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Sunday, May 22, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The chartreuse foliage of Hakone grass and golden creeping Jenny brightening a partly shady garden.

Gardening where there's little sun

Gardening in the shade is often thought of as a Sisyphean endeavor, swimming upstream against all odds with limited plant choices and no hope for color.
This blue broach and matching “clip” earrings once belonged to Susan Anderson-Khleif’s maternal grandmother.

Why I treasure my 'Oklahoma diamonds'

Maxine Russell was the poet laureate of Minnesota some years ago. She was a family friend, the daughter-in-law of my grandparent's best friends. Their son Bim was a childhood friend of my father.
Nayla Fair, an intern at The Hampton University Cancer Research Center, examines cancer cells through a microscope on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Cancer death rates have steadily declined among Black people but remain higher than in other racial and ethnic groups, according to a U.S. government study released Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Cancer deaths in Black people drop; still higher than others

A new study says cancer deaths rates have steadily declined among Black people but remain higher than in other racial and ethnic groups.
From Monday through Sunday, May 23-29, Found Kitchen and Stolp Island Social are offering the Burger & Bourbon special in honor of National Burger Day.

Where to find National Hamburger Month specials in the suburbs

Did you realize that May is National Hamburger Month? A whole month dedicated to this barbecue staple had us searching for specials in the suburbs.
Firefighter Nick Lienhardt assisted in the rescue of two ducklings from a storm sewer Wednesday in Antioch.
Good Samaritan, Antioch firefighters come to ducklings' rescue
A good Samaritan and the Antioch Fire Department rescued two ducklings from a parking lot storm drain on Wednesday.
Arborists trim trees and bushes away from ComEd power lines at routes 83 and 22 in Long Grove.
Suburban Skyview: Trained arborists trim vegetation to prevent potential power outages
In this week's Suburban Skyview column, trained arborists trim vegetation around power lines to prevent potential outages
Aaron Paul will be serving Method to the Madness Mule drinks at Bar Louie in Chicago at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21.
Dining out: Bryan Cranston & Aaron Paul host Dos Hombres party at Bar Louie Chicago
Meet Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Saturday when they host a Dos Hombres tasting party at Bar Louie Chicago. Plus, Portillo's debuted the plant-based Garden Dog this week, Moretti's is hosting a wine dinner Friday and Village Squire is celebrating 43 years.
Funds from the Preservation Foundation support wildlife, including great blue heron, in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
Newest Preservation Foundation board members aim to keep Lake County forest preserves thriving
Chuck Bartels and Chris Heier share a passion for nature, and both spent a great deal of time fishing while growing up. Bartels enjoyed Red Lake in Ontario, while Heier spent his summers in Door County. The men remain drawn to the outdoors, which recently led them to become the two newest board members of the Preservation Foundation, the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
A bicyclist rides through the sea of 1,170 American flags on display at Panton Mill Park in South Elgin Thursday. The Flags Of Honor Fallen Officer Tribute will be up until Sunday with different related programs each day.
'Each flag represents an officer that paid the ultimate price': Fallen-officer tribute comes to South Elgin
A flag display honoring the 1,154 police officers and 16 police dogs killed while on duty throughout Illinois history can be viewed this weekend at Panton Mill Park in South Elgin.
Chocolate-covered pears were one of the delicacies at a previous Long Grove Chocolate Festival, which returns Friday through Sunday, May 20-22.
Best Bets: Long Grove Chocolate Fest once again serving up treats
The Long Grove Chocolate Festival returns this weekend, the Anime Central convention opens Friday in Rosemont, and comedian Eddie Griffin performs standup at the Genesee.
A family unites to take part in a previous Salute to Service Run and Walk. This year’s event takes place May 28, with a virtual option May 28-30.
Help SALUTE, Inc. take care of military families by taking part in fundraising run/walk
May is both National Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time for SALUTE, Inc. to host its 2022 Salute to Service Run and Walk.
Turn out top-to-bottom homemade gyros when you bake the bread, cook the meat and create the dressing all on your own.
Learn how to make homemade gyros in virtual cooking class
Homemade gyros -- once you've tackled making homemade pita bread, why not go all the way and make the gyros meat and tzatziki sauce, too. You can learn how during a free Zoom cooking class Saturday, June 4, hosted by Penny Kazmier.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Artists Josh and Joanie Drizin of Girly Steel from Noblesville, Indiana take a photograph in their self-contained backpack umbrellas during the 25th annual Art in Wilder Park show Saturday in Elmhurst.
Wet day for an outdoor art show: Art in Wilder Park returns to Elmhurst
Justin Bieber, left, and Hailey Bieber arrive at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Jamie Lee Curtis holds up a blue ribbon in support of refugees of Ukraine as she arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Ashley Mcbryde, left, and Eric Church perform ‘Heart on Fire’ at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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