Barrington Lifestyle
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Under the hood: Checking a code is not diagnosisAug 28, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I recently had a “check engine” light come on in my Toyota. I took it over to one of the parts stores and they diagnosed the car for free. They said it had what t...
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A magical event for Little Angels Sept. 17Aug 25, 2011 11:00 pm - The 2010 inaugural "Angel Songs Gala" was the Little Angels Center for Exceptional Care's first venture into the world of formal events. The event raised $50,000 in su...
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SPACE a labor of love for Naperville coupleAug 23, 2011 11:00 pm - Altin and Fusun Alpakin-Naska never dreamed they would share responsibility for more than 200 children. Yet, with the continued success and growth of Chicago's Southpor...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Heat changes tire pressureAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I put air in my tires yesterday and had all the tires at the same pressure. My question is that if the tires are in direct sunlight, will that increase tire press...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Heat, cold spark battery debateAug 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Can you settle an argument about battery longevity? I say that heat is the true killer of batteries. Summers of 200-degree under-hood temperatures eventually wea...
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Make your way through maze of graphing calculatorsAug 11, 2011 1:00 am - You’re on the market for a calculator, but knowing which one you or your child needs for school can be just as perplexing as any high school math formula. With plenty of...
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Tweens look for easy-to-switch style changesAug 10, 2011 1:00 am - Who doesn't love a change, especially when it means looking at old spaces in a new way? Kids who are older than tots but not quite teens particularly like this idea. No ...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: TiresAug 07, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Maybe you can share your thoughts on this problem. I have a 2004 Lincoln LS with 65,000 miles. When I had 15,000 on it, I started hearing a thumping. The dealer a...
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Active adults having a blast while staying healthyAug 06, 2011 1:00 am - Today's over-50 crowd has learned an important lesson from their doctors, media reports and health gurus, as well as from watching their parents' decline: Stay active if...
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Bridal sale to help Make-A-Wish Foundation.Aug 03, 2011 12:00 am - A Lake Zurich bridal shop is hosting a sale event next weekend to help raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. Volle’s Bridal and Boutique, 53 S. Old Ran...