Credit Pam DeFiglio

If you want to make your Fourth of July a little more festive, or make something to bring to a barbecue, try this Red, White and Blueberry Flag cake. Ingredients: White cake mix...

Credit Zambelli Fireworks

As many suburban towns call off their fireworks due to dry conditions, Buffalo Grove officials say they plan to hold theirs Wednesday night as scheduled. Fireworks are launched from ...

Credit Best Friends Pet Care

Best Friends Pet Care Treat Truck for Dogs is kicking off July with stops in Buffalo Grove, where dogs will be treated to free ice cream and cookies. The truck will be visit dog par...

Credit Ad Council

As the 4th of July approaches, cases of foodborne illnesses are surging in the summer season. Here are some stats from the Ad Council, the United States Department of Agriculture and...

Credit American Academy of Ophthalmology

Fireworks are a fun and traditional part of Independence Day celebrations, but they can also be dangerous. Sadly, children and teens are too often hurt by fireworks. So, before the celebr...

Credit Jill Dinicola-Teich

They were covered in dirt, from their ponytails to their running shoes. And they loved it. The 9,900 women from throughout Lake, Cook and McHenrty Counties, as well as from Illinois and a...

Credit Angela Morrey

Race experience wasn’t necessary and women of all fitness levels jumped in. The only must-have to participate in the Dirty Girl Mud Run at the Lake County Fairgrounds was a good attitude ...