Lifestyle
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‘Uncaged’ exhibit at St. Charles church features artwork by detained migrant childrenMay 28, 2024 9:17 pm - The Congregational United Church of Christ in Campton Hills is hosting the “Uncaged” art exhibit featuring artwork by children held in the detention center that opened o...
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Crystal Lake’s Immanuel Lutheran School names new principalMay 28, 2024 8:44 pm - Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake has named Carole Fiesman as its new principal, effective May 27, 2024.
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Red Lobster copycat Cheddar biscuits are a homemade delight
May 28, 2024 3:57 pm - If you’re a fan of the cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster, you’re going to love this from-scratch version made with a simple cream dough and brushed with garlicky melted butter. Yes, you could buy the boxed mix, but when it’s this easy, there’s no need to bother.
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Cauliflower gets the Marbella treatment in this satisfying sheet-pan dish
May 28, 2024 3:54 pm - The classic dish Chicken Marbella from “The Silver Palate” cookbook gets a modern remake with cauliflower and a sheet pan while retaining its sweet, sour and slightly spicy essence.
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Carolyn Hax: Sibling unravels over brother’s unexpected divorceMay 28, 2024 1:34 pm - Sibling is upset her brother and his wife are divorcing. She feels close to her sister-in-law, but when he wanted to invite her to a family holiday, the answer was no way. Carolyn Hax says that the reaction was a little over the top.
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Spring zing: This creative pea pesto is a versatile addition to many seasonal dishesMay 28, 2024 9:21 am - Chef Grace Goudie loves to creatively reinvent classic dishes. Today, she shares a recipe for Spring Pea Pesto, which is an excellent accompaniment to sandwiches, pasta and chicken.
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Signaling your approach: Bicycle safety should rank top-of-mind for all ridersMay 28, 2024 6:08 am - With warmer weather and more cyclists hitting the roadways, safety should rank top-of-mind for anyone sharing traffic with vehicles of greater mass and speed.
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Carolyn Hax: 40-year ‘secret’ was out of the bag the whole timeMay 28, 2024 6:00 am - Lifelong friends vow to keep a secret. Years later, one finds out the other told another friend and is feeling betrayed. Carolyn Hax says they need to talk to each other instead of around each other.
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Neighbors in the news: The Oaks at Bartlett welcomes new executive directorMay 28, 2024 6:00 am - The Oaks at Bartlett, a senior living community, has welcomed Joan Peterson as executive director.
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Family, costumes and community spirit: La Grange Pet Parade returns for 78th yearMay 27, 2024 11:14 pm - Join the fun on Saturday, June 1, when more than 100 entries in the La Grange Pet Parade will delight those lining the parade route.