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When the millennium was new: What Tri-Cities officials predicted, and what actually happened

By Dave Heun
Jan 28, 2026 11:14 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at what some Tri-Cities’ officials predicted for the first quarter of the millennium, and how those statements or predictions have played out.
Elk Grove Village plans series of events to mark 70th anniversary

By Christopher Placek
Jan 28, 2026 10:54 am - Elk Grove Village is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026 with a series of special events, concerts, charitable efforts and other commemorations.
How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

By MATT O'BRIEN and LINLEY SANDERS
Jan 28, 2026 10:21 am - American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll.
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely

By HOLLY RAMER
Jan 28, 2026 9:55 am - Experts say eating a bit of snow is probably fine if you live someplace with generally clean air, but staying away from plowed snow is a sensible precaution. It might contain deicing chemicals, debris and other contaminants.
The best ways to cook Brussels sprouts

By Aaron Hutcherson
Jan 28, 2026 5:16 am - Earthy and slightly bitter, Brussels sprouts resemble miniature cabbages. If your first thought at the mention of the vegetable is, “Eww, gross!” I imagine it’s only because the last time you tried them was decades ago and/or they were cooked into oblivion. Now Brussels sprouts are everywhere, including restaurant menus, dinner tables and even the snack aisle.
When it comes to braising times, there’s a sweet spot

By Don Mauer
Jan 28, 2026 5:04 am - You might think when braising roasts and short ribs low and slow, the longer in the oven the better, right? You’d be wrong. Don Mauer once braised a chuck roast at 225 degrees for over five hours, believing it would be meltingly tender. No. It was stringy and chewy. Here’s why.
Home & garden calendar, Jan. 31 to Feb. 7

Jan 27, 2026 7:44 pm - Learn about upcoming garden club meetings, plant sales, and educational workshops in the Chicago suburbs, including one on “Reducing Climate Change Through Composting.”
Bring the desert’s warmth indoors this winter with big, bold succulents

By ANITA SNOW
Jan 27, 2026 4:59 pm - Plant lovers can make a bold statement indoors with colorful succulents, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS
Jan 27, 2026 4:13 pm - Rock salt is the cheapest and most commonly used product for melting ice and snow. But it's not great for the environment and it's not the most effective option out there.
Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier

By Dr. Trisha Pasricha
Jan 27, 2026 1:42 pm - Science has your back when it comes to habits that will encourage better health and longevity. See what this doctor recommends for some simple steps to better health.

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