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Reset your morning rhythm with homemade grab-and-go treats This month’s recipes lean into a cozy-meets-convenient energy with treats you can bake once and enjoy all week long. Think easy grab-and-go options that feel a little indulgent: dark chocolate banana muffins, tart cherry pecan scones and a crunchy trail mix granola.

Reset your morning rhythm with homemade grab-and-go treats

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Bob's Red Mill boxed chocolate cake mix delivers a 'Wow' Just before Valentine’s Day, I stopped by seriouseats.com and saw the following headline: “We Tested 8 Boxed Chocolate Cake Mixes — Here Are the Ones We’d Bake for Valentine’s Day.” I decided to give one of their picks — Bob’s Red Mill — a try.

Bob's Red Mill boxed chocolate cake mix delivers a 'Wow'

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More therapy dogs sought for Naperville, Elmhurst hospitals Endeavor Health is recruiting more therapy dogs to visit patients at Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

More therapy dogs sought for Naperville, Elmhurst hospitals

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Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes Major storms that whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday leveled homes, downed trees and power lines, and overwhelmed a 911 center south of Chicago with emergency calls, according to officials.

Severe storms whip up tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes

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Beach Boys ride the endless wave to Aurora's RiverEdge Park this summer Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13, for The Beach Boys’ Aug. 14 concert at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.

Beach Boys ride the endless wave to Aurora's RiverEdge Park this summer

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Rediscover Schaumburg during village's 70th anniversary and share what you love most The village of Schaumburg quietly marked its actual 70th anniversary last Saturday, but bigger celebrations and events are planned for the warmer months ahead.

Rediscover Schaumburg during village's 70th anniversary and share what you love most

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Best Bets: Jeff Award-winner Michael Mahler channels Paul Simon in concert at Marriott Theatre Actor/composer/lyricist Michael Mahler channels Paul Simon at the Marriott Theatre, the Raue Center hosts tributes to Carole King and Van Morrison, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago stages “Madama Butterfly.”

Best Bets: Jeff Award-winner Michael Mahler channels Paul Simon in concert at Marriott Theatre

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Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis adapt 'Scarpetta' book series for TV “I have a philosophy where characters come to you at the right time,” Nicole Kidman said. And that time is now for Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, who co-executive produce and star in “Scarpetta,” a new mystery crime series from Prime Video, out Wednesday, March 11, based on Patricia Cornwell’s popular books.

Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis adapt 'Scarpetta' book series for TV

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Spotlight: Janus Theatre inaugurates new home with 'Alchemist' revival Janus Theatre marks its first production in its new Elgin home with an updated version of the 17th-century satire “The Alchemist,” and Mike Newquist plays 40 characters in the solo show “Fully Committed” at The Den Theatre, this week in Chicago-area theater.

Spotlight: Janus Theatre inaugurates new home with 'Alchemist' revival

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Buzelis scores career-high 41 points and hits key 3-pointer in overtime, Bulls beat Warriors 130-124 SAN FRANCISCO -- Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points and hit a key 3-pointer with 2:20 left in overtime, Josh Giddey had a triple-double of 21 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds, and the Bulls beat the undermanned Golden State Warriors 130-124 on Tuesday night.

Buzelis scores career-high 41 points and hits key 3-pointer in overtime, Bulls beat Warriors 130-124

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Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.

Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance

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Windy City falls despite McClung's 54 points The Windy City Bulls lost 127-126 to College Park on Tuesday.

Windy City falls despite McClung's 54 points

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Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83, 2nd only to Wilt in NBA history, setting FT marks for a game as well MIAMI -- It's Wilt, then Bam.

Bam! Heat's Adebayo scores 83, 2nd only to Wilt in NBA history, setting FT marks for a game as well

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Johnson's got the offense, but do Bears have defensive personnel guru? The Bears had a fantastic offseason for the offense last year. They need to do the same thing on the defensive side this time, but talent evaluation needs to step up.

Johnson's got the offense, but do Bears have defensive personnel guru?

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Raiders say Ravens have backed out of deal to send star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders said Baltimore has backed out of the trade that was supposed to send star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to the Ravens for two first-round draft picks.

Raiders say Ravens have backed out of deal to send star pass rusher Maxx Crosby to Baltimore

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What FAA flight reductions could mean for O'Hare passengers Passengers will know in plenty of time if any trips are canceled, experts said. Also, an update on airfield construction.

What FAA flight reductions could mean for O'Hare passengers

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Mother accused of abusing 11-year-old son ordered held pending trial The mother of an 11-year-old boy authorities say suffered years of abuse has been ordered held pending trial.

Mother accused of abusing 11-year-old son ordered held pending trial

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Arlington Heights board split on video gambling Arlington Heights village board members deadlocked this week on whether to allow video gambling machines in local restaurants.

Arlington Heights board split on video gambling

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Getting a head start: Illinois students 5th in nation for scoring high on AP exams More Illinois students are taking Advanced Placement courses and scoring high on those exams compared to their peers in a majority of states, latest College Board data shows.

Getting a head start: Illinois students 5th in nation for scoring high on AP exams

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Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction The Illinois Supreme Court began weighing arguments Tuesday in a case that challenges the state’s ability to prohibit people with nonviolent felony convictions from possessing a firearm.

Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction

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Schaumburg Township Historical Society bus tour to visit local sculptures April 18 The Schaumburg Township Historical Society is planning another bus tour this spring to discover the many sculptures that reside in our neighborhoods.

Schaumburg Township Historical Society bus tour to visit local sculptures April 18

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Barrington Golden Triangle developers: Multifamily development can handle traffic Developers aiming to build a $100 million residential complex at Barrington’s Golden Triangle addressed village trustees’ concerns about traffic, while also emphasizing the need to fast-track the project.

Barrington Golden Triangle developers: Multifamily development can handle traffic

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Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub HOUSTON -- Cal Raleigh insisted Tuesday he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic.

Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub

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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opens in Schaumburg to great fanfare Tuesday’s debut of Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Schaumburg was hardly the soft opening some businesses try, but rather a true test of its full capacity.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opens in Schaumburg to great fanfare

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Barrington plans to borrow $1.6 million for streetscape improvements Barrington officials updated the village board Monday with a plan to borrow $1.6 million to fund phase one of the village’s downtown streetscape improvement plan.

Barrington plans to borrow $1.6 million for streetscape improvements

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Longtime leader Gayle Franzen recalled for vision, skills serving state, suburbs Gayle Franzen, who died on March 3, is being remembered for the vision and skills he displayed in his various roles with the state and as chairman of the DuPage County Board.

Longtime leader Gayle Franzen recalled for vision, skills serving state, suburbs

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Will the Bulls give Dillingham the opportunity he didn't get in Minnesota? Will the Bulls give Rob Dillingham the opportunity he didn’t get in Minnesota?

Will the Bulls give Dillingham the opportunity he didn't get in Minnesota?

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Cubs' Happ says winning is sole focus as he enters walk year The Cubs’ Ian Happ says winning is sole focus as he heads into his walk year with the only team he’s known

Cubs' Happ says winning is sole focus as he enters walk year

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Bears signing receiver, returner Raymond The Bears will reportedly sign Kalif Raymond, who spent the last five seasons with the Detroit Lions, to a one-year, $5.1 million contract.

Bears signing receiver, returner Raymond

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O'Donnell: The most intriguing team in the NCAA men's tournament -- and it's not Illinois Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the upcominng NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

O'Donnell: The most intriguing team in the NCAA men's tournament -- and it's not Illinois

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