Lifestyle
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Former Lake County judge authors book about Supreme Court justice, Lincoln confidant David DavisOct 28, 2025 4:52 pm - Former Lake County judge Raymond K. McKoski published a book this summer about Supreme Court judge David Davis, a close Lincoln confidant and Illinoisan.
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Gary UMC to observe All Saints SundayOct 28, 2025 11:15 am - On Sunday, Nov. 2, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will remember and celebrate the saints of the church.
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DuPage forest preserve board hires firm to design new Cenacle bridgeOct 28, 2025 7:36 am - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has taken another step toward replacing a charming but rickety bridge that once led to a religious retreat house.
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What is the best way to deal with termites?Oct 28, 2025 6:15 am - My husband and I disagree over what to do about the termites in our home.
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This apple, sausage and bean skillet has everything I want in a recipe
Oct 28, 2025 5:45 am - This speedy skillet meal features sweet-tart apples, savory kielbasa and earthy white beans. The apples are gently cooked to retain some of their crispness and offer a textural counterpoint to the creamy beans.
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For a vegetarian borshch with oomph, bust out the tangy sauerkraut
Oct 28, 2025 5:43 am - Tangy sauerkraut, a squeeze of lemon and a cool dollop of sour cream balance the sweetness of the beets in this hot vegetarian borshch. Packed with hearty root vegetables and cabbage, and flavored with fresh dill, it tastes like ultimate comfort food.
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Coconut-herb chutney adds a spark to mild white fish
Oct 28, 2025 5:25 am - Firm white fish fillets are infused with the flavors of coconut, chile, mint and cilantro in these Parsi-style fish packets. In her cookbook, “Pakistan,” Maryam Jillani notes that this dish is “beloved among the Parsi community across India and Pakistan.”
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Fall gardening checklist for beds, lawns and containersOct 28, 2025 3:00 am - I am always looking for ways to be more efficient with my gardening at home. I don’t mulch established planting beds in my garden and I prefer a more natural look.
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Wheaton church to host program on Christian nationalismOct 27, 2025 10:04 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting author and scholar Matthew D. Taylor for “Christian Nationalism Today: Dangerous Ideas, Dangerous Leaders, and Dangerous Agendas” on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
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Artificial advice: Why some have concerns about AI therapyOct 27, 2025 4:29 pm - Contemplating an offer to relocate with her company to another state, single mom Melissa Bulicek sought advice from ChatGPT. She got her answer. But not everyone recommends seeking advice from chatbots. Therapists warn AI can offer wrong and even dangerous advice.