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Gurnee native Curtis Szajkovics is a flight controller with Firefly Aerospace, which is launching its Blue Ghost lunar lander Wednesday on a mission to the moon.

Gurnee native reached for the moon. Now he’ll be steering spacecraft to lunar landing

“When it comes to space, there’s always surprises.“ Flight controller Curtis Szajkovics of Gurnee discusses his role in an upcoming mission to the moon.

The RTA on Wednesday will announce its “Transforming Transit” program that agency leaders say would include a universal fare payment app and more frequent service for riders.

Making its move: RTA proposes universal fares, more trains, cost cuts to counter merger plan

Amid a $770 million budget gap facing Metra, Pace and the CTA, and a proposal to merge the three into a supersized agency, Regional Transportation Authority leaders have issued their own transit rescue plan.

Late last month, while doing some minor bathroom remodeling on his parents’ longtime Lombard home, Tim King discovered a wrapped Christmas present from 1978 addressed to him. He intends to save the gift, Matchbox Thunder Jets, for his future grandchildren.

Better late than never: Lombard contractor uncovers forgotten Christmas present from 46 years ago

Tim King was doing some renovation work in his childhood home last month when he discovered hidden behind a wall a Christmas gift he was supposed to have received in 1978. The Lombard man said he’s now saving the Matchbox Thunder Jets to give to his future grandchildren.

The best ways to cook broccoli, beyond roasting florets

Cooks love easy roasted broccoli florets. But that method is just one path to broccoli bliss. Here are other techniques and recipes to try for different textures and preparations.

Keukenhof Gardens is a popular excursion on Tulip Time cruises. The annual flower show features more than seven million tulips and other spring bulbs.

Tiptoeing through tulips on a cruise in the Netherlands and Belgium

In Northern Europe, the river cruise season begins in spring with one of the most popular itineraries focused on Holland’s favorite flower, the tulip. “I always wanted to see the tulips,” said Naperville resident Kay Grossmann. “It’s been on my bucket list.”

Teacher Shellie Kamminga is credited with saving student Gunner Garcelon's life on Oct. 18, 2024, when she saw the seventh grade student choking in the lunchroom of Westfield Community School in Algonquin.

Algonquin student choking in lunchroom saved by teacher’s quick response

A quick-thinking teacher was honored recently for saving the life of a choking student in Algonquin by performing the Heimlich maneuver.

I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting

Last September, I crossed a dream trip off my bucket list. While I'd driven many sections of Route 66 over the years, I had never tackled the entire 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica in one trip.