Amy Boerema
-
Redesigning Dad: Family, faith triumph over unemploymentAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - As the father of two young girls, Kevin Jongsma's worst fear always was losing his job. It was, he believed, near the top on life's list of possible "catastrophic events...
-
Area recovers from storms; thousands still without powerJun 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Thousands of suburban residents still had no power Saturday in the wake of Friday's storms, but ComEd had reconnected the bulk of more than 121,000 customers in northern...
-
Suburban teen runs popular Pakistani music Web siteMay 27, 2009 11:00 pm - At 19 years old, Ali Zaidi is living out his life dream. On a typical day, he's busy blogging, uploading musical tracks and videos, interviewing top artists, creating pr...
-
Being a dad, life on the road ... 'Its all good' for Bo BiceMar 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Since shooting to fame as runner-up on "American Idol" Season Four in 2005, Bo Bice has spent every minute living his dream. He's loving life on the road and the chance ...
-
Elliptical vs. treadmill: Which machine really delivers?Mar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - They're among the most popular pieces of fitness equipment, known for offering a great cardio workout that torches calories and builds muscle. Both the elliptical and th...
-
Spring break for the brokeMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Spring break is just around the corner, and you're dreaming of an exotic getaway to some sunny, tropical spot. But for many travelers this year, that's all it might be: ...
-
No need for summer fun to stay on hiatus -- just move indoorsFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The ice, the snow, the freezing cold temps - you're so over it. Memories of better times - beach volleyball games, scenic outdoor picnics and brunches alfresco - have l...
-
How you can pick the perfect Christmas treeNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Yep, it's that time again. The turkey and pumpkin pie have been cleared, and now you're ready to whip out the holiday décor. For many people, that includes, of course, t...
-
Faith, hope and financial helpNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Last winter, Mary Evans was drowning in debt and despair. The 27-year-old Palatine native was emerging from a divorce. The mother of a 2-year-old child, Evans was $80,00...
-
Durbin wins 3rd term in U.S. SenateNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second most powerful Democrat in the Senate, coasted to a third term Tuesday night as his colleague from Illinois rose to the White House and ...