Lifestyle
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Patient Advocate: Women leaders are transforming health careDec 30, 2023 6:15 am - Since the days of Florence Nightingale, women have been the cornerstone of health care, today making up 70 percent of the workforce. And they are increasingly becoming pr...
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Mental health first aid course to be offered at Naperville’s St. Thomas the Apostle ChurchDec 29, 2023 4:49 pm - Wanted: Good Samaritans desiring to help anyone they may witness struggling with an emotional or mental health issue or a substance abuse disorder. Medical or health care...
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Wild Fork not coming to key Buffalo Grove corner — at least for nowDec 29, 2023 2:10 pm - Buffalo Grove had expected Wild Fork to move into a building at Lake-Cook and McHenry roads, but Deputy Village Manager Christopher Stilling said Friday the specialty gro...
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Things to do Dec. 29-Jan. 4: New Year’s Eve, light shows, Christmas plays and moreDec 29, 2023 10:01 am - If you didn’t have time to enjoy all of the holiday events this season, you’re in luck as many of the light shows, holiday stage productions, festivals and more are conti...
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Contractors overlook asbestos ceilingsDec 29, 2023 6:30 am - Q: I am a general contractor and recently encountered a situation of interest. While bidding on the remodeling of an older home, I noticed acoustic ceilings in severa...
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Sand can reduce amount of de-icing product neededDec 29, 2023 6:00 am - The winter weather has been relatively warm so far, but eventually there will be snow and ice in our area. Follow directions on bags of ice melting product when salting s...
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Home & garden calendarDec 29, 2023 6:00 am - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Jan. 2 ...
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Alpaca and donkeys featured at Holy Trinity’s Living NativityDec 28, 2023 10:13 pm - This year, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin staged a Living Nativity with real animals. Church members in shepherd costumes staged the Bethlehem scene. The alpaca ...
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Get tips for indoor houseplants Jan. 4Dec 28, 2023 8:29 pm - Plant evangelist Clark Hudmon, co-owner and general manager of The Barn Owl Garden Center, will host “Sure Cure for the Winter Blues: Houseplants” Thursday, Jan. 4. The i...
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Best bets: NYE weekend shows from ZEDD, BoDeans, Jeff Dunham, Cedric the Entertainer, Lindsey StirlingDec 28, 2023 12:32 pm - Say farewell to 2023 at one of many concerts happening across the Chicago area this weekend, including ZEDD at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Arcada, Jeff Dunham at the Allsta...