Connie Lindsey, Girl Scouts national president
Connie Lindsey learned at an early age that a small gesture of generosity can be life-changing. "My Girl Scout troop was inside my Lutheran church," says Lindsey, 56, who grew...
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Anne Sweeney, founder of group to help refugees
Anne Sweeney doesn't shy away from a challenge. "There are over 600,000 refugees in Kenya and over 100,000 refugees in Nairobi," says Sweeney, 35, executive director and co-founder of Heshima...
Anne Sweeney, founder of group to help refugees
Anne Sweeney doesn't shy away from a challenge. "There are over 600,000 refugees in Kenya and over 100,000 refugees in Nairobi," says Sweeney, 35, executive director and co-founder of Heshima...
WWII vet’s bridal gown indelibly linked to her wartime experience
It's a tradition for many women to save their wedding dress in a keepsake box for years to come. But 90-year-old Rona Cox has had her hand-sewn wedding dress hanging...
WWII vet’s bridal gown indelibly linked to her wartime experience
It's a tradition for many women to save their wedding dress in a keepsake box for years to come. But 90-year-old Rona Cox has had her hand-sewn wedding dress hanging...
Get Out: Cake decorating competition and more to spice up your Sunday
Flour meets flower Watch as cake decorating experts create edible art when the Chicago Area Retail Bakers Association holds its regional cake decorating finals. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March...
Getting crafty with DIY Playbook team
Casey O'Halloran and Bridget O'Connor, best friends since high school, have always been crafty. They launched their do-it-yourself blog, DIY Playbook (thediyplaybook.com), in March 2013. "Our motto is that we...
Get Out: A few ways to make Sunday the best day of your week
Get your green on Green smoothies are just the start of festive family fun at the St. Patrick's Day celebration in the Lifestyle Center at Whole Foods in Northbrook. Shamrock...
Getting crafty with DIY Playbook team
Casey O'Halloran and Bridget O'Connor, best friends since high school, have always been crafty. They launched their do-it-yourself blog, DIY Playbook (thediyplaybook.com), in March 2013. "Our motto is that we...
Bad timing, distance can’t stop love
As the saying goes, "Timing is everything." And for Wendi and Tim Howard, time never seemed to be on their side. "We met when we were both 16 and working...