Lifestyle
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Lean and lovin’ it: A splurge-worthy dish of old-fashioned chicken and riceMar 13, 2024 6:00 am - A few decades ago, chicken and rice casserole was a family dinner staple. The main reason was that chicken and rice were inexpensive, making this a cost-conscious meal. Here is an update on the store-bought ingredients of the original.
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Natives vs ‘nativar’: Do pollinators notice a difference?
Mar 12, 2024 11:48 pm - ‘Nativars’ — crossbred or hybrid versions of native plants — are growing in popularity, but are they good for the birds, bees and butterflies who rely on native plants?
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Lenten retreat inspires at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic ChurchMar 12, 2024 11:32 pm - More than 60 people attended a one-day Lenten retreat on Saturday, March 2, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee. It included small group breakouts, ...
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St. Thomas the Apostle Church to host St. Joseph Table March 23Mar 12, 2024 11:07 pm - Celebrate the feast of St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and patron of God’s family, with a feast of superbly delicious Italian foods that will be served 5 to 7 p....
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Lombard woman charged with cruelty, neglect of dogsMar 12, 2024 5:36 pm - A Lombard woman has been charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Sharon Manuel, 59, of the 1000 block of South Route 53, was released on her own recognizance Monday,...
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Along for the ride: Metra listens and adopts new bike policyMar 12, 2024 4:43 pm - Metra’s Feb. 1 bike policy — allowed on all trains, all the time — may just exemplify “squeaky wheels getting the grease.”
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Grief Matters Support Group starts new session at Wheaton churchMar 12, 2024 3:55 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton welcomes anyone grieving the death or loss of someone to be a part of the new session of the Grief Matters Support Group. The gr...
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PastaBar makes fresh pasta in McHenry from organic, locally sourced ingredients
Mar 12, 2024 12:17 pm - The idea that food is about family and community was part of the reason a Woodstock couple decided to buy PastaBar Woodstock from a family member who started the business in 2021 and make it their own.
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Chefs see a more confident, local Irish cuisine going well beyond meat and potatoes
Mar 12, 2024 11:38 am - Even in Ireland many people have thought of their cuisine as basically stews, meat pies and potatoes. But contemporary chefs and a renewed focus on local producers have changed minds.
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Crispy fried pasta pairs a savory crunch with chickpeas