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MON, 1/24/2022

Monday, January 24, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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The Rev. Ron Keith Beauchamp of Bethel New Life, right, and the Rev. Jay Moses of Hope Presbyterian will host a series of Black History Month programs at the Wheaton church, which their congregations share for services.

Black, white Wheaton churches to celebrate Black History Month together

Members of Hope Presbyterian Church and Bethel New Life Church, whose respective white and Black congregations share worship space in Wheaton, jointly will celebrate Black History Month with a series of programs in February.
Baheej Khleif loved to care for roses at his Sleepy Hollow home.

Life passes in periods of time, such as our 'Era of Roses'

Lately I've started thinking of life in eras. The era I am thinking about most is our "Era of the Roses," a decade from about 1993 to 2003.
Al Robertson clears the driveway Sunday morning at his Addison area home. Forecasters were predicting more snow overnight Monday, following by subzero temperatures.

After more snow overnight, subzero temperatures expected this week

The suburbs woke up Sunday to two to five inches of snow, and its inhabitants could see as much as three inches more when they launch their work weeks Monday morning.
Gas at Woodman's in North Aurora was $3.04 per gallon on Jan. 14, but just a few miles away in Batavia it was $3.39 per gallon and in St. Charles it was $3.45 per gallon.

Two gas stations, a 31-cent difference for a gallon of regular. What gives?

Why do gas prices pingpong so much between stations? Here's why, with tips on finding cheap gas and a chance to win Chicago Auto Show tickets.
Daily Herald's 2021 Remember When special section.
Tell us about your memories of lost suburban icons for Remember When ... Revisited
Following last year's special section, this year the Daily Herald is publishing Remember When ... Revisited, and we're hoping to share memories of even more suburban places that no longer exist.
Someone can call themselves a home caregiver, or even a nurse, and have absolutely no training or qualifications. But there are ways to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Is that health care helper actually a hindrance?
I've been thinking about the caregivers and other health care professionals we invite into our homes (or our parents' homes) and how we can protect ourselves from those who would take advantage of someone who's not able to fend for themselves.
A protester holds up a sign against critical race theory during a protest in Reno, Nev. Developed in the 1970s, critical race theory is a way of thinking about American history through the lens of racism, but its use has been debated.
Why teaching about critical race theory has become a lightning rod in suburban schools
Should American schools teach students about historical and structural racism? That's the debate raging nationally and has become a political flashpoint pitting parents against educators, school leaders and one another.
Hockey players skate at dusk as light from a pole fans out on the ice rink at Keith Mione Community Park in Mundelein.
Suburban Skyview: Hockey players glide on ice as day gives way to evening
The lighted skating rink at Keith Mione Community Park in Mundelein allows hardy souls to enjoy the cold air after dark.
Cyclamen benefits from summers spent outside in a protected spot in the garden where it receives morning sun. Bring the plant indoors in fall.
Houseplants will test your gardening skills
Cyclamen plants will continue to bloom for a few weeks if they are kept in a north window in a cool room (55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) and watered enough to keep the soil evenly moist and never soggy.
January soup specials at Prairie Grass Cafe include spinach, top left, squash, parsnip and vegetarian lentil.
Stave off winter's chill with a hearty soup from a Chicago-area restaurant
Chicago winters can be brutal. If you want something comforting to help deal with the cold, nothing beats a hearty bowl of soup from a suburban or Chicago restaurant.
Before farms and railroads segmented the prairie in what now are the suburbs, tallgrass fires could consume thousands of acres of territory in a single day.
Constable: Blizzard? Prairie fires once were 'demons' in what's now the suburbs
Sure, it's cold and gray, but at least the suburbs aren't prone to wildfires. That wasn't always the case, as a new study finds this area was home to hundreds of blazing tallgrass prairie fires between 1673 and 1905.
When the power goes out in the dead of winter, how do you keep your family safe — and warm?
Keep children warm and safe during a power outage
When the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family's normal routines. Younger children -- especially infants -- are at risk for hypothermia.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Youngsters watch from a window as balloons from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade pass by, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in New York. The parade is returning in full, after being crimped by the coronavirus pandemic last year. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Coldplay and BTS perform "My Universe" at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 7,101, Bob Strawn photo: Members of the SHOK Salvation Army unit in Hanover Park solicit donations as part of Donut Day in June of 1967. It was part of the annual fundraising effort for the group.
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Carly Pearce accepts the female vocalist of the year award at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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On Oct. 29 a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Tacos Puebla located at 410 E. Green Street in Bensenville. This is the business’ second location; the original restaurant opened in Addison about five years ago. The newly renovated space can accommodate both dine-in and take-out options and their menu offers tacos, fajitas, burritos and much more. Village President Frank DeSimone and Tacos Puebla Owners Olivia Acuahuitl and Lauro Cuazitl cut the ceremonial red ribbon together as they celebrated the official opening. They were joined by family and friends, representatives of the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce, village of Bensenville staff and Tacos Puebla staff. During the ceremony guests had the opportunity to tour the newly renovated space and taste a variety of menu items while also being entertained by a live mariachi band.
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