Lifestyle
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Carolyn Hax: Sibling objects to leniency for brother’s drunken driving
Aug 23, 2024 6:00 am - Brother has been convicted of drunken-driving-related offenses several times and is awaiting sentencing for his latest conviction. Sibling doesn’t want to write a letter asking for leniency, but family would be angry. Carolyn Hax says to follow your conscience.
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Candy for a cause: Tootsie Roll drive returns to Geneva and BataviaAug 23, 2024 4:30 am - A column by Dave Heun helped the Knights of Columbus to exceed their 2023 goal in the Tootsie Roll fundraising drive. They’re hoping for similar results this year.
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Stay in touch: It’s good for youAug 22, 2024 11:22 pm - If you don’t get enough physical touch, you can start to feel stress, depression and anxiety. There are other ways to make similar connections, such as online chatting, petting a dog, getting out in nature and singing or dancing.
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Strategies to combat bullying and empower childrenAug 22, 2024 10:56 pm - Childhood bullying can cause lasting harm, such as anxiety, depression, substance use and an inability to form healthy relationships. It’s imperative children are taught how to handle being bullied or standing up when they see others affected.
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Ask the doctors: Metabolic syndrome is both preventable and reversibleAug 22, 2024 9:56 pm - Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that significantly increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease, diabetes or having a stroke. The good news is metabolic syndrome is preventable, and reversible.
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U.S. home sales ended a 4-month slide in July amid easing mortgage rates, more homes on the market
Aug 22, 2024 8:17 pm - Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ended a four-month slide in July as easing mortgage rates and a pickup in properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
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‘Holiday’ lights in dispute with homeowners’ associationAug 22, 2024 6:59 pm - A reader was fined $100 for white miniature lights on a balcony, under the “holiday lights” homeowners’ association rule. What recourse do they have?
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Central Unit District 301 celebrates first day of classesAug 22, 2024 5:01 pm - Wednesday, Aug. 21 was the first day of classes in Central Unit District 301, based in Burlington. Here are some photos shared by the school district.
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Elgin, Schaumburg police to play charity softball gameAug 22, 2024 11:23 am - Elgin and Schaumburg police will play on the same team in a charity softball game Saturday, Aug. 24, to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & N...
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Doggone friendly: Bring your pooch along to these suburban dining destinations
Aug 21, 2024 6:21 pm - Many suburban restaurants allow dogs to accompany their owners as they dine outdoors, and this list is just a sampling of some options.