Banner Literacy

Banner Literacy is dedicated to improving reading and writing abilities for children and students through an innovative, integrated approach tailored for individual success.

Cook County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Illinois

Banner Literacy is dedicated to improving reading and writing abilities for children and students through an innovative, integrated approach...

Sport Specific, Prevention of injury,Pre-Hab,Rehab,PostRehab

Envision Me

Located at MyBody Complex 193 Northfield Rd., Northfield, IL, 60093 - Reavy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. He is certified Strength and conditioning coach, Power Plate training, CPR, First Aid and AED. He is a certified Life Coach and a semi-professional baseball player. Mike customizes each session to your specific needs and goals. He has worked with physical therapists and medical professionals for over 20 years. Reavy is the right specialist for you if you are looking for strength, power, weight loss, bone density, balance, agility, mobility, flexibility and more importantly feeling better and good about yourself. He has perfected PreHab, prevention of injury and recovery of chronic pain through the use of therapeutic exercises and stretches specifically designed to strengthen and create flexibility in a weak, tight or problematic muscle-skeletal joint and/or area. Prehab exercises decrease pain, prevent any further injury and increase range of motion with in your muscles and joints. Through these specific exercises/ stretches and the proper usage of the Power Plate, which is a machine that is precisely engineered to apply the science behind the body's natural response to destabilization and to create bone density at a rapid rate, you will achieve your goals and become pain free

Cook

Northfield

Located at MyBody Complex 193 Northfield Rd., Northfield, IL, 60093 - Reavy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine. He is certified...

Trusted locally owned custom closet and home storage design.

Up Closets of Chicago

At Up Closets of Chicago, we’re passionate about designing and installing closet, garage, laundry room, office, and mudroom storage solutions. We believe that the spaces inside your home should reflect the pride you take in it on the outside. We’re not investors from out of town. We’re not a corporate team managing from a distance. We’re local homeowners just like you – people who understand what it means to need more space, better organization, and a home that genuinely works for your family.

Evanston

At Up Closets of Chicago, we’re passionate about designing and installing closet, garage, laundry room, office, and mudroom storage solutions. We...

PEER Services, Inc.

PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to teens, adults and families in Northern Cook County, including Evanston, Maine, New Trier, Niles and Northfield Townships, and the north side of Chicago. PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Our Programs: Adult Treatment: •	Individual &amp; Group Counseling •	Intensive Outpatient Program •	Medication-Assisted Recovery for Heroin, Opioid Use or Alcohol Use Disorders •	Case Management •	DUI Risk Education &amp; Aftercare •	Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluations •	Recovery Support Specialists •	Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Coalition •	Substance Use Crisis Support at The Living Room (Evanston) •	Partnerships with the United States Probation Office and the Cook County Skokie Court House through our Second Chances Program Adolescent Treatment: •	Early intervention education •	Individual counseling •	Family Support Prevention Services: PEER Services prevention department partners with schools, local non-profit organizations, businesses, local coalitions, and others to help support the community to act as a united front in substance use prevention (SUP) and mental health support. We provide presentations, trainings, and resources for youth, parents, community members, local organizations, and other community entities on topics such as Alcohol, Cannabis, Current substance trends, Fentanyl, Life Skills Training, Decision Making, Peer Pressure, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Opioid Overdose, Prescription Medications, Tobacco, and Vaping

PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to...

A program to nurture a child's mind, body, and soul.

All Things Bright & Beautiful Preschool

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a ministry of Church of the Holy Comforter, an Episcopal church located just blocks from Lake Michigan. We welcome children into a loving, faith-based community where we celebrate all spiritual growth. Founded in 1994, All Things Bright and Beautiful Preschool is a DCFS-licensed early childhood education program serving the nearby communities of Kenilworth, Winnetka, and, Glencoe, Northfield, and Wilmette. Each day, children engage in active learning through art processes, music, circle time, sensory table explorations, stories, and free play opportunities. We subscribe to a play-based philosophy and child-centered curriculum, providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment that is designed to encourage social and emotional growth, build self-esteem, and foster success. Our staff are passionate about early childhood education and partnering with families to provide a powerful, positive experience for our children.

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a ministry of Church of the Holy Comforter, an Episcopal church located just blocks from Lake Michigan. We...

Stephens Dentistry

Stephens Dentistry, located in Evanston and the North Shore, has been offering top-tier dental care for over six decades. Our current dentists, Dr. Montoya and Dr. Raibulet, continue the legacy of exceptional care started by Dr. James Stephens. We pride ourselves on treating patients as family and our mission is to see you smile.

Stephens Dentistry, located in Evanston and the North Shore, has been offering top-tier dental care for over six decades. Our current dentists, Dr....

WILMETTE, IL — While summer does not officially begin until June 20, the hot weather leaves many feeling as if it has already arrived. With the balmy weather — and the recent end of statewide coronavirus restrictions — some folks are sharing great local spots for al fresco dining or enjoying a drink at a local beer garden. There are plenty of choices for drinking and dining outdoors in Evanston, so we are asking Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch readers: where is your favorite place for patio dining?<h3>UPDATE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/wilmette/readers-pick-hackneys-harms-best-patio-wilmette-area" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Readers Pick Hackney's On Harms As Best Patio In Wilmette Area</a></h3> <figcaption>Patch staff contributed</figcaption>

WILMETTE, IL — While summer does not officially begin until June 20, the hot weather leaves many feeling as if it has already arrived. With the balmy weather — and the recent end of statewide coronavirus restrictions — some folks are sharing great local spots for al fresco dining or enjoying a drink at a local beer garden.

There are plenty of choices for drinking and dining outdoors in Evanston, so we are asking Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch readers: where is your favorite place for patio dining?<h3>UPDATE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/wilmette/readers-pick-hackneys-harms-best-patio-wilmette-area" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Readers Pick Hackney's On Harms As Best Patio In Wilmette Area</a></h3> <figcaption>Patch staff contributed</figcaption>

Best Patio Around Wilmette: What's Your Pick?

Whether you like to dine al fresco or just want to grab a drink outdoors, we want to know your favorite spot around Wilmette and Kenilworth.

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First Saturday Evanston Art Events • September 5, 2026
Evanston Made presents First Saturday Evanston Art Events. This self-guided tour invites patrons to see art on display, shop for art and handmade goods, learn to sketch and make ART Friends! Scroll events below to plan your First Saturday!&nbsp;

FIRST SATURDAY ART EVENTS LISTINGS BY NEIGHBORHOOD
MAIN DEMPSTER MILE
Art Exhibit
<ul><li>SPACE900: Wondrous Strange: Paintings by Beth Shadur. 816 Dempster St., 12-5p</li><li>HIVE Center for the Book Arts: respite: work by jamie lou thome. an exhibition of artist's books, collages, drawings on handmade paper, and other small things, by jamie lou thome. All work can be taken away when purchased, so respite changes during its duration. 840 Custer Ave.,10a-6p</li></ul>
NEW SHOP
<ul><li>Shop Evanston Made: Browse original art and handmade goods created by Evanston Made members. 822 Dempster St., 12-5p</li></ul>
Book Signings
<ul><li>Compass Realty: Evanston Authors Books &amp; Bookmarks. Come see the books Evanston is writing. Meet authors, get signed copies and custom fidget bookmarks. Signed books make great gifts! Get an early start on gift-giving season. 814 Dempster St., 12-4p</li></ul>
Make Art!&nbsp;
<ul><li>Sketching at Sketchbook Brewing Company. Sketchbook teams up with Evanston Made to offer sketching tips and free materials. Patrick Perry will be on hand with sketching tips and a variety of FREE materials are provided! FREE to attend. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sketching-at-sketchbook-tickets-1998998323798?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RSVP here</a>. Sketchbook Brewery, 821 Chicago Ave., 1-2:30p</li></ul>
Art in Business
<ul><li>Evanston Pour: Local Art on Exhibit and for Sale. 528 Dempster St., 8a-9p</li><li>Windfree Solar Cafe: Jean Cunningham. 517 Dempster St., 8a-6p</li></ul>

WEST VILLAGE
New Studio
<ul><li>Out of the Fire Clay Studio: Out of the Fire Clay Studio, formerly Fireheads Clay, is reopening! Tour the new studio and learn about studio membership and classes. 1400 Greenleaf St., 12-4p</li></ul>
Open Studio
<ul><li>Mill Creek Miniatures: Judith Lewin’s miniatures and original art. 1127 Florence Ave,. 1-4p</li></ul>

DOWNTOWN EVANSTON
Mid-Show Reception
<ul><li>Saw Room Gallery: Refractions | Stephen Guenther &amp; Lynne Miller Jones, 1712 Sherman Ave., Closing Reception 5-8p.</li></ul>
Art Openings
<ul><li>Grove Gallery: Got Rhythm? Music-Inspired Visual Art, 619 Grove St., 2-5p&nbsp;</li></ul>

CENTRAL STREET&nbsp;
Art in Business
<ul><li>The Famous Taco Burger: Robert Potter Journey to Guanajuato, Mexico. 2901 Central St. Meet the Artist, 11a-12:30p</li><li>Great Harvest: Val Zee mulit-media paintings. Free Coffee with Great Harvest Bread purchase! 2126 Central St., 8a-2p</li><li>Curt’s Cafe: Local Art on Exhibit and for Sale. 2922 Central St. 8a-3p</li><li>Backlot: Local Art on Exhibit and for Sale. 2006 Central St., 7a-5p</li></ul>
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FIRST SATURDAYS in 2026
January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5
About Evanston Made
Started as an Artist Studio Tour in June 2014, by a group of volunteer art advocates, Evanston Made has grown into a 400+ member organization with year round events and hyper local online shopping portal - <a href="https://shopevanstonmade.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">shopevanstonmade.org</a>
Evanston Made is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization with the mission to connect Evanston creatives to the public through programming and events. Learn more at evanstonmade.org and consider <a href="https://evanstonmade.org/donate/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">making a donation</a> of any amount to support programs that drive our mission.

Local Event: First Saturday Art Events • Evanston

First Saturday Art Events • Evanston

First Saturday Evanston Art Events • September 5, 2026
Evanston Made presents First Saturday Evanston Art Events. This...

St. John's Lutheran Church

Challenge your middle school student to learn advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills in this engaging program led by Aren Emrikian. These free sessions feature beginner and advanced groups where students work on contest problems often found in national competitions.

Local Event: Kids Inspire Kids Math Circle- Free

Kids Inspire Kids Math Circle- Free

Challenge your middle school student to learn advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills in this engaging...

Lake Forest College

Discuss the state of American democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr. Alejandra Lopez Villegas, and Dr. Zachary Cook for this exciting new community engagement series.
The State of American Democracy
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 1
Registration fee: $250 for the five-week series
Course times: Tuesday evenings, 6-8 p.m.
Course dates: September 8, September 15, September 22, October 6, October 13
Two College-wide lectures are associated with this series: <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/WorldNeedsLeaders" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“The World Needs Leaders” with former U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake</a> on September 23 and <a href="https://advancement.lakeforest.edu/register/?id=8935bb79-f62f-4326-bd92-0c1a4c32f0c4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">“MLK and the Voting Rights Act” with Pulitzer Prize winning author Jonathan Eig</a> on September 28. All course participants are invited to attend as part of this series.
Held at the newly renovated Glen Rowan House, this series explores both the constraints on democracy—such as recent democratic backsliding, the Constitution’s roadblocks on majority rule, and the weakening of voting rights to name a few—and strategies to overcome them and enhance democracy in America. Each week will highlight a new topic and the opening and closing sessions will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments prior to class.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/politics-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course

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Lake Forest College Community Engagement...

Discuss the state of American democracy in the United States—Join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Jim Marquardt, Dr....

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course

Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko Matsumura for this exciting new community engagement series
Art and Architecture History at the Krebs Center
Registration fee: $450 for the five-week series
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3
Course times: Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Course dates: September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8
Held at the historic Krebs Center for the Humanities, this series will explore the traditions of Renaissance form, ornament, spatial organization, material culture, and visual symbolism that shaped how buildings and objects were made, inhabited, and interpreted. Along the way, participants will apply what they have learned directly to the Krebs Center and its collection, asking how the villa itself accumulates meaning, displays taste, and shapes our encounters with history. Each session will begin with a social reception featuring food and refreshments.
Both the educational content and social receptions will offer opportunities to build community, engage with College leadership, and learn more about ongoing campus initiatives.
Register for this course by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community/lifelong-learning/art-and-architecture-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Visit the Community Engagement website by clicking <a href="https://www.lakeforest.edu/community" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.
Registration is required to attend. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, but full attendance is not required.

Local Event: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course

Explore the history of Renaissance architecture and art—join Lake Forest College professors Dr. Melissa Rovner and Dr. Kimiko...

Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course

Highland Park Community House

The High&nbsp;Holidays are central to our Jewish living, not because they mark an historic event, but because they embody an essential Jewish process: intense personal and communal introspection held in play with boundless hope that our behavior will make a difference. In these difficult and painful times with so much division in our community and our country, we need to share in our Jewish journeys. That's why we invite you to participate this year, either in person or on Zoom. Information is available on our website: <a href="https://aitzhayim.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.aitzhayim.org</a>

Local Event: Aitz Hayim High Holiday services

Aitz Hayim High Holiday services

The High Holidays are central to our Jewish living, not because they mark an historic event, but because they embody an...

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Frankfort Mom Who Killed Toddler Claimed He Was...

Corie Walsh closely followed the Lindsay Clancy murder trial and was discussing the case with friends hours before the killing.

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Major IL Retailers To Use Tariff Refunds To...

Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Costco are among major retailers receiving tariff refunds. 

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Des Plaines

4th Man Charged In Fight At Des Plaines Mosque:...

Police said the 23-year-old turned himself in days after the confrontation, which previously led to charges against three others.

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Best Patio Around Wilmette: What's Your Pick?

Whether you like to dine al fresco or just want to grab a drink outdoors, we want to know your favorite spot around Wilmette and Kenilworth.

Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff

UPDATE: Readers Pick Hackney's On Harms As Best Patio In Wilmette Area

Find out what's happening in Wilmette-Kenilworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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Best Patio Around Wilmette: What's Your Pick?

Whether you like to dine al fresco or just want to grab a drink outdoors, we want to know your favorite spot around Wilmette and Kenilworth.

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UPDATE: Readers Pick Hackney's On Harms As Best Patio In Wilmette Area

Find out what's happening in Wilmette-Kenilworthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff