For too long, the bonds between our rivers and ourselves have been broken. Thanks to a relative few advocates, driven by their commitment to our rivers’ incredible potential, we have begun to mend past and present transgressions. We’ve even created truly great new experiences along our rivers, such as downtown Chicago’s Riverwalk, which give us […]
Love Thanksgiving but shudder at the thought of preparing a whole dinner yourself? Don’t fret! We’ve got you covered with a whole lineup of Chicago-area restaurants offering a dazzling variety of gourmet options for the big day. So all you have to worry about come Thursday, Nov. 24 is what to eat first. Acadia Want […]
You’re tracking your menstrual cycle, you know when you’re ovulating, and you’re doing the deed at all the right times. But, month after month, the pregnancy tests are negative. First, you’re not alone — many couples find it takes longer than they expected to start a family. And second, there are many factors that affect […]
Razny Jewelers has been a leader in the Chicago area for fine timepieces and custom jewelry for 60 years. Now, as of early November, Razny has opened a fourth location — their first in Chicago — on Oak Street in the Gold Coast neighborhood. This three-story stunner is only the second shopping concept of its […]
Premium men’s clothing brand Hammer Made has opened its first Chicago-area location at Westfield Old Orchard, where it celebrated its grand opening earlier this month. The Minneapolis-based company combines classic style, quality and affordability, using premium European fabrics. The limited edition (10 new designs are offered each week) shirts have three price points: $98.50, $128.50 […]
Nearly all women use birth control at some point in their lives, according to the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Guttmacher Institute estimates that approximately 62 percent of women aged 15 to 44, around 43 million women, currently use contraception. Millions of men also use contraception […]
When winding down from a day spent at work in front of the computer, many people watch television, read an ebook, or scroll through their phone in bed. All those activities mean exposure to blue light, which may impact our health in ways we never considered. What is blue light? Visible light is made up […]
When winding down from a day spent at work in front of the computer, many people watch television, read an ebook, or scroll through their phone in bed. All those activities mean exposure to blue light, which may impact our health in ways we never considered. What is blue light? Visible light is made up […]
The group that brought you the campaign of Holland, Lanphier & Rintz for Village Trustee wants you to “Get smart, stay smart and make good decisions” about all things Village Hall. They hope to help you do just that with their latest initiative, Spot Checks. According to their website, YourWinnetka.org, Spot Checks are “non-biased 15-second […]
If you’re looking to save some money or avoid the additives in many of the most popular beauty products, simply look to your pantry or refrigerator. These common food items can work wonders when applied to your skin and hair. Olive oil to soothe eczema Even after a warm and humid summer, many of us […]
