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Northwestern Medicine steps up support for community health clinic as insurance costs soar

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 31, 2026 11:57 am - A Crystal Lake-based nonprofit medical clinic is seeing a surge of clients as health insurance costs skyrocket, leaving many to go without coverage altogether.
Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities

By Rebecka Pieder
Mar 31, 2026 10:52 am - Organizations seeking to create community living arrangements for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities say local zoning laws in Illinois are “discriminatory” and are pushing for legislation to protect the federal rights of those residents.
2 little twists that make roasted carrots pop on an Easter table

By KATIE WORKMAN
Mar 31, 2026 10:13 am - Roasted carrots are delightful served hot, warm or at room temperature. To make them extra special, top multi-colored varieties with a dollop of Spinach Parsley Pesto. These would be the perfect side dish for an Easter feast, Mother’s Day lunch or any gathering.
Matzo brei is Passover comfort food fried up in a pan

By KATIE WORKMAN
Mar 31, 2026 6:03 am - The traditional Passover food matzo brei (rhymes with fry) is essentially matzo fried with eggs, or scrambled eggs with matzo, depending on how you look at it. The holiday requires observant Jews to stay away from any leavened breads, so matzo, which is unleavened, becomes a staple.
Spice up your grilled leg of lamb with a baharat marinade

By JESSICA BATTILANA
Mar 31, 2026 5:57 am - The Turkish blend baharat contains many of the spices Americans think of as “holiday baking spices,” including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, as well as dried mint. You can find premade versions, but it’s simple to make your own, as in this Grilled Leg of Lamb by Jessica Battilana.
Don’t be too eager to dig into wet soil

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Mar 31, 2026 5:30 am - It is best to wait to work your garden’s soil until it dries, even though the early warm days may tempt you to get started in the garden. The structure of the soil can be damaged if you dig while the soil is too wet to work.
Instant Pot Jewish brisket adds sweet and savory flavor to Passover, or any holiday

By JEFFREY EISNER
Mar 31, 2026 5:29 am - In Jewish families, brisket is a tradition in and of itself. We’re talking tender, fall-apart brisket in an incredibly simple sweet and savory sauce. But food knows no religion. Some of my non-Jewish friends now include this Jewish Brisket on their Christmas and Easter tables.
What’s the best way to sear meat without so much splattering?

By Becky Krystal
Mar 31, 2026 5:23 am - Q. I’ve asked my husband to use a mesh splatter guard, or to sauté meat at a lower temperature, but he is set in his ways. (And I love him dearly, so will not ding him for this.) Do you have any advice for how to sear, blacken or char meat without creating so much splatter?
Greek avgolemono holds the key to creamy, dairy-free soups

By Ellie Krieger
Mar 31, 2026 5:00 am - This riff on a lovely lemony Greek avgolemono soup is a meal in itself, hearty with chickpeas, orzo and vegetables in a dill-seasoned broth. It’s lightly creamy thanks to the classic technique of beating together eggs and lemon juice, which are then tempered with some of the warm broth and stirred into the pot to thicken the liquid and add citrusy brightness.
Join hunt for 4,000 Easter eggs at Aurora church April 4

Submitted by Al Benson
Mar 30, 2026 11:35 pm - Redeemer Community Church in Aurora will host an outdoor Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4.

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