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Two coyotes pause in Yankee Woods, a Cook County forest preserve near Tinley Park.

Why there is a lot of coyote activity this time of year

They live among us year-round, although there is a better chance now of spotting or encountering coyotes in your travels. Here’s why.

Come back to Chinatown: Chinese chefs want American diners to think beyond the takeout box

Upscale Chinese American restaurants, from San Francisco to New York City, have sprung up in recent years, garnering buzz with their refined tasting menus that soar far beyond Chinese takeout-food staples. Doing creative deconstructions of Chinese foods is part of their culinary hallmark, as many chefs are hungry to showcase their own culture.

Accounting Professor Mark Yahoudy helps a pair of clients during a free tax clinic Saturday at College of DuPage’s Student Resource Center in Glen Ellyn.

Tax changes for 2025: New deductions for seniors, car buyers and families

Some taxpayers may get good news in their returns this year, experts say.

JETSET Pilates opening 18 studios in Chicago, the suburbs

JETSET Pilates offering premium full-body workouts is expanding across the Chicago area with 18 confirmed locations in various stages of development. Focus areas include multiple sites in downtown Chicago, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, St. Charles/Geneva, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Mundelein and Barrington.

Books and clothing, yes; old TV sets, no. Organizations such as Goodwill and Salvation Army have different rules about what kinds of donations they will accept. The Goodwill store in Batavia is on Randall Road.

Spring cleaning? Do’s and don’ts for dropping off items at donation centers

For those doing some spring cleaning and decluttering, here are some do’s and don’ts for donating items to organizations such as Salvation Army and Goodwill.

On Sunday, March 8, auctioneer Jim Kassner leads an auction of up to 50 highly-prized dahlia tubers contributed by fellow Central States Dahlia Society members.

Home & garden calendar, March 3-14

Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like creating seasonal palettes, permaculture, and more, as well as an auction of dahlia tubers.

These restaurant-quality broiled chicken tikka kebabs are supremely tender and simple to make. You can let the meat marinate for up to 8 hours, though even a short rest will infuse it with flavor.

Cooking chicken well can be tricky. Not so with these kebabs.

These restaurant-quality broiled chicken tikka kebabs are supremely tender and simple to make. You can let the meat marinate for up to 8 hours, though even a short rest will infuse it with flavor.