Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Columbus Day commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century but did not become a federal holiday until the 1937, according to History.com.

For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus' achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage. So perhaps today is a good day to make lasagna for dinner.

Check out the lasagna recipes, many which are quick to assemble, from the Food Network.

And here's some other information you may need today:

• Where do I find the lowest gas prices today in Lake Zurich?
• Show me the live traffic from Lake Zurich to Chicago.
• Tell me the most recent weather forecast for the area.

• Check out all the places that you can visit in Lake Zurich.
• Give me a list of today's events. 

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