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Census data: Louisiana’s population in decline

Louisiana is among states with the biggest population declines in recent years, according to new U.S. Census data. ... Read more

Fishing

Making a dent in the Asian carp

The folks in Bath, Illinois, have the right idea when it comes to putting a dent in an ... Read more

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St. Edward Catholic Church celebrates Tolton with gala

A gala to support the canonization of the Venerable Augustus Tolton was held Saturday at St. Edward Catholic ... Read more

Outdoors

Fitzgerald’s Midwestern hunts deliver bucks, does, each time

CARROLLTON, Illinois — When Dicky Fitzgerald, an accomplished and avid bass fisherman from Charenton, finally put down his ... Read more

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The versatile potato, 3 decadent ways

From five-star fine dining to neighborhood potlucks, across countries and cultures, the adaptable potato fits deliciously into any ... Read more

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Warm Potato Salad

This warm potato salad comes from the kitchen of David Koehn, chef de cuisine for Chicago’s Paramount Group. ... Read more

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Au Gratin Potatoes

These decadently rich au gratin potatoes reflect the symmetry between the acclaimed chef Carlos Gaytán’s Mexican heritage and ... Read more

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Purple & Orange Sweet Frites

Owner of Chicago’s Yamma, which serves modern Palestinian fare, chef Ruba Hassan uses her catering and restaurant experience ... Read more

Obituaries

Fred Spreitzer

Frederic Edward Spreitzer, whose early working years as a Chicago lifeguard, bartender and bouncer were a reassuring presence for ... Read more

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Grapefruit Shandy

Most bars or home mixologists can easily whip up this quick summer cocktail. Ben Heller, operations manager at 17th ... Read more