Lifestyle
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How to measure the missing stars over your suburban backyardApr 12, 2023 11:00 pm - How dark is your night sky? In Illinois, there are no known Class 1, 2 or 3 dark sky sites. We've obscured them all with our outdoor lights. The Chicago Chapter of the I...
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Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue has new location in ElginApr 12, 2023 11:00 pm - For over 10 years, Hoof Woof & Meow Animal Rescue has been saving animals to give them a second chance at life. The 100%-foster and volunteer-based rescue has a new offi...
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Dining out: Lake County Restaurant Week, Tax Day deal, high tea and moreApr 12, 2023 11:00 pm - Lake County Restaurant Week Feeling hungry? Consider supporting Lake County Restaurant Week, happening over 10 days - April 14-23 - across the county. Choose from more t...
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Blood sloshes and Nicolas Cage feasts in horror-comedy 'Renfield'
Apr 12, 2023 9:30 am - “Renfield” - ★ ★ ½ “Renfield” is not Nicolas Cage's first blush with a vampire. In 1988's “Vampire's Kiss,” he played a New York literary agent who thought he was an im...
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Sicilian swordfish cooks gently in rustic tomato-caper sauce
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Pick a favorite soup recipe and let the experimentation beginApr 12, 2023 6:00 am - A big reason I like to make soup is that it is so forgiving. A soup recipe can be followed to the letter - or not. There's always room for a little ad-libbing. There are...
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Natalie Merchant emerges from darkness with nothing but love
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Not sure about Brussels sprouts? This tasty casserole will change your mindApr 12, 2023 6:00 am - Brussels sprouts are one of those love 'em or hate 'em vegetables. They look like miniature cabbages and taste similar to them, too. Brussels sprouts are cruciferous veg...
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Busy as a bee: Westbrook principal deeply involved with her school and the communityApr 12, 2023 6:00 am - It isn't hard to find Danielle Crandall, principal of the Westbrook School for Young Learners in Mount Prospect. You might find her meeting the buses as they drop off or...
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Best bets: 'South Pacific' in concert, Second City revisited, Shen Yun and moreApr 12, 2023 6:00 am - Second City revisited A new generation of comedians tackle updated versions of classic sketches and song parodies by comedy legends John Belushi, Bill Murray, Tina Fey, ...