Credit Project Infinite Green

A new nonprofit program will give seventh-and eighth-grade students in Lemont’s public and private schools the opportunity to learn about sustainable energy sources from some of the area’...

Credit Patch

Every Thursday, Patch will run a weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spen...

Credit BJ Marshall

Bargain hunting is a borderline-addiction for me. There’s nothing like scoring a deal on something I love (or even just like a lot). In fact, my husband officially banned me from the TAG ...

Credit BJ Marshall

I fell asleep while getting a pedicure. Seriously, out like a light. I wasn’t unusually tired, but the mellow digs at the Korcare Spa and Wellness Center completely relaxed me. ...

Credit Molly Hebda

Have you ever really taken the moment to stop and look at the world around you? As I sit here on the back deck writing this, the world around me is crazy busy. I am not talking about...

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If you’re contemplating a home improvement project this spring, chances are you’re reviewing the budget, combing through glossy idea magazines and researching tips on how to get the most ...

Credit Melissa O'Connor

My husband is a serious carnivore. For him, it’s not a meal unless there’s meat. The first time I visited his family, I was served steak with a side dish called “cowboy beans”—...

Credit Kara DiCamillo

Gift-giving is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I love poring over catalogs and taking time to choose just the right gift for each person on my list. The squeals of d...