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‘I want to feel the freedom’: Elgin honors 30 new American citizens

Thirty new American citizens from the area were honored Tuesday night during Elgin’s 26th annual new citizen recognition ceremony at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom.

‘A fresh market on steroids’: Expansive new grocery store opens in Vernon Hills

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Kids invited to enter National Night Out art contest

The surprising ways dandelions are good for us — and our gardens

Four years after Roe’s reversal, Illinois still a destination for women seeking abortion care

Billy Yoakam assembles boxes with the help of job coach Tish Alvarez at We Grow Dreams in West Chicago.

‘Opportunity to live more productive lives’: We Grow Dreams provides jobs for people with disabilities

We Grow Dreams in West Chicago is a greenhouse and nursery center that provides work for intellectually and physically disabled people.

Carl Cepuran attended a 2022 watch party at the Glen Ellyn History Center to see his son, Ethan Cepuran, skate in the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Skating community shocked by death of Glen Ellyn’s Carl Cepuran

Glen Ellyn resident Carl Cepuran, renowned former head coach at Glen Ellyn Speed Skating, died suddenly on Sunday.

A bountiful basil crop calls for a little creativity and garlic. Lots of garlic.

Want to make better pesto? Add spinach

This recipe for Simply Better Pesto won’t smack the taste buds with basil. Here the basil is tempered with spinach for a sauce that’s lighter in flavor, and simply better.

Mount Prospect Police School Resource Officer Tyler Johnson has earned the respect of students and staff at Prospect High School. He has received the Illinois Juvenile Officers Association 2026 Juvenile Officer of the Year award.

‘That’s my SRO’: Mount Prospect School Resource Office earns state honors

Tyler Johnson has earned state honors for his work as Mount Prospect Police School Resource Officer at Prospect High School.

Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4

Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.

What to look for in a long-term rental property

Long-term renting is a viable option for many people. Some patience, research and even a little luck can help people find a long-term rental that makes them happy.

‘This is huge’: Major League Baseball to hold America250 event at suburban drive-in

McHenry Outdoor Theater in Lakemoor will host a Major League Baseball America250 event on July 4 that will include screening of the movie “The Sandlot” and the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals game.