Lifestyle
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Teen runner completes epic 64-mile journey from Chicago to Woodstock for Lurie Children’sAug 16, 2024 9:00 am - In a testament to personal endurance and community solidarity, 18-year-old Andy Loh, a recent graduate of Hersey High School, completed a 64-mile ultramarathon from downtown Chicago to Woodstock.
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Crafty and versatile cottage cheese: The protein-packed powerhouse you’re missing out onAug 16, 2024 7:48 am - Cottage cheese is like the unsung hero of the dairy aisle — unassuming yet packed with benefits that make it worth adding to your daily diet.
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How to grill steak for the best flavor and texture, no matter the cut
Aug 16, 2024 7:48 am - Grilling, at first glance, can seem like an imprecise science: an open flame, a slab of meat and hope for the best. But given the high-quality grills and the quality (and price) of the meat available to cook, there’s never been a better argument for learning the nuance of the method.
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Sister-in-law’s attacks on day care hit too close to home
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Ask the doctors: Post-traumatic dermatitis triggered by skin injuryAug 16, 2024 3:33 am - Science is still working out what to blame for a phenomena where a skin reaction to being injured or bitten spreads throughout the body. It’s called post-traumatic dermatitis, and may be connected to gut health or an immune system problem.
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How to help when a loved one is recovering from a heart attackAug 16, 2024 3:23 am - Few things are as frightening as a heart attack, not just for the person experiencing it but for family members. With prompt and proper treatment between 90% and 95% of heart attack patients survive and return home.
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‘He left us such a gift’: In ‘Love From the Front … and Beyond,’ daughter shares WWII vet’s storiesAug 16, 2024 3:00 am - The daughter of World War II veteran and longtime St. Charles resident Bill Wiebmer has published a book with his letters and stories, “Love From the Front ... And Beyond.”
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Board could ask owner to use a water detectorAug 15, 2024 7:59 pm - One owner has repeatedly allowed water leaks to damage other units. Can the board require the owner to install a water detector to prevent future problems?
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‘It’s going to happen again’: Biting mites an issue for some following cicada emergenceAug 15, 2024 6:57 pm - Like 17 years ago, a corollary effect of the periodical cicada emergence has left some people scratching unexplained red welts appearing seemingly out of nowhere.
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August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch
Aug 15, 2024 10:27 am - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The first of four supermoons this year rises next week, providing tantalizing views of Earth’s constant companion. Stargazers can catch the first a...