Cook County Lifestyle
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Good News columnist shares how she gets her local stories
Dec 12, 2019 6:00 AM - Most days, Good News columnist Eileen O. Daday interviews people and write their stories in the confines of her office. But on a recent Thursday afternoon, she was coaxed out from behind her desk to meet with a group of avid Daily Herald readers.
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Hear 12 bands at 56 Yule Fix fundraiser benefiting MooseheartDec 10, 2019 10:30 PM - Mount Prospect is rocking in the holiday season with the second annual 56 Yule Fix music festival Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Rolling Meadows' traditional holiday events in new locations this yearDec 4, 2019 6:15 AM - The city of Rolling Meadows will kick off old holiday traditions in new locations this year at its annual Holiday Celebration Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Arlington Heights third-grader with Down syndrome featured in American Girl catalog
Dec 3, 2019 10:46 PM - Third-grader Annie Osterhues of Arlington Heights loves to sing and dance around the house. Is it any wonder that Annie, sporting her cool, pink glasses and contagious smile, caught the eye of talent coordinators with American Girl? Annie, who has Down syndrome, is featured in the company's holiday catalog.
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Maybe it's time to rename the red-bellied woodpeckerDec 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Some common bird names just don't make sense. Take for instance the red-bellied woodpecker, which, in fact, does not have a red belly.
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Tree lightings, Santa visits and more in the Northwest suburbsNov 29, 2019 6:00 AM - With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, it's time for local villages to turn into winter wonderlands with festive decorations and sparkling lights. Here are some of the tree-lighting ceremonies and light displays in and around the Northwest suburbs.
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Cook County Health's Healthy Eating Tips for ThanksgivingNov 26, 2019 7:23 AM - Thanksgiving can be a tricky day for diabetics. Menus filled with carbohydrates and dishes that are high in fat and sugar can make the meal especially difficult to navigate.
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Park Ridge's The Harbour, a haven for teen girls, launches first capital campaignNov 25, 2019 6:00 AM - The Harbour, a 50-year-old nonprofit serving teen girls in the North and Northwest suburbs, is looking to serve a larger population and launching its first capital campaign to fund its efforts.
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City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Hosts Second Annual Seven Strong Benefit Nov. 14Nov 6, 2019 7:07 AM - City Colleges of Chicago Foundation hosts its second annual Seven Strong benefit 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Geraghty, 2520 S. Hoyne Ave.
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Meet Hatty, Cook County's canine companion for crime victims
Nov 1, 2019 6:22 AM - Gentle, friendly and cuddly probably aren't the words you'd expect when hearing a description of the latest staffing addition at the office responsible for prosecuting some of the nation's most hardened criminals. But in the case of Hatty, it fits.
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