Lifestyle Stories from January 6, 2026 (Change date)
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20 things to declutter right now to start the year lighterJan 06, 2026 4:23 pm - Here are 20 pretty easy things to consider removing from your home, your car or your life in January, in service of a less-cluttered 2026.
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‘Freedom isn’t automatic’: Elgin to honor MLK’s legacy with annual prayer breakfastJan 06, 2026 1:58 pm - For the 41st year, community members in Elgin will meet to honor the spirit and memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual prayer breakfast Jan. 17 at Elgin Community College.
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Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pondJan 06, 2026 1:40 pm - Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.
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The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026Jan 06, 2026 1:00 pm - Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang's little robot buddies. CES is a huge opportunity annually for companies both large and small to parade products they plan to put on shelves this year.
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Inverness Garden Club celebrates 85 years with ‘Enchanted Forest’ luncheonJan 06, 2026 12:26 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its 85th anniversary "Enchanted Forest" luncheon, featuring magical woodland decorations, raffles, auctions, and handcrafted trees.
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Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this monthJan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
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Soothe your mind and body with this quick, comforting cabbage soupJan 06, 2026 5:19 am - This vegan soup, known as baechu doenjang guk in Korean, is hearty with cabbage and tofu. Mushrooms, soy sauce and doenjang (a fermented soy paste) give the broth a deep, complex flavor. Adapted from “The Korean Vegan: Homemade” by Joanne Lee Molinaro, this dish is something to lean on when you’re feeling “a little blue or a little tired.”
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This copycat Dole Whip recipe brings the Disney magic homeJan 06, 2026 5:11 am - Dole Whip is a pineapple-flavored soft serve beloved by fans of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and this refreshing from-scratch version is just the thing to bring home a bit of theme park magic. Because we rely on standard kitchen equipment and whole ingredients, the dessert may look somewhat different from what you’d get in the parks. But what it lacks in social-media-ready appearance, it makes up for in taste.
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