ALDI: The No. 1 Destination for Summer Cravings and Savings

BATAVIA, Ill., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you are looking for food for a family get-together, camping essentials or even patio items, switching to high-quality ALDI exclusive brands can save you ...

Free and cheap things to do with the kids this week

We've got dragons in Garrison Channel and mummies at MOSI, not to mention the lead up to Star Wars Day by camping out with Darth Vader. Read on for not-so-scary ways to spend time -- and not much money -- with your kids. Dragons will be lurking in Garrison Channel this weekend. Dragon boats that are the stuff of legend will be zipping through Channelside-area waters as paddlers from across the U ...

Spinning without the salad

A salad spinner makes the washing and drying of salad greens a simple task. It's one of those gadgets that, once you own one, you wonder how you lived without it. Another benefit is that it can be used for more than just washing greens. While they aren't expensive to buy brand new, if you come across one during garage sale season, you can pick it up for even less. Here are a few ways to use a ...

More than 20,000 expected for Girl Scout celebration Saturday in Pleasanton

The event will be the third-largest centennial event in the country

How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, May 20

Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.