Legendary jazz musician John Coltrane continues to inspire fans with his music, but also with the way he lived his life, with all his ambitions and imperfections. It’s that story that will be on display in Chicago theaters when award-winning director John Scheinfeld’s documentary film “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary” opens this month. The […]
When Dana Singla gave birth to her second child, Brandon, who was born with Down syndrome, a long-term financial plan for her family was about the last thing on her mind. For the first few years of Brandon’s life, Dana and her husband, Vinnie, focused on caring for their child, who required open-heart surgery and […]
The holidays are over, out-of-town guests have returned home and our elderly family members are often left to resume quieter and more independent lives during what can be the harshest time of the year in terms of weather. Not sure how you can be most supportive? Here are the 10 best ways to help seniors […]
During this season of giving, many take the opportunity to make annual gifts to deserving nonprofits. Here’s what you need to know about the tax implications of your charitable donations. When it comes to charitable giving, Americans are generous, donating hard cash, appreciated stock, even art. Last year, we collectively gave a record-setting $375.25 billion […]
It is a story heard all too often today: A woman with young children is diagnosed with breast cancer, and she must find ways to manage her medical treatments while also tending to the demands of family life. Karen Dove Cabral was one such woman, who, tragically, lost her battle with the disease in 2007. […]
Many people think sex trafficking is a crime that occurs in far-flung areas of the world. In fact, it’s a domestic and even local issue, and one that is on the rise as commercialized sex increases, particularly in affluent populations. With an increasing amount of sex purchased online, the sex trafficking industry is fueled by […]
Dave and Nancy Napalo are fond of their jaunts to the city for culture and dining, and are hard to pin down at home because of their busy travel schedule. So, it might be curious to some that they reside at the Presbyterian Homes Lake Forest Place, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), known to […]
For new parents, the naming of a baby is filled with excitement, debate, even secrecy, and brings with it hopes and aspirations tied to the chosen moniker. For the Shedd Aquarium’s newest dolphin calf, born in April, add “election” to the naming process. From Monday, July 4 to Wednesday, July 13, the aquarium will enlist guests […]
Candi Pettinger, 40, has never smoked even a cigarette. Now, she credits medical cannabis, which she uses on a regular basis, with saving her life. Diagnosed in 2002 with rheumatoid arthritis and Sjorgren’s Syndrome, Pettinger’s life hit a downward spiral three years ago when an unrelated surgery exacerbated her symptoms. The extreme pain associated with […]
Chicago businesspeople on June 20 will experience a night of dinner and entertainment at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 27th annual Corporate Night, featuring Tony and Emmy award-winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth and members of the CSO, led by acclaimed Broadway musical director and conductor Mary Mitchell Campbell. “This is a great opportunity for these corporations […]
