Lifestyle
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Greek avgolemono holds the key to creamy, dairy-free soups
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.
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Join hunt for 4,000 Easter eggs at Aurora church April 4Mar 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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‘In the home stretch’: Paulus Park project in Lake Zurich on track for early June completionMar 30, 2026 6:09 pm - Lake Zurich is focusing this spring on improvements at two popular parks with beaches on the namesake lake after the village recently adopted a master plan for future projects at five key parks.
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From roots to rainforest: How different trees use water to thriveMar 30, 2026 10:31 am - If you plant a sapling for Arbor Day, this year on April 24, or Labor Day, for that matter, you can’t just expect it to grow. It needs to be watered. Actually, it needs a good soaking.
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A Pelican Palooza: Spring migration of enormous visitors sparks celebrationMar 29, 2026 12:00 pm - With the spring migration of American white pelicans in full swing across the region, a celebration of these enormous, large-billed visitors is about to launch in Fox Lake.
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Father Dominic ‘The Bread Monk’ to host spring baking event at St. Charles churchMar 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Father Dominic Garramone, known as "The Bread Monk," will give an interactive baking presentation on April 11 at Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake, demonstrating basic dough mixing and shaping techniques for braids and rolls.
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Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling wars
Mar 28, 2026 7:01 pm - Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the principality of Monaco on Saturday to use their wealth and influence for good and reject the “idolatry of power and money” that is fueling wars around the world.
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4 strategies for an organized tax season
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Suburban mayors traveling to the Vatican this week to meet native son Pope Leo XIVMar 28, 2026 12:00 pm - A delegation of Illinois mayors is visiting the Vatican this week for a private audience with Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.
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Master plan outlines needs and possibilities for five parks in Lake ZurichMar 27, 2026 8:50 pm - After nine months of comprehensive community outreach, input and analysis, Lake Zurich has a master plan for five key parks.