Lifestyle
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Warrenville church to host a ‘Call to Remembrance’Apr 02, 2025 12:40 pm - Join a special service of remembrance, a solemn gathering to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and to renew the dedication to his unfinished work on Friday, April 4, at Community Baptist Church in Warrenville.
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Oakton College invites future students to open houseApr 02, 2025 11:29 am - Oakton College invites prospective students and families to its Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road.
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Glitz and glamour: Student models set the trend at Conant’s prom fashion showApr 02, 2025 11:17 am - On March 5, Conant High School’s auditorium transformed into a dazzling runway as the annual Prom Fashion Show celebrated the contributions and school spirit of its standout seniors.
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Companies are ignoring your privacy demands. No one is stopping them.
Apr 02, 2025 9:54 am - Companies aren’t trying very hard to give you control over your personal data. They may not even be complying with the law. That’s the conclusion from a Consumer Reports analysis released Tuesday.
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Grated orange zest, fresh ginger add zing to sunny carrot soupApr 02, 2025 6:00 am - This Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup is healthy, easy to make, and you can’t be in a bad mood when you are eating it. Because it’s so light, it’s a perfect soup for lunch and would also be a nice addition to an Easter brunch menu.
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Small but mighty chia seeds power these raspberry pudding parfaits
Apr 02, 2025 5:43 am - Raspberries impart a gorgeous pink-purple hue and fruity flavor to this honey-sweetened chia pudding. Layered parfait-style with toasted almonds and fresh berries, it’s a delightful and healthful way to satisfy a sweet tooth and can easily be made vegan with nondairy milk and agave.
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Time in a bottle: The case for a mature, fine wineApr 02, 2025 5:26 am - About 5% of wine needs more time to develop than the length of your car ride home from the wine shop. These wines are hard to find, pricey and finicky, requiring TLC after purchase, including pristine storage and possibly decanting. So why bother?
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The best baked ziti isn’t made with ziti at all
Apr 02, 2025 5:06 am - This crowd-pleasing baked ziti is actually made with rigatoni, and strikes the right balance between cheesy and saucy. To ensure the finished recipe doesn’t wind up soupy or grainy, use crème fraîche in place of more traditional ricotta, and low-moisture, whole-milk mozzarella cheese instead of fresh.
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Home & garden calendar, April 6-12Apr 02, 2025 1:03 am - Pressed flowers, dahlias, dragonflies, plant sales and more.
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Roof inspection in the rainApr 02, 2025 12:28 am - Because of rainy conditions at inspection, a flat roof was “inspected” from the ground with binoculars. After closing was discovered to have a leak. Who is responsible?