Are You the Next Mind Trust Fellow?

Do you have a transformational idea that will dramatically improve public education? Do you possess the entrepreneurial skill-set necessary to turn this idea into a reality? The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit supporting education innovation and reform, wants you to join our growing ranks of talented entrepreneurs who are launching the next generation of break-the-mold […]

American Idol Runner-up Crystal Bowersox Captured by Local Filmmaker

Mark Schimmel of Northbrook, an experienced filmmaker, recently captured Crystal Bowersox and 8 other musicians performing “Sweet Home Chicago” on the streets of our favorite big city.   Click here to watch the 4-minute video. Schimmel, who has produced videos for large corporate clients such as Nintendo, donated his time to make this video for […]

Amazing Kids - Matthew Bondy

In the evenings, you’ll find most kids gabbing on the phone with friends or goofing around on Facebook. And Matthew Bondy does the same, only if he’s on the phone, he’s talking to a member of the parliament of Malawi, discussing how to bring more water to Mangochi. If he’s on the computer, he’s emailing […]

Julie Floyd of Winnetka Makes Our Kids Look Classic

Going from the big business, adult-only world of being an international tax attorney to crawling around on the floor with a camera making monkey sounds for children is one scenario Julie Floyd never imagined for herself fifteen years ago.   Floyd, the photographer who founded and owns Classic Kids Photography, followed her passion when she […]