The Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays kicked off June 1 and will run through Sept. 14. Outstanding live music will be playing while friends and neighbors enjoy delicious food and drinks served from an amazing variety of food trucks on Dean Avenue and in Jens Jensen Park, near the Ravinia Metra Station in Highland Park. […]
Every June, FreshSkin celebrates Men’s Health Month with education and screenings to help identify and prevent disease. Common health risks for men include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, anxiety/depression, hormone and nutrient deficiencies, and pain and inflammation. If you are over 40 years old and overweight or obese, your risk for these conditions […]
The 13th Annual Red Cross Classic will take place on Monday, June 12, at Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, Illinois. The Red Cross Classic brings together nearly 200 golfers each year who enjoy a great day on the golf course while learning more about the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in […]
Each year, thousands of people across the nation take part in The Longest Day, an event held annually on the summer solstice (June 21) and dedicated to those who have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Participants create their own unique tributes by doing something they love, or something special to honor a loved one. These […]
At Shedd Aquarium, every visit brings you face-to-face with unbelievable, unforgettable animals from the waters of the world — 32,000 of them! The giant Pacific octopus already defies belief, with eight curling arms covered with more than 2,000 suckers that enable it to open jars or take apart puzzles. But inside this incredible invertebrate beat […]
YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s annual event centers on hope, families, and making an impact. For April Likhite, the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, held every June, includes the things she holds dear: family, community, and doing something for the greater good. Oh, and then there’s the running. Likhite, an Evanston resident who served as Northwestern […]
As a busy parent, you may not have a lot of time for yourself, but that doesn’t mean a tight, toned body has to be a thing of your pre-kid past. Children are wonderful, but pregnancy can take a toll on the body. Skin stretches. Abdominal muscles loosen and separate. Breasts swell and then deflate […]
Your skincare routine does not have to be extensive. It just has to be consistent. And you should be using medical-grade skincare that incorporates quality ingredients that actually work for your skin. We hear many women comment that their mothers and grandmothers only used Oil of Olay or Ponds and aged beautifully. Genes do play […]
The Chicago Sky is a professional women’s basketball team and is part of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The WNBA is the longest running female professional sports league in the world. Founded in 2005, the Chicago Sky became the first independently owned WNBA team in the country. Principal Owner Michael Alter is a Chicago native and […]
Many people don’t associate carpet as the healthy choice for flooring. Contrary to popular belief, carpet holds a lot of health benefits, can be the green and natural flooring choice, and provides endless amounts of styles and color. Health Benefits New carpet is the lowest VOC-emitting flooring choice available and requires fewer cleaning chemicals than […]
