It’s hard to fathom that we are eating our way through the ocean. For decades we’ve been told fish is the healthy choice and apparently, we’ve heeded the advice — at the expense of the world’s seafood supply. Unfortunately, many of our favorite types of fish have been overfished to the brink of extinction. But, here’s […]
When former President Barack Obama rolled into San Francisco in 2016, he went to dinner with Silicon Valley moguls at 25 Lusk in San Francisco, where he dined on a double dose of a yellowtail sashimi appetizer for dinner. While perhaps not intentional, Obama was following a sustainability trend — eating at restaurants committed to […]
Whether it is an adoptive child struggling to adapt to a new family, a youth harassed by bullying and depression, or families overwhelmed by parenting pressures, Metropolitan Family Services’ Evanston/Skokie Valley Center “Mpowers” families to find solutions, heal, and thrive. The human services agency annually serves almost 3,000 families and individuals in Evanston, Skokie, Golf, […]
In an era of “throw-away fashion” where clothing is routinely tossed into landfills when it cycles through its useful life, wouldn’t it be nice to have a wardrobe that can last for years without losing relevance and is also earth friendly? With a little investment and forethought, you can build your eco-wardrobe with stylish pieces […]
Let’s harvest some sunshine together! Go Green Wilmette is writing to ask you to donate to Habitat for Humanity – Lake County to help raise $20,000 to install solar panels on the home being built by the New Trier High School Senior Class this spring. New Trier students raised the funds needed to cover the […]
Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) is the region’s premier civic leadership development organization that convenes, connects, and mobilizes bold leaders to effect meaningful civic change across the Greater Chicago region. 2018 marks the 35th anniversary of Leadership Greater Chicago’s founding by The Chicago Community Trust. Since 1983, LGC has developed a diverse network of nearly 1,100 civic leaders […]
Established families are often in a position to make charitable contributions or serve on boards for various causes. In the course of philanthropic activity, there are several key questions that a substantial donor should pose. 1. What is the goal of your current capital campaign? Often a family feels passionate about a particular cause — […]
Wanderlust abounds, especially in the Chicagoland area after a long, gray winter. Rather than throwing a dart at a wall map, find your next once-in-a-lifetime travel experience in an unexpected place. Just because “Wine Auction” is the name of the event, doesn’t mean wine is the only thing up for auction that evening. Lyric Opera […]
Kate Dzierzanowski, a client retention specialist for Knox Insurance Agency in St. Charles, remembers looking at the clock on Nov. 6, 2017, at 4:45 p.m. while at work. She thought the day was winding down. Then, she heard a loud noise and looked out the window to see a car had run into the guardrail […]
Junior League of Evanston-North Shore was pleased to host 21 candidates for the Fitting Futures Job Readiness Day on Sunday, March 18, 2018. The day started with lunch at Firehouse Grill (750 Chicago Ave., Evanston) with guest speaker Khalilah Lyons, head of diversity & inclusion for Conagra Brands. As a self-proclaimed strategist and enthusiast for […]
