All Stories from November 21, 2025 (Change date)
-
‘There’s always a solution’: Can't take hormone therapy for menopause? There are optionsNov 21, 2025 8:59 am - Shilpa Gajarawala struggled with hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems and brain fog. But given her history of breast cancer, treating these menopausal symptoms with hormone therapy wasn’t an option. But doctors say women like Gajarawala don’t need to suffer.
-
Ask the doctors: Treatment for osteonecrosis prioritizes restoring blood flowNov 21, 2025 8:58 am - Hip pain could be a sign of osteonecrosis, a degenerative condition in which bone tissue begins to die.
-
Gianni’s Cafe closes original Kildeer location, focuses on Palatine restaurantNov 21, 2025 8:51 am - After serving the Kildeer community since 2003, Gianni’s Cafe closed its original location Tuesday to concentrate all efforts on its larger downtown Palatine restaurant.
-
Should you brine your turkey? And other Thanksgiving questions, answered.Nov 21, 2025 8:45 am - Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a first-timer when it comes to cooking for Thanksgiving, chances are you’ll encounter a little confusion about at least one part of the holiday meal. Don’t stress out! You are fully capable of making an incredible Thanksgiving meal, no matter the size of your gathering or your oven.
-
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbolsNov 21, 2025 8:37 am - The U.S. Coast Guard issued a new, more stringent policy on hate symbols including the swastika Thursday night, prohibiting “divisive or hate symbols or flags.” The change came hours after The Washington Post reported that the service would instead classify such symbols as “potentially divisive” under new guidelines set to be released next month.
-
Multiple crashes on I-90 send two to hospital with serious injuriesNov 21, 2025 8:21 am - Two people suffered serious injuries following multiple crashes Thursday evening on Interstate 90 near Huntley.
-
Suburban and Chicago theaters serve up holiday cheerNov 21, 2025 8:18 am - From the beloved “Christmas Carol” to contemporary satire and seasonal tuners to family-friendly fare, when it comes to holiday theater, suburban and city stages offer something for everyone.
-
Skokie man dies after being struck by car in GlenviewNov 21, 2025 8:16 am - A 72-year-old Skokie man is dead after police in Glenview said he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Milwaukee Avenue Thursday afternoon.
-
These Thanksgiving recipes are modern takes on retro favoritesNov 21, 2025 6:53 am - Vintage recipes possess a certain nostalgic beauty, be they tried-and-true family favorites or a time capsule of a bygone era. With fewer gadgets and tools, they also skew less complicated. Here are five Thanksgiving recipes from the archives updated for the 21st century while leaving the spirit of the dish intact.
-
Finally, make-ahead mashed potatoes with only 5 ingredientsNov 21, 2025 6:52 am - Dread making the last-minute mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving Day? This recipe allows you to prepare everyone’s favorite gravy vessel a day or two in advance using only five simple ingredients — potatoes, butter, heavy cream or whole milk, salt and pepper — and the right technique.