From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.
Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.
Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.
This information could save your child's life.
Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.
One lawmaker tries to curb the "second-career subsidy" common in government work. Plus Chicago's financial Armageddon and the most-taxed counties in Illinois.
From family-friendly to comedic performances to hitting the slopes, these nine New Year's Eve events will get you off the couch and keep you out of the crowded bars this New Year's Eve.
A selection of local GoFundMe campaigns.
Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.
Looking for light shows that knock your socks off? Here are six suggestions.
The Tollway oases will provide late-night drivers a free cup of coffee on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Find out when Santa will arrive in Northern Illinois, as the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus around the world on his Christmas journey.
A wintry mix is expected later this week with widespread snow over the weekend.
Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.
Plus, some of the best Blago cartoons. And Andy Shaw takes aim at public pension abuse.
Keep the kids amused and make some memories together while waiting for the relatives to arrive.
Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.
Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.
Looking for holiday recipes, gift ideas and the best holiday lights? We can help!
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We've mapped out sledding hills throughout the suburbs.
More and more people are working at home as a result of the advancement of technology.
Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.
An area GoFundMe campaign.
These meals are portable, easy to freeze in bulk and super-simple.