Elm Leaves (Elmwood Park, IL) back issues from February 2007:
Grilled beef roast is fit for a gang
Feb 01, 2007 ... Here's a dish for one of those days when the cook is grilling for a group of family or friends and wants beef on the menu. The recipe makes eight servings, but if your dining party numbers fewer than that, don't worry -- any leftovers will probably disappear quite quickly. The dish has a ...
Discover secrets of fennel
Feb 01, 2007 ... Europeans have long appreciated fennel, and Americans have now begun to acquire a taste for the celery-like vegetable with the feathery fronds that resemble dill. Raw or cooked, fennel has an anise-like flavor that complements many foods. The licorice flavor becomes lighter when the ...
Caribbean fare for Super Bowl
Feb 01, 2007 ... For your Super Bowl party, add some hearty, robust flavor to the same old snacks and food. Cookbook author and Jamaican-native Virginia Burke offers a twist on the traditional burger, salads and drinks in her newest book Eat Caribbean (Simon & Schuster, $22). More recipes can be found at ...
Muffins: Healthy and yummy
Feb 01, 2007; ... Usually, when I mention to someone that my cookbooks feature "delicious food that happens to also be healthy," I can see an invisible curtain drop in front of their eyes. "I won't eat at her house" appears like a news headline scrawl at the bottom of a television news report. I wish more ...
Cole slaw, Sichuan-style
Feb 01, 2007; ... Whether you prefer Sichuan, the new spelling, or Szechwan, the old one, the cooking from this province of southern China is known for its extreme heat. Back before Sichuan cuisine became the dominant choice in America's Chinese restaurants, I discovered its fire power in a startling ...
For the flavor of itCoffee perks the taste of main dishes and desserts
Feb 01, 2007; ... When Mark Sylvester experiments in his Libertyville kitchen, it's not unusual for him to pour some coffee into his creations. After all, Sylvester is from a large Italian family where drinking coffee is de rigeur. "Coffee adds richness," said Sylvester. One of his techniques is ...
FDA may heed criticism of blood substitute test
Feb 01, 2007; ... Last spring, bioethicists criticized methods being used by Evanston-based Northfield Laboratories in the clinical trial of its blood substitute, PolyHeme, on human trauma patients. Now, nearly a year later, there are signs the Food and Drug Administration is heeding some of the criticism ...
Northfield: Higher death rate result of 'protocol errors'
Feb 01, 2007; ... Everyone from Northfield investors to emergency health workers to the military watched with great interest as Evanston-based Northfield Laboratories last month released the results of its pivotal phase III trial testing its blood substitute, PolyHeme. The results were not good, as far as ...
MBA grads: It's worthwhile
Feb 01, 2007; ... When stay-at-home mom Jill Gordon hit upon the idea of starting a business offering fun haircuts for children, she and business partner Kim Stolze set up focus groups made up of hairdressers. From the focus groups, the pair gained important knowledge about how to retain employees. Even ...
Bigcaps in Chicago +0.64%
Feb 01, 2007 ... The one-week (Jan. 17-24) change in stock price for the 50 largest Chicago-based companies, based on Dec. 29 market cap. The DJIA was +0.35%; the S&P 500 was +0.70%. Year-to-date: Chicago big caps +2.01%; DJIA +1.27%; S&P 500 +1.55%. Stock price information provided courtesy of Chicago ...
Volunteers tally homeless in county
Feb 01, 2007; ... Many homeless people spend their evenings in shelters, sleeping in abandoned buildings and cars or under railroad viaducts. During the day, they may visit train stations, public libraries or fast-food restaurants -- anyplace they can find to get out of the cold for a few hours. The ...
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS
Feb 01, 2007 ... Internet predators target of new billState Rep. Sandy Cole, R-62nd, of Grayslake has introduced legislation aimed at better protecting children from sex offenders and predators on-line. House Bill 260 updates sex offender reporting requirements, mandating that sex offenders register all ...
North Tri-State widening to begin this spring
Feb 01, 2007; ... Long-awaited plans for the widening and reconstruction of the North Tri-State Tollway in northern Cook and Lake counties will finally get underway this spring. Construction work is scheduled to begin on the Tri-State Tollway in northern Lake County from Grand Avenue north to the ...
Joniak announces his love for sports
Feb 01, 2007; ... Chicago Bears broadcaster Jeff Joniak was a sports junkie even during his days as a student at Hersey High School. Retired teacher Jim Hoffmann recalls that Joniak ran the betting pools for football and basketball games around school. "My daughter (Amy) won basketball (once) and he ...
Potpourri
Feb 01, 2007 ... Gale's Coffee Bar, The Westin Chicago North Shore, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, announces the first of a monthly series of cooking demos at 2 p.m. Feb. 3, featuring Pastry Chef Gale Gand. In time for Valentine's Day, focus of the first class will be chocolate and the different ...
The fast race
Feb 01, 2007; ... Last weekend was yet again another Pinewood Derby. And yet again, another middle of the pack finish for the Blaser racing team. You would think by now, the 10th race for the team, we would bring home the trophy. But no go. Victory still eludes us, just one-tenth of a second ...
Boost accountants' image? Let us count the ways
Feb 01, 2007 ... I would like to address an issue that concerns all of my brethren in the accounting industry. That is: How we are viewed by the public, and our own self-image. When studying for the CPA exam close to 30 years ago, Ethics Ruling 17.141 was still in effect; it questioned the right of ...
The joy of cookbooks
Feb 03, 2007; ... In a vivid childhood memory, I stand wide-eyed in the kitchen as my mother brings out her yellowed, dog-eared paperback copy of Joy of Cooking. "This is the best cookbook. Ever. Everything you need is in here," she says. This gentle lecture probably came while I was climbing on the ...
'Crowns' lifts spirit with song, message
Feb 07, 2007; ... Open Door Repertory's latest show "Crowns" is everything a great musical should be, a beautiful story, told with beautiful performances. From the moment the lights go up and Desla Epsion's song begins, the audience knows they're in for something special. "Crowns," written by Regina ...
For union organizers, Wal-Mart is nut that cannot be cracked
Feb 08, 2007; ... Wal-Mart, the largest private U.S. employer, has proven to be a tough nut to crack for union organizers. "Wal-Mart is immune (to unionization) because it has been a bottom-line mission to stay union free," said Robert Bruno, a professor of labor and industrial relations at the University ...
Shrimp recipe smokes
Feb 08, 2007; ... Today, thanks to the convenience and moderate prices at fast-food and family-style restaurants, many kids eat dinner out as frequently as they do at home. But in the seemingly antediluvian days when I was their age, eating out during the week was an occasion. Although I don't recall its ...
Chilly nights call for casseroles
Feb 08, 2007 ... in winter, mealtimes call for warm and hearty comfort food including casseroles. So easy to assemble, baked and served all in one dish, they are the ultimate in convenience. German Potato Salad Casserole from Seneca Foods Corp. starts with simple ingredients. Ever-popular ground beef is ...
Match a muffin with tea
Feb 08, 2007 ... The English got it right with their formula for a cold winter afternoon: The essential cup of afternoon tea. Both black and green teas increase the body's antioxidant activity which, in turn, can help prevent many types of chronic diseases. And hot tea is a bracing pick-me-up for a dreary ...
Salad sans greens
Feb 08, 2007; ... Who needs leafy greens anyway? With all the recalls and health concerns of various greens lately, you might find yourself reconsidering the salad course. But that's no excuse for skipping your (well-washed) veggies. And with cold weather here, heartier salads might make more ...
Storing wines in unusual places
Feb 08, 2007 ... Most of the wine purchased in the United States is consumed within an hour of its purchase -- a stunning statistic, but reassuring if you're not prepared to store a wine collection. You buy it, take it home and serve it. But what if you have an extra bottle? Or, what do you do if you ...
Salad for your valentine
Feb 08, 2007 ... Romance and red go hand-in-hand, as do the red roses and heart-shaped valentines traditionally given on Valentine's Day. For a Valentine-themed dinner, you can go one step further and serve foods that are naturally red and, since their color reflects the presence of health-protective ...
Veal chops star with Bourbon-Apple Sauce
Feb 08, 2007 ... When you invite friends over for a meal, you want it to have a special touch -- but without too much fuss. Explore the possibilities of a menu centered around a classic veal chop. Choose rib or loin chops -- either works perfectly. Of course a veal chop tastes delicious simply ...
Bigcaps in Chicago +0.39%
Feb 08, 2007 ... The one-week (Jan. 24-31) change in stock price for the 50 largest Chicago-based companies, based on Dec. 29 market cap. The DJIA was unchanged; the S&P 500 was down 0.14%. Year-to-date: Chicago big caps +2.41%; DJIA +1.27%; S&P 500 +1.41%. Stock price information provided courtesy of ...
Illinois a union state, but numbers shrink
Feb 08, 2007; ... The workforce in Illinois is more unionized than the nation as a whole, but like the nation, union membership among private-sector workers is declining here, too. In Illinois, unionized workers made up 16.9 percent of the workforce in 2005, according to an estimate from the Union ...
Pet of the Week
Feb 08, 2007 ... Arcadia is yet another senior citizen looking for a home. This adorable lady with the wavy "do" was rescued by Save-A-Pet from a rural kill shelter. Although she is no puppy, she is a little girl, so she will have several years left to grace some lucky home. I'm not going to extol ...
Potpourri
Feb 08, 2007 ... Beautiful Food, 2111 Beechwood Ave., Wilmette, presents an intense class in the Mother Sauces from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 17. Learn to prepare brown, butter, egg, French, tomato and white sauces with variations. This is a must for those who love to cook and eat deliciously. Cost is $75. Payment ...
Stage set for Tina, Elvis and Cher
Feb 07, 2007; ... If you missed your chance to see Elvis back in the day, would do almost anything to catch Tina and are willing to pay way beyond face value to see Cher, good news has arrived -- as long as you're willing to suspend disbelief. For the second year in a row, celebrity impersonators will ...
Spice up your Valentine's Day with pecans
Feb 08, 2007; ... This Valentine's Day, let someone else bring the chocolate. Instead, spice up the day of sweets by serving your own homemade candied pecans and dried fruit. Chicago residents Margy Kaye and Katherine Montalto created this easy recipe for a treat that provides a somewhat different ...
Sweet trivia for Valentine's Day
Feb 08, 2007 ... More than one third of American households celebrate Valentine's Day by giving candy to their loved ones, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. While both men and women think of chocolate as the "sexiest" Valentine's Day candy, according to the National Confectioner's Association (NCA), candy ...
Play looks at life, death of peace activist
Feb 07, 2007; ... River Forest's Rebekah Levin remembers vividly watching 23-year-old Rachel Corrie crushed by a bulldozer. "It was horrendous," she said simply of video footage widely seen after Corrie was killed in 2003 while attempting to block the demolition of a Palestinian doctor's home in the Gaza ...
Salerno's opens up shop in Oak Park
Feb 07, 2007; ... For over 40 years, Salerno's Pizza & Pasta called Berwyn home, but due to a lost lease, Oak Parkers now are reaping the benefits of a new outpost at 7128 W. Roosevelt Road. "We were outgrowing the old place anyway," partner Emilio Morrone said. "So, we found this big, beautiful old ...
More room for fun at Musikgarten
Feb 07, 2007; ... Musikgarten of Oak Park has a beautiful new home at 344 Harrison St. "It's a big 850-square-foot space with a lovely copper ceiling and maple floor," said owner Amy Abbott Pappageorge of the vintage studio in the Harrison Street Arts District. "It's what I've needed -- which is a lot of space ...
Russian artist a familiar face around town
Feb 07, 2007; ... With their almond-shaped faces and whimsical wide eyes, Zaza Khabuliani's children stand out in Forest Park's Boulevard Fine Arts Gallery. So does the artist, who arrived at Midway airport in December carrying little more than the phone number of gallery owner David Manola. On a recent ...
West Suburban Hospital gets zoning as requested
Feb 07, 2007; ... West Suburban Hospital Thursday cleared the final hurdle in its bid to build a new emergency room. But, village trustees imposed some conditions. Trustees voted 6-1 in favor of vacating a portion of Humphrey Avenue and rezoning a portion of the 200 block of North Humphrey Avenue from R-2 ...
SPORTS BRIEFS
Feb 08, 2007 ... Play Ball USA hosts skills clinicsPlay Ball USA, a premier baseball and softball training center in the Northwest suburbs, will provide hour-long clinics for athletes of all ages at its facility located at 208 S. Graceland in Des Plaines. For more information please call Play Ball USA at ...
Dominick's to close 14 stores by April
Feb 07, 2007; ... Dominick's will close 14 of its Chicago area stores by early April, affecting an estimated 750 workers and reducing Dominick's presence to 83 stores. Shoppers may still get to buy groceries in their neighborhoods because Dominick's will consider "all viable options" as replacement ...
Candidates file for ballot in the April 17 election
Feb 07, 2007 ... The following Elmwood Park Village trustees terms are expiring, and are up for re-election on April 17: Alan T. Kaminski, Carmen P. Forte, Diane Kmiecik and Jeff Sargent. Sargent is running for a two-year term to fill the remainder of former trustee Robert Biancalana, who died last spring. As ...
Fire chief's son alerts family to fire
Feb 07, 2007; ... They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. On Jan. 29, 18-year-old Michael Marino Jr. pulled up in front of his home at 3:45 p.m. when he saw smoke coming from the next block. Realizing something wasn't right, he drove around the block to find smoke coming from the attic of ...
Legislators target climate change
Feb 07, 2007; ... With a new scientific study stating with 90 percent certainty that human activity is warming the planet, environmental groups and state lawmakers are pushing several new initiatives to address global warming. Area lawmakers from Lake and Cook counties attended press conferences in ...
Mentoring connects teachers, students
Feb 07, 2007; ... A new mentoring program for approximately 50 Elmwood Park High School students is under way, the result of a suggestion by a school improvement team comprised of teachers, parents and administrators. Students were chosen for the program based on problems in the areas of attendance, ...
DATES & DEADLINES
Feb 07, 2007 ... Elm Leaves and the River Grove Messenger welcome items for Dates & Deadlines as well as for columns including Anniversaries, Engagements, Weddings, Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, Hello World, In Service, People and Promotions, School Digest and Villagers. Items must be received ...
Obituaries
Feb 07, 2007 ... Robert J. RoraffRobert J. Roraff, 72, a resident of Norridge, formerly of Franklin Park, died Jan. 31Mr. Roraff was husband of the late Janet K; father of Jeaninne and the late Matthew; brother of Shirley Klingelhofer, the late Lois Hauk, the late Thomas and the ...
SCHOOLS DIGEST
Feb 07, 2007 ... TRITONCollege hosts financial aid seminarsThe Triton College Financial Aid Department will host "Financial Aid Made Simple," financial aid awareness workshops, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17, and at 10 a.m. Feb. 10, in Room R-204 of the Learning Resource Center Building on ...
Scout project has dual purpose
Feb 07, 2007; ... The girls in Elmwood Park's Girl Scout Troop 1102 have found a way to earn their "United We Stand" badge and show their support for America's troops. On Jan. 29, the scouts gathered at Grace Lutheran Church where they are based to finish folding 300 pocket-sized flags that will be sent ...
'Battlestations' a different take on combat
Feb 07, 2007 ... BATTLESTATIONS: MIDWAYXbox 360, PC $59.99, $39.99 Rated T for TeenGameplay: "Battlestations: Midway" is a real-time strategy game that offers a different kind of action. Most games of this type are played from a top down perspective, where the player will micro-manage many types of military ...
Emotions on mute
Feb 07, 2007; ... Breaking and EnteringAn architect takes on an assignment to upgrade a blighted district of London in the cool, dispassionate, but not entirely uninvolving "Breaking and Entering" and winds up rehabbing his personal life in the process. Writer/director Anthony Minghella, best known for ...
Fall Out Boy gets 'High' and mighty
Feb 07, 2007 ... FALL OUT BOY"Infinity on High" Love 'em or hate 'em -- and there appear to be plenty of folks on either side -- there's no denying that Fall Out Boy, the emo band that got its start on the North Shore, is about to become the Next Big Thing in pop. Led by lyricist and Wilmette native Pete ...
Film Clips
Feb 07, 2007 ... OPENING THIS WEEKTHE ANIMATION SHOW 3A collection of animated short films from around the world, collected by "Beavis and Butthead" and "King of the Hill" creator Mike Judge. At the Music Box Theatre. BREAKING AND ENTERING Writer/director Anthony Minghella's romantic drama is ...
Ex-NFLer speaks at McKinley
Feb 07, 2007; ... The life of Martin Luther King Jr. took to the stage with a play by second, third and fourth grade students at McKinley School in Bellwood last week. The play Wednesday was part of the school's annual Martin Luther King assembly, which celebrates Dr. King's life and vision, third grade ...
Two Tigers advance to Leyden Sectional meet
Feb 08, 2007; ... It was a topsy-turvy day for the Elmwood Park wrestling team at the Fenwick wrestling regional on Saturday. Two Tigers advanced to the Leyden Sectional, but another two they thought were locks fell short of advancing. Senior Krys Kwiecien (26-10) overcame a cold to do what was ...
New strategy not enough for Tigers
Feb 08, 2007; ... At first, it didn't look like Elmwood Park that was on the court Friday at Fenton for a Metro Suburban Conference boys basketball game. The Tigers have played all season at an up-tempo pace and relied heavily on 3-point baskets to provide a large portion of their offense. However, ...
Freshman enjoying varsity
Feb 08, 2007; ... Michelle Tinajero was both nervous and excited when she found out she would be spending her freshman season of girls basketball at Elmwood Park playing at the varsity level. Now, as the season is in the home stretch, Tinajero is very glad that she's had the opportunity to play at the ...
Friars get past scrappy Gordon Tech
Feb 08, 2007; ... The last thing the Fenwick boys basketball team needed at any point in its game against Gordon Tech was a double-digit lead. Fenwick coach John Quinn was concerned on two fronts before the basketball went up in the air against the Rams, which would make a big lead a ...
Fenwick doubles its pleasure
Feb 08, 2007; ... There was never a moment of doubt in the mind of Fenwick wrestling coach Jerry Ruffino that his big three of Chris Dardanes, Nick Dardanes and Bobby Barnhisel would be sectional qualifiers. Ruffino didn't know if any other individuals on his young and inexperienced team would advance ...
College of DuPage trips Triton
Feb 08, 2007; ... The game had been over for 25 minutes before a Triton coach or player was seen walking out of the locker room. The facial expressions said it all, as Triton (11-13, 4-1) lost 56-44 to College of DuPage (14-8, 5-0) in a showdown for sole possession of first place in the North Central ...
Long-awaited rematch postponed till regional
Feb 08, 2007; ... One of the top bouts expected in a dual meet between the Triton wrestling team and St. Louis Community College-Meramec on Saturday never came about. Triton heavyweight Chris Schiewe (Gordon Tech) was unable to wrestle Cedric Powell due to a shoulder injury. Powell, who's ranked No ....
Dad's garlic salt turned into business
Feb 08, 2007 ... In a small kitchen outside Boston in 1968, Dick Kuras, who loves to eat, expressed frustration that table salt wasn't doing enough to bring out the flavor of his food. He pulled out a bowl and blender and began to mix salt, fresh garlic cloves and other spices. For years, he tried different ...
Trinity wins first Red Division title
Feb 08, 2007; ... A good team with something to prove can be awfully tough to beat. That was certainly the case on Saturday, as Trinity (21-6) won its first Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red Division Tournament title with a 57-48 win over top-seeded Resurrection (21-6). The Blazers lost to ...
Career Ed founder retires
Feb 08, 2007; ... Career Education Corp. founder John Larson has retired as chairman of the board and as a director, the company announcedLarson had stepped down about five months ago from his roles as the company's president and chief executive officer. Robert E. Dowdell, who is serving as CEC's interim chief ...
Editorial: Tackling a vital issue
Feb 08, 2007 ... It was encouraging -- and an antidote to the do-nothing attitude of the federal government -- to see local state legislators starting to come to grips with the vital issue of global warming. With a new scientific study stating with 90 percent certainty that human activity is warming the ...