On Saturday, September 17, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic were once again devastated by climate change-altered weather, resulting in yet another hurricane only a few short years after Hurricanes Irma and Maria tore through the Caribbean islands in 2017. 80-mph winds; 30 inches of rain; mudslides; entire homes and infrastructure destroyed or washed away; […]
“Emphatically aye.” Wilmette Trustee Peter Barrow’s statement of assent was part of the Village Board’s unanimous approval on Tuesday, Sept. 13, of a resolution encouraging the Illinois General Assembly to address gun violence and firearm safety. As part of the resolution — full text on page 298 — the board is asking for a statewide […]
This past year, television has seen a renaissance of new, inspired series in a time when reboots and remakes have become commonplace. These shows have won the hearts of audiences and critics alike, as evidenced by the 74th annual Emmy Awards held on September 13, that saw fan-favorites take home the hardware. At the center of […]
Janet Foutty, Deloitte US Executive Chair and co-author of Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership, joined the Exec Club for a conversation on impactful leadership practices to inspire and support teams. Moderated by OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s Executive Producer and Head Content Creator, Tara Montgomery, Foutty also highlighted takeaways from her […]
Chicago as we know it exists because of the composite efforts of those who love their neighbors and work tirelessly to make the city a better place for all inhabitants. Volunteer-based organizations across the city are responsible for meeting the needs of the hungry, the houseless and the most vulnerable among us. As fall begins […]
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96. Having spent 70 years at the helm of the British monarchy, her legacy is that of the longest-lived, longest-reigning monarch in British history. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and […]
There are landmarks in our communities that have withstood the passage of time and the steady alteration of society, and their legacies persist thanks to the dedication of those who helm them. The same must be said of Ellen Stirling, third-generation owner of The Lake Forest Shop — which this September celebrates its 100th anniversary. […]
Dear readers, not to alarm you, but our precious days of summertime Chicago are slyly approaching their end. When the twinge of fall air sweeps across the city, that can only mean that the roll-out of autumnal activities is soon to follow. But lovers of summer needn’t worry — as we straddle both this season […]
Abundant resources offer school districts in New Trier Township advantages when it comes to staffing needs. But even local schools are feeling the squeeze from the well-publicized teachers shortage. Administrators at the township’s six public school districts (New Trier High School District 203, Wilmette 39, Winnetka 36, Glencoe 35, Avoca 37 and Sunset Ridge 29) […]
It was addition by subtraction over the last week for 8-year-old Cooper Roberts, who is recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade. Doctors removed Cooper’s two intravenous lines and feeding tube, and the survivor celebrated by indulging his cravings for Lay’s pickle-flavored chips, Chik-Fil-A, cheddar flavor-blasted Goldfish crackers […]
