It’s been 3⅟₂ years since thoroughbred horses last stormed down the stretch at Arlington Park, but that doesn’t mean the thrill of racing is gone from Arlington Heights.
Mandelbread, also known as mandelbrodt, are often called Jewish biscotti because the two are essentially the same — twice-baked, crunchy cookies ideal for dipping in coffee, tea, milk or wine. Although the word means “almond bread” in Yiddish, these are made with a generous helping of chopped walnuts and chewy, sweet-tart dried cherries. With whole-wheat flour, olive oil and less sugar than is typically used, they satisfy a sweet tooth in a healthier way.
Exercising on a treadmill can pose dangers for someone with poor balance, for people living with certain heart conditions, and for older adults who are frail or who are not physically fit.
Barrington’s police department has a four-footed addition to the force. Oliver, a 17-week-old male English Labrador puppy, will serve as the department's first therapy dog.
Hersey High School graduate and Wheeling resident Chase Bandolik, 28, ran the entire length of Illinois, more than 400 miles, over 10 days.
Swings, slides and monkey bars alone don’t cut it anymore, that’s why many suburban park districts are designing modern playgrounds that promote inclusivity, accessibility and creativity for all park visitors.
Two years ago, Kamila Santiago got terrifying news: The Lake in the Hills girl, then 10, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a malignant bone tumor on her left leg. Last year, the now 12-year-old wrote about her experience in cooperation with Sing Me a Story.