Dream Team: Glencoe Residents Team Up With Scott Simpson Design + Build Again to Bring Their Vision to Life

Building a custom house from the ground up is not for the faint of heart, but Glencoe residents, Barry and Natalie Slotnick, have done it twice in the last decade—not to mention a major remodel of an Evanston bungalow 16 years ago.  “Design is my hobby and passion,” says Natalie, a former Spanish teacher turned […]

Outward Bound: The Best Places to Hike Near Chicago

As fall’s spectacular colors roll in, now’s the perfect time to lace up those hiking boots and explore the great outdoors. If you’re like most of us, you are well and truly tired of staying at home. But, you also recognize that it’s just not safe to do all of your favorite urban activities. Enter […]

Politics in the Movies

As Americans head into the final months of 2020, we are experiencing a political season that often seems like a combination of a reality show and a horror movie. Perhaps the election will have a happy ending. The 43rd annual Mill Valley Film Festival will present plenty of thought-provoking content in advance of the presidential […]

Girls in the Game: Empowering Young Girls to Become Gamechangers

Girls in the Game‘s is an organization dedicated to helping every girl to find her voice, discover her strength and lead with confidence through fun and active sports, health and leadership programs. And despite the unusual challenge coronavirus presented to their programming and fundraising tactics – they managed to expand their impact. Girls in the […]