“You know, it makes a fellow think, The shape of you, the shape of me, the shape of everything I see …” begins Dr. Seuss in one of his whimsical, poetic books, “The Shape of…
As I latched a favorite bracelet made of reindeer leather and spun silver/pewter designed by the Sami artisans in the north of Sweden around my wrist, I couldn’t help but think that…
So little time left, and so much yet to do. Do you feel that way this month, realizing that warm and long summer days soon will come to an end? Chatting over the fence, my neighbor,…
Summertime is the perfect time to teach school-age kids new cooking skills. Their schedules are relaxed, they’re eager to learn something new and, yes, they’re always hungry….
Sew a simple fingertip or hand towel to a colorful bath towel in contrasting colors and your child will have a clever hooded cover-up that can be used every time he or she finishes…
It’s market time! On weekend mornings, I like to saunter through our neighborhood farmers market amid the crowds of people in shorts and sandals who, like me, are attracted to the…
There are so many ways that kids can be part of daily meal prep, from setting the table or popping ice cubes into a pitcher of water to hulling fresh strawberries for dessert. Routine…
“Bubbles.” It’s hard to say the word without a smile. Everything seems to be just a bit better and festive with bubbles — birthday parties, weddings and summer family reunions….
McHenry man charged with residential ...A McHenry man was charged with three felonies and two misdemeanors involving ...
Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration lawsGov. J.B. Pritzker spent hours Thursday defending his governing record and Illinois’ ...
Man charged in Chicago officer’s ...A Freeport man is being held in Cook County Jail in connection ...
Food Bank fills gap with ...With schools closed for the summer, the Geneva-based Northern Illinois Food Bank ...
