The holidays officially begin this week — at least at Starbucks — when the coffee chain rolls out its annual seasonal cups.
Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like
Day: November 7, 2024
Waukegan’s AntMound Compound offers young people a place to develop job skills; ‘We want them to … earn money, pay taxes and own a home’
The AntMound Compound officially opened its doors on Oct. 19 in Waukegan, offering an array of businesses under one roof committed to teaching young people skills to enable them to have the same productive life the entrepreneurs enjoy.
Best oatmeal dog shampoos for itch relief and soft fur
Oatmeal dog shampoo is a favorite for pet owners who have dogs with allergies or sensitive skin.
Skokie-based lab tackles climate change, pollution, clean water
There are no easy solutions to the world’s biggest problems like climate change, air pollution and providing clean drinking water for everyone. But a new state-of-the-art laboratory in Skokie is dedicated to addressing them through a new generation of materials, products and techniques. The nonprofit UL Research Institutes, a world leader in safety science, opened the doors of its newest facility in Skokie on September 12. The 19,366-square-foot Material Discoveries Research Institute (MDRI), located in the Illinois Science + Technology Park at 8045 Lamon Ave., is designed to be one of the world’s top facilities for research involving energy creation […]
Best glass containers with lids for easy food storage
Glass containers with lids are much safer for storing leftovers. Plastic can include harmful and toxic chemicals that might transfer to the food you consume.
Albert Murillo Jr. is a ‘deer in headlights’ no longer. Stevenson’s left tackle wants to take on the best.
Murillo Jr., who first played football when he was a freshman, has become an anchor for Stevenson.
2 Jewish DePaul students showing support for Israel attacked, punched on campus, police and school officials say
Two Jewish students at DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus who were visibly showing support for Israel were punched by masked attackers Wednesday, according to the university’s president and Chicago police. Two masked people punched the Jewish students Wednesday around 3:20 p.m. in front of the Student Center at 2250 North Sheffield Ave., president Robert Manuel said in a letter to students and faculty. He said the students sustained physical injuries, but declined medical treatment. Chicago police said the unknown men approached the two victims on foot. They struck one victim, a 27-year-old man, in his face and body, before pushing the […]
Lemont’s Adrian Lisowski comes through with 4 saves in epic 12-round shootout. The clincher? ‘He lives for PKs.’
Adrian Lisowski makes four saves against powerhouse Peoria Notre Dame during an epic 12-round shootout, which Lemont won 7-6.
Residents vote in races for Kendall County Board, offices
Voters in Kendall County Tuesday cast ballots in several races for county offices and the Kendall County Board.
President Biden to address the nation today after Donald Trump’s decisive election victory
President Joe Biden is set to deliver a Rose Garden address Thursday about the election.