The beginning of the day, the beginning (almost) of the alphabet, and a very easy start to any health improvement plan: Breakfast! It's not easy to get nutrition experts to unanimously agree on anything, but I've yet to hear of any study that does not advocate starting the day with breakfast.

Debut novel by Oak Park resident explores whether we are the masters of our fate.

Style guru Tim Gunn implores us to rid ourselves of barriers and boundaries in order to examine who we are and to create the most stylish versions of ourselves. Find out how to put together the best wardrobe while drawing upon (gasp!) our very own closets.

Rules are meant to be broken. French author, model, and fashion icon, Ines de la Fressange offers smart, succinct tips on style, beauty, and how to keep a wardrobe free of things you’ll never wear. Ladies, you need this book. Find it at The Book Table in Oak Park.

District 97 shares his thoughts on the No Child Left Behind law in his first ever podcast as school's chief.

OPRF senior Zhaleh BassiriRad, 17, did some Hollywood strutting on Thursday for School Spirit Week at Oak Park and River Forest High School, part of this year's Homecoming activities. 

Looking for something a little more substantive when buying your powdered doughnuts and tomatoes at the farmers market this Saturday? Then you might like what the Oak Park village board is slinging tomorrow.

What constitutes great personal style? Scott Schuman of TheSartorialist.com tells us that ignorance is bliss. Schulman’s love for his behind-the-camera lifestyle allows him to create his own version of who he thinks each person is that he snaps a shot of.

Lexi Nielsen joins OakPark.com as the new design blogger, bringing her experience as an interior decorator living in Oak Park. Her projects range from simple color consultations to gut rehabs. We sit down with Lexi for a Q&A and find out how she hopes to use her blog to demystify the creative process behind interior design and choosing the "right" colors.