Lifestyle
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Trump administration blocks more than $400M in funding for Illinois health programs
Mar 28, 2025 3:52 pm - President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious disease and treat mental health and substance abuse issues.
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Carolyn Hax: Widowed mom struggles with family politics while planning vacation
Mar 28, 2025 6:00 am - Daughter is upset mom invited her brother’s girlfriend’s mother on two-week vacation. Mom added to the drama by telling her son. Carolyn Hax says admit you made a mistake and move on to less drama.
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Campton Township seeks voter approval for open space bond issueMar 28, 2025 5:30 am - Those pitching to improve open space and obtain even more often have a good chance with the voting public on Election Day.
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AI can serve up ideas for healthy meals in a snap — but they come with a side of cautionMar 28, 2025 3:37 am - AI can make dull, time-consuming tasks a breeze, and nutrition experts who understand the emerging technology are enthusiastic. But they season their enthusiasm with more than a dash of caution.
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Forming new habits involves creation of new neural pathwaysMar 28, 2025 1:53 am - To form a new habit, you need to rewire your brain, which takes planning and not giving up. Learn what science has to say about maintaining your new habit.
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Sepsis signs every parent should knowMar 28, 2025 12:37 am - Quick action by parents, caregivers and medical personnel is needed to reverse sepsis, a life-threatening reaction to an infection. Knowing the tell-tale symptoms is key to saving your child’s life.
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Unit-to-unit water damage presents tangled insurance webMar 27, 2025 12:29 am - Water damage in condos can be complicated, especially when leaks occur between units. The association insurance may cover some damage while other damage may be left to the unit owners to sort out with their insurance companies. Because of the complexities involved, an association board should consult its legal counsel when such damage occurs.
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Warrenville church to host service honoring MLK’s legacyMar 26, 2025 10:26 pm - Community Baptist Church in Warrenville is hosting a service, open to all, commemorating MLK's impact, struggling for justice, and the power of faith to spur change.
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Cultivate a spirit of determinationMar 26, 2025 3:27 pm - Annettee Budzban says we need determination to stick to our goals.
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First Presbyterian next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour March 30Mar 26, 2025 1:53 pm - The next stop is at First Presbyterian Church on March 30, featuring a 1979 tracker organ by W. Zimmer & Sons, with performances by organist Jeff Neufeld and others.