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Why having a grocery store on Batavia’s east side is so important

By Dave Heun
Jul 30, 2025 12:39 pm - As Berkeley Finer Foods closes, to be replaced by Cinco de Mayo Market on Batavia’s east side, Dave Heun looks at the history of grocery stores in the Tri-Cities.
Trust God even when things go wrong

By Annettee Budzban
Jul 30, 2025 12:12 pm - Annettee Budzban says that when things go wrong, it’s still part of God’s plan.
To stay sharper while aging, stay both physically and mentally active

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Jul 30, 2025 11:26 am - It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.
Bartlett seniors fill backpacks with school supplies for Hanover Township students in need

By Eric Peterson
Jul 30, 2025 10:45 am - With the next school year rapidly approaching, residents of Bartlett’s Hearthwood Senior Living this week filled 100 backpacks with $2,500 worth of school supplies for local students in need of the assistance.
Naperville churches to host worship, volunteering event at Loaves & Fishes

By Christine LaFave Grace, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Jul 30, 2025 10:37 am - Naperville’s Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and St. Timothy Lutheran Church will come together Sunday, Aug. 3, to host a special “Worship in the Park(ing Lot)” service a...
Enjoy Summer Kids’ Church at Gary UMC in Wheaton

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Jul 30, 2025 10:23 am - Summer Kids' Church at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton offers Bible-based activities, games, and Popsicles for kids on Sundays through Aug. 31.
Paying for college without sabotaging retirement

By Brian Safdari
Jul 30, 2025 9:07 am - Many families get sticker shock when they realize what putting their kids through college might cost over four years.
Cherry tomatoes are summer’s tiny treasures. Here’s how to use them.

By Victoria Caruso
Jul 30, 2025 5:44 am - At their peak, cherry tomatoes are a seasonal treasure best savored raw, but their taste can deepen when roasted, sautéed or simmered, adding pops of sweet acidity to a wide range of dishes. Whether you’re growing your own or purchasing pints at the grocery store or farmers market, here’s what you need to know about selecting, storing and cooking with cherry tomatoes.
A cherry tomato bounty calls for this quick, luscious pasta sauce

By Joe Yonan
Jul 30, 2025 5:35 am - Three pounds of cherry tomatoes turn into a luscious, garlicky sauce in about the same time it takes to boil a pot of pasta. Bonus: Since the tomatoes go in the skillet whole, you barely even need a knife for this.
How to blanch fresh produce to preserve flavor, color and texture

By Aaron Hutcherson
Jul 30, 2025 5:28 am - We love fresh, seasonal produce for its superb flavor and vibrant color, especially during the summer. But these prized traits are fleeting. This is where blanching can come in to save the day, helping to keep those fruits and vegetables at their best to enjoy now or months later.

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