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Learning to Grow: Coral bells – leaves of many colors
Coral bells, or Heuchera, are perennials popular for their great assortment of leaf colors. Although named for the flower, coral bells are m…
Tom’s Cookbook Library: Approachable Mexican cooking
Gonzalo Guzman came to this country as a child from his native Veracruz, bringing with him a wealth of family recipes, as well as insights o…
Editor's Notebook: Judges' comments laud newspaper work
I thought I would use this week’s column to expand more on last week’s news that the Kane County Chronicle, Elburn Herald and Sugar Grove He…
Tales From the Motherhood: Adventures at a beach in Michigan
Sometimes a burger’s just a burger. And a boring, hot afternoon in paradise is just a boring, hot afternoon. Maybe there’s more to it? Hard …
Good Natured: Spiderlings and how they take flight
Balloons. Can you think of anything more festive?Colorful balls of, usually, latex, floating through…
In Focus: Strike a pose
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is to photograph our spring sport athletes of the year. I also photograph the athletes of …
Joan Knows: Reflecting on fathers
This Father’s Day, I did some reflecting on the fathers in my life and what I learned.During the tim…
Waubonsee Voices: Gustafson Scholarship continues tradition of advancing future leaders
“Full scholarship” are the two words that college-ready students and their parents dream of hearing. Thanks to Waubonsee Community College’s…
St. Charles Park District: Sleek kayaks make for smooth sailing on Fox River
In the race to see who can get down the river fastest, kayaks are outpaddling canoes. According to Time magazine and numerous outdoor sports…
Community Corner: Time to golf with Project Mobility
Project Mobility is hosting its second annual golf outing, Everybody Golfs, at the newly renovated Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva on Jul…
Tom’s Cookbook Library: Homemade ice cream demystified
“Food52: Ice Cream & Friends” (Ten Speed) makes a convincing case for homemade ice cream.Make room o…
