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Howard Kleinstein, the director of digital communications for the village of Mount Prospect, lights the menorah during a Hanukkah celebration at village hall Sunday.

‘We will not cower’: Suburban Jewish community mark Hanukkah in wake of Australia attack

As suburban Jews looked forward to lighting the first menorah candles on Hanukkah, they were stricken by the news that a massacre during a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia claimed the lives of at least 15 people.

Boxed wine can deliver quality, value and a relaxed vibe, making it ideal for parties.

Boxed wine is a pro move for holiday parties. Here are 8 to love.

It’s hard to argue with that value proposition of boxed wine, especially as end-of-year expenses soar like reindeer. La vie en cardboard isn’t entirely rosy, though. Quality varies, and some styles of wine are better suited to the format than others. Here’s how to find boxed wines that impress.

Tri City Health Partnership volunteer Samay Verma draws a vaccine dose for a patient at the St. Charles clinic.

‘Medical care is a human right’: St. Charles clinics meet the needs of Kane County’s uninsured

For nearly 25 years, the Tri City Health Partnership in St. Charles has provided free medical and dental services for Kane County residents living at or below the poverty level.

A tahini-and-honey-coated shredded wheat topping studded with toasted sesame seeds gives this chocolate bark an irresistible crunch. It makes for a satisfying better-for-you dessert or edible gift.

This crunchy chocolate-tahini bark channels Dubai chocolate with a twist

A tahini-and-honey-coated shredded wheat topping studded with toasted sesame seeds gives this chocolate bark an irresistible crunch. It makes for a satisfying better-for-you dessert or edible gift.

Mrs. Claus and Santa — Carol Stream police officer Amanda Larsen and Police Chief Don Cummings — greeted families outside the Carol Stream Park District’s Fountain View Recreation Center for the police department’s Christmas Sharing event on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

For Carol Stream families in need, Christmas comes early

The annual Carol Stream Christmas Sharing event this week was a community-wide effort that benefited more than 200 families in need with donated food and toys.

Most houseplants perform well with daytime temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and night temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees in winter.

Houseplants don’t need as much water in winter

I keep plants in my office window through the winter and appreciate having them while outside, the garden is dormant.

McHenry County Public Defender Mark Cook retiring after nearly 40 years in the post.

‘Quiet powerhouse’: McHenry County public defender retiring after almost 40 years on the job

After almost 40 years as McHenry County‘s public defender, Mark Cook, described as “a quiet powerhouse,” is retiring.