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The Cottage, a home decor and gift shop, recently opened in downtown Wheaton.

‘Taking care of people’: Nurse opens downtown Wheaton home decor shop

The wood floors are original. There’s an antique hutch against the brick wall. The tables were built by her husband. And the Midwestern-made candles smell fresh, like lil...

Treat mom to The Capital Grille's lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails on May 12.

Plan now for Mother’s Day: Here are over 100 restaurant ideas to get you started

It may seem like you have plenty of time before Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, but dining reservations go quickly. We found a few places — about 100, give or take — to get you started.

Cabernet Franc is the genetic father of Cabernet Sauvignon, the world’s most popular red wine.

Talking about Cabernet Franc, genetic father of wine we’ll drink tonight

The first guideline for pairing wine and food — and the easiest — is to find familiar flavors. Good Wine’s Mary Ross starts the lesson with Cabernet Franc, the genetic father of Cabernet Sauvignon, the world’s most popular red wine.

The Horticulture program at College of DuPage will be hosting its Spring Plant Sale May 9-11, at the college, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of uncommon annuals, perennials, fresh herbs and vegetables. Hanging baskets, mixed containers and succulents will also be available.

Get your garden ready: Plant sales are popping up around the suburbs

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.

Lilacia Park bursts with color in Lombard, the “Lilac Village.”

‘A lot of purple’: May means Lilac Time in Lombard

The history of how Lombard became a town of lilac lovers is as colorful as the park grounds during Lilac Time, a nearly monthlong celebration starting Saturday.

Zendaya attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion" exhibition on Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York.

Met Gala in full bloom with Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Mindy Kaling among the standout stars

NEW YORK (AP) — It's Met Gala time and the fashion parade of A-listers Monday included a swirl of flora and fauna looks on a green-tinged carpet surrounded by foliage. Je...

Chicago Ramen serves dishes such as the white miso ramen. It is adding to its list of suburban locations with a new restaurant in Palatine.

Ramen royalty opening new restaurant in Palatine

The man who once opened a restaurant dubbed the “king of Tonkotsu ramen” is expanding his food empire into Palatine. Japanese chef and restaurateur Kenta Ikehata plans a ...