Dealing with the post-wedding blues
When you've been the bride-to-be for more than a year — planning, anticipating and counting down to the big day — it's not unusual to succumb to disappointment after the...
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Jeanne Nolan, organic gardener
Jeanne Nolan still remembers when the light bulb went on. She was a Winnetka teenager trying to find her purpose and "really into the environment," Nolan says, "when nobody was...
Book salutes female heroes of World War I
For Forest Park author Kathryn J. Atwood, writing about World War I's heroines was both educational and inspiring. "I was surprised that there were so many women involved in different...
Letting go of ex’s family may be harder than divorce
I've been divorced for three years, and my mother is still hoping it's just a phase. "Are you sure you don't want to invite him on vacation?" she will ask...
Sarah Hess gives back to low-income families
For as long as Sarah Hess can remember, she has been an advocate for children in need. "My mom, Mary Hess, was a teacher, and my dad (the late G....
Get Out: A few ways to make Sunday the best day of your week
Brass act Euphonium player David Thornton will be the featured performer with the Illinois Brass Band for its "Brass Spectacular" concert. 2:30p.m. June 22. $12; $6, 18 and younger. (Tickets...
Get Out:A few ways to make Sunday the best day of your week
Antiquing in Winnetka Antique lovers will have plenty to choose from at the Winnetka Summer Antiques Show. This event features more than 50 booths with one-of-a-kind furniture, jewelry, lighting, art...
Get out: A few ways to make Sunday the best day of your week
Backyard Food Fest Learn how to grow herbs and veggies in a raised garden bed and containers at the Backyard Food Fest: A Celebration of Edibles at Chalet nursery. Enjoy...
Get out: A few ways to make Sunday the best day of your week
Sunday stroll Spend a leisurely afternoon on a walking tour learning about Riverside, a National Historic Landmark. The western suburb is a showcase for Frederick Law Olmsted's landscape design, as...
Author wants to reassure singles looking for love
If you're single and wondering why, Sara Eckel wants to help. Author of the book "It's Not You: 27 (Wrong) Reasons You're Single" (Perigree), Eckel didn't find her mate until...