Turn Your Child's "Lovie" into Wall Art

We all remember our own from childhood. Lovies become family members. They’ve been loved so hard they’re threadbare, their soft patinas a true testament to the vigor of a child’s love. They are best friends who have absorbed a river of childhood tears. Classic Kids believes they are also art. From now until April 30th, […]

Heart Transplant Recipient Celebrates the Life of her Donor

Most 26-year-old women experience heartaches over men, children and careers. Melissa Simon’s heartache was literal. Simon, a Westchester resident, had suffered heart disease for 13 years when she underwent a surgery to repair her heart valve in April of 2007. The procedure was not successful, and her doctors at Northwestern placed her name at the […]

Rachael Ray to the Rescue

In Chicago to promote her new cookbook of 30-minute meals, Rachael Ray presented a check for $7500 to Chicago Canine Rescue. Rachael Ray has a heart for rescue dogs. For the launch of “Look + Cook,” Rachael partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to organize pet adoption events as part of her national book tour. […]

Have a Heart for a Hero

Here’s how you can help a local hero. Kevin Oldham is a now retired Waukegan firefighter fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. If you purchase a Passchal Bag at Waukegan Tire this month, 10% of the proceeds will go to support Kevin’s efforts. To learn more about Kevin, visit caringbridge.org Waukegan Tire 3444 Washington St. Park […]

Help New Foundation Center Win $5,000

The New Foundation Center has entered the Winter 2011 GuideStar-KIMBIA Nonprofit Giveaway to win a $5,000 prize. GuideStar is a leading source of nonprofit information, and KIMBIA is a group that helps not for profits and other organizations increase giving. “If every supporter takes the time to write a review about what New Foundation Center means to them or its importance […]

Hearts a Bluhm: Northwestern Memorial’s Heart Health Awareness Campaign

Hearts are “bluhming” all around Chicago. Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Memorial Hospital is working on its healthy hearts awareness campaign, and with the help of individuals, corporations and artists at Columbia College Chicago, beautiful hearts will be placed all over Chicago to remind people the importance of cardiovascular health. Here’s the details: Who: Columbia […]

North Shore Native Battles for Good Morning America Job

Liz Pryor, who was born and raised in Winnetka and a graduate of New Trier East, is currently in the job interview of her life. Good Morning America, an ABC Network morning show, is conducting a nationwide search for an “Advice Guru” correspondent. 15,000 people applied and GMA narrowed it down to 20 finalists. GMA […]