advertisement
A new Ikea store is expected to open next year in a portion of the former Sears space at Gurnee Mills. The store will be the Swedish retail giant’s third in Illinois.

‘A home run for Gurnee’: Ikea’s third Illinois location will be at Gurnee Mills

Ikea U.S. made it official Tuesday announcing the pending opening of a new format store at Gurnee Mills.

Carpentersville resident Austin Eisenhauer enjoys Monday’s nice weather with lunch and a lake view at Rotary Park on Klasen Road in Cary.

Chicago area shatters 125-year-old high temp record, but expect weekend cool down

The Chicago area’s “first fake spring” peaked Monday with record-breaking warmth, but high temperatures are expected to drop back down to the 30s by the weekend.

Neuqua Valley High School students march along 95th Street in Naperville during a walkout Friday to protest immigration enforcement actions.

‘We see the injustice’: Suburban students pledge walkouts will continue, no matter the consequences

Defying school policies and incurring the disapproval of administrators and peers, students at several suburban schools say they remain undaunted by penalties for showing solidarity with immigrant families and their allies.

The Rev. Matt Nathan and his fellow dancers rehearse for their next halftime performance at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lombard.

Holy hip-hop: Lombard priest dances his way into parishioners’ hearts

When it comes to dancing, the Rev. Matt Nathan is a bit of a late bloomer. But these days the cleric is cutting rugs and dropping beats, in addition to saving souls, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lombard.

It's time to start cool-season annuals, such as pansies. Pictured is the Matrix Lavender Shades pansy by Ball Seed.

Tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for annuals

Chicago Botanic Garden director Tim Johnson shares tips on composting to improve garden soil and starting seeds for slow-growing annuals.

This vegetarian version of dan dan noodles transforms the fiery Sichuan dish typically made with meat into a vegetable-forward salad.

This dan dan noodle salad will make you want to linger at the table

This vegetarian version of dan dan noodles transforms the fiery Sichuan dish typically made with meat into a vegetable-forward salad. Adapted from “Linger” by cookbook author Hetty Lui McKinnon, the recipe takes no more than 30 minutes to put together thanks to fresh or frozen ramen noodles and a speedy dressing.

A lettuce seedling is displayed in Boston. Winter is a good time to get started planning a vegetable garden.

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.