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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The District 207 board of education honored, from left, Adeline Bateman, Daelynn Campos and Daniel Cho as “207’s Best” in the area of Fine Arts.

Neighbors in the news: Three fine arts students honored as '207's Best'

The District 207 board of education honored three students as "207's Best" in the area of Fine Arts during its November meeting.
Skirt steak and green chili tacos.

Season, then sear steak for better tacos

On a busy weeknight, throw out the idea of having to marinate a steak. Here skirt steak is rubbed with cumin before searing in a pan.

Explore the rich palette of wine from Donnafugata of Sicily

Mary Ross' experience as an Advanced Sommelier has taught her that a label's appeal is generally inverse to quality. But that's not the case with the wines of Donnafugata in Sicily.
FILE - This undated file image provided by Merck & Co. shows their new antiviral medication molnupiravir. An experimental COVID-19 drug that could soon become the first U.S.-authorized pill to treat the coronavirus faces one final hurdle Tuesday: A panel of government experts will scrutinize data on the medication from drugmaker Merck.

FDA panel narrowly backs COVID-19 pill from Merck

The panel voted 13-10 that the drug's benefits outweigh its risks, including potential birth defects if used during pregnancy.
The Daily Herald Editor’s Choice winner for 2020 of the holiday lights contest for DuPage County.
Daily Herald's holiday lights contest returns
If passengers on flights approaching O'Hare can see your holiday lights, then this contest is for you. Entries in the Daily Herald's annual holiday lights contest will be accepted through Dec. 6.
Pictures are a big part of the learning process in Beth Hornberg’s multilingual classroom at Greenbrier Elementary School in Arlington Heights.
Top Suburban Teacher: Arlington Heights teacher's family experience shaped passion for language learners
Beth Hornberg speaks Spanish fluently, which puts her right at home in her classroom at Greenbrier Elementary School in Arlington Heights, where she teaches as many as 40 students who collectively speak 19 different languages.
The Joffrey Ballet stages its 1893 Columbian Exposition-inspired version of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” by choreographer Christopher Wheeldon at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago Dec. 4-26.
Best Bets: Joffrey Ballet's lavish 'Nutcracker' returns
The Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" opens at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago, the "Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular" tours to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, and comedian Rocky LaPorte plays the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights.
The Naperville-based Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is raffling a Lexus LC 500 convertible as part of a fundraiser.
Naperville autism group raffling Lexus in fundraiser
The Naperville-based Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is raffling quite a prize -- a Lexus sports car -- as part of a fundraiser to benefit its programs.
A Super Mario Brothers-themed bedroom was created for 8-year-old Palatine resident Angel, bottom left, by volunteers from Fremd High School. At bottom right, student Max Malak, teacher Josh Cattero and student Mikayla Rau paint components for the bedroom.
Super Mario and firefighters: Palatine students create themed bedrooms for young cancer patients
The holidays have been made brighter for two young Palatine boys battling cancer, after students and staff at William Fremd High School teamed up with a national nonprofit to give them dream bedroom makeovers.
Santa Claus talks with children during a previous Breakfast with Santa at Lambs Farm in Libertyville. This year’s breakfasts are Dec. 11-12 and 18-19.
Dining with Santa 2021: St. Nick prepping to visit suburban brunches and dinners
Calling all kids: Do you have your wish list ready for Santa? A perfect time to share it with the Jolly Old Elf would be at one of the many Santa brunches, lunches or dinners happening in the suburbs over the next couple of weeks.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois have increased 15.4% since Wednesday when the Illinois Department of Public Health last released new daily figures.
Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations climb amid Omicron variant fears
Public health officials throughout the country and across Illinois brace themselves for the latest COVID-19 variant while statewide hospitalizations for the virus continue to grow.
Passengers walk from a COVID-19 testing tent at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport on Monday. The World Health Organization urged countries around the world not to impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concern over the new omicron variant.
What health officials know -- and don't know -- about omicron
Dr. Rachel Rubin, co-lead and senior medical officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, explains why the omicron variant is so concerning -- and if it's hit the U.S.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Youngsters watch from a window as balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade pass by, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New York. The parade is returning in full, after being crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Images from the 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Coldplay and BTS perform "My Universe" at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Images from the American Music Awards
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 7,101, Bob Strawn photo: Members of the SHOK Salvation Army unit in Hanover Park solicit donations as part of Donut Day in June of 1967. It was part of the annual fundraising effort for the group.
Through the Film Magnifier: Donald Rumsfeld, Ricardo Montalbon, swimming Santa and more
Carly Pearce accepts the female vocalist of the year award at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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On Oct. 29 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Tacos Puebla located at 410 E. Green Street in Bensenville. This is the business’ second location; the original restaurant opened in Addison about five years ago. The newly renovated space can accommodate both dine-in and take-out options and their menu offers tacos, fajitas, burritos and much more. Village President Frank DeSimone and Tacos Puebla Owners Olivia Acuahuitl and Lauro Cuazitl cut the ceremonial red ribbon together as they celebrated the official opening. They were joined by family and friends, representatives of the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce, village of Bensenville staff and Tacos Puebla staff. During the ceremony guests had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated space and taste a variety of menu items while also being entertained by a live mariachi band.
After Hours: Tacos Puebla
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 54,164, Mike Seeling photo: Chicago Bears’ cornerback Virgil Livers participates in a pancake eating contest benefiting the Easter Seal Foundation in Buffalo Grove in March of 1980.
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