by Anna Wagler, the Wagler Agency of AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE As we spend more time at home, many of us are “getting around” to those home projects we’ve put off. Making it more beautiful and more comfortable to quarantine as needed! If you are updating your home, like finishing your basement or installing a home … Read More
By Kathryn Cherne, owner of DESIGN INSIDE Well, my fellow parents… we’re in for it now! Our twins’ school year is about to become a strange one, and it certainly has us thinking twice about the spaces in our home. Dedicated home schooling area? Where is that going? A place where Bill and I can … Read More
by Jennifer Harkins, owner of TreadFit While the COVID 19 virus has impacted our lives in so many ways over the last six months, it has also taken a toll on our mental and physical health. Many of us adapted to the changes brought on by state and local closures by hunkering at home with … Read More
by Jamie Carney, Baird & Warner Now more than ever, people across the country, and across our neighborhoods are realizing what they love, or what they don’t love about their home. Whether it’s starting to feel a little bit too cozy, needing more private space for Zoom meetings and online classes, or wanting some breathing … Read More
by Dr. Kristie Dragstrem Petty & Dragstrem Orthodontics. Do you think your child may benefit from orthodontic treatment? When you have some concerns about your child’s teeth, you should never hesitate to bring your child for an evaluation. Sometimes, however, the bite issues are less obvious. Knowing when to take your child for an orthodontic … Read More
by Eric Brezina, Fair Game store owner. Gaming with your family is a great experience, on so many fronts. Not only is it fun, but it gives everyone a chance to unplug from those digital devices, make some memories and connect with each other. In addition, gaming with your family provides so many great learning … Read More
Written by: Adrianne J. Palmer. Typically, a new year causes us to resolve to eat healthier and exercise, which is a great start, but holistic wellness is so much more. We are most alive when involved in activities that are both engaging and challenging. The best gift we can give ourselves is a positive outlook, … Read More
Written By: Jeff Shapiro, CRSS and Nikki Rashes Often, when we think about living in recovery as it relates to mental illness, we look at it as an elusive point at the end of a long road. With a combination of different types of treatment, recovery becomes a journey and that journey can take individuals … Read More
By Ann Kostyk, Outreach Coordinator/Community Educator at Pillars October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence created and observed the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October 1987. Just two years later, in 1989, the U.S. Congress formally designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At Pillars, we recognize this important … Read More
By Gioia Giannotti Millennial Mart, a one-of-a-kind, family-owned, modern convenience store opens its doors in River North. A high end convenience store with a focus on healthy living and an eye towards the future is now open for business and looking to attract the young, urban workers in the area. A contemporary warm space equipped with WIFI and a patron … Read More
