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This bare-bones slow cooker recipe is so popular because, at its core, all you need are two ingredients: chicken and a jar of salsa. Serve over rice, in tacos or burritos, or as an excellent topping for nachos.

Store-bought salsa is a flavor-packed shortcut for savvy home cooks

Salsa is the Spanish word for “sauce,” and once you start to think about it in the same vein as your favorite marinara or pesto, you’ll see endless possibilities for how to turn it into a full meal.

Overtilling soil can negatively impact your garden beds.

Gardeners often hear about supposed hacks and quick fixes. Here are some common ones debunked

Here are some common myths and misconceptions about gardening that might seem to make sense but can ruin your garden and waste money.

Aarya Sharma of Schaumburg was only 14 months old in April when Joshua Tree National Park in California was her 20th stop in her parents' quest to introduce her to all 63 National Parks in the U.S. Her parents are hoping this sets a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to do so.

‘Nature first’: Schaumburg toddler aiming to be youngest to see all 63 U.S. national parks

At only 16 months old, Aarya Sharma of Schaumburg and her parents are on a quest to see all 63 U.S. national parks and possibly a Guinness World Record.

Several upcoming fishing derbies offer a great way for families to spend time together, particularly for Father’s Day.

Grab your rod and reel: Spend quality time with family at suburban fishing derbies

With Father’s Day coming up, local fishing derbies offer a relaxed way to spend time with Dad — or other friends and family.

Farmers markets this week

Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.

Elk Grove Village police say these e-bike and motor bike riders broke multiple traffic laws last year. A bill to reduce crashes involving e-bikes, e-scooters and similar transport awaits Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature.

Hitting the brakes: Why new law puts restrictions on e-bikes, e-scooters for younger riders

Experts report a surge in injuries and deaths as e-bike popularity grows. One high-risk group is boys aged 10 to 13.

Bartlett seniors help celebrate America’s 250th

Dozens of resident at Bartlett senior community donned patriotic colors and lined up outside to form the number “250” on Monday in an early celebration of the United States’ semiquincentennial.