Inflammation (Latin, inflammare, to set on fire) is part of the complex biological response to harmful stimuli. It is a protective attempt to initiate the healing process. Although inflammation is a beneficial first response, if it persists, it may cause long-term symptoms and lead to more serious chronic disease. Inflammation may be detected in routine […]
The Chicago Sky selected guard Diamond DeShields and forward Gabby Williams with the third and fourth overall picks in the 2018 WNBA Draft, which was held at the Nike New York Headquarters. DePaul guard and Bolingbrook, Illinois, native Amarah Coleman was also picked up by the team in the third round of the draft with […]
See the latest custom home designed and built by A. Perry Homes in the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore’s Designer Kitchens of the North Shore Tour on May 4. This magnificent, custom kitchen was a collaboration between A. Perry Homes, Ilene Chase Design, and Abruzzo Kitchens & Bath. This sophisticated and classically elegant kitchen creates […]
Learn the POWER OF PLAY this summer at Piven Theatre Workshop! Our week-long intensives are perfect for the family looking for flexible summer fun. Morning workshops with Piven’s highly trained instructors teach students our core technique, which focuses on the value of creative and improvisational thinking, the importance of effective communication skills, and the power […]
Sheldon Smith’s father was incarcerated when he was just 7 years old. A decade later, Smith was incarcerated himself for robbery at the age of 17. “I never thought I’d live to see 23. I thought I’d be dead by 23,” says Smith. But he didn’t let these experiences guide the trajectory of his life. […]
Today’s women do it all. We are professionals, advocates, caretakers. Wives, mothers, friends. While we all choose our roles and responsibilities to reflect our visions for our lives, we have many things in common. One of the most common issues most women face — and often don’t prioritize — is self-care. Dr. Dana Russo, Board […]
Streamlining your skincare products can be challenging. With new products on the market every day, it’s easy for your home routine to become overwhelming. With the big promises of new serums and creams, it’s tempting to try them out. Unfortunately, many of these products don’t deliver or may be used improperly with other products. Organizing […]
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 […]
As architects, builders, and remodelers of fine homes in several geographic locations in the U.S., we have a unique view into what is hot and where trends are heading. With interest rates still very low and the stock market at record levels, people are investing in themselves. They feel the desire to continue the family […]
The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois is honoring local people who demonstrated acts of heroism in the community at the organization’s 16th Annual Heroes Breakfast. “The American Red Cross is proud to honor the heroes among us whose extraordinary actions have impacted our communities and inspired us all,” says Celena Roldán, chief […]
