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Sam Soulari, a College of Lake County culinary student, prepares a dish in the 2024 SkillsUSA national competition and is headed back to nationals this year to compete in baking and pastries.

‘Olympics for trades’: Illinois students flood Atlanta for national skills competition

A number of suburban students are participating this week in the annual SkillsUSA national competition, which focuses on excellence in trades and practical arts education.

Chef David Heatley launched his hot sauce line during the pandemic. He recently took top honors at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo, winning best in show from a field of about 5,000 sauces.

He’s heating up: Elgin native’s garage-born hot sauce biz is on fire after big contest win

Elgin native David Heatley launched Chef Heatley's Hot Pepper Farm hot sauces during the pandemic. He recently took top honors at the NYC Hot Sauce Expo, winning best in show from a field of about 5,000 sauces.

Weather-resistant materials for outdoor spaces

Outfitting backyard living areas can make these popular spaces more comfortable and inviting. However, nature is a relentless adversary that can compromise the integrity of outdoor furnishings over time.

Christian Callaway of St. Charles is all smiles after passing his road test. Callaway, who has autism, learned to drive through a program for neurodivergent teens and adults offered by Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton.

Specialized program helps people with autism learn to drive

A specialized driving rehabilitation program at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is helping teens and young adults on the autism spectrum learn safe driving skills and gain independence behind-the-wheel.

Air Force veteran Bob Fallon, of Naperville bows his head in prayer during a Naperville Memorial Day ceremony at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial.

Look: The month of May in photos

May brought events and stories of interest of every size and Daily Herald photographers recorded it all. Look at our gallery to see when we were in your town. ...

Gail Kowalski, from left, Suzy Rhoades, Carol Ross and Cindy Soffrin, members of the tap and jazz dance group the Rodeo City Wreckettes, work on a routine April 16 in Tucson, Ariz.

‘It’s so dang fun’: Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Carol Ross can’t stop smiling as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older. “I’ve been dancing my whole life, it’s the best,” said Ross, who founded the Rodeo City Wreckettes group 23 years ago at an age when many people are getting ready for retirement.

Tips to renovate on a budget

Finding ways to perform home renovations on a budget may require some creative thinking, but it's possible to get results at the right price point.