Fleeing war, they found peace in Chicago. Now they help other refugees
The moment Ahlam Al-Jebory felt free was not after kidnappers released her in Baghdad or when she walked out of a Syrian prison. It was in the doorway of an...
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5 ways to make your 2017 resolution work in 2018
You want to be on time. You want to eat better. You swear you’ll exercise. That’s what you said at the end of 2016 too. What if you could really,...
His mother couldn’t drink wine out in the open. Now he runs Bin 36 in her memory.
At times in her life, Tulah had to sip her wine from a coffee cup, in case the police came. But at home, Enoch Shully remembers his mother leaving the...
College men and consent: How the wrong perception can lead to sexual misconduct
Maybe a man believes a woman wants to have sex. But does that mean she wants to have sex with him? This is a question at the heart of recent...
Broker beware: From robbery to assault, realty agents face big risks
Sonia Figueroa was spooked. So she decided to get a gun. The Century 21-affiliated real estate broker has been working in Chicago for more than a decade. She knows the...
Ikram cafe offers a calm oasis for Michigan Ave. holiday shoppers
Elbowing through sluggish shoppers on Michigan Avenue. Enduring endless lines to purchase one stocking stuffer. Withstanding Christmas music reverberating through the stores. And when one needs sustenance, options can seem...
Artsy and eventful, Princeton, Ill., makes for a neat small-town stay
Driving along I-80 and hoping for a caffeinated break in our highway drive, we began Googling. Nope, we didn’t want a McDonald’s coffee. And the gas station drip machine wasn’t...
Returning from war, some vets have a hard time starting a family
When Chris Lynd encountered health issues after serving in the military, he thought his benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs would cover his medical treatments. So he and his...
Veterans who want a pet can adopt for free this Saturday
Many veterans say having a pet helps them. For people who want to avoid crowds, for example, pets provide a reason to go outside. Others simply appreciate the steady companionship....
Jimmy Kimmel does it. But should you hide Halloween candy from kids?
After trick-or-treating, kids will be hauling home pounds of sugary loot. Some parents might want to parcel it out, so their son or daughter doesn’t get a stomach ache. Others...