There are so many impactful nonprofits around Chicago and the suburbs doing critical work to serve our communities and they are always looking for volunteers and donations. Here are just a few with specific needs you can help fill this month. For more deserving local nonprofits in need of your support, visit the Make It Better […]
In January 2020, something momentous happened: Women outnumbered men in the paid workforce. Feminists cheered, and some economists predicted that the demographic shift would be permanent. Then the pandemic changed everything. In the first 10 months of the Covid crisis, women lost more than 5.4 million jobs. Men lost jobs in the pandemic too, but […]
Do you know what a settlement house is? More precisely, do you know just what Northwestern University Settlement House (NUSH) is and does? Despite NUSH’s substantial ties to and activities in the North Shore, my husband, Nick, and I didn’t really understand it either, until a recent tour brought it to life. After experiencing its rich […]
Supporting our local schools and businesses was so much easier before the Internet upended traditional retail and communication practices. Back in the day, shopping local epitomized convenience and community. Social networking meant visiting in person or volunteering. We didn’t average 8.2 hours per day on phones and in front of screens. One strong newspaper […]
Communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia requires patience and understanding. Individuals with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions. They also have more trouble understanding others. The Alzheimer’s Association® provides tips and techniques that can be used to help a person with Alzheimer’s communicate more effectively. Be patient and […]
Did you know there are close to 150,000 American servicemen and women deployed overseas in defense of our country? According to Operation Support Our Troops Illinois, many of these troops are living in very difficult conditions with few, if any, “creature comforts.” Their mission is to provide care packages to our troops abroad. These […]
Brought to you in proud sponsorship with Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. Just when we don’t think high heel shoes can get any higher—they do! We recently asked Dr. Amy Jo Ptaszek of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute of Glenview/Wilmette, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle injuries, for some tips […]
When the skies darkened and heavy rains smashed the North Shore last summer, Dave and Denise Zier decided to turn a problem into a party. Once Zier’s Prime Meats and Poultry in Wilmette lost power, the co-owners set up their pig roaster on the sidewalk, grilled some sausages and handed them out to passers-by. […]
