Lifestyle
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Teen chefs turn up the heat during high school culinary competition at Harper CollegeMar 14, 2025 7:08 pm - Competitors from Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 and Northwest Suburban High School District 214 chopped, grated, diced and sauteed their way through a “Chopped”-style cooking competition at Harper College.
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Carol Stream honors its Citizens of the YearMar 14, 2025 12:26 pm - Carol Stream saw a number of nominees for its 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional volunteerism in the community.
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Carolyn Hax: Husband refuses to back wife in standoff with his mother
Mar 14, 2025 6:00 am - Mother-in-law crosses the line in so many ways during visit and her son won’t say anything, leading to a war of words. Carolyn Hax says don’t give her any power. Treat her disregard for your house and rules with civility.
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More steps, less sitting may lower risk of death in older female cancer survivors
Mar 14, 2025 1:33 am - Moving more and sitting less every day may lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and other causes for older women with a history of cancer, a new study suggests.
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Health care 5 years after COVIDMar 14, 2025 1:11 am - Today, COVID-19 is better understood and most of us have resumed our normal routines. Five years later, though, we are still living with its legacies, both positive and negative, as it pertains to health care.
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Pope receives cake, glad tidings on 12th anniversary of his papacy marked in hospital
Mar 13, 2025 5:02 pm - ROME — Pope Francis marked the 12th anniversary of his pontificate Thursday in the hospital — the first pope to do so in modern church history — as he received increasing...
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Urban fire particulates in air can cause health issuesMar 13, 2025 4:29 pm - Particulates released in urban fires differ from those generated by forest fires. In urban fires, particulates come from the vast array of manmade materials found in the built environment. People returning to burn areas are advised to take precautions for several months.
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Is litigation the only answer when a seller refuses to return deposit?Mar 13, 2025 3:21 pm - What should a potential buyer do when the seller refuses to release earnest money after the sales contract is withdrawn after the property’s condition is deemed unacceptable? While a court action may be needed, there could be another solution.
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Upcoming deadline for Illinois condominium associationsMar 13, 2025 2:44 pm - The deadline is nearing for association boards to adopt a written policy concerning requests for accessible parking spaces. An expert details the procedures.
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The best frozen french fries? Taste testers found a clear winner.
Mar 13, 2025 11:35 am - Often, the answer to “would you like fries with that?” is yes, please.The hardest part, really, might be picking the best bag. Here testers taste nine popular frozen french fry brands to find the best combination of crispy exterior and soft insides.