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Glencoe to consider adopting home rule government

Local Glencoe officials are once again contemplating a shift to a “home rule” form of government and appear set to put the decision in front of its residents. The village of Glencoe is one of the few North Shore communities that does not exercise the “home rule” form of government. Under the Illinois constitution, home… Continue reading Glencoe to consider adopting home rule government

Diddy Raids Block Ridley Scott From Getting Home

Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Pour one out for the Holmby Hills Homeowners Association. They probably have a lot of petty issues on their millionaire plates, and now they have to deal with something serious: Diddy’s legal troubles, which are serious enough to bring an investigation by a Department of Homeland Security team to his Los… Continue reading Diddy Raids Block Ridley Scott From Getting Home

Shota Imanaga lined up to start home opener in debut

MESA, Ariz. — Wrigley Field is lined up to be the backdrop to Shota Imanaga’s first major-league start. Barring any injuries in the final days before the regular season begins, the Chicago Cubs’ current rotation order has the Japanese lefty scheduled to start their home opener on April 1 against the Colorado Rockies. “I’m very… Continue reading Shota Imanaga lined up to start home opener in debut

Red Stars win home opener, Fire earn draw

Julia Bianchi and Maxi Rall scored their first NWSL goals, helping the Chicago Red Stars beat Seattle Reign FC 2-1 on Saturday in their home opener at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Alyssa Naeher became the first NWSL goalie to win 50 matches with one club for the Red Stars, who improved to 2-0-0 for the… Continue reading Red Stars win home opener, Fire earn draw

What is the safest way to keep children warm when the power goes out at home during the winter?

When the power goes out, it can throw off all of your family’s normal routines. If the power failure is in winter, the danger of extreme cold can add to the problem. Younger children—especially infants—are at risk for hypothermia. But alternative sources of heat can be hazardous. So how do parents keep their kids warm—and safe?… Continue reading What is the safest way to keep children warm when the power goes out at home during the winter?

Create a colorful home with African violets

I am interested in growing African violets to add some color in my home and would like some tips on how to grow them. — Angelina Talbert, Morton Grove You can easily add color and interest to your home with African violets given the different varieties that come in single, double, semidouble, star-shaped, fringed or… Continue reading Create a colorful home with African violets

Julia Fox’s New Home Came With A Free Ghost

We’re back at Sundance in the Vulture Spot, where we’re interviewing the casts and creators of the year’s buzziest films. Check out all our coverage from the film fest here. Presence star Julia Fox’s new home came with a free ghost and a shrine dedicated to the spirit who lives there. Ironically, the same thing happens to… Continue reading Julia Fox’s New Home Came With A Free Ghost

Tips for successfully starting seeds at home

Starting plants from seed can make vegetable gardening both less expensive and more interesting. “You can buy seeds for a much wider range of plant varieties than garden centers sell as transplants,” said Spencer Campbell, manager of the Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “And a packet of 30 or 40 seeds often… Continue reading Tips for successfully starting seeds at home

US will regulate nursing home staffing for first time

NEW YORK — The federal government will, for the first time, dictate staffing levels at nursing homes, the Biden administration said Friday, responding to systemic problems bared by mass COVID-19 deaths. While such regulation has been sought for decades by allies of older adults and those with disabilities, the proposed threshold is far lower than… Continue reading US will regulate nursing home staffing for first time