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Limoncello Spritz — served in a tall wine glass over ice with a straw — is a refreshing complement to tasty pre-dinner snacks in the Italian tradition

Aperitivo at home: 5 recipes to re-create Italy’s relaxing pre-dinner ritual in your kitchen

Italians have a wonderful tradition called aperitivo, or welcoming the evening and unwinding from the work day with snacks, a cocktail and conversation. Penny Kazmier shares recipes from a recent trip to help re-create this relaxing time of day on home soil.

The Sacred Sounds concert series is held annually at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights, which underwent an expansion in recent years and has made the sound quality even better, organizers say.

‘Literally heavenly’: Sacred Sounds concert series returns to St. James in Arlington Heights

The Sacred Sounds concert series at St. James Parish in Arlington Heights spans contemporary Christian to classical in a renovated sanctuary where the sound is “literally heavenly,” according to music director Tam Conseur.

Does HOA have right to trim overhanging branches from neighboring property?

A townhouse owner wants to know whether the association can trim encroaching trees/bushes from a neighbor's property after giving written notice.

Three adult Colorado potato beetles are seen on a plant.

Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

Sick of guessing when to harvest or treat pests? Let degree days precisely predict plant and insect maturity down to the day.

Science vs. chef’s intuition: In search of the perfect cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman dish of spaghetti with cheese and black pepper. Traditional methods call only for pasta, pecorino Romano and black pepper (plus the pasta cooking water), but it can be difficult to get just right.

For a new mom, chicken salad for the soul

This chicken salad tartine — inspired by a neighbor’s kindness and her sandwich — has lots of crunch thanks to red onion and diced cucumbers. Serve with a side of fresh fruit and loving care.

Aurora finds unacceptable amounts of lead in water sample tests

Aurora has found unacceptable amounts of lead in drinking water in at least 10 homes out of 100 it tested earlier this year.