Northlight Theatre: "Stones in His Pockets"

Ah, the Irish! Full of wit and humor, but somehow, sad at heart. Those qualities infused Northlight Theatre’s funny, poignant two-man show, “Stones in His Pockets.”   The stars, David Ivers and Brian Vaughn, portray two Irish fellows in their 30s, Jake and Charlie. Jake is just back from a few fruitless years in New […]

Fresh: Kaufman's Is Back!

Hard to believe it’s only been a year since the devastating fire that closed the beloved Kaufman’s Deli; it feels like an eternity since I had a really good corned beef sammy. But fear not! Kaufman’s is back, better than ever. The new build out—necessitated by the fire damage—is modern and clean, with an expanded […]

Skokie Offers Great Shopping and Much, Much More

Skokie has almost 65,000 residents in its 10 square miles. The “world’s largest village” has long been known as a destination for those seeking retail therapy (Westfield Old Orchard, Fox’s Designer Off-Price, Old Navy) but it’s also worth a closer look for its vibrant performing arts scene, history and other hidden gems. The Charcoal Oven […]

Fresh: Wilde & Greene at Westfield Old Orchard

There’s a new dining destination for your next Westfield Old Orchard shopping trip: Wilde & Greene Restaurant and Natural Market is set to open in the next week.   The market-style restaurant features stations cooking dishes from around the globe, prepared fresh in front of customers. Options include a French rotisserie station, an oyster bar, […]

Keeping Seniors Cool in the Heat

As the temperature continues to climb this week, play it safe by staying in the shade and staying hydrated.   Although the heat is tough on everyone, seniors must take extra precautions to stay safe on hot summer days.  Remind your senior relatives and neighbors to: Use air conditioning or visit a nearby cooling center. […]