On the ultimate quest for cheap eats, whole chickens always win. They’re inexpensive, and each one can stretch into three meals. Of course, this depends on the number of people you’re feeding and the size of their appetites.
Enamel has been used to decorate metal since medieval times, creating elaborate designs on copper, silver and other metals. Enameled pieces for home use were rare before the 1800s.
An informal poll of senior friends makes one thing clear: We are anxious and stressed, and no, it isn’t getting any better. Turn on the news and there’s another tragedy.
There are two major types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: chronic bronchitis, where the primary problem is productive cough; and emphysema, which is destruction of the small airways.
Kristina Zajic, speech pathologist and mom of 8-year-old Aisha and 10-year-old Elizabeth, loves bins. She has sand-toy bins, Barbie bins, ball bins, pretend-toy bins, office-supply bins and even nail-polish bins.
One of the world’s oldest professions that merge science and art is featured at a permanent display during Historic Farm Days.
Northwestern Illinois residents seeking farm-fresh sweet corn just need to travel a couple miles outside of the Fulton city limits to Sikkema Farm, where the seasonal crop is picked every day, rain or shine.
Haven’t had time to submit your photos for the Celebrating Youth in Agriculture contest? Don’t fret. You now have until Aug. 25 to join the celebration.
Dozens of projects completed by DeKalb County youth were on display during Discover 4-H Day at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. Included were some projects that will be presented at the State Fair.