Lifestyle Stories from June 1, 2019
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'Everyone needs friends': Nora Project fosters inclusion as classes host special-needs schoolmates
Jun 3, 2019 9:56 AM - "Everyone has a unique story, everyone has gifts and challenges, and everyone needs friends," says teacher Julie Serrecchia, whose fourth-graders at Butterfield School in Libertyville are part of The Nora Project, which builds connections between students and their peers with disabilities. -
State trooper's widow urges motorists to pay attention
Jun 1, 2019 6:39 PM - Elizabeth Kelly, the widow of Trooper James Sauter, spoke Saturday during a fundraiser in Gurnee that raised money for the families of three state troopers who were killed this year. -
Pope braves rain-soaked mountain roads for Transylvania Mass
Jun 1, 2019 5:14 PM - Pope Francis braved a rain-soaked, twisting drive through the mountains of Transylvania on Saturday to visit Romania's most famous shrine, urging Romanians and ethnic Hungarians to work together for their future
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Finals and fasting: This year, Ramadan has added challenges for young Muslims in the suburbs
Jun 1, 2019 6:19 AM - With Ramadan falling in May this year, many suburban Muslim teenagers are learning the discipline of fasting while managing some of the most demanding academic challenges of their high school careers. -
Knit and crochet drop in at the Adler Center, LibertyvilleJun 1, 2019 1:00 AM - A Knit & Crochet Drop-in will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1, at the David Adler Music & Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
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Grilling moderation should limit health risks
Jun 1, 2019 8:00 AM - Dear Doctor: Our family loves the summer barbecue season, but the "take the fun out of everything" lobby keeps saying this can increase our risk of cancer. Just how unhealthy is grilled meat? Can we do anything to make it safer? -
Tips for seeing changes from your workout regimen
Jun 1, 2019 7:30 AM - Is your body ready for summer? No? Here are some tips for seeing real change from your workouts.
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How Dr. Seuss' 'Oh, the Places You'll Go' became a graduation-gift cliche
Jun 1, 2019 7:27 AM - Since Theodor Seuss Geisel published it in 1990, "Oh, the Places You'll Go" has attained a unique position in American culture. No other book enjoys such iconic status as a go-to graduation gift. -
Weber believes grilling skills can be taught
Jun 1, 2019 7:00 AM - Experts from Weber Grill Academies in Schaumburg and Lombard teach a variety of classes for students at any grilling experience level, from the basics of grilling to the most advanced smoking methods. -
Survey: Many teens sleep with their phones, just like their parents
Jun 1, 2019 6:25 AM - Four out of five teenagers with mobile devices keep them in their rooms overnight -- and nearly a third of those bring them into their beds while sleeping -- according to a new study.
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