Dedicated Dads: Rob Rowe
Preppy Rob Rowe looks like the Lake Forest dad of four that he is. No surprise, until you find out that this guy in a starched button down is passionate about rock.
Bugling Barber Honors Military
In honor of Veterans Day, we’re highlighting a special article from earlier this year. Please take a moment to read it and remember to offer thanks to the veterans in your life. … Memorial Day—the last Monday in May—is another day when Winnetka’s bugling barber sounds his mournful notes in remembrance of America’s war dead. […]
Michael Alter and Laura Alter Klapman, Founders of City Year Chicago
The urge to serve, for little or no pay through not-for-profits or government-sponsored opportunities like AmeriCorps or Teach For America, is now well woven into our community fabric.
Little House of Glencoe is Rustic in a Good Way
Ah, the great outdoors: Days spent hiking meandering wooded trails, evenings filled with campfire sing-alongs while roasting marshmallows. How far do you need to drive to enjoy such a rustic, outdoorsy experience? Try one mile from downtown Glencoe. The Little House of Glencoe, a cabin tucked into the woods in the Forest Preserve District of […]
North Shore Biker Treks to Washington, D.C., to Advocate for the Mentally Ill
Nathan Maier has spent 5 years zipping around the streets of Chicago and New York City as a professional bicycle messenger. The 32-year-old Winnetka resident has also wrestled with Bipolar disorder since 1998, when he was a sophomore at New York University. So when Maier learned of an opportunity to marry his passion for cycling […]
June 2010 Give Time, Give Things, Give Support
This month’s picks for people, places and things with which you can make a difference: Give Time Teen Mother Choices Marathoners, triathletes and casual runners can join TEAM TMC, a new program that encourages runners to raise awareness and support for teen mothers and their children. Train with other athletes running for TMC and […]
Northwestern Gridiron Network's Annual Auction Sets Sights on "Road to Pasadena"
There was a lot of purple…on the tables, on the attendees, and of course a purple tie on Northwestern’s new president, Morty Schapiro, at the annual Northwestern Gridiron Network (NGN) auction on Saturday, April 24th. Over 400 fans, former football NU stars, parents of players, Big 10 Network hosts, head coach Pat Fitzgerald (pictured here […]
When Non-Profits Work Together, Good Things Happen
It’s the power of partnering in action.
A Breath of Fresh Air–Phil Sheridan Helps Thousands of Kids Cope with Asthma
Most doctors want to avoid going to court—but not Phil Sheridan of Winnetka.
Dedicated Dads: Brian Paul
Brian and Francie Paul thought they were going to have a healthy baby. All the tests were normal.
