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Thursday, May 23, 2019

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Lake Bluff resident Paul Baffico is reflected in the walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Why a suburban veteran volunteers every month at the Vietnam Memorial in D.C.

Vietnam War veteran Paul Baffico says he finds healing by volunteering at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and running a nonprofit group in the suburbs.
Julia Fredres of Elburn holds on tight to her daughter Abby during last year's Memorial Day parade in St. Charles. This year's parade steps off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27.

Festivals: Parades, ceremonies and more mark Memorial Day 2019 in the suburbs

The Memorial Day 2019 weekend kicks off the summer festival season with patriotic parades, somber ceremonies and suburban art fairs. Here's a list of events.
Retired physics teacher Mark Ailes, 63, of Lombard is a committed member of the Citizens' Climate Lobby and is leading a bicycle ride to Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress.

Constable: Environmentalists putting pedal, mettle toward climate change

At 63, retired physics teacher Mark Ailes of Lombard is a committed member of the Citizens' Climate Lobby. That's why he and some friends leave Saturday on their bicycles for a 12-day trek to Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress.
“Cheers” star and Pixar voice performer John Ratzenberger spoke in Elgin Tuesday at the annual awards show put on by students and staff from South Elgin High School’s Beacon Academy of Media and Digital Arts.

Actor John Ratzenberger offers advice to students in U-46 media academy

Actor John Ratzenberger was the keynote speaker Tuesday as the Beacon Academy of Media and Digital Arts based at South Elgin High School held its eighth annual "Beacon Academy Awards" night.
The 21st annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will be held this weekend along Riverside Avenue in the heart of the city’s downtown.
St. Charles Fine Art Show to feature 100 artists, chalk painting performances
The St. Charles Fine Art Show began more than two decades ago with about 35 booths and a goal of bringing people downtown. This weekend, the 21st annual event along Riverside Avenue will feature the work of 100 juried artists with a range of specialties.
Among those on hand for the announcement of a third year of the Back-to-work Boot Camp were, from left, 2017 Veteran Boot Camp graduate Jason Rodriquez, 2018 graduate Joseph Lutsch, Shannon Lechner, Jaime Cruz, Executive Director of Des Plaines Chamber Andrea Biwer, 2018 graduate Angel Santoyo, 2017 graduate Evan Franck, Jacob Reed, Ryan Flurkey, Rory Patrick and Marne Deithorn.
Des Plaines Chamber's Back-To-Work Boot Camp returns
The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry's innovative Back-To-Work Boot Camp for veterans seeking work in the civilian world is returning for a third year, thanks to more than $152,000 in gifts and donations, including a $89,000 grant from Rivers Casino.
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Mancow alleges in police report that ex-Harvest Bible pastor asked him to hire hitman
Wilmette police Wednesday released a report detailing allegations from former members of Rolling Meadows-based Harvest Bible Chapel, including WLS host Mancow Muller, that then-pastor James MacDonald solicited them to find him a hitman.
Use direct heat — the food is directly over the heat source — when the food takes less than 20 minutes to cook. Use indirect heat when your food takes longer than 20 minutes to cook.
Ready, set, grill: A guide to outdoor cooking
Grill Master Elizabeth Karmel lays out what you need in the way of gear and prep techniques to get the most out of outdoor grilling season. And you don't have to spend a mint, either.
Common horsetail associates with lovely wildflowers in spring, such as this red trillium in a St. Charles woodland.
It's rough, hardy and a living fossil: Meet the horsetail plant
It's 350 million years old, and it's in our backyards, forest preserves and wetlands. Meet equisetum, the plant known as horsetail.
A foolproof way to make chicken drumsticks ultra-tender
Chicken drumsticks make a portable dish perfect for mingling at outdoor and holiday gatherings.
The Barrington Art Festival returns for its 10th year to the village’s downtown over Memorial Day weekend.
Browse art festivals this weekend in Barrington, Schaumburg
Art lovers can browse the work of hundreds of fine artists this weekend, with the return of the Prairie Arts Festival in Schaumburg and the Barrington Art Festival.
Easily make this recipe for roasted cauliflower plated with green beans and cannellini beans vegan by substituting vegan mayonnaise for regular and nutritional yeast for Parmesan cheese.
Cauliflower rises to steak substitute status
Cauliflower is hot right now as pizza crusts, grain bowls, mashed, riced and fried. Try it roasted when it's cut like a steak, really you won't miss the meat.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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