Lifestyle
The Lifestyle Section of the Chicago Journal.
Illinois driver's licenses and ID cards extended again, until July 31
Once again, the extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses and commercial driver’s learner’s permits.
Adler Planetarium announces reopening
The famed planetarium on the shores of Lake Michigan will reopen on March 4, joining the ranks of museums and other institutions that have opened their doors once again in recent days months after the pandemic forced them to close.
Illinois hunters harvest 147,000 deer during 2021 season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the preliminary total of 147,004 deer is behind the 2020-2021 season harvest of 162,752 deer.
Chicago(land)'s Own Whiskey
The shelves at your local liquor store can be overwhelming, so we wanted to put together a list of Chicago(land)'s own whiskey brands to help your search.
Saint Pat is back
Chicago St. Patrick's Day celebrations are back in 2022 and they are officially 4 weeks away.
15 Illinois historic sites added to National Register
The listings recognize properties that merit special attention and preservation, and makes them eligible for some financial incentives. To be on the list, properties generally must be more than 50 years old.
Another lawsuit against suburban Chicago COVID-19 testing company accused of faking results
Customers throughout the country have been complaining about the center’s delayed or lack of results, leading health authorities in several states to launch investigations.
Indiana Dunes National Park entry fee to begin March 31
The National Park Service has approved an entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park beginning on March 31 to help fund parking and transportation improvements, visitor services, and a bike trail.
Fentanyl seizures rise sharply downstate
The DEA Division that overseas the southern Illinois area reported a 230% increase in deadly fentanyl seizures in 2021 over 2020, and a 175% increase over the amounts seized in 2019.
Windy City Smokeout first summer fest to announce lineup
Willie Nelson and the Turnpike Troubadours are opening night co-headliners. Tim McGraw, Sam Hunt, and Miranda Lambert headline the rest.
