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Local libraries are reopening with limited capacity

January 28, 2021 at 4:09 p.m.

Some local libraries that have been closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic have, or are scheduled soon to be, reopened. Limited capacity and services, along with modified...

A snowplow clears a residential street in Hinsdale Tuesday.

No crashes, no power outages from snow storm, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, Oak Brook and other towns report

January 26, 2021 at 2:51 p.m.

Snow removal went smoothly in the western suburbs from Monday evening through Tuesday morning, as the amount of snow that fell was less than many forecast. "We plan for the...

BORDER PATROL AGENTS | President Trump granted full pardons to Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, two former Border Patrol agents who shot an alleged drug dealer, who they claimed was carrying a gun, crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in 2005. In 2009, Pres. George W. Bush had commuted their sentences, but Trump's pardon erases their records.

The most notable pardons of Donald Trump’s presidency

January 20, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the president has the power to grant clemency for federal criminal offenses. The two most common forms of this are commutations, which completely or partially reduce...

Misericordia Heart of Gold goes virtual for 25th annual benefit

January 22, 2021 at 3:23 p.m.

In true pandemic fashion, the 25th annual Misericordia Heart of Gold benefit is going virtual for the first time ever. Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a resident community that supports...

Fresh air | Opening your windows and pulling back the drapes not only lets natural sunlight into your home, but it also allows fresh air to come in and flush out polluted indoor air. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if you're not letting enough outdoor air come in, pollutants can accumulate in your house to levels that can pose health problems. Clean air equals a happy home.

Easy tricks to make your home feel bright and happy

May 18, 2022 at 11:52 a.m.

Good lighting makes all the difference | According to experts at Architectural Digest, lighting is one of the most essential elements of a room and can impact how everything from...

Inauguration Day | In 1789, Congress set March 4 as the date "for commencing proceedings" of the new government established by the U.S. Constitution. But as technological advances reduced the time it took to count and report the votes, as well as travel, the 20th Amendment, which was ratified on Jan. 23, 1933, moved Inauguration Day to Jan. 20. However, on years when Jan. 20 is a Sunday, a private swearing-in ceremony occurs Jan. 20 with the public oath of office taking place Jan. 21.

Why is the president sworn in on Jan. 20, and other inauguration questions answered

January 6, 2021 at 12:06 p.m.

Come Jan. 20, 2021, the United States of America will welcome a new commander-in-chief. From commonly asked questions to things you may not have known, check out these tidbits about...

How to spend your FSA money before the end of the year

December 24, 2020 at 10:56 a.m.

A flexible spending account (FSA) lets people put aside pre-tax dollars to cover qualified medical expenses, and because you don't pay taxes on that money, you save an amount equal...

DAVE GROHL AND YOUNG DRUMMER HAVE A DRUM BATTLE | Nandi Bushell from England went viral after impressively covering famous songs on the drums then struck up a competitive friendship with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl this year. Bushell, 10, has attracted global audiences with her high-energy performances and technicality and lists Grohl as her favorite drummer. In September, Grohl accepted a <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DOZBQW2gE0Ew%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&sa=D&ust=1608745785619000&usg=AOvVaw3XYu9O76XWPDoyBG96nCAD">drum-off</a> and the (virtual) crowds went wild.

Some of the good news that came out of 2020

December 23, 2020 at 3:34 p.m.

This year was rough. Many people lost loved ones, their jobs or their homes, and many are still struggling to make ends meet. Along with dealing with the effects of...

People wearing face masks walk past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Asian shares retreated on Tuesday, extending losses on growing worries over a new, potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

When will mask mandates end? What a COVID-19 vaccine means for masking

December 22, 2020 at 12:37 p.m.

On Nov. 16, pharmaceutical company Moderna announced that preliminary data showed the COVID-19 vaccine developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases was 94.5% effective. The...

WORK TOWARD CREATING URBAN FORESTS | When looking for ways to help the environment, one popular suggestion is to plant a tree. Trees help curb climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, filter the air and provide homes for animals and plants. However, Shaikh says it's not that simple. "How many individuals are in a position to plant a tree? Only those with a yard or the resources to pay for tree plantings somewhere else," she says. "But, collectively, through more coordinated and equitable planning and public-private partnerships, we could create urban forests in every city." Do some research and find organizations in your neighborhood that are working toward this and get involved.

How to finally start saving the planet, according to environmental experts

May 13, 2022 at 12:05 p.m.

BECOME AWARE | Sabina Shaikh, Ph.D., Director of the Program on Global Environment at the University of Chicago, says the only real way to save the earth is if the...

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