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LEGO chief product and marketing officer and Executive Vice President Julia Goldin talks as a Chewbacca stands behind her during a news conference ahead of the CES tech show Monday in Las Vegas. LEGO announced a new partnership with the Star Wars franchise.

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

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.

Maple syrup can do so much more than just top pancakes and waffles, and this zero-proof Old-Fashioned proves it. The syrup is cut with fresh mandarin orange juice, brightened with bitters and served over ice.

Aged maple syrup gives this virgin Old-Fashioned smoky, woodsy notes

Maple syrup can do so much more than just top pancakes and waffles, and this zero-proof Old-Fashioned proves it. Cut with fresh mandarin orange juice, brightened with bitters and served over ice, it’s a grown-up drink that might have “old” in its name but manages to feel new and exciting.

Marklund Hyde Center resident Chris Hicke is thrilled with his new Sponge Bob-themed gifts. His family assisted with opening his presents during Marklund’s annual Christmas gift opening event.

Holiday gift opening brings joy to Marklund residents

Nearly 300 volunteers assisted Marklund residents in gift-opening, with visits from Santa, the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who

Emily Draper, coffee and hospitality manager for Frunchroom Collective coffeehouse opening soon in Libertyville, explains the concept for the new business.

‘Cozy, warm and welcomed’: New Libertyville coffee shop concept aims for comfort and building connections

The idea behind Frunchroom Collective, a new coffee shop preparing to open in Libertyville, is a cozy and welcome environment.

Hearty gnocchi, nutty brown butter and crisp sage leaves form a terrific trio. Using store-bought potato gnocchi means this dish can come together in minutes.

Gnocchi with brown butter and fried sage is a 20-minute meal with flair

Hearty gnocchi, nutty brown butter and crisp sage leaves form a terrific trio in this recipe. Using store-bought potato gnocchi means this dish can come together in minutes. It’s served with lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese for balance and extra flavor.

Nurse Kaylyn Krolicki protested the closure of the Infant and Women’s Services unit at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village in July.

Alexian Brothers labor and delivery unit shuts down

After months of debate over the closure and a ruling by a state agency in favor of Ascension’s closing it down, the Alexian Brothers Medical Center’s labor and delivery unit in Elk Grove Village served its last patient Tuesday.

Round Lake Beach residents Jessica and Ivan Tcholakov recently debuted the first Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee mobile coffee truck in Lake County.

‘Hard work and community’: Lake County couple debuts Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck

The enterprising team of Ivan and Jessica Tcholakov of Round Lake Beach have launched Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Grayslake as their second mobile food business.