Those who believe they can do something are probably right — and so are those who believe they can't. – Unknown I was talking to a neighbor the other day, and was temporarily caught up short. We live in a condominium  The condominium is one of those rare ones that are lucky enough to sit [...]

Earth Hour is Saturday, March 28, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.  Please consider joining us. Turn off all your lights at home and at work. And consider not driving during that hour – so that even your car lights are off.  Hundreds of millions of people around the world participate in this event  in support of [...]

Chicago's libraries generally are places where there's something for everyone – you just need to know where to look. The Chicago Public Library is a great place to start. In fact, I suggest that the local library should be your first stop for books and DVDs for entertainment and education. But there's more. The Chicago [...]

If you're coming to Chicago, these are some of the attractions you'll want to schedule time to visit.

My family moved to Chicago in 1949. I was five years old. This movie was made just before that.

Chicago is a happenin' place when holidays roll around. There are so many things to do and places to go – many of them FREE – that it may be a challenge for residents to keep up. If you're looking for something to help you get in the holiday spirit. Here are some outstanding options. [...]

How old are you? 45… 57… 66? At what age do you become unproductive? Never mind what others tell you. The real question is what do YOU think. Chester Kmiec didn’t buy into fears of age discrimination. He just kept on keepin’ on… He started working in the Department of Finance for the City of Chicago [...]

The beauty is in how well so many different plants can thrive and flourish even in very tight proximity with each other.