Successful Women–Margaret J. Mullen
When Margaret Mullen served as a juvenile court judge in Lake County in the ’90s, she saw the same heartbreaking, family-destroying cycle repeated like a broken record.
Successful Women–Sheridan Turner
Serendipity. That’s what Sheridan Turner credits for her amazing success. But once you meet her, you soon suspect that it’s a little more than luck that landed the British native as president and CEO of the Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago.
Chair of the Board — Alexandra Nichols
Alexandra Nichols is passionate about music, though she freely admits that she’s not particularly musically talented. But her passion extends to her position as Chair of the Board at the Music Institute of Chicago. “It’s such a joyful place,” she says, talking about walking through the halls of the Music Institute and listening to students […]
"Veggie Tales" Fills Our Kids with Good Values, Thanks to Leslie Ferrell
Though she’s originally from the East Coast, Northbrook’s Leslie Ferrell is just a wholesome Midwestern girl at heart. And her good values drive a career and volunteer work that she loves. Ferrell is general manager of Big Idea Entertainment, a children’s media company that produces “Veggie Tales,” a cartoon that teaches values to kids and […]
Women Investment Groups: Learning Together and Earning Together
How much do you know about the stocks you own? Can you list them? Do you know why you own them? What was your rate of return last year?
Lisa Laurent Peckler is a Doctor Dedicated to Giving Back
You might call Lisa Laurent Peckler of Riverwoods the North Shore’s doctor without borders.
Summer Thrills–Camps for Your Teen
Your teenager has likely spent many summers swimming in lakes and making crafts. It’s time to step up the game and give your young adult a truly exciting summer.
