Searching for a strip of sidewalk flanked by decent stretches of grass on both sides, Steve Holtsford was determined to teach his oldest daughter how to ride a big-girl bike.

The St. Charles Garden Club will host "Grand Gardens By The Fox" Garden Walk, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28.

Jim Belushi still feels bad for tarnishing Santa Claus’ reputation for a bunch of Wheaton kids who probably grew up thinking the Jolly Man did hard time.

Functional foods are swarming the grocery stores, promising consumers health benefits along with great taste.

In addition to David Rogers’ popular Big Bugs Exhibition, the Morton Arboretum in Lisle will offer other family-friendly goings on.

The Illinois State Fair and Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced it has booked several musical acts for its Grandstand lineup from Friday, Aug. 8, to Sunday, Aug. 17, in Springfield.

Open auditions for the musical "Hair" will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 13 and 14, in the lower level of the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.

Searching for my missing iPod charger, I yanked open the junk drawer in my kitchen, hoping to end the five-minute quest that took me from my desk drawer to my nightstand to my glove compartment.

Ruth Hornacek of La Grange was having trouble sorting laundry. She was experiencing a mental disconnect and was unable to separate clothes into piles for her husband and kids.

An intimate look at politics and economic news will be shared by award-winning journalist John Callaway — along with a gourmet meal — at Niche restaurant, 14 S. Third St., Geneva.

“We are happy to introduce the first in a series of special events featuring commentary and guest interviews by the legendary Chicago broadcast journalist, John Callaway,” said Jody Richardson, sommelier at Niche.

Come join the Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors for their May luncheon hosted by the Eagle Brook Country Club restaurant, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva, on Wednesday, May 21.

LivingWell Center Resource Center, 1803 W. State St., Geneva, is the first-of-its-kind complimentary cancer care facility in the Fox Valley region to offer the next program in its monthly Special Presentation Series.
Living Foods: The Basics of Eating Raw will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7.

Lauren Lane Powell will be performing at the worship service at 10 a.m. and at a workshop at 12 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Fox Valley Unity Church, 230 Webster St., Batavia.
Powell will show how to rediscover and direct your voice with intention and relieve pain and stress.

When Arbay Jumale fled the refugee camps of Kenya with her family, she had no idea a city called Wheaton was in her future.

Placed in Illinois by World Relief in September 2004, the Somalia-born Jumale found herself far from the heat and troubles of her home continent. But landing in America came with its own set of difficulties, the most pressing of which was her inability to communicate.

John and Joan Kotvan of Wheaton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 19, 2008.