Local, trusted business relationships, especially those that last for generations, are hard to find. Fortunately, those of us who live in Chicago or the North Shore can find that kind of trusted advice right in our own neighborhood. Not only do we have some of the best hardware stores in the country, but our neighborhood […]
Writers Theatre celebrated its achievement in LEED Gold certification on Jan. 30 for “implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality,” according to the Theatre’s press release. Learn more at usgbc-illinois.org. Writers Theatre 325 Tudor Ct. Glencoe […]
On Jan. 29, the Winnetka Music Festival kicked off their inaugural season with a concert at Mark and Val Haller‘s home. The event, which was standing room only, featured the electrifying sounds of Logan Brill.
On Jan. 28, A. Perry Homes hosted Winterfest at their brand new design studio in Wilmette. The event, which had more than 225 attendees, raised more than $18,000 for Chicago’s Northwestern Settlement, a Philanthropy Award winner. Donate to Northwestern Settlement here: [takeaction targettype=”org” targetid=”northwestern-university-settlement”]
The Morton Arboretum celebrated 1 million visitors for the second year in a row in December 2016, making it one of only seven public gardens in the U.S. to achieve this milestone. After 94 years in operation, the Arboretum has continued to grow in membership, with 44,074 members currently. According to the Arboretum’s press release, […]
There are a few different things we love about the Super Bowl, like the food, time we spend with our family and friends, and the halftime show. But by far the best part about the big game is the commercials. While some make us crack up with laughter, others often make us tear up. We’ve […]
Whether you marched, celebrated the Inauguration or still don’t know what and whom to support, your voice is important to us. Please share your story too. On Jan. 21, one day after Inauguration Day, massive women’s marches took place across the country. Though the final tally is still being calculated, officials put the march in Washington […]
We ask booksellers Molly Parent and Stephen Sparks seven questions for our February Q&A.
Chicago area organizations are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few that you can support this winter. Give Time Donate Blood This Winter American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois, 312-729-6100 Take a small amount of time out of your day to donate blood. According to the American Red Cross, someone […]
The mission of Israel Cancer Research Fund is to support Israeli scientists conducting cancer research for the benefit of all mankind. As such, ICRF is one of the largest sources of private funds for cancer research in Israel and is the only charitable organization in North America devoted solely to supporting cancer research in Israel. […]
