Opening a women’s boutique at the height of a recession isn’t for the faint of heart—but Annie Boyle of Evanston, co-owner of Davis Miller in Winnetka, has come up with creative ways to weather the storm. Seven months after opening the store in August 2008, the feisty, well-dressed redhead decided to start doing designer consignment […]
When she was growing up on a small farm in southern Illinois, Vickie Burke could never have imagined life on the North Shore.
Once the kids are back in school, the house is yours again—and unfortunately, so is all that stuff you’ve been meaning to toss. Never fear, MakeItBetter.net has your go-to-guide for getting rid of junk with ease. And it’s all for a good cause! They’ll pick your stuff up White Elephant Resale Shop Pick-ups: Call 773-883-6184 […]
There’s nothing like a mother’s love. But when you hear the story of Lake Forest’s Lisa Watters, you know just how true this saying is. Originally from Australia, Lisa, her husband Brendan and their three children—Lily, Bella and Benny—have lived all over the world and looked at each new home as an adventure. To make […]
“When one of my teammates win, we all win,” says Matt Grevers, 3-time Olympic medalist. In a world where celebrity is often about self-indulgence, Grevers brings pride and dedication to his life and his commitment to swimming. In fact, this Lake Forest native has donated a swim clinic for 10 children to the first annual […]
Each year more than 5.3 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Though there is currently no cure for the memory degenerating disease, the Alzheimer’s Association and its Memory Walk on Sept. 13 look to raise money and speed the process of finding a cure. The walk takes place at 9 […]
We’re all willing to go the distance to make life better for our kids, but not just any parent steps up when that distance is a 1-mile swim, a 23-mile bike ride and a 6-mile run, an Olympic triathlon. But Wilmette’s Mike and Chrissy Cornell dive right in to raise money for a cause […]
I love a challenge. And recently, Judy Fenton, director of education at The Art Center in Highland Park, issued an interesting one for Make It Better. “You would not believe how art makes a real difference in people’s lives,” Fenton gushed over the phone. “Please come next Wednesday morning and I’ll prove it.” […]
Do you love to cook and are looking to volunteer? If so, the nonprofit Nurture, founded by Winnetka resident Kathryn Guylay, may be the perfect fit for you.
John C. Olin, longtime owner of Higher Gear bike shop in Wilmette and Highland Park, was one of the good guys. As one friend put it: “He always had a good thing to say, a ton of positive energy and was always helping people.” In fact, according the obituary appearing in the Chicago Tribune, he […]
