Dorri McWhorter to Take Over as CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Dorri McWhorter, the CEO of YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, is departing the organization after eight years to become CEO and President of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago on Aug. 2. McWhorter will be the first woman and first Black woman to hold those titles for the organization.  “Dorri’s passion for mission driven work and her visionary […]

5 New Home Decor Pieces That Lend a Romantic Touch to Your Space

From florals to butterflies, these new decor pieces are elegantly feminine and have us eating our hearts out. Bloom Easy Armchair Swivel by Kenneth Cobonpue You’ll feel like some kind of magical garden nymph every time you sit in this collector’s object by the acclaimed industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue, whose clients include Hollywood A-listers and […]

5 Hot Dog Recipes for Memorial Day and Beyond

If you love hot dogs, and want to impress friends and family this Memorial Day weekend, we’ve got five hot dog recipes from around the country that put a gourmet spin on the classic backyard barbecue fare. Here are five fun ways chefs prepare hot dogs. Hawaiian Hot Dog A bacon-wrapped frank is juxtaposed with […]

Help The Night Ministry Combat Homelessness and Poverty — Your Donation Will Be Doubled

Each year, more than 5,670 Chicago residents struggling with homelessness and poverty receive lifesaving resources from The Night Ministry. The nonprofit’s Health Outreach Program brings free health care, resources such as food and clothing, and supportive services directly to individuals and families where they live, while its Youth Housing Programs provide safe and supportive living […]

Help The Night Ministry Combat Homelessness and Poverty — Your Donation Will Be Doubled

Each year, more than 5,670 Chicago residents struggling with homelessness and poverty receive lifesaving resources from The Night Ministry. The nonprofit’s Health Outreach Program brings free health care, resources such as food and clothing, and supportive services directly to individuals and families where they live, while its Youth Housing Programs provide safe and supportive living […]

Great North Shore Restaurants: Where to Eat in Winnetka and Northfield

Winnetka and Northfield are two shiny jewels in the North Shore’s crown, small towns with big personality. The pristine, tree-lined streets are flanked by graceful homes, the commuter rail whisks residents back and forth to Chicago, and Lake Michigan glistens nearby. Charming shopping and dining areas characterize these two lovely suburbs. Here are some of […]