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People at the Barrington station on the Union Pacific Northwest line cheer the arrival of the Operation North Pole train Saturday. Operation North Pole organized an all-day party, including a train ride from Des Plaines to Crystal Lake, for the families of children who have serious or life-threatening medical conditions.

Choo-choo cheer: Operation North Pole train ride, party brightens holiday for families of children battling illness

There was a snowball fight on a Metra train Saturday. But not only was it OK, it was encouraged, because the train was full of children, firefighters, police and others en route to see Santa Claus.

This no-fry chicken parm skips the breading and frying steps for a streamlined, weeknight-friendly version. And, as a bonus, it's all made in one skillet.

No-fry chicken parm is cheesy, saucy and easy to prepare

This no-fry chicken parm features boneless, skinless chicken breasts in marinara sauce under a blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs. There’s no need to pound the chicken until thin, and it skips the breading and frying steps for a streamlined, weeknight-friendly version. And, as a bonus, it’s all made in one skillet.

Michelle DeMarco of Geneva beside a Christmas tree she decorated for a client, through her company, DeMarco Designs by Michelle.

Geneva woman built holiday decorating career from childhood love of Christmas

Michelle DeMarco of Geneva built her holiday decorating career from a childhood love of Christmas.

New research shows long COVID could be linked to chronic inflammation.

New clues about long COVID’s cause could unlock treatments

Why some people experience long-lasting physical and mental effects from COVID-19 could be linked to chronic inflammation, according to new research that experts say could help develop new treatments for the confounding condition that continues to afflict millions.

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the acts of kindness of a fourth-century Christian saint? And have you heard about the modern-day Japanese tradition of eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on Christmas?

Volunteer Wanda DeLoach stacks toys on a cart as the Salvation Army gives bags of toys and boxes of food to families in need on Friday at the Salvation Army Community Center in Des Plaines.

‘I’m so thankful’: Salvation Army delivers gifts, food to needy suburban families

Volunteers brought holiday cheer to more than 300 families Friday by distributing holiday gifts and food at the Salvation Army Community Center in Des Plaines.

Paraplegic engineer becomes the first wheelchair user to blast into space

A paraplegic engineer from Germany blasted off on a dream-come-true rocket ride with five other passengers Saturday, leaving her wheelchair behind to float in space while beholding Earth from on high.