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U.S. Army veteran Frank Kaczmarek and his wife, Jeannine, received a new roof from D-Wing Construction on Tuesday as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.

Vietnam vet ‘forever grateful’ for new roof atop Fox Lake home

Vietnam War veteran Frank Kaczmarek is “forever grateful” after he and his wife, Jeannine, received a donated new roof atop their Fox Lake home and detached garage Tuesda...

Catherine Tilly’s “Blue Eyes and Butterflies” mural in downtown St. Charles.

Mural artist questions impact of St. Charles paint ordinance on public art

A St. Charles mural artist is concerned about a new city ordinance requiring approval for painting on buildings.

Some companies make microshifting an option, and others acknowledge they have employees doing it even if the method isn’t explicitly condoned. People who work this way say working in increments makes them more productive and is good for their personal lives. One potential drawback is less attention to professional relationships.

‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical nine-to-five routine. “Microshifting” is a trend that involves tackling job duties in short, productive bursts instead of a single stretch. Time spent at work is flexible and scheduled around personal responsibilities and priorities. The practice is growing in popularity among workers and gaining acceptance in some organizations as a way to improve work-life balance.

Light enamel will darken over time, but it's no cause for concern.

My enameled Dutch oven turned dark. Can I still use it?

I am not sure what I did, but the inside of my enameled Dutch oven turned dark. Can I still use it, or should I toss the pot? It’s a 5-quart enameled cast-iron pot that I have had 10 years now, but just recently I made beef stew, and it’s all darkened on the inside.

To get an accurate blood pressure profile, you need multiple readings. Proper technique and a good monitor are also important.

Ask the doctors: Daily blood pressure checks increase data

Not only are blood pressure readings taken at home considered to be reliable, but for many adults, they are recommended.

Flavored mayo gives an extra zip to this updated version of the family’s favorite Easter pasta salad.

It wouldn’t be Easter without family’s favorite pasta salad

Growing up, my grandfather made the same Easter spread every single year. The highlight for me was always the Creamettes, a name our family coined. At its core, it’s just a pasta salad (named after the brand). But when my grandfather made it, it felt like the most special thing on the table.

Spice-and-herb blends, such as furikake, can upgrade store-bought microwave popcorn.

How to make your microwave popcorn really pop with flavor

Microwave popcorn flavors typically revolve around varying degrees of butter and salt. That’s only the tip of the iceberg, though, when it comes to flavors and additions that can take this snack aisle staple to the next level.