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Tips on planning your 2026 garden, organizing pots and protecting new houseplants

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Jan 13, 2026 12:33 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson offers tips on garden planning, cleaning and organizing pots and protecting new houseplants.
A cheese-stuffed sweet potato trend led me to butterkäse, my new crush

By Emily Heil
Jan 13, 2026 10:01 am - 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.
This slow cooker braised beef gave me back a piece of myself

By Olga Massov
Jan 13, 2026 5:41 am - Just three main ingredients — and no chopping or stirring — deliver an astounding depth of flavor in this tender, slow-cooked beef in tomato and garlic sauce.
These low-ABV wines are perfect for a not-quite-dry January

ByEmily Saladino
Jan 12, 2026 12:04 pm - 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.
‘He’s a connector of people’: Palatine High Bilingual Biology teacher impacts both students and colleagues

By Eric Peterson
Jan 12, 2026 8:35 am - Palatine High School’s Mauricio Orozco is that rare teacher whose excellence can be measured not only by his impact on his students but also his influence on colleagues as an instructional coach.
How to build a better, more efficient fire

By James Dulley
Jan 12, 2026 7:00 am - We get smoke indoors from our wood-burning fireplace, but want to use it to save cut our utility bills. What are some fire building techniques to create less smoke?
Award-winning folk singer Joe Jencks raising funds for Elgin PADS at Jan. 16 concert

Submitted by James Lehman
Jan 11, 2026 7:23 pm - Award-winning folk singer-songwriter Joe Jencks will perform a benefit concert for PADS of Elgin on Jan. 16, with 100% of donations going directly to PADS' efforts to provide shelter and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendship

Submitted by Abbey Finn
Jan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
Get behind-the-scenes look at Illinois’ first freshwater mussel conservation center

By Beth Schirott, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Jan 09, 2026 7:23 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is offering rare behind-the-scenes tours of its Urban Stream Research Center at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Saturday, Jan. 17, giving visitors an up-close look at how ecologists are restoring the region’s aquatic ecosystems.
Schaumburg family losing access to daughter’s medical marijuana patches faces pivotal week

By Eric Peterson
Jan 09, 2026 5:28 pm - A Schaumburg family whose daughter inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law to retain access to her seizure-preventing medical marijuana in school is now facing losing it altogether when their current supply runs out in a week.

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