Lifestyle Stories from August 19, 2025 (Change date)
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The story behind Geneva’s new ‘upscale dive bar’ Bad AliceAug 19, 2025 2:31 pm - “We wanted something affordable and friendly,” manager Chris Claboltz said of the inspiration for Geneva’s new “upscale dive bar,” Bad Alice.
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Body art studio coming to Des PlainesAug 19, 2025 2:17 pm - A body art studio offering tattoos and piercings is coming to Des Plaines.
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Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns expands to 15 nightsAug 19, 2025 1:05 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden expands its annual Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns to 15 days. Get your tickets soon, this popular Halloween tradition typically sells out.
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Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzingAug 19, 2025 10:36 am - Beekeepers face steep startup costs and significant bee colony losses — often exceeding 50% annually. Illinois has more than 5,400 registered beekeepers, with nearly nine in 10 managing 10 hives or fewer.
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Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinksAug 19, 2025 4:30 am - So, what is the difference between a milkshake, a malt, a frappe or maybe even a concrete? Geography, tradition and local lingo all play a role in how frozen drinks are made and what they’re called.
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Jerk chicken skewers bring spice, heat and smoke in every biteAug 19, 2025 4:28 am - These delectable chicken skewers, bold with the spicy flavors of a jerk marinade, get a cooling counterbalance from a cucumber-grape salsa served alongside.
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