Better Makers: Michael Phelps and Jason Day Return to Illinois for Golf.Give.Gala

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and Australian professional golfer Jason Day co-hosted the second annual Golf.Give.Gala presented by ALE Solutions May 20-21. The two-day event raised $1 million for the Michael Phelps Foundation and Jason and Ellie Day’s Brighter Days Foundation, as well as other St. Charles-area causes. The festivities kicked off Sunday with a star-studded gala, […]

by Emily Stone

Debbie Phelps as Role Model for North Shore Parents

Throughout the 2004 Olympics in Athens, the media constantly sought her analysis of Michael’s decisions and performances. Debbie consistently responded with unfailing praise and support, offering phrases like: “Isn’t Mike wonderful? I am so proud of him!”   No critical assessment of any kind was ever given; Debbie sat smiling and cheering in the stands […]

by Susan B. Noyes