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Retired Barrington High School teacher takes a spin at ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Retired Barrington High School teacher Rob Baker is set to appear on "Wheel of Fortune" Tuesday, the culmination of a three-month journey from online application to a Culver City, California, sound stage.

As of Jan. 1, all single-use and most rechargeable batteries are accepted at participating retailers and other locations throughout the state.

Don’t trash that battery: Rechargeables and others being accepted for recycling under new state law

With the groundwork for a new state law done and mechanisms in place, consumers now have places to take batteries rather than have them rolling around in kitchen drawers or gathering dust in the garage.

Using organic potatoes in this Polish-style casserole saves you the trouble of peeling them.

Organic potatoes make casserole season even easier

I love the idea of slow-baking a hearty casserole to warm my kitchen and me when winter weather is downright nasty, as it has been. I chose organic ingredients for this Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Casserole, and for good reason.

Children’s health: What’s causing your child’s cough and sniffles?

Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s important to identify the exact cause of your child’s discomfort, as effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.

These low-ABV wines are perfect for a not-quite-dry January

If an all-or-nothing Dry January isn’t for you, consider a Damp January, which entails drinking less throughout the month. It doesn’t have to feel like deprivation, thanks to the availability of excellent low-alcohol wines. These bottles contain less booze than many other wines, and you can find them across varying styles — and at prices that won’t dry out your savings.

Carolyn Lewis is the 2024 recipient of the Bill Reid Community Service Award.

Lewis wins Buffalo Grove Rotary’s Bill Reid award

A social worker at Aptakisic Junior High School received the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove’s 2024 Bill Reid Community Service Award.

The TikTok-famous butterkäse stuffed in a sweet potato.

A cheese-stuffed sweet potato trend led me to butterkäse, my new crush

Here’s the meet-cute story of how a food writer fell for butterkäse, a soft, rich cheese whose German name hints at its flavor and texture profile — a cross between butter and cheese. The journey began — as so many do these days — with videos on TikTok.