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TUE, 12/5/2023

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

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Traditional Hanukkah latkes are pancakes made from white potatoes and simply seasoned with salt, pepper and onion. But nowhere is it written that you can’t play around with that. AP food writer Katie Workman suggests a recipe for ginger sweet potato pancakes as a variation on traditional latkes. ()

For a different take on latkes, try these ginger sweet potato pancakes with orange zest

Katie Workman shares the recipe for ginger sweet potato pancakes to try for a nontraditional Hanukkah.
Nemec Brothers Pizzeria, from the owners of ZaZas Pizzeria Chicago, has opened at 317 W. State St., in downtown Geneva.

New York-style pizza restaurant coming to Geneva is a real family operation

New York-style pizza is now available in Geneva with the opening of Nemec Brothers Pizzeria at 317 W. State St.
Visitors take in the massive sculpture carved into Mount Rushmore at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in, Keystone, South Dakota. Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the nation’s most beloved natural areas.

Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore

Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.
Troy Veraghen of John’s Evergreens in Powers, Mich., checks out an 11-foot balsam fir he is selling at the Huntington Plaza on Algonquin Road in Hoffman Estates.

How to keep your live Christmas tree fresh through the new year

Local tree sellers and arborists share tips on how to best choose and care for a live evergreen.
Michele Bauman is doing something special for her daughter, a recent high school graduate who is at basic training with the Air Force. It involves a stuffed toy dog named Max and his counterpart, “Flat Max.”
'The dog is everywhere': Stuffed canine brings comfort to new military mom
A stuffed toy dog has become a source of comfort for a new military mom and connection to home for her daughter.
Two forts built by the Spanish during the colonial era are now administered by the U.S. National Park Service and open for tours.
Walking through Old San Juan: Seven things to do in Puerto Rico's Walled City
Today, tourism drives Puerto Rico's economy. Old San Juan, roughly seven square blocks of Spanish colonial architecture and 16th- and 17th-century landmarks, ranks among its top attractions. And for U.S. citizens, visiting is especially convenient.
Joe Moore uses a lift to add decorations to a giant Christmas tree at Union Station's Great Hall in Chicago. The 50-foot tree is thought to be tallest indoor holiday tree in Chicago.
A 50-foot tree and hundreds of ornaments: How Union Station is transformed for the holidays
How does Union Station's 50-foot Christmas tree get there? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how a team of decorators bedazzles the Great Hall.
Kids Above All is seeking donations of new toys, books, and clothes for children and youth of all ages, as well as volunteer help for its annual Holiday Gift Drive through Dec. 13 at its Distribution Center, 1801 E. Oakton St. in Des Plaines.
Kids Above All seeking donations, volunteers for annual holiday drive
Kids Above All is seeking donations of new toys, books, and clothes for children and youth of all ages, as well as volunteer help for its annual Holiday Gift Drive.
Seasonal flu continues to pick up steam in the U.S. But among respiratory viruses, COVID-19 remains the main cause of hospitalizations and deaths, health officials said Friday.
Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say
Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Avani Christian, the pastor at New Hope United Methodist Church, second from right, helps Red Cross volunteer Maureen Williams, right, and others serve lunch on Friday to residents displaced by an apartment fire.
Community rallies to help residents displaced by fire; what you can do to help
The West Chicago community pulls together to help those displaced by Thursday's apartment fire.
Santa will meet with kids to discuss their wish lists during several brunches and dinners in December at Lucille at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
Where to dine with Santa in the suburbs before the big day
Santa Claus is coming to town. And it turns out he's hungry because he's hitting a bunch of suburban brunches, lunches and dinners over the next few weeks.
Lazarus House Executive Director Julie Purcell at the St. Charles facility.
Helping people regain their independence is the goal of Lazarus House
As the name implies, the aim of Lazarus House is one of renewal. "The goal is to help individuals find their way back to independent living," said Sue King, a development team lead and grant writer for the nonprofit shelter at 214 Walnut St., in St. Charles.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Morton Arboretum's “Illumination” holiday display in Lisle features 18 displays on a mile-long paved walking trail.
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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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