PADUCAH, Ky.---- Chad Toy's escape from jail wasn't what shocked his jailers; it was his plea to be let back in. ''When I rang the bell at the jail and told them who I was, they were surprised,'' Toy told The Paducah (Ky.) Sun newspaper. ''I guess ...

Now your pets can be part of the Thanksgiving festivities without begging your guests for table scraps -- keep them away from the dinner table with these clever toys. We're giving two lucky momlogic readers fun Wonky Bonkers (valued at $13.99) and ...

This year's massive recalls of toys made in China have created a major challenge for gift givers. Now they must find a present that's not potentially contaminated and isn't lame. If you're weary with worry, here are some toys and games that were made ...

As Christmas shopping lists begin to dominate our minds this week, a new study reveals one third of Xmas gifts are discarded by children. A survey by Lego found parents forked out around £75 million for toys at Christmas last year which weren't ...

AIRLINE COLLECTIBLES The Chicagoland Airline Collectibles Fall Show is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village. It will include models, post cards, dining-service items and more. Admission is $5 with kids younger than 12 ...

The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program will be closing its annual sign up for families in need of holiday assistance. People can sign up at Tan- ger Outlet Malls in suite 881 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and noon-4 p.m. Saturday through Nov. 24 ...

The federal government has banned the use of phthalates in children's products such as toys and pacifiers. (By Larry Morris -- The Washington Post) A new federal ban on the use of the controversial chemical phthalate in teethers, pacifiers and other ...

With the recycling industry in a tailspin, thousands of pounds of plastic bottles, toys and pipes rounded up last weekend by Jackson County residents are going to be stockpiled for a while. "Right now there is no market for recycled plastics," said ...

JOLIET -- Dr. Maribeth Love at Rock Run Family Dentistry has partnered with the Salvation Army to hold a food and toy drive. The dental office, 692 Essington Road, will serve as a drop-off site for the food and toy drive. Donations will be accepted ...

Corey Schuster is an optimist, and he has to be to take on the challenge of trying to get folks to give to charity in this sagging economy. Schuster is a former Marine, and he's made it his personal mission this holiday season to insulate needy ...