Lifestyle
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Coffee is the smart baker’s secret ingredient. Here’s how to use it.
Jan 21, 2026 5:11 am - Coffee can be a baker’s secret weapon, adding richness and a hint of acidity to a range of desserts and baked goods. Whether you are a novice or experienced home baker, here are three methods for successfully incorporating coffee into your dessert recipes.
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South Korean youth ensemble KARA concludes Midwest tour in HuntleyJan 20, 2026 9:40 pm - KARA Youth Chorus and Orchestra, a highly acclaimed group from South Korea, is concluding its second Vision Trip tour in the U.S. with a performance at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley,
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Gary UMC in Wheaton to offer class on social responsibilityJan 20, 2026 9:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton offers a class "Social Responsibility" on Sundays, exploring the thoughts of Rev. Howard Thurman, a mentor to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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How to spot foundation issues at homeJan 20, 2026 6:53 pm - Foundation issues are a component of homeownership that can be easy to forget, as such concerns are not necessarily evident in frequently visited areas of a home. A found...
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The secret to pest-free houseplants starts at the nursery
Jan 20, 2026 5:40 pm - If you grow houseplants, you probably know that sinking feeling you get when you notice the almost imperceivable movement of a dot, fine webbing between a leaf and its stem, or a leaf that just looks off.
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Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warmJan 20, 2026 4:47 pm - Heat may be leaking out of your house, leaving you feeling a chill on the coldest days of winter. Here are some tips to help.
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Could that dresser become a kitchen cabinet? The art of upcycling old furniture
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Beat the winter blues at Chicago Botanic Garden’s ‘Feelin’ Groovy’ orchid showJan 20, 2026 4:27 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden rewinds to the 1960s and ‘70s during The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy, which opens Feb. 7 and runs through through March 22.
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Yelp referrals for home inspectorsJan 20, 2026 3:50 pm - In one of your columns, a buyer was annoyed her agent would not recommend a home inspector. I'm a Realtor, and our company has a policy against recommending any service providers.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 24-31Jan 20, 2026 3:42 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings, events, and workshops in the suburbs on topics like soil health, composting, native plants, pruning, and houseplant care.