Cook County Lifestyle
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Organic gardening takes spotlight in seminar seriesApr 23, 2010 11:00 pm - If you think organic gardening means growing plants without chemical fertilizers and artificial sprays, think again. Regular patrons of Pesche's Flowers & Garden Center ...
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Sticking with his dream pays off for St. Charles actorApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Every actor, it seems, dreams of moving to L.A. and making it big. But not all of them have the guts to make the move, as St. Charles-based actor Dave Prentiss did. And ...
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'The Male Intellect' coming to The MetropolisApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - After he gets dumped by his fiance, Bobby (Robert Dubac) seeks advice from five fellow chauvinists to dissect his psyche in "The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?" Creator/st...
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Too much violence from Hollywood? Try a little ShakespeareApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Dear Dann: Hi! I'm a mom of two adolescent boys, and I'm wondering if you notice, like I have, that the percentage of violent movies coming out this last year is increas...
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Novelist Woodruff returns to Mt. Prospect for book signingApr 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Nancy Woodruff, author of the recently released novel "My Wife's Affair," will be back home Saturday to read excerpts, answer questions and sign autographs. Woodruff wil...
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Trio of Mexican stars coming to RosemontApr 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Three of Mexico's top musical exports bring their tour to the area this weekend for a pair of shows at the Allstate Arena. Alejandro Fernandez, Joan Sebastian and Marco ...
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Ribfest adds two country performersApr 21, 2010 11:00 pm - A pair of country music performers - Julianne Hough and Jason Michael Carroll - have been added to the entertainment lineup at Naperville's annual Ribfest celebration. O...
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West Dundee's Mojo makes room for sports, musicApr 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Mojo Grill & Bar pays lip service to sports, but the spot's really focus is music. Since opening eight months ago, Mojo has built up a reputation as a place to hear loca...
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'Teflon Tim' sent packing on 'Idol'; DeWyze in Top 6Apr 21, 2010 11:00 pm - After another strong performance, Lee DeWyze sailed through to the next round on "American Idol" on Wednesday night. Known more for his smile than his singing, Tim Urban...
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Catch opening days, other outdoor firsts as we plunge into springApr 20, 2010 11:00 pm - We've been spoiled by early bouts of warm weather this spring, but winter doesn't feel officially over until you've caught your first concert on a picnic blanket, taken ...