Lifestyles

50th anniversary

Frances

Everyone is bombarded with nutritional information about what they shouldn’t be eating. Articles talk about what is “healthy” on food and beverage packaging, on the television, in magazines and on the Internet. Sometimes the dietary advice is conflicting, which leaves everyone more confused that ever.

With mom in town for the weekend, one place came to mind when trying to figure out where to go for dinner: The Hillside Restaurant in downtown DeKalb.

LOS ANGELES — Beyonce became the most decorated female on a Grammy night as she collected six trophies, including song of the year for her anthem "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," but it was another diva — Taylor Swift — who nabbed the top honor, album of the year, for her best-selling "Fearless."

There are several foods that are not only tasty, but good for you, that you should be sure to include in your meal plan.

Fiber art will be the focus of Thursday’s Kishwaukee Valley Art League meeting, presented by guest demonstrator Natasha Lehrer of Big Rock.

For the second consecutive year, Sycamore Tom & Jerry’s has partnered with Opportunity House to provide a holiday celebration for members of the community.

Cub Scout Pack 102 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby races at Southeast Elementary School in Sycamore.

There’s little I hate more than being rushed into a decision.

The University of Illinois Extension DeKalb County Master Gardeners annual awards dinner was held Jan. 14 at the Center for Agriculture in Sycamore.

Choosing a physician is a very important decision, yet most people choose doctors based on little (or no) information. Most of us do more research and spend more time figuring out which television we want to buy, rather than what doctor we want to take care of us.

Maple Park native completes basic military training

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This time, it will take a force greater than Kanye West to stop Taylor Swift.

“Be prepared” is more than just a motto to members of Kingston Boy Scout Troop 47.

Personal balance is something many of us value and want, but the world we live in does not easily lend itself toward achieving balance. We have greater access to technologies that provide instant access to endless information, but the same access produces constant demands on our time, attention and energy.

It has already been a long and cold winter, but every day is warm and sunny for Sibel Kusimba, a Northern Illinois University professor of anthropology, according to a news release from NIU.

While driving on a chilly weeknight, the idea of ducking into a restaurant that promises to make you feel as if you’re someplace warm has tremendous appeal.

Cub Scout Pack 102 from Sycamore recently held its annual Arrow of Light Ceremony.

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ANNIVERSARIES 50th anniversary

Inspiring ideas to transform living spaces will be displayed at The Old House New House Home Show, Feb. 12-14, at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St. (Route 64) in St. Charles.

An informational open house for new families interested in Little Lambs Preschool, which is licensed by the state of Illinois as an early childhood education program, will be held Jan. 27.

Overglaze porcelain decoration is not confined to little old ladies painting teacups.

I’ve had the steak – and the French dip at lunch – and those are both favorites of mine at Johnny’s Charhouse in Sycamore. The pork chops with cinnamon applesauce, even though I enjoyed them, don’t rank nearly as high.

A loose and cheeky tone is typical for the Golden Globes. Yet Hollywood’s first major prize show on the road to the Academy Awards has plenty of heavy drama for the hard times we live in.

Army Reserve Pvt. Isaac A. Smith has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

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