Government

Congresswoman Duckworth Takes Part in Congressional Delegation to Afghanistan

• Tammy Duckworth
• May 15, 2013

Duckworth Visits with Troops, Supports Pursuit of Terrorist Groups, and Discusses the important role women are playing in Afghanistan

Food

Hamburger Briefs and Beefs

• Colleen Walsh Fong
• May 14, 2013

It’s National Hamburger Week. How do you like your burgers?

Paper Flowers

• Linda Braden
• May 13, 2013

If you -- like me -- are botanically challenged, then perhaps tissue paper flowers might just be your speed ...

Living

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Photographer

• Christina Currie
• May 13, 2013

Helpful tips on picking the best photographer possible.

Politics

Lou Lang to Tribune: Read the constitution! Quinn's budget gets watchdog group's seal of approval -and a warning: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

• Reboot Illinois
• May 13, 2013

State Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie blasts the Chicago Tribune and the Civic Federation dissects Gov. Pat Quinn's budget in today's Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off.

Living

Divorced Dad: Tip #19, A Woman is Coming Over—Be Prepared!

• Dave Noble
• May 13, 2013

Let's review what we have to get done around the house before your future ex-lover, ex-girlfriend or ex-wife comes over.

Sports

14U Elmhurst Cougars Softball Off to a Strong Start

• Jim Bingham
• May 12, 2013

The Cougars are leading the Illinois Power League with a 3-0 record; their overall record through May 11 is 4-1 with wins over Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Villa Park and Aurora.