All Stories from December 9, 2015 (Change date)
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Pepper jack crackers are easy to make and versatileDec 10, 2015 7:15 am - What's better than cheese and crackers? Cheese in your crackers! And you can make yummy cheese crackers right in your home kitchen. In fact, homemade crackers are even ...
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Wauconda barber celebrates 35 years in businessDec 10, 2015 5:44 am - While some people dream of owning their own business at a young age, Will Tremont was not one of them — he just happened to fall into it. But he must be doing something...
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Lean and lovin' it: A fan offers a welcome back to food critic, writer Ruth ReichlDec 10, 2015 5:07 am - To echo Jeff Foxworthy's: “You may be a redneck if …” You may be a foodie if you instantly recognize the name Ruth Reichl. Even if you're not a foodie, you may have know...
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Vernon Hills wants assurances on $25M tax incentiveDec 10, 2015 5:44 am - In this season of ringing cash registers, Vernon Hills officials aren't worried about losing their top-tier retail status in Lake County, but a proposal on the horizon m...
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Elgin resident wants Moeller off ballotDec 09, 2015 4:30 pm - An Elgin resident claims Democratic state Rep. Anna Moeller should be tossed off the ballot because she signed a nominating petition for a Republican candidate. Julie Sc...
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Massage business to open at St. Charles site tied to prostitutionDec 10, 2015 4:41 am - A legacy of illicit behavior by St. Charles businesses at 504 E. Main St. may not be enough to prevent another establishment from opening in the same location with a pla...
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Lake Barrington strip mall doubles in size, adds wine barDec 10, 2015 5:44 am - A previous version of this story erroneously referred to the Pepper Park of Lake Barrington strip mall as the "Shops on Pepper Road." The Shops on Pepper Road is a t...
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4-story building for East Dundee not a hit with RoeserDec 10, 2015 5:44 am - Developer Joe Billitteri's plan for a four-story building of retail and residences in downtown East Dundee has been met with resistance from another private investor. Bi...
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Salted Butterscotch Cheesecake BarsDec 09, 2015 4:15 am - For the crust 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan 1 cup flour ½ cup (about 3 ounces) toasted, skinned and coarse...
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Vanilla Basil ShortiesDec 09, 2015 4:15 am - For the cookies Leaves from 1 bunch fresh basil, stacked, rolled and cut into thin ribbons 24 tablespoons (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1½ cups powdere...