It has been a wonderful spring so far, with cooler weather and long-lasting flowers. On the other hand, the lawn mowing season has begun.
Grill skewers of spring onions, zucchini and halloumi cheese while you also char the ingredients for the classic Spanish romesco sauce that will accompany them. The idea comes from the Catalan calçotada, an annual celebration of spring onions at which they’re charred over a fire and served with lots of romesco (and lots of wine).
West Chicago artist Giovanni “Gio” Arellano had his Prairie Path-inspired mural series dedicated on Thursday as the “West Chicago Art Trail."
COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.
Like George Costanza on “Seinfield,” many of us have done it — dip a chip into a communal bowl of salsa or stick a veggie into the hummus, bite it and then go for a double-dip. Yes, double-dipping can transmit bacteria and viruses from your mouth to the shared bowl. And yes, in theory, those microorganisms can be spread to other eaters. But in most cases, that might not be as risky as it seems.
Illinois has improved its bike safety and infrastructure since 2020, with more counties and municipalities adopting bike/ped plans. But fatalities remain high, indicating more focus on safety is needed.
About 1 in 5 people around the world will develop cancer throughout the course of their lives. About 40% of new cancer diagnoses in U.S. adults aged 30 and older are considered preventable, according to a study from the American Cancer Society. Here are some tips to reduce your risk.