Lifestyle
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Don’t lose faith when things are toughAug 21, 2024 4:46 pm - Annettee Budzban says that when things are bad, we need to stay faithful.
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Elgin church to host ‘Fill the Truck Food Drive’ Sept. 7 for All Peoples Interfaith Food PantryAug 21, 2024 3:52 pm - Journey of Hope will hold a “Fill the Truck Food Drive” for All Peoples Interfaith Food Pantry on Saturday, Sept. 7.
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Huntley church begins school year with Backpack BlessingsAug 21, 2024 12:28 pm - The beginning of each new school year is celebrated at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley with its traditional “Back to School Backpack Blessings” given by Senior Pastor Mark Boster and Pastor Ryan Mackey.
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Let’s hear it for family reunionsAug 21, 2024 11:43 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos’ fascination with family reunions has grown since having children. In happy times or times of grief, there is joy and strength is found while sharing life with those with whom you have a shared history.
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St. Catherine of Siena to celebrate 40th anniversary of church buildingAug 21, 2024 11:22 am - St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the dedication of its church building with a special Mass celebrated by Bis...
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Is that a mermaid?: Self-proclaimed ‘merfolk’ create community, culture — and fins
Aug 21, 2024 10:59 am - The Illinois Mer-Pod is a 300-member hobbyist group of “merfolk” who gather for swims and beach meet-ups while also performing and appearing at events.
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The Mustang Summit heads to Woodstock’s Soulful Prairies Aug. 25Aug 21, 2024 10:25 am - The Mustang Summit is galloping into the Soulful Prairies sanctuary and healing center in Woodstock on Sunday, Aug. 25, as part of the initiative to expand mustang education to the horse-loving general public.
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How to use a meat thermometer for the most accurate results
Aug 21, 2024 6:00 am - Learn how to make use of a meat thermometer and properly cook steaks, poultry and pork.
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What to do with all those fresh-picked cucumbers? Try this Greek salad
Aug 21, 2024 6:00 am - You can use cucumbers in cooked dishes, such as stir-fries or sautés, and you can obviously pickle them. But most of the time we tend to enjoy our cucumbers fresh, in salads of all stripes.
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Home and garden calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 5Aug 20, 2024 10:10 pm - Heirloom vegetables, mushroom foraging, seed swapping and more.