Lifestyle
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Elgin Coffeehouse to feature the gifted musicians of Highland Avenue ChurchMar 26, 2024 8:42 pm - After many years of presenting some of the finest folk singers in the country, the Highland Avenue Coffeehouse on April 5 is featuring its own gifted musicians. This smal...
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Salute spring’s arrival with lamb chops over a minty pea purée
Mar 26, 2024 4:49 pm - Lamb and mint are a classic pairing. Here, simply seasoned and seared lamb chops are served with a velvety purée of peas and mint.
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White Negronis might not be white, but they’re always delicious
Mar 26, 2024 1:42 pm - Before I tell you about the Alpine Negroni, the cocktail that got me chasing gentian drinks down their rabbit holes, riddle me this: When is a White Negroni not white? When you follow the recipe.
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At local pizza places, costs are taking a larger share of the pieMar 26, 2024 12:18 pm - The price of nearly everything that goes into making a pizza — from cheese, tomatoes and flour to boxes and wages — has gone up since the pandemic, making it a challenge for local restaurateurs to find that profit margin sweet spot.
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Roast canned tomatoes for a savory red pesto to toss with pasta
Mar 26, 2024 9:56 am - There is nothing unusual about grabbing a couple of cans of tomatoes off the shelf to make a pasta sauce, particularly in the winter when tomatoes are offseason. That’s where this recipe starts.
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Neighbors in the News: Long Grove gets new village managerMar 26, 2024 6:37 am - Chris Sparkman was appointed village manager by the village of Long Grove.
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From newsroom to nature: Exhibition sheds light on local landscapesMar 26, 2024 6:36 am - There’s a special exhibition, “Managing Healthy Landscapes,” running through April 7 at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville.
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St. Mark’s Lutheran in St. Charles sets Holy Week worship scheduleMar 25, 2024 10:33 pm - St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Charles welcomes the Tri-Cities community to worship with them during Holy Week beginning on Thursday, March 28. Holy Week services begi...
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Daybreak of Lisle celebrating 35 years on April 20Mar 25, 2024 6:52 pm - Supporters of Daybreak of Lisle Transitional Housing are celebrating 35 years of service to homeless families with a Mass at Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel in Lisle at 11...
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Gary UMC’s Maundy Thursday worship to include hand-washingMar 25, 2024 10:54 am - At Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton, Maundy Thursday, March 28, will begin with a simple meal at 5:30 p.m. and then continue with an interactive worship service a...