Lifestyle
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Projects to consider before moving into a homeMar 18, 2025 7:23 pm - It may be best for homeowners to complete several home interior projects while the residence is still empty.
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BBB: Spring scams are in full bloomMar 18, 2025 1:21 pm - The Better Business Bureau says warm weather is the perfect environment for con artists to get inside your home and wallet.
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Hoffman Estates community garden signup begins April 7Mar 18, 2025 11:10 am - Hoffman Estates residents may rent plots in the community gardens beginning Monday, April 7, for $25.
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A spicy, herby peanut salsa adds punch and crunch to seared grouper
Mar 18, 2025 6:09 am - A bold salsa — packed with herbs, garlic, hot peppers and peanuts — makes a thrilling topping for pan-seared grouper (or any firm white fish you like). One taste, and you’ll understand why chef Eric Adjepong featured it in his debut cookbook, “Ghana to the World.”
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Throw out the rules. Pairing beef and white wine is great.
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Baking fails happen. Here are 4 things that might have gone wrong.
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Jalapeño poppers are great. These shishito popper tacos are better.
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Salty pancetta and fermented pepper paste lend deep umami to this meaty pasta dish
Mar 18, 2025 5:12 am - Zuppa forte, an old-school Neapolitan dish, traditionally was made with odds and ends of meats, including offal. This spicy pasta dish from Milk Street uses salty cured pancetta as a stand-in.
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Wheaton church taking art submissions for summer showMar 17, 2025 10:58 pm - Calling all artists to explore the symbolic dimensions of shared spaces. Selected works will be featured in the public exhibition, “The Symbolic Dimensions of Shared Spaces,” on June 6-7 at Gary UMC.
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‘Overwhelmed by the love and support’: Historic Elgin church deals with storm’s aftermathMar 17, 2025 6:32 pm - While it won’t be business as usual, the pastor of First United Methodist Church in Elgin said the powerful storm that tore off a portion of their roof over the weekend won’t stop them from their mission.