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Our weirdest stories...

From Staff Reports — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

If you have been in the newspaper business any length of time, you get to see people at their best and at their worst. And then there is that other dimension ... when an assignment turns surreal. The Naperville Sun staff shares a few of those head-rattlers with you.

City services

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

If you see a stray animal, here's what you can do, courtesy of the city:

Local meetings

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

DuPage County Board -- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building, third floor, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton

Life stories

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Interviewing a former psychotherapist is, quite frankly, a little daunting. Would she constantly be analyzing my questions? While I was finding out about her, would she be trying to delve into my past to see what makes me tick? If she did, it was only because she's someone addicted to finding out all she can about the people she meets. Edna Groves is something of a story teller, but more importantly a story finder.

Women briefs: RHAMC honors Edward specialist

From Submitted Reports — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Donna Serlin, a pulmonary rehab clinical specialist at Naperville's Edward Hospital, was recently honored for "Making A Difference" by the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago.

Mushrooms liven up simple pork chops

The Associated Press — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

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.

Double up the flavor for this Sunday's battle

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

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.

Turkey Talk-Line has money saving tips

chicagofootballchili.com — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

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.

Bacon, eggs and pasta combine for easy dinner

The Associated Press — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

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.

Fast pork tenderloin stroganoff

The Associated Press — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 00:01 CST

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."