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People participate in a Scream Club meeting at Piedmont Park, Sunday, March 8, in Atlanta.

Shout it out: Scream clubs offer a way to relieve a little stress

With a gut-wrenching wail that rippled from her body, Amber Walcker joined about a dozen screaming people in West Seattle who let their frustrations float away over the Puget Sound. It was just the start.

A U.S. Transportation Security Administration officer works a checkpoint at O'Hare International Airport. Spring break will bring a 13% increase in travelers, the Chicago Department of Aviation predicts.

Spring break getaways up by 13% at O’Hare, but TSA workers ‘running on empty’

Over 3.76 million travelers are projected to flow through O’Hare and Midway between Thursday and March 30, according to airline data.

Eating more fruits and vegetables may help you sleep better at night.

Here’s what to eat to sleep a little better

Certain foods and drinks have a reputation for making us sleepy. But it may not be a particular snack that does the trick. A growing body of research suggests that consistency with certain diets, particularly those built around lean proteins, fruits and vegetables can have a positive effect on sleep quality and duration.

The Batavia Community Egg Hunt moves to Prairie Path Park this year on Saturday, March 28.

Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs from March 21 to April 11.

Trees are reflected in the Fox River at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva, one of Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun’s favorite spots for a walk.

Scenic strolls: Favorite places for a walk or hike in the Tri-Cities

Through the years, it has often been mentioned in this column which parks, paths and neighborhood routes my wife and I walk. Here are a few of our favorites.

A person walks by the damage in the aftermath of a powerful storm that ripped through the area March 10 in Kankakee.

BBB warns scammers ‘spring’ into action this time of year

As spring arrives, so does a seasonal surge in scams targeting homeowners and consumers. Recent snowstorms and warmer weather will increase the number of fraudulent schemes tied to home repairs, storm damage, and door-to-door sales.

Aerial view of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee from opening day in 1976.

Six Flags Great America to mark 50th anniversary with a summer-long party

Since opening as Marriott’s Great America in 1976, millions of visitors over generations have seen the theme park east of Interstate 94 and south of Grand Avenue in Gurnee evolve and expand.