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This fish taco salad dishes up joyful beach vibes for weeknights at home

By Ellie Krieger
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.
This rustic dish of baked beans and smoked sausages is packed with deep, aromatic flavors

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
May 13, 2025 4:43 am - Tavče gravče, which translates as “beans in a pan,” is a Macedonian classic. Traditionally, large dried white beans called tetovac are the star of the rustic dish, while onions, garlic, peppers and paprika provide deep, rich flavor and color. This version uses canned butter beans for convenience.
Celery takes the spotlight for a change in this beef stir-fry

By Olga Massov
May 13, 2025 4:39 am - This ground beef stir-fry is an ideal way to use up a bunch of celery you may have forgotten about in your crisper. Although the ingredient list is short, the end result packs a lot of flavor, thanks to ingredients such as doubanjiang (Sichuanese chili bean paste) and Chinkiang (black) vinegar.
Grace Lutheran Church to host spring rummage sale May 16-17

Submitted by Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake
May 12, 2025 10:36 pm - Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake is hosting its spring rummage sale May 16-17 with furniture, clothes, jewelry, and more, with many items starting at $1.
‘Beyond the music room’: Vernon Hills High director of bands to retire after 26 years

By Mick Zawislak
May 12, 2025 12:23 pm - As the only director of bands at Vernon Hills High School since it opened in 1999, Randy Sundell has influenced generations of young musicians and snared numerous awards and honors for himself and the program.
Warrenville church to host concert with acclaimed pianist Ervino Rieger

By John Ilosvay, Community Baptist Church
May 12, 2025 10:22 am - Community Baptist Church is hosting a concert by award-winning symphonic pianist Ervino Rieger on June 1. It is part of the church’s mission of bringing exceptional musical talent to the community.
Carolyn Hax: How to set boundaries with neighbor kids who cause chaos

By Carolyn Hax
May 12, 2025 8:13 am - Stressed mom asks how to handle older neighbor boys that come to play with her young sons, as they break things, make messes, and don't respect her rules. Carolyn Hax says be confident and step in with the right authority at the right time.
Batavia Farmers’ Market celebrates 30th season with new vendors, family fun

May 12, 2025 1:37 am - The Batavia Farmers’ Market returns May 17, celebrating a major milestone this year as it returns for its 30th outdoor season with nearly 60 vendors, special activities and a renewed focus on community connection.
Hope’s Front Door honors community partners for 25 years of support

By Cathy Janek, Shaw Local News Network
May 11, 2025 11:32 pm - Local nonprofit Hope's Front Door, which offers emergency assistance in DuPage County, honored the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club and First Congregational Church for their 25 years of support through money and volunteers.
‘What we need’: Suburban Catholics praise selection of Pope Leo XIV

By Steve Zalusky
May 11, 2025 5:21 pm - Suburban Catholics gathering for their first Sunday Mass since Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV voiced optimism and enthusiasm for the new pontiff.

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