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1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605

FEATURING ELDERBROOK LIVE AT SUNSET
The Wellness Retreat is taking over Chicago’s Northerly Island for one unforgettable day of movement, music, mindfulness and connection.
Move alongside leading instructors. Discover fresh ways to feel your best. Recharge by the lake, connect with your people and close out the day with a live sunset performance by Elderbrook.
This isn’t wellness as usual. It’s immersive, energizing and meant to be experienced out loud—together.
AND THAT’S JUST THE BEGINNING.

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Georgia Giakoumis Spear, MD, MBA, a nationally recognized breast radiologist, Chief of Breast Imaging at Northwestern Medicine, will be speaking for a community presentation on October 17 at Park Ridge Public Library.
The program, “An Expert Guide to Screening Guidelines, Personal Risk and Early Detection,” will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about current breast cancer screening recommendations, individual risk factors and the role of advanced breast imaging in detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages.
Dr. Spear serves as Vice Chair for Women's Imaging in the Department of Radiology and Chief of Breast Imaging, as well as Professor of Radiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Her clinical and professional work focuses on breast imaging and early detection.
“Breast cancer screening recommendations continue to evolve, and it can be difficult for women to know what applies to them,” said Dr. Spear. “Understanding your personal and family history, breast density and individual risk factors is an important part of making informed decisions about screening.”
During the presentation, Dr. Spear will discuss:
<ul>
 <li>Current breast cancer screening recommendations and why guidelines can differ</li>
 <li>How personal and family history can affect breast cancer risk</li>
 <li>What women with dense breast tissue should know about screening</li>
 <li>The role of 3D mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI</li>
 <li>When women at higher risk may need additional or earlier screening</li>
 <li>What happens after an abnormal mammogram</li>
 <li>The importance of early detection and timely follow-up</li>
 <li>Questions women should discuss with their healthcare providers</li>
</ul>
Mammography remains an important tool for detecting breast cancer early, when treatment can be more effective. Advances in breast imaging have also expanded the tools available to physicians, particularly when evaluating women with dense breast tissue or those at elevated risk.
Dr. Spear has served in leadership and professional roles with organizations including the American College of Radiology, Society of Breast Imaging, Radiological Society of North America, and Illinois Radiological Society.
The October 17 presentation is intended to provide accessible, evidence-based information for community members and an opportunity to hear directly from an experienced breast-imaging physician. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about breast cancer screening and early detection.
EVENT DETAILS 
Speaker: Georgia Giakoumis Spear, MD, MBA 
Topic: An Expert Guide to Screening Guidelines, Personal Risk and Early Detection 
Date: October 17, 2026 1PM 
Location: Park Ridge Public LibraryPark Ridge, Illinois&nbsp; 
Event Coordinated by the Hellenic American Women's Council - Great LakesFree to Attend , Bring a Friend!&nbsp; &nbsp; Registration is requested: tinyurl.com/dr-spear

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Join northwest suburban residents and local pro-democracy groups for the "No Kings Vote Early" rally and Democracy Fair—part of a massive nationwide mobilization of over 2,300 coordinated events taking place on the same day.
This peaceful community gathering is for anyone who wants to protect, celebrate, exercise, and proclaim our unalienable right to vote.&nbsp;Co-sponsored by 10 regional organizations, the afternoon offers a vibrant space for community connection, featuring a Democracy Fair packed with on-site resources and voter services provided by the League of Women Voters.Attendees can also enjoy poster-making and kids’ coloring stations, live folk music by Paul Budin, and participate in a fundraising drive supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
A powerful lineup of guest speakers will take the stage, including Illinois State Senator Karina Villa, ACLU of Illinois Director of Communications &amp; Public Policy Ed Yohnka, Gen Z podcaster and activist Ishaan Srivastava, and Clearbrook Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Jesse Rojo.
The event will include an organized community march to the polls, giving participants an opportunity to drop off mail-in ballots at a nearby early voting drop box.
Co-sponsored by Indivisible Elk Grove Township, Indivisible Illinois, Indivisible Niles-Maine Township, Indivisible NWSOFA, Elk Grove Township Democrats, Wheeling Democrats, Young Democrats of Wheeling Township, Hands off Wheeling, and Common Defense.
This event is free, family-friendly, and open to all community members, friends, and pets. For more information or to RSVP, please visit <a href="https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1035712/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mobilize.us/nokings/event/1035712/</a>

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What does it take to become a Certified Financial Planner™? CFP® professionals earn 23% more on average than those without the credentials. If you've been thinking about making the move, DePaul's <a href="https://continuinged.depaul.edu/catalog?pagename=SCPS_FPCP&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event&amp;utm_campaign=fin_plng&amp;utm_content=oct2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Financial Planning Certificate Program</a> is the place to start. Join our free info session to learn more.Registration is required to attend this virtual event. <a href="https://continuinged.depaul.edu/product?catalog=SCPS_FPCP_INFO&amp;utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=event_desc&amp;utm_campaign=fin_plng&amp;utm_content=oct2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up today!</a>

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