All Stories from January 5, 2026 (Change date)
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Advocate Sherman Hospital heart patient unfurls Bear Down flag at Chicago Bears gameJan 05, 2026 3:56 pm - Diana Esposito, a 72-year-old heart patient from Elgin, was recognized as the Chicago Bears' special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony Jan. 4, marking her recovery from a successful transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure at Advocate Sherman Hospital.
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Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plansJan 05, 2026 3:50 pm - Planning ahead for regular upkeep and for unexpected emergencies can reduce the risk of costly repairs later and help spread expenses more evenly throughout the year.
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A home-buying guide for empty nestersJan 05, 2026 3:43 pm - There are questions homeowners can ask themselves as they ponder if downsizing is right for them.
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Mount Prospect police ready to welcome back traffic unit after 15 yearsJan 05, 2026 3:40 pm - After a 15-year absence, the Mount Prospect police department will reinstate its traffic enforcement unit this year.
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Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longerJan 05, 2026 3:08 pm - Social media offers seemingly endless tips to make food last longer, but experts say there isn't just one right way to properly store many foods. Here are some tips to stretch your grocery budget by making sure your food stays fresh — and safe.
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Stand up for those who are goneJan 05, 2026 3:07 pm - Two days after my letter was published on Dec. 25, criticizing Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for his moral failings as HHS Secretary, my friend lost her battle with breast cance...
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Venezuela, Iraq and lessons of historyJan 05, 2026 3:06 pm - Whoever decided to stop teaching American History in our schools forgot that “if you don't learn from history it is sure to repeat itself.” We wake up to find out that Pr...
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‘Shelling’ is egregious means of lawmakingJan 05, 2026 3:06 pm - I was heartened to read the Jan. 2 editorial in the Daily Herald under the headline, “End the 'shell' game.” It is about time our state lawmakers be called out for this p...
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European regulations are a start for climateJan 05, 2026 3:05 pm - Climate policy wonks rejoice: the EU's CBAM is in effect. For the non-nerds, that alphabet soup means the European Unions Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is in effect....
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Keep taxpayers out of higher insurance subsidiesJan 05, 2026 3:04 pm - I don’t understand why the taxpayers should be forced to pay the bill for the temporary increase due to COVID. I read that enrollment doubled after these subsidies were e...