The fundraising event will run from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 19 at Texas Roadhouse, 1290 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley. One hundred percent of all donations will go directly to Special Olympics Illinois.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker talks where to enjoy Easter brunch for the upcoming holiday.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker talks where to get St. Patrick's Day eats.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker checks in on two of her favorite spots: Pa-Chan-Ga Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Ryan's Pier. Both have seafood on the menu for Lenten options.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker recommends spots to enjoy a Valentine's Day dinner.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker details a visit to Stefari West Avenue to try the dinner menu.
I recently received email from a reader who was extremely concerned about giving marketers too much personal data. The reader wondered why they were getting personalized coupons mailed to them from a certain retailer, and he recognized that the coupons reflected his own purchase history. He’…
My teenage son celebrated his birthday. He wanted an evening out with his friends at a popular indoor activities center in our area that offers bowling, laser tag, a sky ropes course, arcade games, and dining. It’s the kind of place where teenagers could easily spend more than a few hours at…
My youngest son recently got his driver’s license, which is a rite of passage for so many young people. Between him beginning the process of looking for a good used car and my older son recently purchasing a car of his own, we’ve been discussing the importance of budgeting for a car emergency fund.
Dear Jill: My daughter is in her mid-20s and simply cannot save money. I don’t know why she hasn’t embraced the savings habits of her parents, but what tips could you share to help her? I have already convinced her to brew her morning coffee at home instead of picking it up at a popular coff…
Best Bites' Tinker Parker talks where to enjoy Easter brunch for the upcoming holiday.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker talks where to get St. Patrick's Day eats.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker checks in on two of her favorite spots: Pa-Chan-Ga Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Ryan's Pier. Both have seafood on the menu for Lenten options.
Best Bites' Tinker Parker recommends spots to enjoy a Valentine's Day dinner.
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Daughter Lovina, 19, is making supper as I get caught up with some odd and end jobs. The menu includes fried eggs, fried potatoes, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, toast, butter, and fresh strawberry jam. A delicious breakfast for supper. The strawberry jam tastes so good. My friend Ruth brought us … Read moreCherished memories and celebrations with loved ones
To mark Lovina’s 52nd birthday on May 22, each of her children have contributed these short reflections in her honor. Last week we shared the first half of them, and this week we’re sharing the second half. Read moreMore birthday wishes from Lovina's children
May 18 is daughter Lovina’s 19th birthday. It is unbelievable at how fast time seems to go. She only has one more year of being a teenager. Her birthday is also on Ascension Day this year. Read moreLovina enjoys Mother's Day and looks ahead to an eventful week
Today—May 10—is grandson Isaiah’s (Ervin and Susan) 5th birthday. It would also have been my sister Susan’s 47th birthday if she was still here. We miss her! Rest in peace, dear sister. Read moreLovina enjoys birthdays and fun with family
For those of you new to this column or the Amish lifestyle, I’ll try to explain how we do communion. Read moreLovina explains an Amish communion service
Brew Dude says farewell in final column. "I am grateful for the opportunity to write for you and to have gotten to know many of you along the way."
Brew Dude sets off on another round of beer taste-testing experimentation with friends.
Brew Dude hits a milestone of logging 5,000 beers on the app, Untappd.
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Check out this week's Community Calendar for a list of events happening in Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Submit calendar listings to [email protected].
Knox is the Pet of the Week.
Daily Journal staff report
View live music shows scheduled for this weekend. To submit a music listing, email [email protected] by noon the Monday before the show.
The latest events happening at local churches in the community. Submit your church brief at [email protected]
Daily Journal staff Report
In this weekend's A Taylor-Made Life, Taylor Leddin-McMaster asks about the advice you'd give your younger self.
