For a child with a disability, a trip to the Field Museum or other typical school outing might not be as fulfilling or successful as it is for other kids. Children with special needs can learn more when locations are chosen carefully—and Winnetka mom Kate Campbell has taken it upon herself to find rewarding field […]
The North Shore is home to an amazing pool of highly educated people with substantial organizational skills.
BYO is not only affordable, it’s also a guarantee that you’ll get to drink your very favorite wine or beer, no matter where you are. Here are MIBs BYO picks within a 20-minute drive of the North Shore. All have reasonable prices and great value—we’ll drink to that!
Move over light colors and sheer makeup of summer; here comes some drama! This fall, makeup is dramatic, whether on the eyes or lips. North Shore makeup artist Lisa Perry says that a smokey eye, with metallic accents is one way to head into fall. “This fall is all about dramatic color with balance,” […]
Imagine being the single mother of two toddlers, living in Uptown. You’ve lost your job, health insurance and housing. There is no one to turn to because you don’t have any family. Imagine being the mother of two teenagers, living on the North Shore. You are reflecting on “the price of privilege,” lamenting the […]
When the Silken Tent closed its doors in August, building owners Mike and Kathy Duncan had a choice~ Mike and Kathy could let a beautiful facility be stripped down and sold piece by piece, or reinvent the spa experience and open its doors once again. Thank goodness they chose the latter. The Duncans are welcoming […]
Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather while it lasts at one of our many area apple orchards and pumpkin patches. Round up the family, and keep reading for our comprehensive guide to harvest time fun on the farm: Ziegler’s Orchard Bacon Road 1/4 ml. S of l20 & 2ml W of Haninesville 32363 […]
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 […]
We’re all willing to go the distance to make life better for our kids, but not just any parent steps up when that distance is a 1-mile swim, a 23-mile bike ride and a 6-mile run, an Olympic triathlon. But Wilmette’s Mike and Chrissy Cornell dive right in to raise money for a cause […]
This weekend, consider taking a walk down ’80s memory lane with the movies of the North Shore’s very own writer-director John Hughes, who died of a heart attack Thursday. You’ll likely spot many familiar places, as many of Hughes’ movies were filmed right in our backyard. A graduate of Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, […]
