Beyond the Veil: A Contemplative Visual Meditation on Grief, Love, and Continuing Connection

Exploring remembrance, intuition, and the possibility that connection continues after loss

When Grief Doesn’t Fit the Usual Spaces: A New Kind of Support Emerges on the North Shore

Still With Us offers a small, spiritually grounded circle for those seeking connection beyond traditional grief models

Still With Us: New North Shore Grief Circle Explores Continuing Connection After Loss

A new in-person grief support offering coming to the North Shore this spring, providing a gentle, reflective space for those navigating loss

Environmental Stewardship: The Future of Public/Private Collaboration

A Panel Discussion about the Lake County Forest Preserves Referendum

The Douglas Center Hosts Annual Spring Art Show and Sale

***SAVE THE DATES: The Douglas Center Annual Spring Art Show and Sale*** Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9, 2025

Uplifting the Spirit: The Story Behind our Intention Candles

"Candles that Uplift the Spirit" Intention Candle Collection

AMI Summer Music Camp July 18-22, 2022

Summer Music Camp For All Instruments, ages 5-18 in Hinsdale

Waukegan Friends Hosts Annual Benefit “A Night at the Disco!”

A FUN NIGHT FOR A GREAT CAUSE...Waukegan Friends is excited to host our annual fundraiser benefiting Rainbow Railroad

Ready for the Upcoming Election?

Voter Registration Options and Vote by Mail

The Rape of the Rockland Fire Protection District

Opinion: The abuse of political power and unfettered greed determined the fate of the Rockland Fire Protection District.

Op-Ed: Save Lake Bluff!

Opinion: Confronting the threats facing Lake Bluff from short-term rentals, and worse.

Lake Bluff Considers Short Term Rentals: Letter

AirBNB Regulations Short term Renting Zoning Ordinances

LWV Allays Concerns Regarding Debates: Letter

League of Women Voters writes in to clarify details of its upcoming candidate debates.

Crumbs Bake Shop Coming to Highland Park

The bakery, which was taken over by reality TV star and Lake Forest resident Marcus Lemonis, will open within the month.

Beelow's Steakhouse Opening in Highland Park Next Year

It will open early next year at Renaissance Place where Rosebud used to be, and will be similar to the Beelow’s Steakhouse in Lake Zurich.

City Park Grill Closes Saturday, Hoping to Relocate Nearby

The restaurant lost its lease after seven years on St. Johns Avenue.

Fundraiser Started to Help Daily Grind Relocate

The Lake Bluff butcher shop will lose its lease in January and wants to relocate in the area.

Lake Bluff Heinen's to Open Oct. 29

It joins stores in Barrington, Glenview and Bannockburn to become the fourth Illinois store in the Ohio-based grocery chain.

Bake 425 Taking Over North Shore HomeMade Pizza Locations

HomeMade abruptly shuttered all stores in May. Bake425 opened its Highland Park location in August.

What Should Replace Highwood's Bridie McKenna's?

Readers have weighed in with ideas for other restaurants and bars. What do you want to see in that space?

Highwood's Bridie McKenna's Closes

The Irish pub opened seven years ago on Green Bay Road.

Local Matters: See How This Community Fights For Small Business

Tell us about the local businesses in your community that matter to you.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group Relaunches Agent Mobile Application

Lake County Property Taxes Highest in the Midwest!

Highwood Steakhouse Opens Friday

PM Prime will open in the former Gabriel’s space.

Lake Bluff Seattle-Style Coffee Shop Opens

Prairie Espresso, owned by a Seattle native, opened last week in Scranton Alley.

Zengeler Cleaners Announces Retirement of Two Long-Time Employees

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group Launches the KoenigRubloff Cares Foundation

Hollister Grove Announces 10-Year Lease Extension For Dr. Claude LeRose at Hawthorn Health Center

125 Great Business Ideas to Release Your Inner Entrepreneur

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Great Crowdfunding Sites to Help Make an Idea Into a Business

Enter To Win $25,000

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

Be a Sun Hero!

Spice Store Opens in Lake Bluff

Spice Merchants is across from the Village Green on Scranton.

Is This Really the Definition of 'Small' Business?

The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.

Last Chance to Win $25K to Help Your Business

The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.

U.S. House Approves Permanent Small Business Tax Breaks

Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.

Sedgebrook’s Open Design Floor Plan Appeals to Today’s Older Adults

Big Business Good for New Products, but Bad for U.S. Jobs: Gallup Survey

A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.