Lifestyle Stories from August 16, 2014 (Change date)
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Veteran project promotes awareness through artworkAug 16, 2014 7:00 am - Navy veteran Michael Woods, 32, knows how difficult it is to transition from the military back to civilian life. After serving in the Navy for 13 years, Woods of Huntley...
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Listing of the weekAug 16, 2014 6:05 am - Aficionados of Frank Lloyd Wright and the architectural styles he fostered will instantly fall in love with this Barrington home, built in 1978 by Don Erickson, one of W...
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Relay running: 200 miles long and 36 legsAug 17, 2014 7:48 am - To complete a mythical journey, one needs the following: a series of impossible tasks, a fairly accurate map and, most important, companions united in a common goal. And...
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DVD previews: 'Amazing Spider-Man 2,' 'Quiet Ones'Aug 17, 2014 7:48 am - Here is a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, Aug. 19: "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" (PG-13, 142 minutes, Sony): This sequel is a strenuously chipper but nonetheless saggy...
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Matching? A decorating idea that died of boredomAug 18, 2014 12:22 pm - Q. When we remodel our kitchen, is it OK to mix cabinet woods and colors? I want white- or cream-painted cabinets and an eat-on island. Can I choose a different wood or ...
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Pros and cons of power washingAug 18, 2014 12:22 pm - It's not just national monuments like Mount Rushmore than could benefit from a good power wash every now and then. Is there grime on your siding that good old-fashioned ...
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Book notes: Tawni O'Dell talks 'One of Us' in GurneeAug 16, 2014 5:45 am - • Meet children's book authors Kelly Barnhill ("The Witch's Boy") and Elana K. Arnold ("The Question of Miracles") as they discuss their works at a breakfast/snack autho...
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More women opting to ingest placenta after birthAug 17, 2014 7:48 am - The time has come, it seems, for the placenta to get its due. For too long, the lowly organ has been simply an afterthought. Er, afterbirth. For 40 weeks, it diligently ...
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Listing of the weekAug 19, 2014 11:41 am - Old World charm oozes from this Dutch Colonial brick home, built in 1929 in the historic district of Arlington Heights. While the home is full of historic finishes and h...
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On the road: It's almost time for apple seasonAug 17, 2014 7:48 am - Chicago Art full of soul Bucktown Arts Fest may have started as a small gathering of local artisans, but now in its 29th year, it's a premier collection of painters...
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