Good news for residents of Cook County- The government finally awarded Cook County a 3 million dollar Wildfire Sprinkler System Grant. The first time the grants were offered was after the 1999 Blowdown storm. We’re glad we took advantage of …
It’s happening again, the Ham Run Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 for the 2nd Annual Ham Run. Last year’s race was a blast with perfect weather and awesome participants. …
If you have something you have been hoping for then look to the sky. There will be stars falling from the sky this week that you can make a wish on. The Leonids Meteor Shower is coming and you …
The first snow at our house is almost like Christmas morning… I hear the pitter patter of bare feet coming up the stairs, feel the excitement in the way the kids shake me and know something magical has happened as …
It isn’t the smoke from Abby’s birthday cake although she is celebrating her 9th birthday today! It’s hard to believe she’s been around that long already. It’s even more difficult to believe there is still smoke from the Ham …
The controversy around "BPA" continues. Bisphenol A is used to make a number of things including can linings for both food and beverages as well as polycarbonate plastic. Polycarbonate plastic is popular because it is lightweight and durable so many …
There are so many ways to reduce our carbon footprint and save time and money at the same time. I always buy in bulk because I never know when I’ll be getting to the grocery store again. I didn’t …
I hunt probably for the same reason that I go downhill skiing, for my children’s sake. Hunting is a great way to spend time in the great outdoors and can be a life long sport. Filling a freezer full of meat …
I love the fact it is becoming common knowledge what businesses are truly green. It’s even nicer to know these businesses didn’t just have to pay a fee to be listed but they actually made green changes in their …
It seems odd to have high fire danger in October but it has happened. According to the Cook County News Herald the fire danger was high 50 years ago on October 30, 1958. The fire hazard is considered …