Nightwear that travels well
Name: Goodnighties What it is: Women's nightwear made of "ionized" material (saturated with negative ions) designed to help women who suffer pain, night sweats and other discomforts to get restful,...
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A Jane Austen road map
No doubt many of those attending the current production of Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility" at Northlight Theatre in Skokie are devoted fans of Austen's genteel novels. They likely already...
The other Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Having been regular visitors to Tucson for many years, my husband and I had seen most of its well-known attractions. So on our most recent trip, we...
Jazz
Jazz abounds on television, in movies and commercials. Yet somehow -- maybe it's your penchant for Miley Cyrus over Miles Davis -- you've made it this far in life without...
Seat cover’s aim: Ease germ worries
Name: Sure Fit Travel Cover What it is: A fabric cover that fits over the back of an airplane, train or bus seat, ostensibly creating a barrier between you and...
The 10 greatest TV episodes of Christmas
'The Honeymooners' 1955 One forgets how almost spartan it was in the Kramdens' tiny apartment. In a "Gift of the Magi"-inspired episode, Ralph hocks his new bowling ball to buy...
Leachman’s last dancing show
After defying the odds for several weeks, Cloris Leachman has been forced to leave the "Dancing With the Stars" floor. "You know, I'm not leaving," she said when the news...
One fine day: Exploring yesteryear in McHenry County
Being an avid train rider and a fan of history museums, I long have wanted to visit the Illinois Railway Museum in McHenry County. When I discovered that the McHenry...
Under attack by bees? This book might help
Life has its challenges, we know. You accidentally fall against a beehive you never noticed on the side of your house -- with predictable results. Eight telemarketers call while you're...
Couples confide their ‘I do’ redo’s
Wedding season is here. Plans that have been germinating for months are becoming reality -- though not always as scripted. With that in mind, we thought couples still in the...