Can't drag items into finder's sidebar

After upgrading to OS X.6.7, I am no longer able to drag items into the sidebar in the finder window on my iMac. I drag the items into the space under 'PLACES,' but nothing happens.
I've read that it's necessary to hold down CMD when dragging an item from the sidebar to remove it, but haven't seen anything on how to add an item. Any advice?

Holding CMD is only necessary to remove it. To add it, just drag it over and don't let go until you see the horizontal line placement bar. It's easy to drop it into a folder there rather then the sidebar.
Regards,
Captfred

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