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Eggs can do so much more than breakfast, as these skillet lentils show

By Ellie Krieger
Feb 04, 2026 5:20 am - The runny-yolk eggs in this lentil skillet meal might shout breakfast at first glance — and it certainly makes a good one — but don’t pigeonhole it there because it’s an excellent option for any time of day.
Looking for a new winter white wine? Try Albariño

By Mary Ross
Feb 04, 2026 5:18 am - With white wine consumption in the U.S. topping red for the first time in 30 years, you may be experimenting with white wines. If so, give Albariño a try. You wouldn’t have had the option a few years ago.
Elgin High School hosts annual National Biodiversity Teach-In

By Tara Burghart, Elgin Area School District U-46
Feb 03, 2026 11:14 pm - The annual National Biodiversity Teach-In on Feb. 6-20, organized by environmental science students at Elgin High School, features webinars on various topics related to biodiversity and environmental protection.
These boomers tried caring for parents. Now they’re tidying up to spare their kids.

By Shannon Najmabadi
Feb 03, 2026 7:16 pm - Baby boomers and Gen Xers are decluttering their houses, sifting through paperwork and making other end-of-life plans in growing numbers, older adults, elder law attorneys and financial planners say.
How new postmark rule may impact associations

By Matthew Moodhe
Feb 03, 2026 6:15 pm - Recent changes by the United States Postal Service create potential risks for homeowner associations that rely on traditional mailbox drop-off practices to satisfy administrative and legal notice deadlines.
Home & garden calendar, Feb. 8-14

Feb 03, 2026 5:06 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like propagation, new plant varieties, succulents, fruit growing, nature journaling, and more.
A guide to surviving lengthy home renovations

Metro Creative Connection
Feb 03, 2026 4:28 pm - Homeowners about to embark on lengthy renovation projects can embrace these tips to come through on the other side relatively unscathed.
How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Feb 03, 2026 2:53 pm - Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge, but don’t think you can spare the space?
Winter is pruning season: How to trim overgrown woody shrubs

By Tim Johnson, Chicago Botanic Garden
Feb 03, 2026 10:18 am - The winter dormant season is a great time to prune trees and shrubs.
Mexican mole is a meal all on its own

By G. Daniela Galarza
Feb 03, 2026 5:49 am - Surprisingly complex and full of flavor, this smart mole with just about a dozen ingredients comes together in only an hour. Adapted from Rick Martínez’s cookbook “Salsa Daddy,” it’s an entry-level mole — and a fine introduction to the famous Mexican salsa.

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