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Macy’s renovated the beauty floor of its flagship New York store in time for the holiday shopping season, which accounts for about one-quarter of all U.S. “prestige” beauty sales, according to market research firm Circana.

Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon

Competition among retailers for a slice of the $129 billion U.S. beauty and personal care market is fiercer than ever due to the ease of e-commerce and the advice shoppers seek on social media instead of in stores.

Legislators and suburban officials are working on a state bill and other efforts to improve safety for e-bike and e-scooter operators.

The road ahead: Suburban leaders look to improve e-bike interactions

A working group born from a Northwest Municipal Conference summit in September aims to ensure the suburbs’ sophomore year of the electric bike and electric scooter craze is better prepared than 2025.

A volunteer hands out gift bags filled with food and holiday treats to seniors on Monday during the Cary Park District's Holiday Party in a Bag program.

Cary Park District spreads holiday cheer to seniors: ‘Reminder community has not forgotten them’

During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the Cary Park District helped seniors stay connected to the community with holiday gift bags. Five years later, the gesture has turned into a staple program that has grown each year. This year’s Holiday Party in a Bag was the biggest yet.

Alec Barlow, right, records as senior Amir Meeks reads a station ID at Elgin Area School District U-46’s radio station WEPS-88.9 FM. The station is celebrating its 75th anniversary and recently held an open house for students, staff and the public.

‘Just the beginning’: U-46 radio station celebrates 75 years by focusing on the future

Elgin Area School District U-46 radio station WEPS-88.9 FM is celebrating its 75th anniversary with new content and a focus on new trends like podcasting. It’s the oldest continuously operating school district radio station in Illinois and one of the oldest in the country.

Placing an unexpected red accent in every room is a social media trend designers say is rooted in good design principles.

How to create a home that appeals to all five senses

Refresh your home with some tweaks that can help it appeal to all five senses.

If you wake up with a sore throat, more than likely you are fighting a virus.

Fight the virus: 7 home remedies for a sore throat

Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a viral infection.

The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends that newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.

Children’s health: Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?

Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called chronic hepatitis B.