Lifestyle
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Schaumburg preparing to close the barn door on backyard chickensFeb 12, 2026 6:11 pm - Two failed bids for permits this week to keep backyard chickens in Schaumburg have led village board members to seek the removal of such permits as an option.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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Namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse steps into leadership role ahead of gala in SchaumburgFeb 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will make its 23rd anniversary a special one at its annual gala Feb. 28 in Schaumburg.
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Elgin’s St. Hugh of Lincoln Church offers Lenten blessing to commutersFeb 11, 2026 1:38 pm - Once again, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is offering “Drive Through Ashes” to commuters on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18.
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Date night, girls’ night out ideas in the Fox Valley
Feb 11, 2026 1:18 pm - If dinner and a movie feel a little too predictable, there are plenty of options close to home to shake up your date night routine.
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How to handle condo owner who pounds on ceiling when hearing neighbor’s noiseFeb 11, 2026 11:40 am - The owners of a unit in our condo building are harassing the owners above them for everyday noise and retaliating by pounding on the walls and ceilings. What can the board do?
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St. James Farm saddles up for more improvementsFeb 11, 2026 10:40 am - DuPage County forest preserve officials are preparing to tackle a list of improvements at St. James Farm, a window into the rarefied era of the gentleman farmer.
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Valentine’s Day is about all kinds of loveFeb 11, 2026 10:37 am - Annettee Budzban says that Valentine’s Day is a day for all kinds of love.
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One go-to, many dishes: Easy weeknight sopes start with tried-and-true Skinny Pizza DoughFeb 11, 2026 5:41 am - Biz Velatini’s Skinny Pizza Dough is a no-brainer for quick weeknight dinners and lighter homemade pizzas, but it can also be the foundation for so much more. In this collection, that same simple, reliable dough transforms into crispy-edged chicken chorizo sopes — proof that one good recipe can open the door to an entire lineup of meals.
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Gently sweet and pretty in pink, this panna cotta spreads the love
Feb 11, 2026 5:38 am - These pale pink cups of cardamom-scented panna cotta are showered with pomegranate seeds and chocolate shavings. Made with milk and yogurt rather than cream, they have a lovely, light texture.