Lifestyle
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Take an exclusive tour of the Forest Preserve District's Urban Stream Research Center Jan. 11Jan 08, 2025 11:42 pm - See how Forest Preserve District ecologists expand mussel, crayfish and insect populations to boost declining aquatic habitats in special research center tours.
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Aurora Orthodox Christians to gather for river blessingJan 08, 2025 10:45 pm - Orthodox Aurora churches unite at Fox River Saturday for ancient Theophany ritual honoring Christ's baptism and blessing the water.
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Look for divine coincidencesJan 08, 2025 2:35 pm - Annettee Budzban says that what seem like coincidences can be God at work.
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Aurora church hosts community dinner and cold-weather care kit assemblyJan 08, 2025 12:54 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is hosting a free dinner and family activities on Jan 15 and 29. They are seeking donations to assemble cold weather kits for homeless including gloves, hand warmers.
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Make room for shrimp: The party favorite’s also a low-cal source of lean proteinJan 08, 2025 6:04 am - Not only is shrimp a great source of lean protein, but also it’s low in calories, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to create lighter, healthier meals without sacrificing flavor.
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‘Math talk’: Wheaton teacher uses visuals, language to educate multilingual learnersJan 08, 2025 6:00 am - Amanda Yost teaches math to multilingual learners at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton. Her “math talk” routine is key to the students’ understanding, helping them develop number sense, fluency, place value understanding, and practice language skills.
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The perfect lunch: Potato Leek Soup takes inspiration from culinary idolsJan 08, 2025 5:57 am - If Julia Child, Ina Garten and Gale Gand came to lunch, M. Eileen Brown would serve this Potato Leek Soup, which draws on inspiration from all three culinary giants.
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This chilled asparagus side dish goes the distanceJan 08, 2025 4:53 am - This story begins with a friend asking me for ideas of what dish he could take to a dinner party. A 90-minute drive to said party meant just about anything he cooked at his house would be way overcooked by the time he arrived. He asked: “How about asparagus?”
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Sign up to give blood at Gary UMC in WheatonJan 08, 2025 12:06 am - Help save up to three lives by donating blood at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Feb. 5.
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Midwinter in your yard is for the birdsJan 07, 2025 7:52 pm - This time of year is good for indoor gardening, and particularly good for those wanting to attract birds to their yard.