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.

Cook County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Wilmette-Kenilworth

Illinois

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

Trusted locally owned custom closet and home storage design.

Up Closets of Chicago North

At Up Closets of Chicago North, we’re passionate about helping people create organized, functional spaces that transform their homes and their lives. Every closet, garage, laundry room, office, and mudroom we design and install is a reflection of that commitment. We know our clients by name. We stand behind every installation. 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 North, we’re passionate about helping people create organized, functional spaces that transform their homes and their...

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.

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

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...

FLX Move Pilates

About FLX Move FLX Move is a modern fitness and wellness studio focused on helping people move better, feel stronger, and live with greater ease. Our approach blends intelligent movement, expert instruction, and purposeful recovery to support flexibility, stability, strength, and long-term mobility. FLX Move offers Pilates Reformer classes, private training, parties, and special events at our locations in Glenview at `1300 Waukegan Road, and Skokie at 5039 Oakton Street and 5117 Brown Street. Our studios offer Pilates Reformer classes, Barre, Mat Pilates, Yoga Flow, Yoga Sculpt and Mobility Stretch classes, providing low-impact, results-driven workouts for all fitness levels. With welcoming studios, knowledgeable instructors, and a focus on sustainable movement, FLX Move creates an environment where clients can build strength, reduce stress, and move with confidence — both in and out of the studio.

Skokie

About FLX Move FLX Move is a modern fitness and wellness studio focused on helping people move better, feel stronger, and live with greater ease....

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....

This just in! Wilmette Community Nursery School (WCNS) is opening up its renowned Parent-Tot program to younger children to accommodate growing demand! For nearly 60 years, WCNS has been one of the premier preschools on the North Shore. Its play-based curriculum focuses on teaching young children in a way that makes school fun while catering to their unique educational needs. Children turning 1 by August 1, 2017 are now eligible to enroll! The Parent/Tot program meets Friday mornings and engages young children in multiple activities, both indoor and outside, including art activities, circle time and monthly visits from language-based music specialist Cindy Ulrich. Likewise, the Ready to Play program is now open to children turning 2 by September 1, 2017. Ready to Play is a drop-off program that meets two days a week (T/TH). Spots are limited, so <a href="http://wcns.org/apply/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://wcns.org/apply/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1501261304147000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGHY4hQm14iRQ4_wX5O3y_helCe3A" rel="noopener nofollow">enroll today</a>!

This just in! Wilmette Community Nursery School (WCNS) is opening up its renowned Parent-Tot program to younger children to accommodate growing demand!

For nearly 60 years, WCNS has been one of the premier preschools on the North Shore. Its play-based curriculum focuses on teaching young children in a way that makes school fun while catering to their unique educational needs. Children turning 1 by August 1, 2017 are now eligible to enroll! The Parent/Tot program meets Friday mornings and engages young children in multiple activities, both indoor and outside, including art activities, circle time and monthly visits from language-based music specialist Cindy Ulrich.

Likewise, the Ready to Play program is now open to children turning 2 by September 1, 2017. Ready to Play is a drop-off program that meets two days a week (T/TH). Spots are limited, so <a href="http://wcns.org/apply/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://wcns.org/apply/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1501261304147000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGHY4hQm14iRQ4_wX5O3y_helCe3A" rel="noopener nofollow">enroll today</a>!

New 1 Year-Old and 2 Year-Old Program Offerings...

Sign Up Today for Parent-Tot & 2-Year Old Preschool at Wilmette's Renowned Play-based Preschool

New 1 Year-Old and 2 Year-Old Program Offerings at WCNS

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Join this briny bash for a night of pickle-themed fun featuring local brews, pickle beer, and signature sandwiches from Firehouse Grill. This 21+ event includes live music from Mike &amp; Jess, dink games, a costume contest, and entry into a raffle for a cocktail-making class.

Local Event: Pickle Ball 2026

Pickle Ball 2026

Join this briny bash for a night of pickle-themed fun featuring local brews, pickle beer, and signature sandwiches from...

<h4>June 6-7, 2026: 5th Annual Rosemont Uncorked</h4>
Rosemont Uncorked returns to Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont on June 6–7, 2026, with two days of outdoor wine tasting, live music, and easy access from Chicago and the suburbs. Your ticket is a flexible weekend pass, so you can come Saturday, Sunday, or both days with the same admission, enjoy a souvenir glass, and use your tasting tickets to explore reds, whites, rosés, meads, and bubbly from wineries across Illinois. Grab a spot on the lawn, listen to bands, visit the park’s restaurants, and stock up on your favorite bottles to take home—all in one walkable entertainment district.
Festival hours are:
<ul><li>Saturday noon–7 p.m.</li><li>Sunday noon–5 p.m.</li><li>VIP ticket holders may enter at 11 a.m. for first pours and the best choice of seating.</li><li>Designated driver and youth tickets are available.</li><li>Parkway Bank Park offers convenient parking plus easy connections to the CTA Blue Line and a free circulator bus.</li></ul>

Local Event: Rosemont Uncorked

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Rosemont Uncorked

June 6-7, 2026: 5th Annual Rosemont Uncorked
Rosemont Uncorked returns to Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont on June 6–7, 2026, with...

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Memorial Day Weekend Prompts Reminders About...

Lifeguards will join beachgoers starting Friday as beaches officially open for the season.

Memorial Day Weekend Prompts Reminders About Safety For Swimmers And Boaters On Lake Michigan

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Dog In The Woods, Buzzing On A Pansy And ...

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Dog In The Woods, Buzzing On A Pansy And 'Intense Light And Color': IL In Photos

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Best And Worst Times To Leave IL For Memorial...

In its Memorial Day Weekend travel forecast, AAA said a record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home.

Best And Worst Times To Leave IL For Memorial Day Weekend

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Wilmette Middle School Wins Worldwide Vocab...

A Wilmette school placed highest of all middle schools in Illinois in the 2026 Vocabulary Bowl.

Wilmette Middle School Wins Worldwide Vocab Competition

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Memorial Day 2026 Grocery, Hardware Store Hours...

The holiday is one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and many stores will be open to accommodate workers who have the day off.

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