5 Things To Do Oct. 22-24 — Boo! At the Zoo, Last Chance for Marvel: Universe of Superheroes, and Celebrate Make a Difference Day in Winnetka
This weekend is packed with festive and unique events for all ages and interests!
Reflections on 9/11, 20 Years Later
Everyone old enough to remember the Sept. 11 terror attacks has a story about where they were when they saw or heard the news and their reaction in the immediate aftermath. Hearing these stories, from different people at different stages in life, help us gain understanding about the tragic events of that day. These perspectives […]
How to Navigate and Resolve Family Conflicts — Strategies for Happy Family Life
As long as Linda can remember, she felt like she was in competition with her three older siblings. Growing up in Wilmette, she remembers that they were “better at everything — sports, academics, more friends… you name it,” she says. “I always felt like I didn’t measure up.” But looking back, she doesn’t place blame entirely […]
The Cru Founder Tiffany Dufu Talks Equal Pay, Dropping the Ball and Lifting Up Women
Tiffany Dufu’s life’s work is advancing women and girls. Previously, she ran The White House Project, she was on the launch team for Lean In and she was Chief Leadership Officer to Levo. Throughout her career, she’s had a crew supporting her and holding her accountable to achieve her goals. During a conversation with a […]
How My Disabled Son Has Given Me Hope During the Pandemic
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. The views reflected in these pieces may not be our own. Have a submission? Contact us here. It was a Saturday morning, mid-pandemic, and the doorbell rang. We weren’t expecting a delivery and drop in visitors were a thing […]
Family Home Guide: Design, Decor, and Organization Ideas to Help Make Your House a Home
There’s no need to sacrifice elevated home design simply because you have a busy family in mix. We’re sharing some of our favorite home design, decor, and organization tips plus a look inside some stunning family homes to help you make your home as fun and livable as it is sophisticated. See How Wallpaper Gives […]
Kids Home from College and Driving You Nuts? Tips from a North Shore Therapist
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! Dropping off a child at college for the first time is extremely emotional and difficult for most parents. […]
Erie Neighborhood House, A Bedrock Organization for Chicago’s Immigrant Community, Marks 150 Years of High-Impact Service
Erie Neighborhood House, the oldest operating settlement house in Chicago, has seen plenty of change in its time — but its essential support and services have remained a constant upon which Chicago’s immigrant community can rely. Since 1870, the nonprofit has worked to provide the comprehensive aid which immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need […]
More Than Cards & Calls: How to Show Grandparents Some Love This Grandparents Day
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! While walking through Gallery Park in the Glen, I sometimes see elderly adults pushing a stroller or […]
7 Ways Love Showed Up Before, During and After I Moved
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! Moving is probably one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life, especially if you’ve lived […]
