Empowerment Through Sport: Kelly Amonte Hiller
“New Year’s Eve” Movie Features Broadway Vet and Highland Park Native Jackie Seiden
The blockbuster film “New Year’s Eve” features hometown girl Jackie Seiden alongside its numerous stars, such as Ashton Kutcher, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro and Katherine Heigl.
How to Find the Best Hospital For You
Having a baby? Have to undergo surgery (boo) or another procedure? Here, local doctors explain how to decide which hospital to trust. Research, research, research. There are a variety of online resources when you’re considering which hospital is best for you. “Hospital Compare and The National Research Corporation are two quality web sites because they […]
Northwestern Classes for the Non-Student
Living near a top-tier university has perks—even if you’re not an enrolled student. Northwestern University offers continuing education courses on myriad topics as well as fitness facilities and classes at reasonable rates. The Alumnae Continuing Education program offers university-level noncredit courses taught by Northwestern faculty. Each year, more than 2,000 Chicagoland residents take classes such […]
Catch Indie Films at Evanston’s Talking Pictures Film Festival
With Hollywood’s award season behind us, it’s time to take a fresh look at films. Now in its third year, the Talking Pictures Festival has something of interest for everyone. From April 14 – 17 at four Evanston venues, there are over 20 programs to choose from. The schedule is loaded with independent, thought-provoking, […]
Northwestern Gridiron Network's Annual Auction Sets Sights on "Road to Pasadena"
There was a lot of purple…on the tables, on the attendees, and of course a purple tie on Northwestern’s new president, Morty Schapiro, at the annual Northwestern Gridiron Network (NGN) auction on Saturday, April 24th. Over 400 fans, former football NU stars, parents of players, Big 10 Network hosts, head coach Pat Fitzgerald (pictured here […]
Roxana Saberi on Making It Better
Journalist. Author. Beauty queen. Prisoner. Human rights advocate. All of these words describe Roxana Saberi, who was held in Iran’s most notorious prison for 100 days in 2009. The Iranian authorities charged her with spying and sentenced her to 8 years, before deciding to release her. An alumna of Northwestern’s graduate journalism program, Saberi recently […]
Leadership by Women: The Evanston Women's History Project Traces Roots, From Frances Willard to Lorraine Morton
Mention the names Frances or Lorraine to anyone in Evanston, and there’s a good chance they’ll know immediately whom you’re talking about. That is, famous 19th-century social reformer Frances Willard and former Mayor Lorraine Morton. That’s how prominent women’s leadership is in this community, and it’s a big part of what makes Evanston (and the […]
