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For a twist on the classic tiramisu, this no-bake dessert swaps traditional ladyfingers for Pan di Stelle biscuits, Italy’s beloved brand of chocolate-hazelnut cookies studded with sugar-coated stars. Here, they’re soaked in espresso, and layered between whipped cream and a fluffy Nutella-mascarpone filling.

This tiramisu with Nutella and star-studded cookies is a dream dessert — or breakfast

For a twist on the classic tiramisu, this no-bake dessert swaps traditional ladyfingers for Pan di Stelle biscuits, Italy’s beloved brand of chocolate-hazelnut cookies studded with sugar-coated stars. Here, they’re soaked in espresso and layered between whipped cream and a fluffy Nutella-mascarpone filling.

Cohen Liggett from Cary is healing from a lawnmower accident that happened on Aug. 30, 2025, after undergoing four surgeries.

Cary-area boy run over by lawnmower returns to preschool with new ‘super leg’

A 4-year-old Cary-area boy injured over Labor Day weekend in a lawnmower accident at his home has hit major recovery milestones, including returning to preschool and completing four surgeries.

Gurnee police officer Corey White and licensed clinical social worker Rebecca Price comprise the department's Crisis Assistance & Response Engagement team.

Gurnee police CARE team supports community mental health

Gurnee police have established a team dedicated to responding to calls involving mental health crises and providing other services.

Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen.

How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you

Extra subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable for millions of Americans for the past five years are all but guaranteed to vanish on New Year’s Day.

Boxed wine can deliver quality, value and a relaxed vibe, making it ideal for parties.

Boxed wine is a pro move for holiday parties. Here are 8 to love.

It’s hard to argue with that value proposition of boxed wine, especially as end-of-year expenses soar like reindeer. La vie en cardboard isn’t entirely rosy, though. Quality varies, and some styles of wine are better suited to the format than others. Here’s how to find boxed wines that impress.

Five DuPage County organizations, including West Suburban Community Pantry, received $20,000 emergency grants from the DuPage Foundation to help fight food insecurity.

DuPage Foundation awards $100,000 in emergency food response grants

DuPage Foundation has awarded $100,000 in emergency food response grants to five agencies to help fight food insecurity.

If you can wait, these chewy blondies cut better if you let the pan cool.

Marzipan and toasted cashews add sweetness, crunch to slimmed-down blondies

Blondies with marzipan, toasted cashews and white chocolate? Yes, please. Almost two sticks of butter and a cup of sugar? Not so fast. Don Mauer slims down the “perfect bar cookie recipe” in this Best of Lean and Lovin’ It column from 2017.