In this week's column, Toby Moore most likely introduces a new word - pronoia. Wonder what it means?

Lentils may be small in size as compared to other beans and legumes, but they pack a lot of nutrition into that little package.

To be clear, lawmakers (and their staffs) are working far more often than between the gavels. If nothing else, they should be responding to the constituent calls and emails I urge readers to generate.

Twisters in Illinois in the winter months are not entirely rare. While the majority of the state’s tornadoes occur between March and May, a surprising number of tornadoes have struck in the months of meteorological winter, December, January and February.

Column: The new year offers several opportunities filled with new beginnings, self-care and thrilling adventures. Geneva Restaurant Week kicks off the chamber's 2026 events Jan. 17-25. More to come in 2026

Column: When you’re in the zone, you know it. It may be fleeting, but when it’s there, it’s as clear as a sunny day, writes Joan Budilovsky.

Our family spent a few days together over Christmas. We had a pizza and ice cream supper for Joe’s 57th birthday one night, then on Christmas, we had a 10:30 brunch.

With a new year ahead of us, a reset or grounding might not be a bad idea.

So while telling others what to do remains more satisfying than getting off my duff and making something happen, I’ll err on the side of practicality.