Earlier this year, Northbrook sisters Stacy Simpson and Lynn Van Cleave decided to raise money for breast cancer by throwing themselves a “bra-themed” birthday party with some very unique twists. The hot pink invitations informed guests that “The Girls are Goin’ from Saggin’ to Braggin’”—and that was just the beginning. Everything else was either […]
As a young Jewish girl, Anya Cordell read The Diary of Anne Frank, and wondered whether she would have had the same kind of courage as the people who helped the Frank family hide during the Holocaust. Many years later, Cordell proved to herself that she could follow, in her small way, in the footsteps […]
Before you pack up the car or book flights for your next vacation, don’t forget about the most loyal member of your family – your dog. A road trip can be a great adventure for the whole family, including dogs. But, before you hit the road, dog and cat behavior consultant and WLS Radio […]
If you think you have to battle Chicago traffic, spend $30 on parking, and drain your wallet on tickets and concessions just to treat your family to a baseball game this summer – think again. Sure, we’re lucky to have two Major League baseball teams in our backyard, but if you’re looking for a lower […]
Have you made it to the corner office only to find yourself having trouble in the kitchen, the nursery or the bedroom?
Gone are the days when men dominated the banking industry, relegating women to support and administrative roles.
