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Electric infloor heating can improve comfort on cold days

By James Dulley
Jan 26, 2026 5:00 am - We set our thermostat lower to save, but my feet are always cold. Is infloor electric radiant more efficient than resistance electric heating and can it be used under carpeting?
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

By KATIE TAM
Jan 25, 2026 9:47 am - American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.
‘I could see it as a teaching tool’: Local experts praise new autistic Barbie Doll

By Matt Brady
Jan 25, 2026 2:30 am - Suburban doctors and therapists are praising one of the latest Barbie creations from Mattel for providing a spotlight to an often marginalized community.
Top dogs compete in show at Lake County Fairgrounds

By Brian Hill
Jan 24, 2026 5:42 pm - The Lake County Fairgrounds was filled with man’s best friends and their owners as they vied for top honors at the Cool Cluster Dog Show this frigid Saturday in January.
A game to remember: Chicago Bears fans recall a super day in New Orleans 40 years ago

By Barbara Vitello
Jan 24, 2026 12:00 pm - Forty years ago Monday, the Monsters of the Midway became the kings of the NFL with a Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. Fans who made the trip to watch the game in New Orleans share their memories of the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Archdiocese announces plans to close St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates

By Eric Peterson
Jan 23, 2026 4:02 pm - The Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools Thursday announced its intention to close the 65-year-old St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates at the end of this school year.
Glen Ellyn man to run ‘mind-boggling’ World Marathon Challenge in honor of his late father

By Dave Oberhelman
Jan 23, 2026 12:00 pm - Lincoln Bode of Glen Ellyn is set to embark upon the 777 World Marathon Challenge, which he’s doing in honor of his late father and as a fundraiser for The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Video games may be a good way to get a cognitive boost

By Richard Sima
Jan 23, 2026 10:06 am - Far from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But how we play them matters when it comes to the benefits they provide. Studies have shown that, in some circumstances, playing video games can help slow brain aging.
Does ginger really ease nausea?

By Lindsey Bever
Jan 23, 2026 10:03 am - For more than 2,500 years, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties. But does it really help an upset stomach?
Food companies target users of weight-loss drugs with ‘GLP-1 Friendly’ labels

By DEE-ANN DURBIN
Jan 23, 2026 10:02 am - Meals and snacks with “GLP-1 Friendly” labels on the packaging are becoming more common in U.S. supermarkets as a growing number of Americans try obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to lose weight.

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