Once every three years, the Lyric Opera of Chicago presents its Wine Auction, a highly anticipated event for lovers of fine wine and luxury living. The 10th triennial auction event, chaired by our very own Susan Blankenbaker Noyes, founder of Make It Better Media, will be held on Friday, February 10th and will feature wine […]
When Casey and Jackie Magner’s son John was a toddler, they discovered he had cystic fibrosis. This life-threatening genetic disease causes mucus to build up and clog some of the organs in the body, particularly the lungs and pancreas. The Winnetka family immediately tested their three other children, and discovered that their youngest, Matthew, also […]
You may no longer need that pair of sneakers that you only wore a couple of times, but chances are, someone else in the world does. When Mona Purdy traveled to Central America in 1999, she was appalled when she saw that village children were at risk for infections leading to amputation simply because they […]
Chicago snowstorms are notoriously brutal, and we have all clocked in hours of grueling shoveling just to see our sidewalks. But this task is particularly challenging for those who, for a number of circumstances, cannot do the job themselves. Highland Park teen Alex Gordon has thought of a way to turn this dreadful, and […]
The troops may be back, but some soldiers, like Army SGT Cameron Crouch, must cope with permanent disabilities. Crouch lost both of his legs while on duty in Iraq, and his disability has made it hard for him to maneuver through his home, especially his bedroom and bathroom. But this story will have a happy ending […]
Art and her heart have led Vickie Marasco to diverse, interesting places.
Caring Connections for Seniors (“CCS”) is happy to announce that it will be the One Dime at a Time recipient organization at Whole Foods Market Evanston South from January-March 2012. CCS has been operating in Rogers Park since 2009. Its participation in the One Dime at a Time program will coincide with the organization’s expansion into Evanston. Whole Foods offers all […]
On Friday, January 13, the Cubs Convention is coming to Harry Caray’s Tavern at Navy Pier to host Woody’s Winter Warm-Up. From 8:30 -11:30 p.m., Kerry Wood and fellow Cubbies will get shaking and stirring to serve drinks to their fans and work for tips to raise money and awareness for the Wood Family Foundation! […]
Best friends Laura “Barbara” Bennett and Anne Risher combined their passion for entertaining with a desire to help those in need. They created BarbaraAnne Company, and their beautiful black sequin aprons bring sparkle to any event. Half of their profits support charities that bring much needed clothing and supplies to people around the world. They […]
The silent auction at your children’s school, your sister’s breast cancer walk, the charity gala your neighbor organizes … There is no shortage of worthwhile causes in need of your money. There’s nothing wrong with reactively writing a check when you’re asked, but if you want to maximize your charitable giving, it pays to take […]
