Lifestyle
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After a long month of home repairs, I'm ready for the holidaysDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Well, I think my house has been totally repaired (for now), so I'm ready for the December holidays. Christmas, in my case. November was a marathon “month of repairs.” On...
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Helping people regain independence is the goal of Lazarus HouseDec 02, 2023 4:30 am - As the name implies, the aim of Lazarus House is one of renewal. “The goal is to help individuals find their way back to independent living,” said Sue King, a developmen...
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Race to the finish: Record numbers participate in Arlington Heights' annual Santa RunDec 02, 2023 12:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Cari Wilkins' name. Running enthusiast Jonathan Roberts spent months preparing for the Rotary Club of Arlingt...
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Fund set up to help independent living center residents after fire in NapervilleDec 01, 2023 10:00 pm - A recent fire at Naperville's Katharine Manor Apartments, a facility managed by the Illinois Independent Living Center, has caused significant damage and distress to its...
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'We are aware of the problem': Kane County working to fix EV charging station in GenevaDec 01, 2023 5:00 am - Because I currently don't have much interest in an electric vehicle doesn't mean I won't be driving one years from now. Still, the current disinterest creates a lack of ...
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Strike a chord: 10 ideas for the music lover in your life
Dec 01, 2023 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES - For the obsessive record collector or the casual listener, the shower singer or the rock star of tomorrow, a music-inspired gift is never a faux pas over t...
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'Great way to uplift people': World AIDS Day remembrance in Elgin to feature speakers living with HIVDec 01, 2023 4:30 am - A World AIDS Day event in Elgin Saturday will remember those who have been lost to the disease as well as celebrate people successfully navigating life with HIV and thos...
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'A Christmas miracle': Hoffman Estates toy drive exceeds goal in half the timeDec 01, 2023 4:30 am - Facing a daunting one-week time frame to collect 2,000 toys for Hoffman Estates children in need, organizers felt great relief this week when that goal was exceeded in o...
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How you can help those displaced by West Chicago apartment fireDec 01, 2023 4:30 am - Lorena Barroso stood outside her apartment building in West Chicago Friday, unsure of what the future holds. “I'm looking for a place ... there isn't one here,” she said...
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Kenny G releases album of lullabies ahead of Dec. 14 show at the Arcada in St. Charles