15+ hour, 48+ min ago   (489+ words) Buying sunglasses can seem like more of a chore than it needs to be. If you’re torn over whether or not to buy a pair of Oakley shades, you might be wondering if Oakley sunglasses are worth it and what…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (706+ words) While pesky mosquitoes during the warm summer months is not a new phenomenon, some south and southwest suburban residents complain they are especially annoying this year. The Chicago area experienced heavy rains and high heat this summer, conditions experts and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (440+ words) Today, they’re having a major resurgence, especially the longer, baggier styles reminiscent of Y2K fashion. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid have been spotted sporting denim shorts, pairing them with crop tops and sneakers for a chic, casual look. Jorts…...

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (439+ words) The South Shore Line is offering free rides Sept. 6 through Sept. 11 on all trains to NIPSCO workers, firefighters, law enforcement, doctors, nurses, EMTs paramedics and other personnel. Adding NIPSCO workers is a way to thank them for their efforts to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (498+ words) As students arrive back to classes at Evergreen Park Community High School they’ll find a new large artwork that combines the beauty of art and science in one space. Some fellow students used their summer break to work on the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (297+ words) A massive rate increase in 2027 with additional hikes every two years sailed through the Illinois tollway board of directors today. The initial proposal raises I-PASS passenger vehicle tolls from an average of 7 cents to 11 cents a mile, or 57%, and truckers…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (804+ words) Musicians from around the country will be playing songs from more than 100 years ago at the Fox River Trolley Museum’s inaugural Ragtime Festival on Aug. 22-23 thanks to the efforts of a 16-year-old who’s passionate about both trains and ragtime. Anderson…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (651+ words) Deep River Waterpark has experienced attendance fluctuation, as have other area pools, as entertainment options increase and weather becomes more unpredictable. Lake County Parks CEO Jim Basala said attendance has decreased at the waterpark since it opened in the 1995 — when…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (523+ words) Boogie boards, also known as bodyboards, are like smaller versions of surfboards designed to ride waves in a prone position. Although there’s plenty of skill involved in boogie boarding, the basics are simple enough for beginners to pick up quickly....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (681+ words) With minimal equipment needed, and easy-to-follow rules, it’s no wonder cornhole has become one of the most popular backyard and tailgating games around. Ideal for both children and adults, a friendly game of cornhole can bring a fun, competitive aspect…...