Lifestyle
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Despite push for delay, park board OKs spending for Palatine Stables demolitionJan 14, 2025 2:59 pm - A Palatine Park District board member who has advocated for saving the Palatine Stables unsuccessfully tried to convince fellow commissioners this week to remove the cost of tearing down the facility from this year’s budget.
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Watch out for post-holiday reward scamsJan 14, 2025 2:16 pm - During the holiday season, consumers likely spent a significant amount on gifts and accumulated reward points from various retailers. Now cyber-crooks are exploiting this by sending fraudulent emails and texts that mimic messages from major retailers, inviting you to redeem reward points.
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New pastor to be installed Feb. 15 at Elgin’s Holy Trinity ChurchJan 14, 2025 1:45 pm - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin is celebrating Andrea Delaney's ordination on Feb. 15. She also will be installed as the church's 19th pastor.
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The best ways to cook broccoli, beyond roasting florets
Jan 14, 2025 5:04 am - Cooks love easy roasted broccoli florets. But that method is just one path to broccoli bliss. Here are other techniques and recipes to try for different textures and preparations.
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This roasted vegetable bibimbap brings balance to every bite
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Better late than never: Lombard contractor uncovers forgotten Christmas present from 46 years agoJan 13, 2025 6:36 pm - Tim King was doing some renovation work in his childhood home last month when he discovered hidden behind a wall a Christmas gift he was supposed to have received in 1978. The Lombard man said he’s now saving the Matchbox Thunder Jets to give to his future grandchildren.
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Best Bets: New Elmhurst History Museum exhibit opensJan 13, 2025 3:06 pm - A new Elmhurst History Museum exhibition chronicles the transformation of the community, Martin Luther King Jr. tributes take place in Chicago, and Disney on Ice skates into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena next week.
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If Dry January is too daunting, try drinking less but better
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Flavorful chorizo brings meaty depth to a paprika pinto bean soup with collard greens
Jan 13, 2025 1:58 pm - Meat is the star of most stews, with vegetables and aromatics sometimes feeling like an afterthought. But meat can make an excellent accent ingredient in a pot of silky greens and creamy beans.
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Carriage rides, sled dog demos add fun to Vernon Hills Winter FestJan 13, 2025 12:31 pm - A pack of huskies was a crowd-pleaser as Century Park Pavilion came alive Saturday during Winter Fest in Vernon Hills.