There are enough health scares in the news today to cause anxiety in just about everyone: Ebola and enterovirus strain D68, to name just a couple. But while Ebola is still (and hopefully will remain) an unlikely epidemic, the potentially virulent D68 has set off alarms among parents and health-care providers. Enteroviruses, which are common […]
Dope. Bud. Weed. Purple Hurkel. The Devil’s Lettuce. Whatever they call it, kids are smoking it. Legalization doesn’t help, particularly in Colorado, which is already long down the legalization path. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper said his state should be the guinea pig for any other state considering legalizing marijuana. Whatever Illinois decides to do, the facts […]
Receiving an unexpected or larger-than-expected inheritance can be a boon for your financial well-being—if you’re smart about how you use it. We probably don’t have to tell you that doesn’t mean quitting your job and hopping on the next flight to Bora Bora. Terri Conklin, a UBS wealth manager in Northbrook, says the first thing you should do […]
Today’s students and their families are facing soaring college costs and potentially huge amounts of student debt. The cost of college is up about 42 percent from 10 years ago, and continues to rise at more than two-and-a-half times the rate of inflation. Thankfully, aid comes in many forms. You don’t have to be an […]
Come out and celebrate Halloween the old-fashioned way! Not sure when your neighborhood’s hours are this year? Don’t worry, we did your research for you! Bannockburn 3:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Barrington 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Buffalo Grove 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Deerfield 3:30-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Deer Park 3-8 p.m. Friday, […]
There was a time when smoking was touted as a healthy endeavor. The marketing machine behind the tobacco industry took years to topple. Today, drinking soda—especially diet soda—can be viewed as good for you. It’s also a myth. Lots of healthy people drink soda on a daily basis. However, in clinical practice, I’ve seen a […]
Pack your wagons! And don’t be afraid of those little goblins that boo (hoo). From a mom who’s been around the block a few times, here are some must-haves for your Halloween bag of tricks—everything you need for a night without any bumps in the dark! Wagon: With little ones, having a great wagon is […]
What if I told you there was one item that could remedy bad hair days, protect your skin from wrinkles, accentuate your cheekbones, and add interest to an otherwise ordinary outfit? Go ahead and pinch yourself, because it’s true. It’s called the “statement hat,” and it really can do all of those things. As a […]
When you think “high fashion,” “recycled” might not come to mind. But Mountain Hides, the year-old luxury leatherwear and accessory line, is launching their vintage and repurposed fur collection this fall at their urban pop-up shop. When Winnetka designers Jodi Henderson and Laura Schoch decided to delve into fur, they started with fur collars on […]
Rush University Medical Center Woman’s Board‘s 2014 fashion show IMAGINE featured fall trends modeled by 100 well-known Chicagoans and celebrities. Twelve distinguished designers showcased their work at the 88th annual event including designs by Carolina Herrera, Oscar De La Renta and Ralph Lauren. The looks ranged from back-to-school trends for tweens to elegant evening wear […]
