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Burning palms provide students with visual connection to Ash Wednesday, start of LentFeb 17, 2026 12:49 pm - Dried palm fronds engulfed by a ball of flames Tuesday provided students a visual connection to the upcoming Lenten season at St. Theresa Catholic School in Palatine.
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What’s the best cheese for mac and cheese?
Feb 17, 2026 5:00 am - Generally speaking, the cheese you mix with your mac is a matter of personal preference. However, the main characteristic you want to consider is how smoothly a cheese melts into a sauce.
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Listen up: 10 podcasts for birdersFeb 16, 2026 10:18 am - Until recently, listening to a podcast was a now-and-then thing for me. Now I can’t get enough. Podcasts about birds and birding are my new toy.
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Patient advocate: What to know about care at home after the hospitalFeb 14, 2026 9:39 am - People are discharged from the hospital faster these days, often with significant lingering health issues that need to be followed. In the hospital, there’s a staff of professionals to care for you. When you get home, though, it’s just you and maybe a family member. That’s why the home health industry is booming.
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Exercise doesn’t necessarily help you lose weight
Feb 14, 2026 9:38 am - Exercise is not very effective for weight loss, but it’s incredibly beneficial for your physical and mental health.
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Schaumburg preparing to close the barn door on backyard chickensFeb 12, 2026 6:11 pm - Two failed bids for permits this week to keep backyard chickens in Schaumburg have led village board members to seek the removal of such permits as an option.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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Namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse steps into leadership role ahead of gala in SchaumburgFeb 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will make its 23rd anniversary a special one at its annual gala Feb. 28 in Schaumburg.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Date night, girls’ night out ideas in the Fox Valley
Feb 11, 2026 1:18 pm - If dinner and a movie feel a little too predictable, there are plenty of options close to home to shake up your date night routine.
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