Lifestyle
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Prospect Heights council to consider city’s first rules on keeping chickens Nov. 25Oct 30, 2024 2:17 pm - A more specific date of Nov. 25 has been scheduled for the Prospect Heights city council’s delayed first reading of proposed regulations on the keeping of chickens.
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Aurora pop-up food pantry returns Nov. 3Oct 30, 2024 1:23 pm - A pop-up drive-through food pantry will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3, in Aurora. The event is a joint effort of Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry and Westminster, Temple B'nai Israel, and Advent Christian Church of Aurora congregations.
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Aurora church launches monthly caregivers' support groupOct 30, 2024 1:07 pm - New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora has launched a monthly caregivers' support group.
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Immanuel Lutheran to host annual Veterans Dinner Nov. 10Oct 30, 2024 12:48 pm - As a thank you to those who have selflessly served in the nation’s armed forces, Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee will be hosting a free dinner for veterans and their families on Sunday, Nov. 10.
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We can help each other with positive wordsOct 30, 2024 12:11 pm - Annettee Budzban says that we should be sure to speak positive words to each other.
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United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief
Oct 30, 2024 11:37 am - United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global on Wednesday announced they will host a benefit Saturday to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Beer cocktails are fun. Don’t overthink them.
Oct 30, 2024 10:40 am - I thought about Tequiza recently when I was contemplating the overall poor reputation of beer cocktails. Don’t knock them, though. From Spaghett to Piña-chelada to Lime Shandy, these drinks can be low fuss and high reward.
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Mac and cheese, but make it with beans, in this speedy one-pot meal
Oct 30, 2024 6:00 am - This twist on mac and cheese uses white beans as the carb instead of pasta, but keeps the cheese and crunchy topping.
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Ease of use: Why canned goods are the secret to delicious dinners
Oct 30, 2024 5:45 am - With canned goods as your secret ingredient, you can quickly whip up tasty home-cooked meals.
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Toasted oats add flavor and crunch to hearty maple scones
Oct 30, 2024 5:30 am - Learn how to make scones with a tender crumb that’s somewhere between a quick bread and a biscuit.