What do you get when you cross the worst elements of social media with the most reckless instincts of kids? These days it’s the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok-fueled fad that has students across the country intentionally setting fire to their school-issued laptop computers.
What is meant by “cloves of garlic” as a measurement? Most cooks simply rely on experience to know the size of an average clove, using more or less in a recipe to compensate for differing sizes. For those who favor precision, there is an answer.
Elgin police and community members gathered Thursday to honor officers who died in the line of duty in the past year and express gratitude for those serving every day.
Gardeners can get the growing season off to a good start with upcoming plant sales featuring perennials, vegetables, native and organic plants. It is also a good way to support local nonprofit organizations.
The Friendly Confines proved particularly friendly Wednesday for five young patients who’ve battled serious illnesses. They took part in a “reverse autograph signing” experience made possible by the Chicago Cubs and Advocate Health Care at Wrigley Field.
With just over two weeks to go before their spring adjournment, lawmakers in Springfield are facing a tight deadline to pass major reforms to the Chicago-area transit system — but officials have released few concrete details of the plan they say is taking shape.
CHICAGO — Late Tuesday morning, Jose Guzman stopped into Grandstand Sports at 600 W. 35th Street looking for a new White Sox jersey. Guzman, 36, already has plenty in his...