On Nov. 8, Illinois voters will cast their ballots in the midterm election for governor, two Illinois Supreme Court justices, state attorney general, all 17 of Illinois’ representatives and other state, local and federal positions. A number of key issues are at stake: abortion rights in the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, crime, […]
Everyone was talking about the V-O-T-E necklace that former First Lady Michelle Obama wore at the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Now in high demand, the necklace is from the jewelry brand By Chari, a Black-owned business started by Chari Cuthbert in 2012. Obama made a poised and powerful statement at the DNC, and her necklace […]
Finally — the midterm elections are here, and it is time to make your vote count. Historically the midterm elections have a lower voter turnout than a presidential election, but this year the midterms hold an even bigger meaning, especially with the divisive political climate in the country today. Americans will be voting on the […]
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The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center Celebrated their 89th Annual Fashion Show Oct. 1, 2015. From “Windy City LIVE” co-host Ryan Chiaverini to NBC’s “Chicago Fire” star Joe Minoso, Chicago celebrities strutted their stuff down the runway for the benefit fashion show, inSIGHTS, which took place at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago. This year’s event supported […]
Gumdrop roofs, pretzel decor and graham cracker fences galore! There was a whole lot of sweetness at the gingerbread house-building contest held by A. Perry Homes and Make It Better on Dec. 6—and it wasn’t just the candy. Children frosted, dotted and decked out their mouth-watering masterpieces in efforts to build the prize-winning house. The […]
Who doesn’t love a holiday house made entirely from sweet treats?
Voting begins today for FOOD & WINE’s The People’s Best New Pastry Chef, selected by readers in an online poll. Until February 14th at midnight, readers can visit foodandwine.com/the-peoples-pastry to select their favorite up-and-coming pastry chef from a list of 50 nominees in three regions: East, West and Central. Chicago contenders include Bryce […]
After grueling weeks of rock, country and superstar medleys, the Dartmouth Aires can still be found competing on NBC’s The Sing-Off. New Trier alum Will Hart is a member of this high-energy 16-man group. He got his a capella start participating in Swing Choir in high school and found out that he was accepted into […]
