Lifestyle Stories from December 2, 2018 (Change date)
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Birds appreciate the help they find throughout winterDec 02, 2018 12:40 pm - Many of our feathered friends decide to remain in our gardens, declining invitations to follow some gardeners who “fly off” to Florida, Arizona or other balmy spots. The...
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'Ralph' repeats as No. 1, 'Crazy Rich Asians' flops in ChinaDec 05, 2018 5:09 am - NEW YORK - On a typically sleepy post-Thanksgiving weekend in movie theaters, leftovers led the box office and Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" repeated as No. 1 wit...
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Timely treats: Holiday shows dominate suburban and city stagesDec 12, 2018 9:31 am - “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker” and “It's a Wonderful Life” typically dominate Chicago-area stages this time of year, but 2018 also heralds several new, more ecume...
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Four suburban homeowners win room makeoversDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - The Daily Herald's Room For Living room-makeover contest drew entries from nearly 280 readers this year, our highest turnout yet. We profiled 15 finalists in makeover de...
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Houseplants make a wonderful holiday giftDec 07, 2018 5:23 am - It is the season for giving and receiving plants as gifts. It is important to protect the plants from cold winter temperatures when bringing them home. Most garden cente...
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Mother enjoys catfishing on social mediaDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My mother has gotten very good at getting information and causing trouble with people through social media. She has found which husband would cheat. She has found whi...
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Painted Ladies: The suburbs' colorful homes, businesses receive honorsDec 05, 2018 5:19 am - It takes a special type of person to invest the time, energy and money necessary to rehabilitate an old house or storefront. But it takes even more dedication to turn an...
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Water stains on brick may clean easilyDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My home was built during the 1950s and has a fireplace wall, 8-by-15 feet, made of what someone told me was Arkansas Marble. I recently purchased this home with an $5...
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Windy City hires new vice presidentDec 04, 2018 1:37 pm - Windy City Motorcycle Co. has named Matt Sheahan as vice president of sales. Sheahan comes with a strong background in the motorcycle industry and more than 15 years of ...
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Believe Project: $100 to help client who always puts others firstDec 03, 2018 11:43 pm - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Mary Geraty of Elk Grove Village. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I have a client who is not in the be...