Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96, Chicago Reflects on Her Legacy

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 […]

Local Schools Avoid Disruption From Teachers Shortage But Are Still in Need of Support, Specialized Staff

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) […]

Special Visits, Favorite Foods Lift Spirits of 8-Year-Old Cooper Roberts As He Recovers From Highland Park Shooting

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 […]

How the Chicago Dermatological Society Launched a National Movement to Make Dermatology More Diverse and Inclusive

Recognizing that dermatology is one of the least integrated of the medical specialties in North America and noting the profound racial disparities in healthcare equity, Dr. Jordan Carqueville made diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) the focus of her 2021-2022 term as president of the Chicago Dermatological Society (CDS).  “In the field of dermatology, patients of […]