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Sheridan Road's Spotlight series features brief, in-depth stories promoting the events of the North Shorebringing you the dynamic women and men who are the genuine movers and shakers of our community philanthropic scene.
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A Weekend of Glencoe Grand Prix
Glencoe Grand Prix and its surrounding events mark the start of the summer, says Jon Knouse, Race Director of the 7th Annual Glencoe Grand Prix (GGP), held the weekend of June 1.… Read more
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A Showhouse Like No Other
Please, come in. Welcome to the 2013 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens David Adler Estate.… Read more
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Mission Possible
The Juvenile Protective Association has a history of groundbreaking work in the field of child welfare and was founded by social activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams.… Read more
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The Woman's Board: Ambassador of Winnetka Community House
For more than 36 years, the Woman's Board of Winnetka Community House (WCH) has truly served as one of the institution's most vital fundraising armscompletely committed to sustaining the culturally and socially enriching programs and events offered at WCH… Read more
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Bernie's Banks One Million
On a brisk Tuesday morning in November, the children of Whittier Elementary School in Waukegan gathered around to watch Brian Floriani of Lake Forest, founder of Bernie's Book Bank, hand over the organization's one-millionth donated book.… Read more
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Lighting the Way to a Cure
When it comes to strength in numbers, the University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board (UCCRFAB) is growing by leaps and bounds.… Read more
Aid to India
When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Gujarat region of India in 2001, it was hard to imagine any good could have come out of the enormous devastation.… Read more
One Beautiful Day a Year
Resolution 494 is currently sitting on top of the desks of important decision makers in Congress. The document contains the contents of an eagerly anticipated piece of legislation declaring the first Tuesday in June as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and… Read more
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C'est Magnifique! Alliance Franaise de Chicago's Biennial Gala
French is the only language taught in nearly every country around the globe and remains the second most taught world language in the United States.… Read more
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The Best Keeps Getting Better
Guests of the Medicine Ball, hosted by the Womens Board of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), have learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to the powerhouse organizations annual gala.… Read more
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A Sneak Peek: Designer Kitchens of the North Shore
On May 4, the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore will present a spectacular tour of six kitchens on the North Shore, reminding us that inspiration is close to home.… Read more
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The Place Where Dreams Really Do Come True
Each child with autism is completely different than the next, explains Kathy Bruckner, who will be sharing the responsibility of co-chair with her husband, John, and fellow gala committee co-chairs Matt and Andrea Johnson… Read more
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Wanted: Dedicated Women Looking to Make a Difference
The North Shore is made up of caring, passionate individuals, and our group reflects that example. We feel local because we are local, says President Annette Hickman, when talking about her organization… Read more
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MRW Honors a Beloved North Shore Doctor
Each spring, Highland Park Country Club bursts at the seams with supporters and friends of the Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center (MRW), a special place within NorthShore University… Read more
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Winnetka's Shining Star
One could go on and on about how special Winnetka Community House (WCH) is. How it truly is the shining star of the assemblage it serves.… Read more
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The Matter of the Heart
While we do tend to hear this fact frequently, it is still a hard one to believe: Heart disease is the number-one killer of women, and stroke is number three.… Read more
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Family Service Center: There When You Need Them
Jane McCarthy, Executive Director for Family Service Center, knows the care the clients who visit her agency receive is consistently top-notch.… Read more
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Big Cat, Big Heart: The Real James Williams
At 6 feet 8 inches, James ''Big Cat'' Williams stood as an intimidator at right tackle for the Chicago Bears for 12 years. Williams started with the organization for a consecutive 134 starts, beginning in 1994 through 2002...… Read more
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Using a Lifeline
Recognizing that their healthy children are truly a gift, sisters Robin Subar of Highland Park and Rachel Silvers of Deerfield sought out to help those whose families have been dealt a different hand… Read more
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Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouting
If an organization in America has a goal to succeed for 100 years, it might be suggested they follow the model of the Girl Scouts.… Read more
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Nutcracker Family Dinner: One Enchanted Evening
Around the holidays, there are certain traditions unique to each family. But there is one Christmas mainstay many families on the North Shore revisit year after year and for hopeful generations to come.… Read more
The One-Woman Everything
''Honey, I think you'll want to see this!'' shouted Alvin Brooks, husband of North Shore jewelry designer extraordinaire LeAnita Ragland-Brooks, as he sat in the living room of their Winnetka home.… Read more
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The MRIC: Children's Memorial Hospital's Biggest Sparkler
While the diamond can be considered one of natures most remarkable feats, its dazzle compares little to its strength and resilience.… Read more
Bringing the Joy of the Holidays to Those in Need
''I don't think the landing on Normandy could have been done with more precision than this,'' remarks Joann LaPorte about the Catholic Charities of Lake County's Christmas Gift Program, for which she has been a volunteer for seven years.… Read more
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House in the Wood: a Haven for At-Risk Youth
Imagine a world where the only sights you've ever seen are the sidewalks and alleys within blocks of your home. Imagine living minutes away from a Great Lake, yet never catching sight of it, much less swimming in it.… Read more
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Moving Forward, Hanging On
What better weekend than the Eve of All Saints and All Souls Days for the Malin family of Lake Forest to host their ''Halo-ween Costume Party,'' a fund-raiser benefiting the Steven Malin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund.… Read more
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Winnetka Community House Turns 100
Living on the North Shore is a privilege--with our postcard-worthy town centers, Lake Michigan beaches, miles of biking trails, and culturally and educationally rich communities. Yet, we sometimes forget how fortunate we are.… Read more
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A Foundation, a Cause, and a Hockey Legend
Hockey great Denis Savard knows a thing or two about good fortune. Savard's career first began when he was drafted in 1980 during the first round--third overall--by the Chicago Blackhawks.… Read more
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Working Toward a Key to the Cure
Jennifer Baker was at a routine doctor's appointment last August when a lump in her breast was discovered. Determined as a cluster of cysts, it was suggested she have it removed if it continued to ''bother'' her.… Read more
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Antiques + Modernism Equals Treasures Untold
"For designophiles and collectors, it is rare to have so many beautiful treasures, new and old, assembled under one roof,'' says Amy Brock, co-chair to this years Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show.… Read more
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Creating Memories for a Lifetime
''It's tremendously gratifying to see, real time, how our Art Institute enriches the lives of families. Even in a single day, it can be the place where memories are created for a lifetime,'' says Paulita Pike, President of the Auxiliary Board.… Read more
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NSMRJB: For the Next Generation
The NSMRJB may have a tongue twister of a title, but the North Shore-based powerhouse group packs one wallop of a punch when it comes to fund-raising for Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.… Read more
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Spreading Good Vibrations
Even though their timeless songs have been on American airwaves for more than 50 years, we are still compelled to turn up the volume and roll down the windows when one of their hits comes on the radio.… Read more
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Kick off Fall with Bagpipes & Bonfire
There's just something about fall on the North Shore. The hectic schedule of summer is over, the anticipation of the start of the school year is past, and all that's left is to settle into the season with a sigh of relief.… Read more
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Making the Equestrian Connection
Equestrian Connection's stables and staff of certified therapists and instructors serves more than 220 riders weekly. The tireless volunteers and therapists fill the void of the unmet needs of the disabled through the use of 20 highly trained horses.… Read more
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Spreading the Word on the Gluten-Free Life
Like many mothers who receive diagnoses of what ails their child, Doylida immediately felt panic, and then plunged into research mode. She discovered that Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune genetic disease that can be completely controlled with diet.… Read more
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True Star Power
Check out excerpts from our audio interview with actress and songstress Minnie Driver about the upcoming Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest chapter 25th Anniversary Gala, scheduled to take place on June 4th!… Read more
Fashion Forward
The word ''forward'' seems to be on everyone's lips at Gorton for 2011. So it only seems logical that the crowd-pleasing, perennial favorite, Friends of Gorton Fashion Show, follows suit.… Read more
The Kitchen Tour of the North Shore
If the home was a human body, the kitchen would be the heart. It's the place where families gather in the evening to discuss the day, where friends converse over countless cups of coffee, and where brag-worthy report cards are hung...… Read more
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Power of the Purse
Highland Park native Yali Derman's love for handbag design not only led her to create a purse for Kate Spade, it also launched a whole new way of blending fashion with philanthropy.… Read more
From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor
The conclusion of what feels like endless rounds of treatments can be a bittersweet reality for many cancer patients. Trips to the hospital or clinic come to an end. Hopefully, the pain and discomfort associated with their path to healing subside...… Read more
The American Cancer Society Celebrates Life
Due to their long-standing commitment of raising critical funds needed for those living with cancer to get well, stay well, and celebrate more birthdays, David and Barbara Speer of Winnetka have been tapped to be this year's co-chairs of the American...… Read more
Keeping the Joffrey En Pointe
This spring, The Women's Board of The Joffrey Ballet has taken the phrase rolling out the red carpet to a whole new level. The Annual Spring Gala, the time-honored, fund-raising tradition of one of Americas most revered and respected ballet companies...… Read more
A Private Peek at the Finest Antiques
In Chicago, at the dawn of spring, the chance to rub elbows with some of the area's greatest antiques collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts can only happen in one place: The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's (RIC) 14th Annual Preview Party celebrating.… Read more
Rush Junior Board Presents "Candyland"
If parents lead by example, then the folks who have raised the young women sitting on Rush University Medical Centers (RUMC) Junior Board have done one heck of a job.… Read more
NBA Wife Scores Big with New Foundation
After years and years of giving so much of herself as a career woman, mother to her four children, and wife to husband Adrian--former NBA star turned Chicago Bulls Assistant Coach--Audrey Griffin had come to a place in her life where she felt tapped dry.… Read more
"Spring Forward" to Fight Cancer
When it comes to advancements in cancer research in the most palpable sense, The University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board (UCCRFAB) brings new meaning to putting their money where their mouths are.… Read more
A Call for Young Arists
Could the next Pablo Picasso or Georgia O'Keeffe be living right here on the North Shore? The Deer Path Art League (DPAL) would love to find out. Not only does the Lake Forest-based not-for-profit organization love to discover the areas budding young...… Read more
An Evening for Boys Hope Girls Hope
Very rarely is a 100 percent success rate of anything seen. There is usually something or someone slipping through the cracks, making that seemingly unreachable goal a reality. But when a group of committed volunteers is paired with willing young minds...… Read more
Fashion for a Cause
Chicago's fashionable and philanthropic set will descend upon the Palmer House Hilton Hotel Chicago's Grand Ballroom on Friday, March 4, for one of the area's most anticipated events: The 27th Annual Women's Auxiliary Misericordia Fashion Show.… Read more
Be My Valentine
On Sunday, January 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Ritz Carlton Chicago will be transformed into a cupid-themed love fest for adults and children alike, in the name of raising funds for cancer research and treatment...… Read more
Superheroes: Going Above and Beyond
For the 52nd year in a row, the Medical Research Institute Council (MRIC), which supports research initiatives at Childrens Memorial Hospital, will host its 2010 Childrens Ball on December 11.… Read more
In the Spirit of St. Nick
On December 3, Catholic Charities will host the aptly named Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball at the Hilton Chicago. It falls near the traditional celebration of Saint Nicholas Day and is promised to be a fantastic display of holiday cheer.… Read more
Over the Rainbow: Dreams Really Do Come True
To keep their dream of appropriate housing for the physically disabled alive, OTR will host CELEBRATION on December 12, an annual concert event featuring live performances of contemporary, classical, and holiday music by an international stars.… Read more
Full of Wonder
Beginning on November 26, dreams truly come to life during the Gardens Wonderland Express exhibit, a venerable holiday joyride of twinkling lights, garden-scale trains, and miniature Chicago landmarks.… Read more
100 Years of 'Shopping Local' in Highland Park
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 100 years of business growth and economic vitality during their Centennial Gala on November 14 at the Highland Park Community House.… Read more
The Best of Both Worlds
Recognizing the trend and realizing its potential for a larger audience, the Women's Board of the Winnetka Community House introduces their newest show, Antiques + Modernism Winnetka, from October 22-24.… Read more
Dancing with Our Stars
The Cancer Wellness Center relies heavily on volunteers and funds raised during their annual benefit, this year held at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago on the evening of Saturday, October 23.… Read more
Shopping for a Cure
Saks Fifth Avenue Highland Park, in partnership with The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, will host the 2010 Key to the Cure, a charity shopping weekend Thursday, October 21 through Sunday, October 24.… Read more
The Art of the Auction
On the evening of October 30, the brightly lit galleries of the MCA on Chicago Avenue will come alive, as hundreds vie for works by contemporary artists such as Ed Ruscha, Kiki Smith, Mark Bradford, Lorna Simpson, and Adam Ekberg.… Read more
An Affair to Remember
Once again, The Ragdale Foundation hosted its annual A Novel Affair in beautiful Lake Forest. Kate Ancell was lucky enough to attend.… Read more
The Boys & Girls Club of Chicago Golf Invitational
This fall, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago (BGCC) will host its third annual golf invitational at the North Shore Country Club in Glenview. The tournament, which has traditionally been a local favorite, will begin at 10 a.m. on September 20.… Read more
The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden Harvest Ball
Set against the picturesque background of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the annual Harvest Ball will be in full bloom on September 25.… Read more
Winnetka Board of the Northwestern Settlement House Annual Fashion Show
Within the Michigan Shores Club of Wilmette, community members and friends will draw together for the Winnetka Board of the Northwestern Settlements 84th annual fashion show on September 30.… Read more
Bagpipes & Bonfire: A Tradition Unlike Anything Else
Cathy and Joe McGowan are the co-chairs of this years Bagpipes & Bonfire, an autumnal spectacle put on by the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, held this year on September 26.… Read more
ACE of a Show
Held from August 27 to 29 at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion on the Northwestern University Campus, co-chairs Karen Ribbon and Jan McKnight have steadfastly worked with a team of committee members to bring more than 160 artisans to the North Shore.… Read more
Ravinia Gala Benefit
This summer, Ravinia Festival will celebrate the 80th birthday of renowned American composer Stephen Sondheim during the 2010 Gala Benefit evening. The event, which begins at 5 p.m. on July 31, includes dinner and a musical performance...… Read more
The Chicago Botanic Garden's Summer Dinner Dance
A look at the Chicago Botanic Garden's gorgeous outdoor dinner dance.… Read more
Tango! for Gorton's Big Cause
Tango anyone? The Friends of Gorton 37th annual gala, Small Dance for a Big Cause, will take guests back in time.… Read more
Party on the Pier
A preview of one of Winnetka's biggest summer events, sponsored by Sheridan Road.… Read more
A Midsummer Night's Summer Soiree
Celebrate the Roaring Twenties with dueling pianos, vintage cars, and a sampling of signature dishes from prominent Chicago area chefs at the North Suburban Medical Research Junior Board's Summer Soiree.… Read more
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Guts and Glory: The Glencoe Grand Prix
Here, Sheridan Road sits down with Jon Knouse, Race Director for the Glencoe Grand Prix (GGP), to find out what it takes to get a bike race off the ground and keep it pedaling into the future.… Read more
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