Lifestyle
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Warrenville’s Community Baptist Church hosts renowned pianist Mateus FurtadoApr 16, 2025 2:42 pm - Pianist Mateus Furtado will showcase his virtuosity in an intimate solo piano recital at Community Baptist Church, performing masterworks by Beethoven, Chopin, and Prokofiev.
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A team effort: Bike clubs, nature lovers take part in Earth Day clean-up eventsApr 16, 2025 2:00 pm - Those of us old enough to celebrate the first Earth Day (1970) connect the modern environmental movement’s birth with current efforts to tidy up our planet.
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Aurora church to host Easter egg hunt April 19Apr 16, 2025 1:20 pm - Redeemer Community Church in Aurora will host annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 19. The event will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the north lawn of the church, 904 N. Edg...
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Northwest Bible Baptist to host annual ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ for EasterApr 16, 2025 12:09 pm - On Easter Sunday, the 180-voice combined choirs of Northwest Bible Baptist Church and its Providence Baptist College will perform “Hallelujah Chorus.”
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Celebrating 150 years: Trinity Episcopal Church presents Music and Spoken Word ConcertApr 16, 2025 11:21 am - On April 27, Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton invites the community to "150 @ 130, A Celebration in Words and Music," showcasing performances by talented choirs and guest musicians.
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Barrington grad, retired Marine helps veterans with higher educationApr 16, 2025 11:15 am - Ryan Pavel, a Barrington High School graduate and Marine Corps veteran, is providing veterans a path to academic success. Pavel is CEO of the Warrior-Scholar Project, which provides such programs as academic boot camps to prepare veterans for the challenges of higher education.
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Area faith groups host #PrayerOnThe100th seeking unity, healingApr 16, 2025 11:05 am - On April 30-May 1, the United Methodist Church of Libertyville is joining #PrayerOnThe100th, a 24-hour collaborative prayer event uniting different faith communities to pray for unity, healing, and a better world.
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Make this bacon and onion quiche the centerpiece of your Easter brunchApr 16, 2025 6:15 am - Easter brunch is an excuse to make everyone’s favorite dishes and serve them all at the same meal. Instead of the standard egg casserole, try this bacon, caramelized onion and cheese quiche.
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Bourbon-plumped currants enhance the flavor of hot cross buns for Easter
Apr 16, 2025 5:50 am - Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus. While some versions are drizzled with icing, this recipe uses a traditional semi-sweet, flour-based “cross” etched across the top.
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Salmon with whipped feta and peas is a joyful springtime meal
Apr 16, 2025 5:25 am - A creamy spread of whipped feta, peas and parsley makes a luscious bed for buttery, roasted salmon. Topped with a bright, peppery watercress salad to offset the richness of the fish, this weeknight-friendly meal is special enough for company.