Lifestyle
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Three Wheaton churches join in Juneteenth celebrationJul 02, 2024 11:44 am - On Wednesday, June 19, Bethel New Life, Hope Presbyterian, and Second Baptist Church of Wheaton joined together to celebrate Juneteenth.
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Headed to Santa Barbara? Fine food and wine, walking tours, spectacular shoreline awaitJul 02, 2024 10:43 am - Ninety-five miles north of Los Angeles, the California coast jogs left along a stretch of shoreline nicknamed “The American Riviera.” Santa Barbara lies at the heart of this South Coast. The climate is Mediterranean, the architecture Spanish, and the vibe is both sophisticated and bohemian.
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Youth mission team from Wheaton church helps out on reservationJul 01, 2024 11:42 pm - Youth and adult leaders from Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton recently traveled to Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota to volunteer.
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Elburn church installs new ministerJul 01, 2024 11:18 pm - Community Congregational Church of Elburn has called the Rev. David Fraccaro as their part-time minister.
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A chopped salad is a catchall that’s easy to adapt
Jul 01, 2024 5:00 pm - This filling salad features crisp lettuce, crunchy radishes, sweet corn, black beans and seared shrimp topped with a creamy green goddess dressing.
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Leftover rice gets a new life in this Nigerian-inspired curried skillet meal
Jul 01, 2024 4:57 pm - Freshly cooked rice is tender and fragrant, but not the best choice for fried rice. That's because of its soft, moist texture.
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Walters Park reopening in Carol StreamJul 01, 2024 3:20 pm - Carol Stream residents are invited to the reopening of Walters Park, 970 High Ridge Pass, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. June 24. The renovated park features a...
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 01, 2024 3:06 pm - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.
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Northwest Fourth-Fest to include drone light showJul 01, 2024 1:06 pm - A drone light show is a new addition to Northwest Fourth-Fest, a five-day Fourth of July celebration that also includes carnival rides, live music, fireworks, a parade, food and games.
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This bean and bread salad is a 15-minute meal, no chopping requiredJul 01, 2024 12:21 pm - With golden, crunchy bites of bread, warm white beans and fresh arugula in a lemon-mustard dressing, this salad proves how little effort it can take to turn the most ordinary ingredients into a truly enticing meal.