In this season of approaching winter holidays and abrupt spikes in ham consumption, this much is worth noting: In the country where beef is held up as the meat that defines the American character, the pig in all its succulent, edible incarnations seems to be everywhere.
Jeff Long: Sometimes, an outsider's view can serve as a great reality check that provides a fresh perspective and makes us realize how lucky we really are.
This week, we honor Lovie's favorite defensive scheme with a chili that hits you two different ways. On the Arizona side of the ball, we've taken a classic Arizona snack food, the cheese crisp, and topped it with a chorizo chili.
When the basic ingredients are bacon, pasta, eggs and Parmesan cheese, it's hard to go wrong. This uncomplicated recipe for spaghetti carbonara from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys," comes together in minutes.
Gordon Ramsay suggests serving buttered pasta or steamed rice to accompany this simple stroganoff made with pork tenderloin from his new book, "Cooking for Friends."
Last week, the Character Counts Coalition of the Montgomery/Oswego area presented awards to nine people at the Oswego Village Board Meeting.
Woman in running to be greatest local heroJeff Long: Sometimes, an outsider's view can serve as a great reality check that provides a fresh perspective and makes us realize how lucky we really are.
This week, we honor Lovie's favorite defensive scheme with a chili that hits you two different ways. On the Arizona side of the ball, we've taken a classic Arizona snack food, the cheese crisp, and topped it with a chorizo chili.
No need to carve anything out of your Thanksgiving meal this year. Americans can still enjoy one of the most treasured meals of the year despite the slowing economy.
How well do you know Oswegoland Park District? The Park Foundation invites you to take this 12-question, multiple choice quiz.When the basic ingredients are bacon, pasta, eggs and Parmesan cheese, it's hard to go wrong. This uncomplicated recipe for spaghetti carbonara from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys," comes together in minutes.
Gordon Ramsay suggests serving buttered pasta or steamed rice to accompany this simple stroganoff made with pork tenderloin from his new book, "Cooking for Friends."
Last week, the Character Counts Coalition of the Montgomery/Oswego area presented awards to nine people at the Oswego Village Board Meeting.
Express yourself with your mug
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Residents invited to Georgetown meeting
Conferences a good time to check in with teacher, yourself
Central Kane United Way names new member
West Aurora presents 'Musical comedy'
Craft shows
Faith Calendar
How moms make ends meet
Cultural Calendar: DAAM
Thanks for the memories
New cath lab system to deliver sharper images
Award-winning teacher gets tips from motherhood
Participants also learn at school fundraiser
Put aluminum toward Oswego girls’s trip
Aurora sending gifts to local military personnel
Health briefs: ORs are new classrooms at RMU
Blood drives
School briefs: Dance team collecting old costumes
Humans, pets may pass MRSA to each other
'Rent' speaks to audiences of all ages
Fox Valley club hosts obedience rally
Do-it-yourself medicine
Veteran's Corner: Next weekend an honorable one
Spring Lake Park becomes refurbished ‘gem’ in Aurora
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Heroes in their eyes: Munhall students honor vets
Don’t be afraid to learn how to lead
12 Bigs by Christmas: Power of 'role model'
Tips for a flu-free holiday party season
New Aurora church takes faith off beaten path
Help for holiday entertaining at home
Make your holiday buffet indulgent, healthy
Officers debate about comrades who commit crimes
Easy, adaptable holiday treats
Aurora youth help raise homeless awareness
Scare up some Halloween chili for Midway Monsters
Valley briefs: CASA slates conference
Like to walk? He might want his shoes filled
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Faith Calendar
There's always room for one more volunteer
Like to walk? He might want his shoes filled
Greenhouse family member grows to 100
Have a low-sugar happy Halloween
Police gear up to run for Special Olympics
Recreation briefs: November is Veterans month
Religion calendar: Rummage and bake sale
Senior briefs: Seniors going to Rock Island casino
Valley briefs: Waubonsee gets award
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Party time: Where to celebrate halloween
Students plant Red Ribbon Week legacy
Cultural calendar: Narrative paintings exhibit
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'350' is lucky number for protestors
Heart attack survival rates improve in women
ReStore helps residents, organization
Health briefs: Aurora University offers vaccinations
Pets
Homeowners look to stoves for heat
Don't avoid colon screenings
In search of the valley's ghosts
Best of both worlds
Valley Briefs
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'We were all such special friends'
Marmion Abbey founder celebrates 100th
Fox Valley earns top parks honor
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Nothing scary about these easy treats
Candy corn cocktail no trick for adults
Creeped-out cupcakes for Halloween
Recipe ideas for pumpkin seeds
'A believer, late in life'
Religion Brioefs: Movie night set
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Festivals and craft shows
Brrrring it! Exercise outside all year-round
Beware of 'hidden' sodium in restaurant food
Book lovers, your local store is here
Welcome a sailor to your home this Thanksgiving
Pets' fears owner-fueled, expert says
Pets of the Week
Curious cat's life cut far too short
Antiques show reflects on America's bounty
'Leading Ladies' are play's leading guys
First novel helps dyslexic author feel 'normal'
Breaking down racial barriers
Have a spook-tacular Halloween!
Fighting crime with compassion, courage
Youth briefs: Marmion hosts BB tourney
Vaughan Center celebration fit for members
Bowl 'em over with regional chili dishes
Park briefs: Family Farm Chores
Senior briefs: Trip to Fireside Theatre
Taking pumpkin beyond pie
Congregation unites in complex relief mission
Recreation briefs
Stuck on Aurora
Putting the brakes on DUIs this Halloween
Soups On! promises to heat up weekend
Fundraisers
Religion calendar
From drab to fab: Check out these makeovers
The heat is on in 'Hell's Kitchen' casting
Calendar: Basket Bingo
Culture calendar: 'Latino Unidos'
Fraud fugitive busted after friend request
Immunodeficiencies can be prevented
Briefs: Home care company seeks professionals
School briefs: Fox Chase to host craft fair
Fall Fest expands to two days in Oswego
Fundraisers: Walk for Hope
Rescue is for the birds
MercyFest 2009 coming this week with upgrades
Aurora Public Library
WVHS musicians explore Big Apple
Sandwich woman is her brother's seeker
'Dancing with the Stars' benefit goes Hollywood
Electrical system fixup planned in SC's Timbers
Empty-nester becomes big brother
Youth briefs: Healthy Kids Day
Valley briefs: Animal Welfare League fundraiser
District looking for some frightfully good houses
Boos and oohs for Halloween
Marmion's Abbey Farms expands with pumpkin patch
Former student honors Waldo teacher in book
Diamond is a real steal
Calendar: Diwali Food Drive
Dick Young among the best of 'the Greatest Generation'
Valley briefs: Sandwich slates hydrant flushing
Religion calendar: Celtic Sounds Concert
WVHS musicians explore Big Apple
School briefs: DeSpain promoted to VP for AU enrollment







