Lifestyle
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Put the power of preserved lemon to work in a chicken and orzo skillet
Apr 01, 2025 4:57 am - This Middle Eastern-inspired one-pot meal features chicken thighs seasoned with cumin and oregano, along with orzo pasta, artichoke hearts and preserved lemon.
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ECC culinary students learn from renowned chef and alum Zach LaidlawMar 31, 2025 9:50 pm - Internationally renowned chef Zach Laidlaw returned to his alma mater, Elgin Community College, for a live culinary demonstration showcasing his expertise and dedication to quality culinary artistry.
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Carolyn Hax: Ex-wife silenced by divorce now has plenty to say
Mar 31, 2025 9:53 am - Divorce after 25 years of marriage left wife angry and unable to voice her feelings. Now, after therapy, she is ready to tell her ex how he made her feel. Carolyn Hax says now would be the time to find peace of mind and forgiveness instead of anger and bitterness.
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Illinois legislators consider bills expanding bicyclists' rights, liability protectionsMar 30, 2025 7:05 pm - Many Illinois lawmakers are sponsoring bills related to bicycling, including defining tricycles as bikes, allowing bikes to treat stop signs as yield signs, and deeming bikes intended roadway users.
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Thriving with disabilities: Perseverance key to living life to the fullestMar 30, 2025 9:06 am - A Chicago-area native born with spina bifida shares tips and inspiration for those with disabilities to thrive, not just survive, through his blog. Find out how his outlook on life has helped him live life to the fullest.
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Visitors watch model trains with fascination during open house in WaucondaMar 29, 2025 4:35 pm - Visitors watched with fascination as trains rolled past on six scale miles of mainline track at the Lake County Model Railroad Club in Wauconda Saturday.
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Young anglers get first dibs on trout fishing at Grove Lake in Wood DaleMar 29, 2025 4:27 pm - Hundreds gathered Saturday at Grove Lake in Wood Dale for a kid-friendly trout fishing event before the official season begins.
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10 IRA mistakes to avoid
Mar 29, 2025 1:56 pm - From contributions to conversions to distributions, don’t fall into these traps when managing your IRA.
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What to do if you can’t pay the taxes you owe
Mar 29, 2025 1:06 pm - If you know or suspect you can't pay the taxes you owe this tax season, you should still file a return with that information or file for an extension. That’s the top piece of advice that tax professionals want you to know.
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‘All new to everyone’: Parents recall navigating COVID school shutdown five years agoMar 29, 2025 12:54 pm - Closing schools during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in parents and children spending a lot more time together. Several shared their stories about balancing remote learning and recreation during 2020’s COVID summer.