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Exterior of Ellwood House Museum, a historic site in DeKalb. Ellwood House Museum is hosting two public events in May. (Photo courtesy of Ellwood House Museum)

Ellwood House Museum opens doors for summer events

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | April 28, 2023

DeKALB – Ellwood House Museum is opening its doors to two upcoming events, an Evening at Elcourt and Tea Party at Ellcourt. EVENING AT ELLCOURT 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 12 at 420 Linden Place, Ellwood House Association will be hosting Evening at Ellcourt. Evening...

A photograph of three vegan drinks from Starbucks.

5 vegan drinks to try at Starbucks

By Madelaine Vikse, Editor-in-Chief | December 30, 2021

Starbucks has a good amount of vegan options, including hot drinks, iced drinks and frappuccinos. The chain offers almond, oat, coconut and soy non-dairy milk substitution as well. These five vegan Starbucks drinks are perfect for those who do and...

Green tea party? State licenses Boston’s 1st marijuana shop

By PHILIP MARCELO | February 6, 2020

BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s first retail pot shop and Massachusetts’ first minority-owned marijuana business was approved Thursday, more than a year after the first shops opened elsewhere in the state.The state’s Cannabis Control Commission on Thursday...

Fresh brewed tea served up at low costs at Yen Ching in DeKalb.

Hot tea warms students in frost

By Cris Rojo | January 22, 2018

Freshly prepared hot tea, plated and ready to serve to those braving the cold from Egg Haven in Sycamore.

Newest addition to the Junction Center offers a fresh look into the world of tea

By Jason Pfrommer | July 18, 2011

DeKALB | Babs and Coco's Tea Emporium, 818 W. Lincoln Highway, is the latest addition to the Junction Center in DeKalb. Upon being fed up with the hassle involved in driving into Chicago or making online purchases just to find a decent tea, Barbara "Babs"...