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‘Freedom isn’t automatic’: Elgin to honor MLK’s legacy with annual prayer breakfast

By Rick West
Jan 06, 2026 1:58 pm - For the 41st year, community members in Elgin will meet to honor the spirit and memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual prayer breakfast Jan. 17 at Elgin Community College.
Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pond

By Brenda Schory
Jan 06, 2026 1:40 pm - Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month, has found his forever home in Woodstock.
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

By SHAWN CHEN and RIO YAMAT
Jan 06, 2026 1:00 pm - Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang's little robot buddies. CES is a huge opportunity annually for companies both large and small to parade products they plan to put on shelves this year.
Inverness Garden Club celebrates 85 years with ‘Enchanted Forest’ luncheon

By Mary Ann Laforet, Garden Club of Inverness
Jan 06, 2026 12:26 pm - The Garden Club of Inverness hosted its 85th anniversary "Enchanted Forest" luncheon, featuring magical woodland decorations, raffles, auctions, and handcrafted trees.
Live music, puzzles tournament among programs at Des Plaines library this month

By Russell Lissau
Jan 06, 2026 11:32 am - Des Plaines Public Library patrons can enjoy live bluegrass music, make stuffed animals, compete in a jigsaw puzzle tournament and more in free programs this month.
Soothe your mind and body with this quick, comforting cabbage soup

By G. Daniela Galarza
Jan 06, 2026 5:19 am - This vegan soup, known as baechu doenjang guk in Korean, is hearty with cabbage and tofu. Mushrooms, soy sauce and doenjang (a fermented soy paste) give the broth a deep, complex flavor. Adapted from “The Korean Vegan: Homemade” by Joanne Lee Molinaro, this dish is something to lean on when you’re feeling “a little blue or a little tired.”
This copycat Dole Whip recipe brings the Disney magic home

By Becky Krystal
Jan 06, 2026 5:11 am - Dole Whip is a pineapple-flavored soft serve beloved by fans of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and this refreshing from-scratch version is just the thing to bring home a bit of theme park magic. Because we rely on standard kitchen equipment and whole ingredients, the dessert may look somewhat different from what you’d get in the parks. But what it lacks in social-media-ready appearance, it makes up for in taste.
Before you buy a new door, consider these cost-effective fixes

By James Dulley
Jan 05, 2026 6:28 pm - My old doors don’t seem airtight anymore and they show years of use. What are some inexpensive improvements I can make myself?
Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendations

By Marni Pyke
Jan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.
Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY
Jan 05, 2026 3:50 pm - Planning ahead for regular upkeep and for unexpected emergencies can reduce the risk of costly repairs later and help spread expenses more evenly throughout the year.

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