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Motorola executive known as 'The Wizard' was ahead of his time

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 23, 2018 7:58 PM - When people trade photos and videos from their smartphones today, or use wireless systems that serve as the backbones of communications networks, it's hard to think of a time such technology was inconceivable. Tom Freeburg not only foresaw it, he helped make happen.
Mow Lake Zurich High's baseball field? Robot's got it. And students are studying it.

By Doug T. Graham
Sep 23, 2018 5:00 AM - A beige robot outfitted with unseen blades quietly cuts a path across the practice baseball field behind Lake Zurich High School -- that is, unless it's recharging. The robot, a prototype, is at the center of a new partnership between Echo Inc. and Lake Zurich District 95.
This library lends out ties, briefcases, handbags for job interviews

By Allison Klein
Sep 23, 2018 1:00 AM - Last month a New York library branch began experimenting with new offerings: neckties, bow ties, handbags and briefcases intended for people with limited resources who are heading for job interviews, auditions or any other event for which they need to dress up.
It's time to order, plant tulip bulbs

By Diana Stoll
Sep 23, 2018 7:00 AM - Tulips are a colorful feast for the eyes after a long, dreary winter. Small species and botanical tulips are appetizers; the late-flowering varieties are dessert.
Declutter areas guests can see, and where they can't

By Joseph Pubillones
Sep 23, 2018 7:00 AM - Organization is an interior design's best friend. Unsurprisingly, human perception is almost entirely visual, so why not make visuals the best they can be?
Lawyer who tackled Uber now suing IBM for age bias

Gerrit De Vynck
Sep 23, 2018 1:00 AM - On Monday, Shannon Liss-Riordan filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of three former IBM employees who say the tech giant discriminated against them based on their age when it fired them.
Dealing with foundation moisture

By Henri de Marne
Sep 23, 2018 6:00 AM - Q. We are in the process of renovating the basement because of a sewage backup last October. The house is a Cape Cod built in 1943. The foundation is 4 feet, 5 inches of concrete and 3 feet more with two layers of brick.
Creating a perfectly cozy place to read

By Melissa Rayworth
Sep 23, 2018 6:00 AM - We decorate our homes in order to enjoy them. For book lovers, adding a cozy and well-lit space dedicated to reading can be the perfect finishing touch.
Goo-gle ga ga: Parenting in the age of Alexa

By Melissa Rayworth
Sep 22, 2018 6:00 AM - Hey parents: What if there was a machine that could respond to your kids' every command, never tiring, even if they ask it to tell jokes for two hours or answer all their homework questions?
Nine expenses to pack in your moving budget

By Lauren Schwahn
Sep 22, 2018 6:00 AM - Moving comes with a long, expensive to-do list. The average cost for a local move from a two-bedroom apartment or three-bedroom house ranges from $400 to $1,000, according to HomeAdvisor's True Cost Guide.

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