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Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Thin breaded chicken cutlets fry up in minutes, and are terrific made into sandwiches or served with dipping sauces.

With school back in session, 3 lunch ideas that kids (and parents) can enjoy

School lunches can be so much more than the stalwart bologna sandwiches. Here are three ways to step up your luncheon game.
State Sen. Laura Murphy

Neighbors in the news: Murphy honored for support of people with various disabilities

State Senate Assistant Majority Leader Laura Murphy (Des Plaines) was presented the 2023 Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities' Champion Award by Josh Evans, president and CEO, during the association's 2023 IARF Educational Conference & Expo.
“The Two Lives of Sara” is the 2023 One Book, One Village community reading program selection in Arlington Heights.

Books and barbecue: Arlington Heights' 'One Book, One Village' will start with outdoor party

For a decade, the Arlington Heights Memorial Library's annual One Book, One Village communitywide reading program has featured related book discussions and programs, including an author visit. This year's selection has inspired something you wouldn't typically experience at the library: a summer barbecue.
The nationwide surge in book bannings continues. The American Library Association reported Wednesday that challenges to books in schools and public libraries will likely reach record highs in 2023, topping what had been a record pace in 2022

Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports

Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, according to the American Library Association. And the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries.
Although updated COVID-19 vaccines are available at multiple retail pharmacies, it could take a little while to get a shot at the doctor’s office — depending on your provider.
Some major health providers waiting on updated COVID-19 vaccines
The new COVID-19 vaccine is here but some major health care systems are waiting on supplies.
The Long Grove Apple Fest returns Sept. 22-24 on Old McHenry Road in Long Grove.
Festivals Sept. 22-28: Long Grove Apple Fest, Oktoberfests, Art in the Barn and more
Gear up for fall at the annual Long Grove Apple Fest, suburban Oktoberfests, Barrington's Art in the Barn, Pioneer Day in Glen Ellyn and more.
Parisa Morris is bringing the Larkin Floral tradition to West Dundee. Her parents own Larkin Floral in Elgin and plan to retire soon.
Building on a dream: Larkin Floral comes to West Dundee
You could say Parisa Morris is a bit of a flower child. The daughter of Elgin's Larkin Floral's owners is opening her own shop in West Dundee.
This recipe for zucchini saute is a quick and easy way to enjoy the bounty from the garden.
Found: One recipe that will make all that zucchini disappear
Penny Kazmier finds a recipe for a Quick Zucchini Sauté that lets you keep up with all the zucchini from your garden. If you don't have a garden, this recipe is worth buying some at the farmers market.
This year’s Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K will be dedicated to longtime volunteer Nikki Criel, left, who unexpectedly died last year. Here, she is pictured with Jill Swanson, founder of the nonprofit Lemons of Love.
Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K to help people with cancer, and honor one of their own
Nikki Criel of Chicago loved the color purple. In fact, she would often be seen sporting purple hair and nails to match. Criel, one of the original committee members for the Mount Prospect nonprofit Lemons of Love, passed away unexpectedly last year at the age of 53.
Harold Walter of Fox Lake donates blood Monday during a Versiti Blood Drive at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Walter, who turns 90 Thursday, has donated more than 20 gallons in his lifetime.
Fox Lake man marks 90th birthday -- and donating over 20 gallons of blood in his lifetime
Harold Walter, a Fox Lake resident, was celebrated Monday for donating more than 20 gallons of blood during his lifetime. The blood drive at the McHenry Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4600 also served as a birthday party since Walter turns 90 Thursday.
An Illinois Prairie Path cleanup crew in Aurora takes a break on April 29.
Illinois Prairie Path marks 60 years since the start of rails-to-trails movement
Thanks to naturalist May Theilgaard Watts's vision, bikers and trail users are now reaping the benefits in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties.
The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles and Barr Hill Gin are presenting an evening of bee education and appreciation, with food and drinks highlighting the work of the important pollinators.
Sip, savor and save bees at The Graceful Ordinary and Barr Hill Gin's special event
The Graceful Ordinary in St. Charles and Barr Hill Gin host an evening of bee education and appreciation, with food and drinks highlighting the work of the important pollinators, on Monday, Sept. 25. A portion of proceeds will benefit Bee The Change, a Vermont farm dedicated to supporting bees by planting pollinating habitats in vacant fields.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Elise, left, and Anna Martino play with Collision at the Mount Prospect Moose Lodge during the 56 Music Fix in August.
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Guitarist Ryan McQueen stepped up to the mic as Kings By Day played Rookies RocHaus in West Dundee.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs accepts the global icon award during the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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The Schaumburg High School marching band performs during the Septemberfest parade on Monday.
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Lead singer Pino Farina played Durty Nellie's in Palatine Friday, Aug. 11.
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Reilly Downes & the Acid Cowboys played a Sunday Country Brunch show at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn Sunday, July 30.
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