Lifestyle Stories from February 11, 2026 (Change date)
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Namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse steps into leadership role ahead of gala in SchaumburgFeb 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will make its 23rd anniversary a special one at its annual gala Feb. 28 in Schaumburg.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Date night, girls’ night out ideas in the Fox ValleyFeb 11, 2026 1:18 pm - If dinner and a movie feel a little too predictable, there are plenty of options close to home to shake up your date night routine.
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How to handle condo owner who pounds on ceiling when hearing neighbor’s noiseFeb 11, 2026 11:40 am - The owners of a unit in our condo building are harassing the owners above them for everyday noise and retaliating by pounding on the walls and ceilings. What can the board do?
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St. James Farm saddles up for more improvementsFeb 11, 2026 10:40 am - DuPage County forest preserve officials are preparing to tackle a list of improvements at St. James Farm, a window into the rarefied era of the gentleman farmer.
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Valentine’s Day is about all kinds of loveFeb 11, 2026 10:37 am - Annettee Budzban says that Valentine’s Day is a day for all kinds of love.
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One go-to, many dishes: Easy weeknight sopes start with tried-and-true Skinny Pizza DoughFeb 11, 2026 5:41 am - Biz Velatini’s Skinny Pizza Dough is a no-brainer for quick weeknight dinners and lighter homemade pizzas, but it can also be the foundation for so much more. In this collection, that same simple, reliable dough transforms into crispy-edged chicken chorizo sopes — proof that one good recipe can open the door to an entire lineup of meals.
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Gently sweet and pretty in pink, this panna cotta spreads the loveFeb 11, 2026 5:38 am - These pale pink cups of cardamom-scented panna cotta are showered with pomegranate seeds and chocolate shavings. Made with milk and yogurt rather than cream, they have a lovely, light texture.
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Whole kernels make buttermilk cornbread even more perfectFeb 11, 2026 5:35 am - The preparation and the cast-iron skillet are a big part of what has always made this cornbread so delectable. Now, to make it even better, Don Mauer adds a can of sweet, whole-kernel corn.
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Canned beans, frozen fruit and other healthy store-bought shortcuts to loveFeb 11, 2026 5:31 am - Having a few prepped or quick-cooking store-bought ingredients on hand can help you handle dinner on busy weeknights. Here are some favorite readily available options that are healthy and minimally processed.
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