You don’t have to run a marathon to be considered a runner. Instead, train for a 5K. In 2015, 7.6 million people — the most of any distance — ran a 5K, according to Running USA. “I set a goal to run a 5K before I turned 40,” says Gina Ehlman of Wilmette. “I wanted […]
Illinois has 1,431 townships. It had 1,432 until 2014, but the City of Evanston and its voters went through the process of dissolving the township and consolidate services elsewhere. Because of the state’s ballooning deficit, bills are pending in the state legislature that would make it easier for other communities to eliminate their townships. It […]
How is it a universal truth that every closet is bursting at the seams, but its owner is consistently left with nothing to wear? Cliché as this may be, this quandary is far and away the most common wardrobe stylists encounter. With a new season approaching and bombardments of floral frocks, it may seem logical […]
Whether you’re on the hunt for that perfect gift or simply want to treat yourself, here are a few of our favorite things. The best part? Each of these products and the companies that make them are contributing to making the world a little bit better in their own important ways. Kammok Firebelly Trail Quilt Outdoor adventurers will […]
With 150 million monthly users, there’s a good chance you’ve used Pinterest. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe for dinner, fashion trends, craft ideas, wedding inspiration or fun ways to pay it forward, Pinterest is there to help. In January, The Economic Club of Chicago welcomed Pinterest Co-Founder and CEO Ben Silbermann at their third […]
SkinTite is a treatment created by Dr. Michael Epstein, founder of MAE Plastic Surgery and Transcend MedSpa in Northbrook. Dr. Epstein designed SkinTite by combining two well-known treatments (external radio-frequency and small cannula liposculpting) to improve the overall contour of the treated area. This procedure can gently melt and remove excess fat in small to […]
North Shore native Skatie Noyes is revolutionizing swimwear with her new line of fun, fashionable and environmentally conscious designs — just in time for your next warm-weather getaway! An unpleasant thought: The United States generates 21 billion pounds of textile waste per year, which makes being an environmentally conscious fashion consumer something of a struggle. […]
Winter is almost over, which means it’s time to focus on repairing our skin after the cold, dry temperatures. But with so many choices available on the market, consumers often don’t know which products work best. Moreover, some products are too harsh for some peoples’ skin, while other products might just not be powerful enough. […]
Join NorthShore University HealthSystem and the MRW Leadership Board for LIFE as a Pre-Vivor: A Workshop for Individuals Diagnosed with BRCA and Other Breast and Ovarian Cancer Predisposition Genes. This free event will host medical experts to address strategies to identify, manage, monitor and treat those who carry predisposition genes for breast and ovarian cancer. […]
Nutrition takes center stage in honor of National Nutrition Month. Awareness of opportunities to improve health has increased in recent years as old and new diet methods have surged in popularity. Social media provides people of all walks of life access to quality nutrition information. However, along with the helpful info comes plenty of confusion […]
