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A new social media trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge” is leading students in the suburbs and across the country to intentionally set their school-issued laptop computers on fire.

Why dangerous TikTok challenge has schools, police all fired up

What do you get when you cross the worst elements of social media with the most reckless instincts of kids? These days it’s the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok-fueled fad that has students across the country intentionally setting fire to their school-issued laptop computers.

The average garlic bulb or head found in a standard grocery store contains 10 to 12 individual cloves encased in papery skin. Cloves can range in size from as small as a slivered almond to as large as a grape.

Does the size of a garlic clove really matter in a recipe?

What is meant by “cloves of garlic” as a measurement? Most cooks simply rely on experience to know the size of an average clove, using more or less in a recipe to compensate for differing sizes. For those who favor precision, there is an answer.

Sgt. Rob Copland and the honor guard salute during the Elgin Police Department’s annual memorial service at the Hemmens Cultural Center Thursday.

Memorial service in Elgin honors police officers lost in the line of duty

Elgin police and community members gathered Thursday to honor officers who died in the line of duty in the past year and express gratitude for those serving every day.

Shop in person for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees at the Native Plant Sale on May 16-17 in Oak Brook.

Get your garden ready with plant sales around the suburbs

Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.

Caiden Ray, 14, who lives in McHenry and plays baseball in Mundelein, meets with the Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch during an event Wednesday for Advocate Children's Hospital patients at Wrigley Field.

Role reversal: Young patients sign autographs for Cubs players at Wrigley Field

The Friendly Confines proved particularly friendly Wednesday for five young patients who’ve battled serious illnesses. They took part in a “reverse autograph signing” experience made possible by the Chicago Cubs and Advocate Health Care at Wrigley Field.

A couple of passengers ride a southbound Red Line “L” train in Chicago.

Safety reforms could be coming for Chicago-area transit, but funding still up in the air

With just over two weeks to go before their spring adjournment, lawmakers in Springfield are facing a tight deadline to pass major reforms to the Chicago-area transit system — but officials have released few concrete details of the plan they say is taking shape.

Stephanie and Josh Ganal pose with a Pope Leo jersey at their family-owned memorabilia store, Grandstand Sports, near Rate Field.

Can Pope Leo XIV help flagging White Sox economy? Judging from buzz and jersey sales, yes

CHICAGO — Late Tuesday morning, Jose Guzman stopped into Grandstand Sports at 600 W. 35th Street looking for a new White Sox jersey. Guzman, 36, already has plenty in his...