Lifestyle
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'We can do more with more resources': Aurora Hispanic health care leader offers update during nonprofit's 25th anniversaryJun 13, 2024 7:32 pm - “We've done a lot in 25 years. With more volunteers and funds, we can do even more.” That's what Hispanic health care expert Lulu Blacksmith said at Oak Street Restaura...
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‘For the love of dogs’: Dog day care facility in Mount Prospect gets new ownerJun 13, 2024 7:08 pm - Eric Lewandowski is proving that you can teach an old dog day care facility new tricks. Lewandowski is the new owner of Dog Play Day Care in downtown Mount Prospect. He is running an all-purpose business that is extremely dog friendly -- one might call it a dog spa.
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Hold your horses: Park district taking another look at Palatine StablesJun 13, 2024 6:22 pm - In the wake of public outcry over the impending closure of its Palatine Stables, the Palatine Park District is expanding its initial review of the facility’s conditions.
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Talk to kids about Juneteenth, and let food guide the conversation
Jun 13, 2024 1:25 pm - This colorful salad offers a red, black and green color scheme for Juneteenth, with an enticing combination of fresh, sweet and tart flavors.
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Vernon Township joins Lincolnshire Independence Day Parade to support food pantryJun 13, 2024 12:11 pm - Vernon Township Food Pantry volunteers will proudly march in Lincolnshire’s annual Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4, starting at 10 a.m. from the corner of Lincolnshire Drive and Londonderry Lane.
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How Project SEARCH helps prepare young adults with disabilities for workforceJun 13, 2024 9:51 am - Ten Project SEARCH interns were celebrated in a graduation ceremony at McHenry County College on May 21. Project SEARCH, which launched in September 2020, aims to prepare young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain competitive employment for a productive adult life.
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This frittata with greens and feta is a breakfast-for-dinner winner
Jun 13, 2024 9:26 am - Featuring an entire bunch of scallions that get sauteed until very sweet, this frittata also has lots of kale and salty feta cheese. It’s a winner.
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10-minute hummus and vegetable wraps can cure what hangers you
Jun 13, 2024 9:25 am - These wraps contrast crunchy pickled vegetables, creamy hummus and a warm tortilla, and take all of 10 minutes to put together, making them an ideal option for a quick lunch.
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Grilled fish sandwiches with salsa verde are a delicious mess
Jun 13, 2024 9:23 am - The flavor of these grilled fish sandwiches is driven by a bright and herbaceous Spanish-style parsley salsa verde. The sauce gets its punch from garlic, lemon, anchovies and crushed red pepper flakes.
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In Amalfi, pesto is made with strips of fragrant lemon zest
Jun 13, 2024 9:21 am - In Amalfi, Italy, cooks who make pesto forgo the classic fresh basil in favor of strips of zest from local lemons. Combined with almonds, Parmesan and oil, the zest makes a bright, aromatic pesto perfect for tossing with pasta.