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The best ways to cook asparagus, including roasting and broiling

By Becky Krystal
Apr 08, 2025 5:02 am - There’s no wrong way to cook asparagus, other than maybe boiling it beyond recognition. Raw, it’s crisp and refreshing. Cooking — briefly! — brings out depth. Because of that quick-cooking nature, you have plenty of options to choose from that require little in the way of effort.
Chef Yotam Ottolenghi’s miso butter pasta is all about comfort

By Aaron Hutcherson
Apr 08, 2025 5:00 am - This pasta recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi features shiitake mushrooms and spinach tossed in a miso butter sauce. It makes for a lovely weeknight meal that’s full of comfort and savory flavor, thanks to the combination of miso and mushrooms.
How running laps around the prison yard inspired a Boston Marathon Qualifier

By Christie Lipscomb, Up and Running Again
Apr 07, 2025 5:57 pm - Tom McCall, a military veteran, overcame drug addiction and incarceration with the help of Wayside Cross Ministries and the Up and Running Again nonprofit.
‘He certainly changed lives’: Fallen Lake County hero dog Dax to receive national honor

By Mick Zawislak
Apr 07, 2025 5:44 pm - Lake County sheriff’s dog Dax, who died a year ago as a result of injuries suffered in the line of duty, will be honored in upcoming state and national memorial services.
Youth Jazz Ensemble of DuPage returns to Huntley church before Essentially Ellington Festival

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Apr 06, 2025 11:16 pm - Award-winning student jazz group plays one last Illinois gig on May 4 before heading to high-profile New York jazz competition from May 7-11.
‘I’m alive’: Carol Stream man recalls near-fatal battle with COVID

By Russell Lissau
Apr 06, 2025 9:00 pm - Carol Stream resident Chuck Drungelo was given a less than 10% chance to survive as he battled COVID-19 in April 2020, at one point spending 19 days medically paralyzed and on artificial life support. Some effects of the illness continue to linger five years later, but “I’m alive,” he said.
Prepping for Passover: ‘Matzah Bake-Off’ prepares for upcoming holiday

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 06, 2025 5:44 pm - Jewish families from the Northwest Suburbs gained hands-on experience Sunday with the food at the center of the celebration of Passover.
Stealing the show: Furry, four-footed actor highlights 'Annie the Musical' at Aurora Central High

Submitted by Al Benson
Apr 05, 2025 2:21 pm - On Friday, Aurora certified therapy dog Tilly stole the show as Sandy in "Annie the Musical!," at Aurora Central High School. The show continues Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6.
Catholics invited to find hope in confession at ‘Be Reconciled’ day April 9

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Apr 04, 2025 6:56 pm - The Diocese of Rockford is again setting aside a day specifically for confession so Catholics can prepare their souls for the hope and joy of Easter.
Carolyn Hax: Ex-hippie is ‘insulted’ by fancy expectations for relative’s wedding

By Carolyn Hax
Apr 04, 2025 6:00 am - Former hippie doesn’t want to indulge in relative’s black-tie, over-the-top wedding expectations. Carolyn Hax says call a culture truce and go have a ball.

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