Lifestyle
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Buyers find undisclosed electrical problemSep 23, 2025 2:13 pm - We bought a triplex about a year ago and hired a home inspector to find the defects. But he missed something that could cost us a lot of money.
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Powdery mildew hits gardens in the late season, but isn’t a cause for concernSep 23, 2025 1:59 pm - Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease affecting many plants in late summer, but is not a major concern at this time of year.
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This fall arugula salad piles on sweet apples and smoky, toasted nuts
Sep 23, 2025 5:37 am - Turn a simple arugula salad into something satisfying and memorable with caramelized apple wedges and rosemary- and smoked paprika-spiced nuts. Serve it as a starter, or turn it into a main course by adding soft goat cheese or grilled chicken.
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Cod and orzo get a classic Italian treatment in this skillet meal
Sep 23, 2025 4:48 am - Mild cod is treated to some of the richness of pasta Amatriciana in this one-pan dinner. First, for an unforgettably flavorful crust, coat the fish fillets in grated pecorino Romano and pan-fry until the cheese turns golden brown. In the same skillet, simmer orzo with bacon, sweet onions, smoky paprika and cherry tomatoes.
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Marcus Samuelsson’s chicken with mumbo sauce layers sweetness and spice
Sep 23, 2025 4:44 am - These roast chicken thighs, lacquered with a sweet and spicy mumbo sauce, are inspired by a dish at chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Marcus DC restaurant in Washington. The sauce is a staple of the city’s takeout joints, but Samuelsson’s version has layers of flavor that take it to new heights.
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High above the Arctic Circle, these Philly cheesesteaks are filled with moose and reindeer meat
Sep 23, 2025 4:37 am - Forget Philadelphia: In the far north of Sweden, locals and tourists alike chow down on Arctic cheesesteaks, their hoagie rolls piled high with moose and reindeer meat.
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Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
Sep 22, 2025 6:23 pm - With Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” and a Catholic cardinal calling him “a modern-day St. Paul,” some Kirk admirers suggest his...
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Living Lord Church makes a difference through ELCA service daySep 22, 2025 5:21 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett organized a "God's Work. Our Hands." day of service with 47 volunteers participating in various mission activities.
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Why do we watch birds? We all have our reasons, but the ‘Seven Pleasures of Birding’ is a good startSep 22, 2025 1:06 pm - In Jeff Reiter’s new book, “The Best of Words on Birds,” a central theme is that we should bird the way we want to, the way that feels best. Find your style and enjoy every experience.
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Saint Viator students support Special Olympics athletes at regional tournamentSep 22, 2025 10:23 am - Saint Viator High School student volunteers gained valuable social and emotional skills while assisting at the recent Special Olympics Illinois regional volleyball tournament.