Quick and Easy: Women of Achievement Awards

Do you know a woman who is making a positive impact on her community? Nominate her for the YWCA Lake County Women of Achievement Award. The 34th Annual Women of Achievement Awards, being held on June 8th, to recognize outstanding women who live or work in the Chicagoland area. Nominations are being accepted through March […]

Apply for a Kohl's Cares Scholarship

Kohl’s seeks to honor more than 2,100 young volunteers, ages six to 18, who have made a positive impact on their communities through volunteerism. Only two weeks remain to nominate young volunteers for the Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program. Kids ages six to 18 who have made a positive impact on their communities can be awarded […]

Terrific Teachers

Every September, we entrust a major part of the care and mentoring of our children to a new teacher or teachers. And if we’re lucky, these individuals give our kids knowledge, perspective and understanding; helping our children become their best selves. Often, they transform and inspire. And they don’t ask for much in return. Sometimes, […]