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Real Nutrition

Eating pizza? Keep portions in mind

May 25, 2013 - 8:00 a.m.

So here’s a funny story. This dietitian has an extensive history with pizza. Not only has it been recorded as my favorite food since age two, but I worked at numerous pizza joints as a pizza delivery girl for a number of years before becoming a dietitian. There were a couple years of my life where pizza was the majority of my daily meals. And I never got sick of it.  

McHenry Blog

Library to kick off summer reading program June 1

May 24, 2013 - 1:35 p.m.

Children can “Dig Into Reading,” teens and tweens can go “Beneath the Surface,” and adults can enjoy “Groundbreaking Reads" at the McHenry Public Library this summer.

Cary Blog

'Worlds of Music' program planned at Cary library

May 24, 2013 - 1:20 p.m.

CARY – "Worlds of Music," a program for all ages, will take place from 7 to 7:45 p.m. July 31 at the Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road.

The Doctors

Should you go gluten-free?

May 24, 2013 - 9:51 a.m.

Doctors for USA WEEKEND 

Bears Insider

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

May 24, 2013 - 9:50 a.m.

Mike Ditka is about to join a select group of Bears.

Johnsburg Blog

Some delays expected on Johnsburg Road, engineering firm says

May 23, 2013 - 4:37 p.m.

JOHNSBURG – As construction ramps up on the Johnsburg Road project, drivers can expect some slight delays as trucks move in and out of the work zone, the engineering firm said in a release.

Woodstock Blog

D-200 receives three grants

May 23, 2013 - 4:04 p.m.

District 200 will improve their advanced placement programs, beef up their library resources and power a rooftop garden through solar power with the help of three recently awarded grants.

Full-speed Golf

Strength, stability exercises to improve your putting

May 23, 2013 - 12:56 p.m.

Physical fitness is an important aspect of golf today. I stress it with the juniors who come to my camps all the time.

Real Nutrition

Shop your local farmers’ market

May 23, 2013 - 8:00 a.m.

Farmers’ Market season is almost here. Most local markets run from June through early to mid October. Farmers’ markets are a great way to support local farmers and small businesses.  

Huntley Blog

Huntley Radio's "Pizza Wars" a success

May 21, 2013 - 9:44 p.m.

More than 400 people turned out to taste pizza and vote for their favorite pizza maker in Huntley Community Radio's first-ever "Pizza Wars" fundraiser.

Real Nutrition

Cook with fresh herbs this summer

May 21, 2013 - 1:07 p.m.

It’s time to get planting! Pick up some fresh herbs to plant and keep near the kitchen so you can snip and cook as needed. Keep them in pots as some like to spread and take over if allowed.

McHenry Blog

Veterans groups plan ceremonies for Memorial Day

May 21, 2013 - 1:04 p.m.

The Polish Legion of Americans Veterans Post 188 will be the host Legion of this year’s Combined Veterans of McHenry Memorial Day ceremonies.

Cary Blog

Culver's fundraiser to aid Cary library

May 21, 2013 - 11:39 a.m.

The Friends of the Cary Area Public Library will hold a fundraiser Wednesday, May 22, at the Culver's in Crystal Lake.

Business Scene

Childhood dreams matter more than money for college-bound teens

May 21, 2013 - 9:02 a.m.

Making money matters when college-bound teens think about their majors, but following a childhood dream means more, according to an independent survey of college-bound teenagers and their parents. The survey looks at what factors into important college decisions and was commissioned by Discover Student Loans, one of the largest originators of private student loans in the country.

Woodstock Blog

Fire/Rescue will receive Flight For Life award

May 20, 2013 - 6:02 p.m.

The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District will be honored for the teamwork, professionalism and decision-making skills it displayed in handling a 2012 motorcycle crash with multiple patients.