Lifestyle
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‘People are being evicted’: TSA union says shutdown is pushing workers to economic brinkMar 24, 2026 6:17 pm - TSA union representatives talk about ICE deployment and why some airports like O’Hare have relatively normal security lines compared to nightmare scenarios elsewhere.
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Want to grow an avocado tree from seed? Here's how
Mar 24, 2026 6:10 pm - So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy.
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Tips to take care of wood flooringMar 24, 2026 6:01 pm - Well-maintained wood floors add much to a home's interiors. Some simple maintenance can ensure wood floors remain durable and aesthetically appealing for decades.
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Controlling insects, propagating houseplants and starting seedsMar 24, 2026 5:43 pm - Gardening expert Tim Johnson offers tips on controlling insects, propogating houseplants and starting seeds.
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Sellers’ home inspector missed defectsMar 24, 2026 5:08 pm - Before we purchased our home, the sellers provided a home inspector’s report stating there were no major problems. However, we’ve discovered the sewer line may need replacement and a deck and retaining wall in the backyard are totally rotted.
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Home & garden calendar, March 24-April 4Mar 24, 2026 2:55 pm - Learn about upcoming plant sales in the Chicago suburbs, as well as gardening club meetings on topics such as crows, daylily hybridizers, citizen scientists, and more.
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Baked spaghetti cups prove your muffin tin is no one-hit wonder
Mar 24, 2026 5:38 am - These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli, and topped with cheese, are as tasty and healthy as they are adorable. They’re also an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.
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Naperville again tops Niche list as ‘best city to live’Mar 23, 2026 2:06 pm - The city of Naperville is a three-peat winner of Niche’s “Best Places to Live in America.“
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Feds send ICE to O’Hare as spring break, TSA staffing shortages convergeMar 23, 2026 2:05 pm - ICE officers will not be screening passengers at O’Hare. Instead, they will be monitoring exit lanes, making announcements, helping manage lines, and other duties to let TSA staff focus on passenger and baggage screening, officials said.
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Libertyville seeks input to guide Riverside Park planMar 23, 2026 10:39 am - Libertyville is seeking input to develop a master plan that will guide design and potential grant applications for Riverside Park, 700 Riverside Drive.