Lifestyle
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‘To anyone who lost their home in the #lafire I will paint it for free’
Jan 22, 2025 12:36 am - Some who lost their homes in the L.A. fires this month are finding a salve in the form of a free painting by a local artist, who felt moved to do the acts of service to pay tribute to the buildings that housed more than just possessions for those affected.
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Home & garden calendar, Jan. 26-Feb. 2Jan 22, 2025 12:14 am - Diverse ecosystems, seedling sale, accessible gardening and more.
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A ray of hope for St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic School in Palatine?Jan 21, 2025 5:39 pm - The pastor of St. Thomas of Villanova parish gave hope to supporters of the parish school. He offered to approach the archdiocese about the possibility of keeping the school open if enough funds could be raised.
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What Melania Trump wore to the inauguration — including the hat
Jan 21, 2025 6:48 am - While red baseball caps have become synonymous with President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump made her own millinery-related fashion statement, sporting a navy wide-brimmed hat by an American designer on Inauguration Day.
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Honey, miso and soy create an umami-rich marinade for rich, meaty salmon traybake
Jan 21, 2025 5:53 am - Traybakes are the ultimate in weeknight ease. For a dinner that’s anything but lackluster, we lean on a trio of high-impact ingredients and add the vegetable and fish in stages, so everything comes out of the oven perfectly cooked.
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How dense bean salads became a protein-packed recipe sensation
Jan 21, 2025 5:40 am - Inspired by content creator and recipe developer Violet Witchel’s dense bean salads, this version is packed with protein thanks to edamame, black beans and tofu. The beauty of this kind of dish is that it’s usually low- or no-cook, flexible and nutritious — and gets better as it sits in the fridge.
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Glenbard Parent Series welcomes New York Times reporter to discuss future of workJan 20, 2025 7:32 pm - On Feb. 4, the GPS Parent Series will host a virtual event with New York Times reporter Emma Goldberg to provide career advice and work-based learning opportunities for students.
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Former Arlington Heights pastor accused of earlier sexual abuse of a minorJan 20, 2025 2:26 pm - The Rev. Matt Foley, former pastor of St. James Parish in Arlington Heights and whose name was borrowed for a recurring “Saturday Night Live” character in the 1990s, is being investigated for sexual abuse against a minor approximately 30 years ago.
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Hoffman Estates buying back yard waste stickersJan 20, 2025 1:45 pm - With Hoffman Estates eliminating yard waste stickers starting April 1, a sticker buy-back program is running at village hall.
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Garam masala baked chicken thighs are optimized for deliciousness
Jan 20, 2025 12:33 pm - Garam masala infuses warm flavor into this dish of chicken thighs baked atop pears and red onions.