“New” has become old to Laurent “LT” Therivel. A retired Marine, Therivel’s professional and personal resumes are bursting with new places, new faces and new experiences that have led him to Glencoe. But a neck tattoo? That really is a new one. Therivel sported the mock neck art, as well as a burly handlebar mustache, […]
Howard Roin, 67, made his career as a lawyer specializing in civil trial and appellate law in downtown Chicago before retiring in May of 2020 (but for one last ongoing case in which he is serving as “Senior Counsel”). He has served Glencoe in various roles over the years including two four-year terms on the […]
2020 is a leap year, which means you get one extra day to explore everything the Chicago area has to offer this month. From North Shore Restaurant Month and Grand Chefs Experience to the Chicago Auto Show and The Orchid Show — even groundbreaking museum exhibits — there’s so much you won’t want to miss. […]
Temperatures may dip come January, but you’ll want to brave the cold for these can’t-miss events around Chicago. Events Jan. 5: GlowFlow Yoga Start the new year strong with this yoga class complete with dim lighting and glow sticks. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., Chicago Jan. 8: Books to Hunker Down With This […]
The weekend is almost here, which means it’s time to start making plans. From Wrigleyville Wonderland and photos with Santa at the Driehaus Museum to “Potted Potter” and Straight No Chaser’s Open Bar Tour, there’s a lot to do this weekend around Chicago. Plus, on Dec. 15 (National Cupcake Day), visit Molly’s Cupcakes for 99 […]
This holiday season, take more time to slow down, be where your feet are, and enjoy the magic around you. When you shop local, not only does your money stay in your community and help create local jobs, but you also help the environment due to less transportation and packaging. That’s why this Local Treasures […]
End the year (and decade!) on a festive note with Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier, Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge, the first-ever Christmas show by Cirque du Soleil, and much more. Events Dec. 4: Building Empathy in a Fractured World Join Family Action Network for this event with Jamil Zaki, Ph.D., author of “The War […]
Favorite holiday season events are back, like The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Illumination at The Morton Arboretum, but you also won’t want to miss new events and exhibits like Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden and “Chicago’s Night Sky” at Adler Planetarium. “My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today” Opens Nov. 21 Chicago This […]
This weekend, sample delicious food and beer, start your holiday shopping, get inspired by a documentary about a local pianist, and more. And on Monday, visit Brookfield Zoo for a Veterans Day Celebration that will include displays of military memorabilia and vehicles, performances by the Legacy Girls and Jesse White Tumblers, the posting of colors, […]
Ready or not, the holiday season is here, which means the return of seasonal Chicago favorites like Christkindlmarket, ZooLights, and Joffrey Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” However, you also won’t want to miss Black Ensemble Theater’s “The Other Cinderella,” dinner and a tour at the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the brand new Lightscape at Chicago Botanic […]
