Lifestyle Columns
-
New approaches for the upcoming holidaysNov 13, 2021 6:00 am - Most families have holiday traditions, or habits. Such as, where the holiday dinner is held, who cooks what, what dishes are served, what time of day, who is invited or ...
-
Constable: Piecing together retirement no puzzle for Lombard entrepreneurNov 13, 2021 12:00 am - Many working people struggle to piece together their lives after their careers are over. The pieces of lifelong Lombard resident Tom Cholewa's retirement are laser cut, ...
-
20 years later, 'Lord of the Rings,' 'Harry Potter' get deluxe home video releases for ChristmasNov 12, 2021 6:30 am - Two of cinema's great franchises turn 20 this season, and both are getting the deluxe 4K treatment next week. And we wants it, precious. New 20th anniversary home releas...
-
Instructors, clubs and courses offer programs to train you to bike safelyNov 12, 2021 5:00 am - No matter what, “play it safe” is wise advice. For biking, plenty of safety training exists, much of it free, either instructor-led, virtual, online resources or, my fav...
-
Neighbors in the news: New Libertyville hospital names Jennifer Weiss as CEONov 12, 2021 5:00 am - • Jennifer Weiss, a licensed physical therapist with 15 years of leadership experience, was named CEO of the future Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyv...
-
Up your golf game: New indoor training and practice center opens in St. CharlesNov 12, 2021 5:00 am - At 23 years old, Mike Foy of South Elgin can say he's spent a lifetime playing golf and learning how to teach it and manage a golf business. Ultimately, area golfers may...
-
Pluck of the Irish: Kenneth Branagh's 'Belfast' an insightful, delightful domestic dramaNov 11, 2021 5:00 am - “Belfast” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Writer/director Kenneth Branagh's most jubilantly personal movie yet, “Belfast,” begins as a classic horror film and ends where a classic immigrants...
-
Constable: Suburbanites say serving in Afghanistan was unique, but bond with veterans is universalNov 11, 2021 4:30 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct that Camp Leatherneck was in Helmand Province We know about D-Day, have read "Band of Brothers," watched "The ...
-
Try a dry brine for a flavorful, moist turkey this ThanksgivingNov 10, 2021 5:00 am - About 20 years ago, my Thanksgiving Day roasted turkey breast turned out tender and juicy, nearly magical. Why? I'd learned about brining (soaking in a saltwater solutio...
-
Quest Academy student publishes book started in fifth grade writing programNov 09, 2021 5:00 am - Quest Academy student publishes book started in fifth grade writing program