Lifestyle
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Book review: 'The Good Country' revives Midwest's history
Dec 20, 2022 5:00 am - "The Good Country: A History of the American Midwest 1800-1900" by Jon K. Lauck (The University of Oklahoma Press) Dismissed as Flyover Country. Romantic...
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JDRF One Dream Gala raises more than $16 million for a T1D CureDec 19, 2022 10:00 pm - The JDRF Illinois One Dream Gala - one of Chicago's top annual philanthropic events - surpassed last year's record-breaking evening of fundraising. On Dec. 10, JDRF Ill...
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North shore events: Dec. 22-28Dec 19, 2022 10:00 pm - Submit your event listing at www.dailyherald.com/share; deadline is two weeks prior to event date or registration deadline. Dec. 22 Finals Week Study Space: 9 a.m. ...
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'Top Gun' named best film by National Board of Review
Dec 19, 2022 5:00 am - NEW YORK - "Top Gun: Maverick," 2022's biggest box-office hit, has been named the best film of the year by the National Board of Review. Though the National Board of Rev...
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Music review: Sam Fender whets appetites for his arena rock moment
Dec 19, 2022 5:00 am - "Live From Finsbury Park" and "Seventeen Going Under Deluxe Edition" by Sam Fender (Geffen) It's an interesting play to release a live album just as you're emerging...
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Why inflation isn't slowing holiday shoppingDec 19, 2022 4:30 am - In the lead-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Annie Scholl fretted that the winds of inflation blowing across the country might finally douse the flame on her Batavia...
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Green initiatives educate, save energy at community collegesDec 19, 2022 4:30 am - At local colleges, sustainability initiatives save energy, educate students and seek to bring the community together. From finding new ways to reuse material like plexig...
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Severe winter storm could bring 'blizzard-like conditions' ThursdayDec 19, 2022 12:00 am - Blizzard-like conditions are possible as part of strong winter storm system blowing into the area later this week that meteorologists say also will bring frigid temperat...
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New Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention classes forming nowDec 18, 2022 10:00 pm - Tai Chi is recommended by many health organizations including the Arthritis Foundation, Harvard Health, the Cleveland Clinic and the National Council on Aging for its nu...
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St. Emily School Snowman Contest WinnersDec 18, 2022 10:00 pm - St. Emily School had a Snowman Contest during Winter Wonderland Week in mid-December. Students were asked to show their creativity by building a snowman made of any mate...