Lifestyle
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Music, fireworks highlight West Chicago’s Railroad DaysJun 24, 2024 4:11 pm - Railroad Days will return to West Chicago this weekend for four days of carnival rides, games, food, music, and fireworks.
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You asked: I’m allergic to tomatoes. What’s a good substitute?
Jun 24, 2024 3:50 pm - I am a somewhat accomplished cook who has used tomatoes and marinara sauce in many of my dishes. I have recently become allergic to tomatoes. Any suggestions? Or should I rethink most of my favorite recipes?
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This Cava-inspired salad bowl boasts spicy feta and a date vinaigrette
Jun 24, 2024 3:28 pm - This green salad, inspired by the Mediterranean fast-casual chain Cava, features a take on their “crazy feta” dip, balsamic date vinaigrette and fried pita wedges.
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How to grocery shop for one without wasting food and money
Jun 24, 2024 3:27 pm - Grocery shopping for a single person is hard. It’s something I’ve more or less had to do all of my adult life. But it can be done, and you can save money at it, too.
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Whole-grain Dijon gives pan-fried chicken cutlets bright, pleasantly sharp flavor
Jun 24, 2024 3:26 pm - Crispy pan-fried chicken cutlets are a convenient weeknight dinner, but they can be a little bland. Adding layers of flavor ensures delicious results.
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A scoop of nostalgia: The Milk House turns memories into unique ice cream flavorsJun 24, 2024 12:01 pm - The Milk House ice cream shop in Pingree Grove is an Illinois “Maker” inducted into the Illinois Office of Tourism’s “Illinois Made” program featuring artisans, experiences and products unique to the state.
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Carolyn Hax: Mom badgers with questions instead of making a pointJun 24, 2024 11:50 am - Mom has a point to make, but instead of just saying it, she asks loaded questions that just frustrate her child. Carolyn Hax says he could just say what he wants to say instead of getting angry.
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Neighbors in the News: District 62’s Westerhold Early Learning Center names new assistant principalJun 24, 2024 11:39 am - Community Consolidated School District 62 named Taylor Ivan the Jane L. Westerhold Early Learning Center assistant principal.
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issues plea for donors; patient care at riskJun 24, 2024 11:35 am - Versiti Blood Center of Illinois has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply. Summer donations have plummeted to critical levels, with over 4,963 appointments missed in the past month alone.
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Climbing wall a highlight of Abilities ExpoJun 23, 2024 7:13 am - An adaptive climbing wall was among the highlights of the three-day Abilities Expo at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center this weekend.