Lifestyle
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A family-favorite potato and spinach casserole for Passover gets lightened up
Apr 16, 2024 8:54 am - This casserole of creamy mashed potatoes and cauliflower with a layer of sautéed spinach originated as a side to the brisket typically served at Passover and Rosh Hashanah. It’s also right at home alongside a simple roast chicken to elevate an everyday dinner.
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Misfits JiuJitsu in St. Charles combines martial arts with mental health help
Apr 16, 2024 5:30 am - Misfits Jiujitsu takes a different approach to martial arts, emphasizing fitness of the mind over toughness on the mat. Owner Brad Edmondson has struggled with mental hea...
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Aurora area Sikhs celebrate Holy Day of VaisakhiApr 15, 2024 11:37 pm - Aurora area Sikhs gathered this weekend with Sikhs from the western suburbs to celebrate one of the most holy days on the Sikh Calendar. Also known as the Sikh New Year, ...
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Pilgrimage to Peace tour coming to Wheaton’s Gary UMC on April 25Apr 15, 2024 10:59 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will be a stop on the Pilgrimage to Peace tour on Thursday, April 25. This nationwide tour facilitates conversation about peace-b...
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Glenbard Parent Series to discuss how adults can help children thrive in middle schoolApr 15, 2024 6:22 pm - The Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Surviving Middle School” with journalist Judith Warner at noon...
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Naperville Men’s Glee Club wraps those grieving infant loss in songApr 15, 2024 6:14 pm - Music has the power to touch lives and make a positive impact, and the Naperville Men’s Glee Club is proving just that through its upcoming United to SHARE Concert.
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‘Still too trusting’: Officials warn of surge in driveway paving scamsApr 15, 2024 4:44 pm - Suburban officials and the Better Business Bureau are warning of a surge in scammers swindling thousands of dollars from homeowners and leaving behind shoddy or nonexiste...
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Families help one another through adventure run obstaclesApr 15, 2024 12:24 pm - The Mt. Melas Adventure run, held at Melas Park Saturday, is the Mount Prospect Park District's take on the ubiquitous 5K that countless organizations hold throughout the...
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This Passover, make a better matzo pizza
Apr 15, 2024 11:56 am - Matzo pizza is a staple for many American Jews during Passover, but a few simple tweaks improve this classic without much extra work. This is a basic recipe you can use as a jumping-off point for your favorite toppings, including thinly sliced vegetables, pickled peppers and herbs.
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Asparagus mimosa is France’s sunny, eggy ode to spring
Apr 15, 2024 11:24 am - This classic French dish bathes steamed asparagus in a Dijon-honey vinaigrette and tops the spears with fluffy shreds of hard-cooked eggs. It gets its name from how the grated (or chopped or sieved) yolks resemble delicate mimosa flowers.