We could all learn to laugh at ourselves a bit more, and HBO star and Second City alum Jeff Garlin can surely teach us. In his latest stand-up routine at Steppenwolf, “No Sugar Tonight,” which runs an hour and a half, he proves that he’s incredibly comfortable with himself, and therefore comfortable making fun of […]
Last May on the season finale of ABC’s hit series “Grey’s Anatomy,” viewers could hear the soothing, coffeehouse voice of Evanston resident Andrew Belle singing “In My Veins.” Nothin’ goes as planned. Everything will break. People say goodbye in their own special way. All that you rely on and all that you can fake will […]
We’re all in favor of green energy, but a group of citizens in Libertyville has filed a lawsuit to try to remove a wind turbine in the area. They say it’s very noisy and disruptive to their lives. For more information, check out the links below: Chicago Tribune, July 8 Chicago Tribune, July 6 Climate […]
As parents, we can help our child negotiate the school year with these 9 strategies that help reduce stress for your child and for your family. 1. Define success on your own terms. The prevailing culture focuses on measurable achievement (GPA, ACT scores, college admissions, sports an extracurricular accomplishment, and so on) in defining […]
Sharing bad news is never easy, but telling the kids that you and your spouse are divorcing is a particularly heartbreaking time. Whether they’ve seen it coming or not, this is a family chat they’re not likely to forget. That’s why it’s so important to get it right. Child psychologists and social workers generally […]
Your smart phone can help you get in shape. Too light to be much use as a free weight, but perfect for motivating, tracking and inspiring your fitness regimen. Here are 5 apps every athlete (or wannabe athlete) should have on his or her phone. DailyBurn – Calorie, Workout, and Fitness Companion (Free) […]
The shows at Chicago theaters this month will either leave you sore from laughing or humming a clever tune—whether it’s puppets, cupcakes, Sondheim, the misunderstandings of a foreign language, or the ruminations of an overweight comedian. Jeff Garlin’s “No Sugar Tonight” at Steppenwolf’s Upstairs Theatre July 13-24 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago 312-335-1650 steppenwolf.org As […]
