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Beat the heat at these suburban beaches this summer

By Aimee Barrows
Jul 01, 2025 12:59 pm - From Batavia to Zion, this list features some of the top beaches in northern Illinois for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, and more family fun activities this summer.
Special, sweet Jimmy Nardello pepper upstages even the juiciest pork chop

By G. Daniela Galarza
Jul 01, 2025 5:26 am - Silky and buttery when cooked, the Jimmy Nardello pepper pairs particularly well with seared meats such as this skillet pork chop. But this one-pan dinner can be replicated with other proteins and produce, as well.
An Italian-inspired rice salad tweaks tradition for today’s busy cooks

By Joe Yonan
Jul 01, 2025 5:22 am - This riff on an Italian-style rice salad combines carnaroli or arborio rice with arugula, white beans and vegetables pulsed in a food processor so they’re about the same size as the grains of rice. This dish is ideal for a picnic or cookout, as it is delicious at room temperature and the flavors improve over time.
Put chickpeas at the center of the plate with citrus and honey

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL
Jul 01, 2025 5:19 am - The Greek island of Ikaria has a wealth of vegetable dishes, many of which call for lavish amounts of legumes, often braised with tomatoes in olive oil. This ultra-simple yet remarkably delicious dish of chickpeas layered with tomatoes, herbs, orange and honey is a wonderful example.
Aurora church continues outdoor worship July 6

Submitted by Al Benson
Jun 30, 2025 10:27 pm - New England Congregational Church in Aurora will continue monthly summer outdoor worship on Sunday, July 6.
A poetic ode to America’s vibrant tapestry

By the Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, Special to the Daily Herald
Jun 30, 2025 6:54 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos reminisces about his diverse congregations and how America's multi-ethnic tapestry resembles the Kingdom of God, making the country unique and wonderful.
Geneva-based conservative group marks 5 years

By Brenda Schory, Shaw Local News Network
Jun 30, 2025 2:10 pm - Every month for the past five years, the Three Headed Eagle Alliance, a conservative group based in Geneva, has hosted speakers and sometimes local candidates.
Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world

By Emma Court
Jun 30, 2025 1:57 pm - New research looking at future production of six staple crops including wheat, soybeans and sorghum found that rice alone should have the smallest decline in global yields.
Mundelein Community Days features rides, parade July 3-6

Daily Herald staff report
Jun 30, 2025 1:33 pm - The Mundelein Community Days 2025 festival will take place Thursday through Sunday, July 3-6. The four-day festival will feature a carnival, fireworks, a parade, food, music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays, children’s activities and more.
‘Hidden gem’: Growing number of visitors discovering southern Illinois as travel destination

By Sonya Dymova and Maggie Dougherty
Jun 30, 2025 9:45 am - A growing number of visitors are discovering southern Illinois as a travel destination amid a recent effort to entice more people to visit for the summer season.

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