Abby Scalf
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Mundelein artist finds niche in watercolor house portraitsJul 10, 2013 6:00 am - From creating the perfect shade of pink to replicate the shrubs to capturing the reflection within the window, Robert Pioch pays attention to every detail when painting ...
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Cook of the Week: Roselle woman passionate about sweetsJul 09, 2013 6:00 am - Peggy Schwerman has proved she has quite a serve — a tennis serve that is — playing the game competitively for 40 years. “That doesn't make me good. It just makes me cra...
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Cook of the Week: Online course helps working mom hone her skillsJun 25, 2013 6:00 am - A full-time career as a bond trader and being a mom to two children, leaves Anne Gulotta little time to do much else. But her creative side beckoned. “I do a lot of cer...
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Vernon Hills man leaves family for two-year Peace Corps tour in LesothoJun 21, 2013 12:00 am - Travis Wohlrab will miss watching his favorite Chicago sports teams. He will miss burritos from his favorite restaurant. And, of course, he'll miss family and friends. B...
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Cook of the Week: Twist on a childhood snack lands Lombard man in winner's circleJun 11, 2013 6:00 am - Domino Rosi remembers the melted butter dripping onto the hot popcorn popped in the air popper. His mom then added brown sugar to create the heavenly caramel corn that w...
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Emmaus House, volunteers fighting suburban povertyMay 27, 2013 5:31 am - Every Sunday night, they gather for dinner. Large tables fill much of the basement at St. Francis de Sales Church. At each, men, women and children eat plates filled wit...
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Roll model: Lakes’ Felipez medals downstateMay 24, 2013 10:33 am - Evelyn Felipez remembers the first time she laid eyes upon the track at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Stadium. “It was breathtaking,” she said of last weekend’s ...
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Cook of the Week: Young baker knows way to family's heartMay 21, 2013 6:00 am - Danaca Fiedler knows the way to her family's heart; and she has a big family. All the 16-year-old has to do is go into the kitchen and bake up one of her sweet treats, ...
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Parents play big role in operation of Mundelein Cooperative PreschoolApr 30, 2013 12:00 pm - Sitting on the floor, Mike Brown seems immersed as he enjoys a board game with his competitors. While he's playing now, he plans later to sweep up as the teacher leads t...
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Experienced cook pens book to help younger generationsApr 30, 2013 6:00 am - Martha Klemenz recalls the fear many newly married women face, not knowing how to cook. “I knew nothing about cooking, was faced with a husband who thought that I could ...