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Santa gives reindeer the day off, takes helicopter to Schaumburg

Daily Herald report
Dec 03, 2023 12:00 am - With his reindeer resting up for the big day later this month, Santa chose a more conventional method of air travel Sunday for a special trip to Schaumburg. With dozens...
The DPCF and three local businesses served 350 Thanksgiving dinners to Des Plaines residents

Submitted by Aimee Lisa DeBat
Dec 02, 2023 10:00 pm - The Des Plaines Community Foundation, Sysco Chicago and Sunrise Grill all worked together to provide and deliver Thanksgiving Day dinners recently. As a result, more tha...
Book review: 'Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars' argues history repeats itself

By Krysta Fauria Associated Press
Dec 02, 2023 10:00 pm - "There is nothing new under the sun." So goes the adage that conveys the tendency for history to repeat itself. It's this unstated premise that drives Kliph Nesteroff's ...
Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer
Dec 02, 2023 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. COVID-19, though,...
Comparing older and newer homes

By Barry Stone
Dec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Q: I'm considering the purchase of a home that was built in 1951, and I have two questions: 1. Are plumbing systems from that era consistent with today's standards? (I t...
Winterize by sharpening tools, mounding roses

By Tim Johnson Chicago Botanic Garden
Dec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Sharpen and clean your garden tools before putting them away for the season. Sharpen spades with an electric hand grinder and put the bevel on the inside edge of the spa...
A dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners

By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press
Dec 02, 2023 5:00 am - The best holiday gifts for gardeners are the ones that keep their minds in the dirt, even during the off-season. These gardening and garden-themed gifts will sow the see...
What to know about kidney condition in kids that can cause pain, swelling

Dr. Mark Faasse and Dr. Monica Velasquez Pediatric Urology, Advocate Children's Hospital
Dec 02, 2023 5:00 am - The human kidney filters blood to make urine. After urine is made, it goes into a funnel-shaped portion of the kidney called the collecting system. When this part of th...
Suburban Skyview: Woodfield Mall parking lot completely full on Black Friday

By Joe Lewnard
Dec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Black Friday was hectic inside the packed interior of Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, and outside nearly every one of the 10,000 parking spots was taken by midafternoon. I...
Browning evergreens? What you need to know

By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press
Dec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Are your evergreens turning yellow or brown? The symptoms could indicate a problem, but chances are they're just part of the trees' seasonal aging process. Close examina...

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