Lifestyle
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Sales of new U.S. homes hold close to fastest pace since 2023
Jan 14, 2026 4:10 pm - Sales of new homes in the US were little changed in October near the strongest pace since 2023 as builders lured anxious customers with price cuts and incentives.
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Volunteers sought for new Vernon Hills Park District environmental committeeJan 14, 2026 4:00 pm - The Vernon Hills Park District is seeking five resident volunteers to join a newly formed environmental sustainability committee.
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Should condo board member use work email for association matters?Jan 14, 2026 2:23 pm - Is it a good idea for a condo board member to communicate about association matters using their work e-mail?
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Listen for God’s voiceJan 14, 2026 1:45 pm - Annettee Budzban says that we need to listen for divine guidance.
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Creamy broccoli cauliflower cheddar soup a cozy antidote to winterJan 14, 2026 5:53 am - If you’ve already jumped headlong into your 2026 fitness regimen, congratulations — hooray, good for you. But you may want to stop reading now. This soup is definitely not part of the game plan.
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A new year of flavor: Easy chicken dinners that save time and moneyJan 14, 2026 5:50 am - Making dinner at home not only saves money compared to takeout or dining out, it often tastes better and gives you full control over the ingredients. Here are three reliable, approachable chicken recipes to add to your weeknight rotation: Chicken Tikka Masala, a Copycat Costco Chicken Bake and Pumpkin Chicken Chili.
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You’re probably not eating enough fiber. Here’s what to do about it.
Jan 14, 2026 5:45 am - Trend-spotters are proclaiming that fiber is the new protein — the 2026 “it” nutrient. Since #fibermaxxing is already a popular hashtag, they seem to be onto something. Here’s what you need to know to benefit from the trend without falling into potential traps.
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Organic potatoes make casserole season even easierJan 14, 2026 4:49 am - I love the idea of slow-baking a hearty casserole to warm my kitchen and me when winter weather is downright nasty, as it has been. I chose organic ingredients for this Cabbage, Potato, and Bacon Casserole, and for good reason.
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Painting brick buildings a popular trend, but not with preservationistsJan 14, 2026 4:00 am - Painting over brick is way to bring older buildings “back to life” and give a downtown streetscape a new look, but historic preservationists advise against it.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 18-24Jan 13, 2026 5:53 pm - Gardening events, workshops, and plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, including garden club meetings, orchid shows, and classes on topics like pruning, beekeeping, and soil health.