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Holiday bird: Forget fancy; bring on flavor

BY PERVAIZ SHALLWANI, The Associated Press — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

For tasty fowl on Turkey Day, the new thing can be the old thing: a classic one-two punch of an overnight brine followed by a quick morning rub before the bird goes into the oven for a slow roast.

CLASSROOM NOTES

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Lunch on the Trail

St. Patrick welcomes home soldier

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

JOLIET -- Students in Katie Nelson and Laura Maier 's kindergarten and first-grade classes at St. Patrick School recently welcomed home their favorite veteran in a pre-Veterans Day celebration.

Wilmington man loved the outdoors

By Denise M. Baran-Unland For the Herald-News — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

When Alyce Sue Mikel says her all-around outdoorsman husband Jack Mikel could fix anything, she isn't kidding.

Deadline extended to submit 'Wish List'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The economy is putting a pinch on many nonprofit groups.

GOTTA DO IT

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Picking the right cold Rx

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Q: Boy, do I get confused. I feel as though I am coming down with a cold. When I went to my local drug store to get something to treat myself with, I found countless shelves filled with lozenges, antihistamines, stuff for a sore throat, congestion, runny nose, aches, pains, fever and every other symptom under the sun. I was so confused that I came home with a new bottle of shampoo and some tissues. Where do I begin so I can make the right decision?

Parenting tests couple

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Dear Abby: I have been dating "Charlie" for almost a year. We both have children from previous relationships. He has recently been talking about marriage, but as much as I care for him, I am reluctant.

ASTRO-GRAPH

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Today's Birthday: In the year ahead, you will get plenty of help from associates working hard to improve your lot in life. It's important to do all you can to help further the collective effort.

JCA celebrating 25 years of Jubilat�

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

Laughter, friendship and reminiscing marked Joliet Catholic Academy's gathering of couples who have chaired the school's annual Jubilat� dinner and auction over the last two decades.