Lifestyle
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Barrington grad, retired Marine helps veterans with higher educationApr 16, 2025 11:15 am - Ryan Pavel, a Barrington High School graduate and Marine Corps veteran, is providing veterans a path to academic success. Pavel is CEO of the Warrior-Scholar Project, which provides such programs as academic boot camps to prepare veterans for the challenges of higher education.
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Area faith groups host #PrayerOnThe100th seeking unity, healingApr 16, 2025 11:05 am - On April 30-May 1, the United Methodist Church of Libertyville is joining #PrayerOnThe100th, a 24-hour collaborative prayer event uniting different faith communities to pray for unity, healing, and a better world.
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Make this bacon and onion quiche the centerpiece of your Easter brunchApr 16, 2025 6:15 am - Easter brunch is an excuse to make everyone’s favorite dishes and serve them all at the same meal. Instead of the standard egg casserole, try this bacon, caramelized onion and cheese quiche.
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Bourbon-plumped currants enhance the flavor of hot cross buns for Easter
Apr 16, 2025 5:50 am - Hot cross buns are an Easter specialty with a light, enriched crumb that’s studded with currants and flavored with a gentle mix of warm spices and a hint of citrus. While some versions are drizzled with icing, this recipe uses a traditional semi-sweet, flour-based “cross” etched across the top.
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Salmon with whipped feta and peas is a joyful springtime meal
Apr 16, 2025 5:25 am - A creamy spread of whipped feta, peas and parsley makes a luscious bed for buttery, roasted salmon. Topped with a bright, peppery watercress salad to offset the richness of the fish, this weeknight-friendly meal is special enough for company.
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Improving or replacing garage door offers several benefitsApr 16, 2025 1:17 am - There are several advantages of a new efficient garage door. It will keep you comfortable when working on your projects, reduce energy losses and be quieter. How to choose the best option for your garage.
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Home & garden calendar, April 20-26Apr 16, 2025 12:31 am - Container design, Arbor Day event, plant sales galore and more.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran Church sets Holy Week scheduleApr 15, 2025 11:28 pm - St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Charles has set its Holy Week worship schedule.
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‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes
Apr 15, 2025 11:16 pm - Dining rooms, bedrooms and other parts of the home are often converted for other uses, and the trending use is the wellness room, a sanctuary of self-care, whether to retreat or recharge. It might be a meditation room, music room, soaking tub, small home gym, Zen garden or more.
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It’s time to nestle cool season annuals in your garden bedApr 15, 2025 10:59 pm - Gardeners are likely anxious to get some colorful annuals planted this spring, but be sure to choose plants suited to your garden’s conditions for the best results.