Electric fire scorches local steakhouse's kitchen

From outside, passersby would hardly be able to tell Jax Steakhouse & Lounge was anything other than ordinary. The only exterior damage from a Tuesday morning kitchen fire is a broken window.

In Kitchens, Function Is As Important As Style

One of the fundamental principles of design is that form should follow function. Simple enough. In all likelihood, this rule may apply more to one space in your home than to any other - the kitchen, which just might be the most important and busiest room

Get to know Jacqueline Vasan

When Jacqueline Vasan bakes, she tries to use all-organic, locally grown ingredients in her products — but not because that’s the trend right now. The Western Springs resident is owner of Bread from the Heart, a small company incorporated just two years ago that sells various types of breads, flour and other baked treats.