Lifestyle Stories from August 18, 2022
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'It's the MVP of education': Big Hollow teacher wins Golden Apple award
May 7, 2023 8:42 AM - Andrea Woods, a fourth-grade teacher at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside, is among 10 statewide recipients of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. -
Fetch a bounty of beautiful plants at Petals for Pets
May 5, 2023 10:48 PM - How would you like to help save homeless pets while shopping for pretty flowers, hanging plants, vegetables and herbs? Find out where to go on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, for the Petals for Pets plant sale. -
'Joy and happiness': It's Lilac Time in Lombard, and the blooms are popping
May 5, 2023 5:41 PM - Lombard's love affair with lilacs began in 1927 when Col. William R. Plum, a Civil War veteran, donated his collection to the village. Nearly a century later, Lombardians still celebrate his gift with a 16-day festival opening on this first weekend in May. -
Parishioners question why pastor in Arlington Heights was put on sudden leave
May 5, 2023 4:32 PM - Parishioners at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights are seeking answers about why their pastor, the Rev. Michael Johnson, was placed on a six-month leave, announced at the end of last week's Sunday services. -
Invasive trees are choking Chicago areaMay 5, 2023 7:00 AM - Research shows invasive trees and plants are wreaking havoc on ecosystems and yards in Illinois, and The Morton Arboretum is calling for help to eradicate them during Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month in May.
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'Girl Dad': St. Charles author, father shares parenting insights in book he co-wrote with his daughter
May 5, 2023 6:00 AM - St. Charles author Jay Payleitner, author of nearly 40 books, co-wrote his latest, "Girl Dad," with his daughter Rae Anne.
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Grab your canoe, kayak or paddleboard and float around Lake County
May 5, 2023 6:00 AM - We live most of our lives on dry land. But there are benefits to leaving solid earth behind and paddling some of the lakes and rivers flowing through Lake County. -
A guide to finding spring wildflowers in McHenry County
May 5, 2023 6:00 AM - The sunshine and higher temperatures have awoken the seasonal wildflowers throughout McHenry County, signaling the onset of spring. McHenry County Conservation District suggests several conservation areas where prospective wildflower admirers can find these transitory blooms most prevalent. -
Arlington Heights student to host speakers' series on Bears' possible move to town
May 5, 2023 6:00 AM - An Arlington Heights college student is organizing a speakers' series that delves into the politics and economics of the Bears' move to town.
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