Lifestyle

Scant supply, fierce demand lead to surging home prices in the suburbs

As housing demand exceeds supply, suburban home buyers find themselves making cash offers tens of thousands over asking price and waiving contingencies in order to get their dream home.

Make your own chicken or beef stock by tossing leftover veggies, chicken bones, onion skins and other savory ingredients into a bag or container during the week and then cook it for a day or two on low in water.

Three foods you can make in 5 minutes that taste better than stuff in the store

Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates expanding joint-replacement surgery capacity

Tips to keep dogs happy when it’s too hot or cold for walks

Spring pruning tips: When and how to shape your garden shrubs

Tens of thousands are making annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan's garden

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, arrives at West Chicago on Tuesday. The locomotive will be on display on Wednesday before continuing on its eastward journey the following day.

‘It’s humongous’: Historic Big Boy locomotive returns to the suburbs for stop in West Chicago

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 arrived Tuesday evening in downtown West Chicago as hundreds of people looked on.

Fire up the grill: Charred veggies add smoky depth to a chilled summer soup

Time to fire up the grill … and cook some soup. Yes, really, we’re talking barbecued soup. Charring vegetables on the grill is a great way to up your soup game. That’s because cooking veggies at a high heat either by roasting in the oven or on a grill concentrates the natural sugars, creating richer, toastier flavors.

3 biggest college mistakes made by students and parents

Rising high school seniors and parents hoping for a smooth transition into college in fall 2027 have their work cut out for them this summer. And it’s all about the planning.

Face painters will be among the entertainment again at the Prospect Heights Block Party on Saturday, June 20.

Prospect Heights Block Party returns June 20 to celebrate city’s 50th anniversary

Milestone anniversaries for both the city and older park district will be celebrated when the Prospect Heights Block Party returns with an expanded layout on Saturday, June 20.

Forest Glen Elementary students have set up a Little Free Library at their school in Glen Ellyn.

Glen Ellyn students create their own Little Free Library at school

A student council project at Forest Glen Elementary School was one for the books.

ALDI at 1202 W. Dundee in Buffalo Grove will close its doors on Sunday.

‘Why would they close?’: ALDI closes its Buffalo Grove store

ALDI announced it is closing its Buffalo Grove store on Sunday. A sign on the door said the grocery location at 1202 W. Dundee Road will shutter permanently at 5 p.m.