Finding the perfect gift for your hard-to-shop-for brother, boyfriend or dad can be tough. We found eight fashionable gifts that’ll take his wardrobe to a new level. Dunhill briefcase This luxurious leather briefcase is the perfect treat for the hard working business-by-day and dad-by-night man in your life. $1,550, Neiman Marcus, Chicago and Northbrook Court. […]
Sure, it helps to have a good idea. But Highland Park High School student Mishika Narula proves that the success of any nonprofit venture is only as good as the passion and innovation behind it. In her own words, it’s simply the “Power of Pops.” Like many kids her age, Mishika had been looking for a […]
It’s official—the holiday season is here. For just about everyone, Thanksgiving weekend means family, and if you’re hosting, you’ll need a go-to list of entertainment options. We’ve got your back. Music Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents Disney’s Fantasia November 23–25 220 S. Michigan Ave. A great entertainment option for the entire family, and a special treat […]
When JJ Hanley realized that people with disabilities often have great difficulty living and working in their communities, she didn’t just sit still. She founded JJ’s List, a non-profit organization that trains people with disabilities in technology, professional and social communication skills, with a goal of employment and community interaction. With the help of volunteers, […]
That Oscar is no slouch. It can’t be easy to be the understudy in a play where the two lead actors that grace the playbill are so well-known and well-liked. I mean, really, who’s going to want to see you instead of, oh, George Wendt? Wendt’s sudden departure from Northlight’s “The Odd Couple” is sad, for […]
Thanksgiving. No other holiday is more about food. We’re here to ensure that your table stands up to the challenge, with just the right ingredients for a beautiful holiday setting. And whether you splurge or conserve, you’ll have plenty of reason to give thanks. Presentation is everything Serving Bowls: Splurge: Hand-turned Circle Bowl for Room […]
The beauty of being a book lover? Everyone’s got a different list of favorites—there’s no shortage of suggestions from friends and family. Since Thanksgiving is mere weeks away, you may be looking for a few books to bury your nose in when the fam starts talking politics, the election, how to bake the bird … […]
When people hear that Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington has more than 24,000 worshippers on an average weekend, they’re impressed at the number. What founder and Senior Pastor Bill Hybels would like you to know is that they are way more excited about their ministries than their size. “Don’t come here to warm a bench,” […]
When she was growing up in suburban Detroit, it never occurred to Debra Newman Kamin that she would one day become a Rabbi. That was largely because at that time, the job of conservative rabbi was exclusively a male role. But in 1985, after she had graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in […]
Once the goons and goblins stop ringing your doorbell, any and all Halloween décor just seems so frightful. To bridge the gap with style and budget in mind (and the best nature has to offer), we asked landscape architect Craig Bergmann, owner of Craig Bergmann Landscape Design and interior designer Paul Klug of Paul Klug […]
