Hampshire Lifestyle
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Master Gardener presents tools and tips for BodySmart GardeningDec 25, 2014 10:00 pm - This winter, join University of Illinois Extension to become a "BodySmart" Gardener, and find out how you can prevent aches and strains and make gardening more enjoyable...
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A look at one woman's collection of more than 500 SantasDec 22, 2014 11:01 pm - The love of Christmas is often handed down from one generation to another. Linda Schielke's parents loved Christmas. It's no surprise that she loves the holiday as well....
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Cookie care packages sweeten holidays for militaryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - In 2004, Diane and Roger Ahrens started "Operation Sweettooth" to sweetly let U.S. military men and women know the country has not forgotten them or their sacrifices. Te...
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ComEd offering seniors electric bill helpDec 21, 2014 12:01 am - ComEd has dedicated more than $300,000 through a special "Senior Giving" hardship fund that will be used to help senior citizens who have fallen behind on their electric...
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Fine Line art center offers day to explore classesDec 18, 2014 10:00 pm - If you need a change of pace after the holidays, give yourself the gift of a fun day trying out a variety of art classes at the annual Exploration Day on Saturday, Jan. ...
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Jewish school students make lunches for Lazarus House guestsDec 14, 2014 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Jewish School is helping the homeless in our community, learning more about what it means to volunteer, and having fun, too. During each school year, FVJS stu...
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What's it like to work for the forest preserve district?Dec 11, 2014 10:00 pm - "I want your job!" said the twenty-something barista as I ordered my latte at the drive-up window. Not two hours earlier, a woman at the local farmers market had said, ...
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Toys for Tots: We're all invited to playDec 09, 2014 10:00 pm - For all the economic indicators we frequently hear, none of them are really understandable to an underprivileged child. We hear on the news that S & P futures are up and...
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Soup Kettle chef cooks up good will at Elgin churchDec 09, 2014 10:00 pm - "I've always enjoyed cooking and working at the church's Soup Kettle and it is my way to pay back Elgin - which has been an ideal place to raise a family," said longtime...
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Donate $20 to toy drive, receive Riverwalk photoDec 04, 2014 7:01 am - When Roy Bailey made an impassioned plea for help, Batavians listened. "People have really responded," Bailey said. "Even the BHS basketball team is putting out boxes to...