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The Schaumburg Township District Library was among three in Illinois’ 28th state Senate District to receive new grant funding this summer.

More suburban libraries receive state grant funding

The public libraries serving Schaumburg Township, Des Plaines and Park Ridge have received state grants totaling $340,000 for their services and programming

A section of the Hicks Road side path in Rolling Meadows as seen in June after drainage and grading improvements funded by an ITEP grant.

Chicago area receives $139M in grants to fund bike paths, walking trails

Illinois has allocated $139.2 million for biking and walking infrastructure projects over the next four years.

To get those perfect grill marks, place the steaks on the grill on the diagonal, at about a 45-degree angle across the direction of the grates.

How to cook the perfect steak, grill marks and all

A juicy steak is — for many — the pinnacle of grilling options. Caramelized and sizzling on the outside, pink and tender on the inside, with those beautiful crosshatch marks that let you know exactly how your steak was prepared. Here’s how to get to that perfect beefy nirvana.

Francisco Mosqueda, 70, of Chicago, has his photo taken at the Illinois Secretary of State DMV facility in Addison. Facilities are still busy dealing with REAL ID requests, which is impacting regular driver services.

‘We’re not seeing much of a letup’: REAL ID stampede cuts into access to other services

Drivers receiving renewal notices for in-person tests shouldn’t wait until the last minute to schedule. Plus traffic alerts and new O’Hare flights to skiing spots.

The family of Kinsley McLamore, center, pictured with friend, Brooklyn, left, and little brother, Cooper, held their first Kinsley Crushes Cancer benefit in June 2024 at Lindy’s Landing in Wauconda. The fundraiser returns July 12.

‘She’s a trooper’: Family of 4-year-old battling leukemia hosting fundraiser for research

Kinsley McLamore, 4, was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2024. Her family is holding a fundraiser on July 12 to support research and another child with cancer. Kinsley continues school and activities during treatment.

Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band will return to Cantigny for the first time in a decade on July 12 in a benefit concert for the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans in Wheaton.

‘We have a great history’: Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band returns to perform fundraising concert at Cantigny

Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band will perform a benefit concert for the West Suburban Foundation for Disabled Veterans on July 12 at Cantigny in Wheaton.

I took a break from cooking for my family, so I made myself a sandwich

This vegetarian sandwich uses thin slices of smoked tofu, apple, Gouda and arugula on dark bread to hit tangy, sweet, earthy and peppery notes with little effort. The recipe calls for aged Gouda, but you can use vegan Gouda-style slices instead. The recipe is built for one, but can be easily scaled up for a group.