Lauren Chval

Royal baby getting a cousin — here’s how those close family bonds affect childhood

May 1, 2018 at 10:32 p.m.

As he arrived only Monday, it's unlikely the fanfare surrounding the royal baby will die down any time soon. There are names to consider, photos to be seen, fashion choices...

Meghan Markle and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend the first Royal Foundation Forum on Feb. 28, 2018, in London.

As Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton get closer, what’s the ideal sister-in-law relationship?

December 15, 2018 at 12:03 a.m.

When Kate Middleton wed Prince William in 2011, the obsession was real. The couple dominated magazine covers. There was a Lifetime movie about their courtship. Seventy-two million people watched the...

Orlando Bloom, center, and Johnny Depp, right, star in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."

What’s streaming and leaving Netflix: April 2018

May 9, 2019 at 1:20 p.m.

It's a busy month for those who have a close, personal relationship with their Netflix accounts. Whether you're looking forward to the next installment of David Letterman's interview show (with...

Virginia's Ty Jerome (11) plays against Pittsburgh during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, in Pittsburgh.

Insider tips for your March Madness bracket from Tribune college basketball reporters

May 9, 2019 at 1:19 p.m.

March Madness is a magical time. It feels like anything can happen, and it’s one of those few sporting events that everyone gets into — hell, even your grandma probably...

The Cubs' Kyle Schwarber hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Pirates, Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Everyone is obsessed with Kyle Schwarber’s new body, but what’s the healthy way to react to dramatic weight loss?

December 15, 2018 at 4:46 a.m.

When you hear the name “Kyle Schwarber,” perhaps you remember that the Cubs outfielder spent nearly all of the 2016 season rehabbing a blown-out knee only to return in time...

Only 16 percent of Chicago singles say it's OK to like a photo or post on social media before a first date, according to Match's eighth annual survey on singles across the country.

Love trumps Trump, survey finds most people would date someone with opposing political views

May 23, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.

Political tensions may be high, but singles aren’t letting party lines get in the way of love. According to Match’s eighth annual survey of more than 5,000 single people around...

Love trumps Trump, but one dating flaw can’t be overlooked, new Match.com survey shows

December 15, 2018 at 12:28 a.m.

Political tensions may be high, but singles aren’t letting party lines get in the way of love. According to Match’s eighth annual survey of more than 5,000 single people around...

If a relationship has soured, certainly it can be tempting to push through the most romantic day of the year before breaking things off. Who wants to be single on Valentine's Day? But there's a case to be made for splitting before the holiday.

Why it’s a good idea to break up before Valentine’s Day

December 15, 2018 at 8:36 a.m.

With Valentine's Day two weeks away, now is the time to make dinner reservations. It's the time for gift buying, flower ordering and love-letter writing. There's a lot to do....

Butternut squash ravioli on Pearl Brasserie's Restaurant Week menu.

Visit Pearl Brasserie, but not during Restaurant Week

March 12, 2024 at 12:14 p.m.

I come from a family with a history of bringing waitresses to tears, much to my childhood humiliation, so I make it a point to be patient with bad service....

Brad Pitt (left) as Rusty Ryan and George Clooney (right) as Danny Ocean star in "Ocean's 11."

What’s streaming and leaving Netflix: February 2018

May 9, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

February is like the Tuesday of the calendar year — it’s better than Monday, but you’ve still got a long way to go before things are fun again. In times...

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