Lifestyle
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Chicken, bacon and ranch totchos are potatoes’ ultimate form
Feb 03, 2026 5:45 am - Potato tots replace tortilla chips in these totchos topped with chunks of juicy chicken, crisp bacon, melted cheese and ranch dressing, which makes for a fun appetizer or main course. For extra ranch flavor, toss the tots with ranch seasoning powder.
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Cook County offering spay, neuter discounts for pets this monthFeb 02, 2026 1:51 pm - Cook County pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians to receive up to a $40 discount on spay or neuter services this month.
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Carol Stream ‘bags’ competition aims to reach a big donation numberFeb 02, 2026 11:40 am - A fundraising idea whose impact has grown by the year, the 10th Bags-For-Life tournament kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Carol Stream.
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Groundhog Day in Woodstock: Willie predicts early spring, rest of region hopes he’s right
Feb 02, 2026 9:24 am - Woodstock Willie has had his say. He did not see his shadow on Monday morning, meaning an early spring.
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Bargains galore: Shop discounted inventory at Chicago Winter Bike SwapFeb 02, 2026 9:05 am - The Chicago Winter Bike Swap at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Feb. 8 attracts around 1,000 bikers and vendors. The swap features bikes, components, and gear for sale by individuals and discounted inventory from bike shops and vendors.
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidetFeb 01, 2026 5:25 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — Once considered an oddity in American homes, bidets are becoming increasingly common as more people seek a hygienic and sustainable alternative to toilet ...
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Hoffman Estates police dog back on duty after injuryFeb 01, 2026 4:32 pm - Hoffman Estates police dog Ajax is back on duty thanks to some skilled veterinarians and help from a national organization that assists law enforcement canines.
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Your baby could qualify for $1,000 with a Trump Account. Here’s what to know
Jan 31, 2026 1:37 pm - Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. That money is then invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the money when they turn 18.
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Families welcome at Ash Wednesday worship at Gary UMC in WheatonJan 30, 2026 9:41 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton invites families with young children to an interactive worship experience on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18,