North Shore School of Dance (NSSD) has been an integral part of the North Shore community for more than 35 years, and Lisa Gold has been choreographing its moves for the past two decades. The school has grown from 85 students and one studio to 1,000 students and six studios, in Highland Park and […]
Mention the names Frances or Lorraine to anyone in Evanston, and there’s a good chance they’ll know immediately whom you’re talking about. That is, famous 19th-century social reformer Frances Willard and former Mayor Lorraine Morton. That’s how prominent women’s leadership is in this community, and it’s a big part of what makes Evanston (and the […]
Having it all and making it all actually work are two entirely different things. But offering proof that it is possible, two North Shore women share their stories of building successful careers while maintaining lasting marriages and raising happy children. Northbrook ophthalmic surgeon Tamara Fountain, M.D., recalls an afternoon several years ago when her son […]
Renowned chef Sarah Stegner, co-owner of Prairie Grass Café in Northbrook, gives new meaning to the term down-to-earth. No matter how many accomplishments and accolades she racks up—two James Beard awards, running a thriving restaurant in a recession and even opening a new one, for starters—this mom and Evanston native just keeps quietly doing what […]
Think you could spot a derby girl in a crowd? Think again–it could be the person in line next to you at the grocery store. The Windy City Rollers have a strong North Shore connection, with two skaters from Northbrook and one Wilmette. Make It Better caught up with Dinah Party: 1. What’s a nice […]
Think you could spot a derby girl in a crowd? Think again–it could be the person in line next to you at the grocery store. The Windy City Rollers have a strong North Shore connection, with two skaters from Northbrook and one Wilmette. Make It Better caught up with Dinah Party, Donna Party and Red […]
Think you could spot a derby girl in a crowd? Think again–it could be the person in line next to you at the grocery store. The Windy City Rollers have a strong North Shore connection, with two skaters from Northbrook and one Wilmette. Make It Better caught up with Donna Party: 1.What’s a nice girl […]
Chants of “USA! USA!” are fading into the background as we close the book on the 2010 Winter Olympics and gear up for spring, but North Shore admiration runs deep–with that, we congratulate our four Olympic athletes and wish them the best in their future endeavors: Shani Davis: This Evanston native added two more […]
Please help these inspiring students achieve their dream and vote today (and the following days) so they can win their grant and, hopefully, help make school buses everywhere better for our environment. Hi! My name is Azza and I am a part of a project called GreenShields. We are trying to revolutionize school buses by […]
Events coming up to celebrate women and women’s organizations in Evanston. “Lifting as We Climb:” Evanston Women and the Creation of a Community Exhibit Opening, Friday March 19, 7:30 pm at the Evanston History Center. Join us as we open our new exhibit highlighting the many contributions of Evanston women and women’s organizations to shaping […]
