Food
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Ahead of amendment vote, union membership grows in Illinois
Sep 08, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - As voters in Illinois prepare to decide on a state constitutional amendment that would guarantee workers the right to organize, a new study shows union mem...
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Dining out: Football games = Happy Hour specials at Chili'sSep 07, 2022 11:00 pm - Football Happy Hour Football season is here, and Chili's is making the most of it. This year, when football is on, so are the Happy Hour specials, including $3 16-ounce ...
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Tips on selecting wines you'll enjoy for the holidaysSep 07, 2022 6:00 am - If you are having glimmers of your holiday plans, so is Chicagoland's wine industry, gearing up for the most comprehensive selection and deepest discounts of the year. S...
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Juicy BLT or soup? Either way, it's tomatoes at their bestSep 07, 2022 6:00 am - Who doesn't like a classic BLT, especially at summer's end when the tomatoes are at their juicy peak? Loaded with crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, a dollop of mayo and the...
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BLT Roasted Tomato SoupSep 07, 2022 6:00 am - 2 pounds tomatoes 1 small onion, roughly chopped 6 cloves garlic, peel left on 5-6 sprigs of fresh oregano 3 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt to taste Several grinds bl...
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Good News Sunday: Local growers say the apple crop looks good this yearSep 04, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Two years ago the biggest obstacle for s...
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For last-minute Labor Day chicken salad, buy a cooked bird
Sep 01, 2022 6:00 am - Sometimes the best way to change the way you cook is to not cook at all. For some weeknight meals, we grab a cooked rotisserie chicken from the supermarket, which allows...
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Brunches, grill kits and more on the menus at suburban eateries for Labor DayAug 31, 2022 6:00 am - Labor Day weekend is upon us once again - a time to enjoy the last gasp of summer before the hustle of fall sets in. And what better way to do that than with friends and...
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As harvesting ramps up, quick pickling makes jeweled jars of summer's best produceAug 31, 2022 6:00 am - Quick pickles, also known as refrigerator pickles, tick all the culinary boxes for me. They are easy, flexible, customizable, scalable and delicious. You don't need any ...
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Sugar and savory spices liven up summer berries