Wadsworth Lifestyle
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Renovation missteps can cost you when it's time to sell your houseDec 01, 2016 11:00 pm - If you plan to sell your home this year, the right renovations can make the difference between "For Sale" and "Sold." But before you start tearing up the carpeting, mak...
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Protect yourself against hidden defects in your new homeNov 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Buyer beware! If you're shopping for homes, pay attention to this warning. Maybe you've found the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood. You're so excited about it t...
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'The ultimate multi-tasker,' your brain works 24/7Nov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - A student in Gregg Thompson's sixth-grade social studies class at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee asks, "Why can you only control so much of your brain?" The three-poun...
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Consider pros and cons before deciding whether to rent or buyNov 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Homeownership is a large component of the American dream. For many it's a status symbol that tells the world that you're on your way to building wealth. Many millennials...
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2016 Foundation Gala raises record setting amount to 'Inspire Dreams'Nov 17, 2016 10:00 pm - More than 250 friends of the College of Lake County Foundation came out to support student scholarships Nov. 5 at the renowned Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. First Mid...
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Bone marrow drive Saturday in WaukeganNov 17, 2016 12:00 am - A bone marrow registration drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Anastasia School, 629 W. Glen Flora Ave., Waukegan. The event honors 11-ye...
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Lake County food drive aims to provide 500 Thanksgiving mealsNov 17, 2016 12:00 am - A holiday tradition to help needy families continued Thursday with volunteers at Lake County Cares sorting and packaging Thanksgiving meals. This is the 12th year of the...
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Sheriff collecting toysNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office is collecting new and unwrapped toys through the U.S. Marine Corp's Toys for Tots program through Dec. 16. Collection locations are: Lak...
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Veterans coat driveNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office is partnering with the Veteran's Assistance Commission, local law enforcement agencies and schools to collect coats and outerwear for ve...
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Let your home shine with simple staging tipsNov 06, 2016 11:00 pm - Your home will sell — if you stage it well. Why stage your home? So it will appeal to the largest number of buyers and therefore be more likely to sell quickly and for ...