Lifestyle
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Thanksgiving service in Elgin Sunday looks to build community across different faithsNov 20, 2024 9:23 pm - Leaders and congregation members from different faith traditions and churches throughout Elgin will come together Sunday during the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for October 2024Nov 20, 2024 5:11 pm - October was a month of bright colors and vivid scenes for the Daily Herald’s amateur photo contest, with entries featuring a fireworks display, the natural world and a peek at a street in Germany.
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Stick to your holiday budget this yearNov 20, 2024 3:05 pm - Santa may not need to tighten his belt, but many Americans feel the need. But that’s OK, you can still celebrate the season in grand spirits even though you aim to cut costs.
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Instant Pot black bean soup lets the flavors of Cuban cooking shine
Nov 20, 2024 2:36 pm - This speedy Instant Pot riff on Cuban black bean soup infuses the legumes with the aromatic vegetables common in a traditional sofrito, along with wine, vinegar and a little sugar for depth and balance.
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Holiday traditions change with timeNov 20, 2024 2:16 pm - Annettee Budzban says that holiday traditions change as our life situations do.
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Hoffman Estates’ canine workforce expanding, diversifyingNov 20, 2024 12:21 pm - Viral video sensation Frannie the longhair Chihuahua may be in the four-legged running for the title of Hoffman Estates’ most famous dog, but four of her fellow canines are actually working for the village and living lives of service to its residents.
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‘We hope to be here for many, many more’: Holy Family church marks four decades of serviceNov 20, 2024 10:31 am - Inverness’ Holy Family Catholic Community Church is celebrating 40 years of service this weekend, with a guarantee that this is only their beginning.
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Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
Nov 20, 2024 10:17 am - With Thanksgiving next week, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent food price inflation.
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Two great tastes: French onion soup meets roasted cauliflower in this gooey side dishNov 20, 2024 5:39 am - Caramelized onions seasoned with thyme on top of tender roasted cauliflower all under a layer of melted Gruyere cheese — do I have your attention?
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 24-30Nov 20, 2024 12:56 am - Fall gardening, holiday displays and more.