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The Chicago area is undeniably teeming with the stories and contributions of historic African Americans. But if you're looking elsewhere, it's just as easy to …

If you are working on your garden plan, I have something you might want to add to it.

In "Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George, Jean Perdu, owner of The Literary Apothecary bookstore housed on a barge, prescribes books to heal broken hearts and…

Kitchen appliances come in all shapes, sizes and price points. It can make the task of choosing the right ones for your space a major challenge.

With Valentine's Day coming up, it's time to start planning your manicure.

At some point you may decide to take the plunge, clear the slate and start fresh, or perhaps you just want to refresh certain areas of your home.

CHICAGO -- The Checker taxi garage was a massive place, just to the north of North Avenue and stretching from Wells Street west to North Park Avenue. It was a …

A new year means a new look.

Tom Brady has officially -- and finally, he insists -- retired from the National Football League. Based on his new movie "80 For Brady," it's also time that he…

New fiction and non-fiction.

The word "calligraphy" comes from the Greek word "kalli-graphos," which means "beautiful writing."

"The Ogress and the Orphans" by Kelly Barnhill is the story about an ogress who is not who you might think she is.

According to University of Missouri Extension, it is getting time to dig out the lettuce seed.

Like most things, the title of Mia Hansen-Løve's "One Fine Morning" sounds better in French.

When interior designer Bunny Williams said "decorating a room is like making a great salad; you want interesting ingredients," she probably didn't think we wou…