…Or a cup of coffee, or going to the movies? Smart spender Betty Linneman made the ultimate New Year’s resolution in 2013. Could you do the same?
Check out these holiday classics with your family this week.
The map below shows a snapshot of how many minutes it generally takes people to get to work.
Where are the stations playing Christmas music? Everywhere. We looked at the numbers of just how many in 2012.
Follow this simple tip to ensure baking your holiday cake is a no-fuss experience.
This week's pets include two best friend cats and an energetic Pit Bull Terrier.
A look at weird crime in the Chicago area this week.
If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.
Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.
There are 23 Illinois counties that rank among the highest property taxes nationally. We made a chart of them ranked by the average home price in each county.
Best of the Blogs: This Week's Top Reads.
Whether you're driving or flying, be aware of the changing weather, and try to plan your travel accordingly.
Also in this week's "Good Reads," the Glenbrook North students raised more than $1,200 for tornado victims in Washington, Ill.
The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.
Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.
Getting into the holiday spirit? From ice skating to choosing the perfect tree, we have some day trips that will transport you to a winter wonderland or one tank of gas.
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.
In this week's Dining Destination: a restaurant inspired by Venice's famous Harry's Bar has just opened its doors off Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.
Lots of holiday activities this weekend in our '3 Things to Do Downtown.'
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.
Salaries for Chicago's private college presidents range from the highest (at the University of Chicago) to the lowest (Loyola University).
Where would you like to see a Divvy station?
The family has recently lost two members and their 7-year-old daughter has kidney disease.
An exciting new TV series shooting in Chicago is casting extras for specific roles for shooting in January.
Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.
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.
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.