight-friendly, although the pizza, cut into squares tavern-style, is party-worthy, too.
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Geneva church to host talk on how to save money and the planetMay 13, 2025 11:05 pm - Chair of local climate group will provide community presentation on climate change progress, emissions impacts, and money-saving, eco-friendly steps people can implement.
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Grabbing a shovel? Call before you digMay 13, 2025 7:32 pm - If you're using a shovel anywhere in your yard, it's best to "call before you dig" to avoid cutting electricity, water or gas lines.
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When a bedroom is not really a bedroomMay 13, 2025 7:19 pm - Creating a bedroom in the basement can make sense, but if the windows don’t meet strict standards to allow a safe escape in case of a fire, then it’s technically not a bedroom. Do sellers or Realtors have liability if the buyer uses the room as a bedroom?
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Home & garden calendar, May 16-24May 13, 2025 7:07 pm - Monarch butterflies, dahlias and plant sales.
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Pope Leo XIV visits the headquarters of his Augustinian order
May 13, 2025 3:22 pm - ROME— Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass and had lunch with members of his Augustinian religious order on Tuesday, slipping into the congregation’s headquarters outside St. Pet...
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FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth
May 13, 2025 2:50 pm - U.S. health regulators announced an effort Tuesday to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements sometimes used to strengthen children’s teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s effort against a mainstay of dental care.
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‘It’s just so beautiful’: Gail Borden Library in Elgin unveils newly reimagined KidSpaceMay 13, 2025 1:26 pm - The Gail Borden Public Library unveiled its newly reimagined KidSpace area on Tuesday in Elgin.
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Tariffs could make pure vanilla even more pricey. Is it worth it?
May 13, 2025 6:35 am - Pure vanilla extract is likely already the most expensive ingredient in the average baker’s pantry. So, is the real stuff actually worth it? The truth is, imitation vanilla has long been a staple in pantries and store-bought items. And for many Americans, the vanilla taste they grew up with — and prefer — comes from imitation.
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This fish taco salad dishes up joyful beach vibes for weeknights at home
May 13, 2025 5:34 am - This salad channels the flavors of fish tacos in a bowl, combining white fish, radishes, crisp greens, and pickled onion and jalapeños with a creamy avocado dressing. It’s packed with the standard essential nutrients — protein, healthy fat, fiber, minerals and B-vitamins — but it also brings plenty of Vitamin Joy to the table.