By Patrick Butler
College is going to be just a little easier for students like Haley Pienton, Dalia Arroyo, Daniele Anderson and Cassie Kielnik thanks to the Gene and Rosemary Schulter Foundation.

Gene Schulter (left) awards Haley Pienton a scholarship.
Pienton, aRead more
We happily celebrate our mothers in the month of May. Those celebrations, like most family occasions, will likely be centered on food, whether it’s a special brunch or dinner at mom’s favorite place. That makes perfect sense, since our parents are the first people toRead more
By: Megy Karydes/Swedish Covenant Hospital
Brian Smolicek has Galter LifeCenter to thank for saving his life. That’s not a euphemism. It was the quick thinking of the team at Chicago’s only medical fitness center that helped the 52-year-old when he blacked out as he was preparingRead more
By Rinda West
RindaWest Landscape Designs
Now is a great time to be thinking seriously about this summer’s garden! Once the weather warms up enough to spend time outside, here are some garden do’s and don’ts:
- Cut back last year’s perennial flowers and grasses nowRead more
By: Brittney Frazier – Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA, APDT
As the weather begins to thaw here in Chicago, I’m sure everyone is itching to get outside and start moving! The good news is that your dog is no different. Man’s best friend wants nothing more thanRead more
By: Swedish Covenant Hospital
Besides diet, exercise is one of the most important things you can do to help protect your heart. Most people know that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle that can help reduce their risk of heartRead more
Waterhouse Tavern and Grill is a great neighborhood restaurant/bar to enjoy an upscale pub grub meal like, Jalapeño bacon mac and cheese or hot ham and cheese served with creamy tomato bisque. Or you can indulge in a delicious seasonal specialty cocktail or craft beerRead more
By: Pat Butler, Schulter Foundation guest author
If we don’t raise people up, we will lower ourselves,” said Channel 7 personality Janet Davies, setting the tone for an Oct. 23 fundraiser for the Gene and Rosemary Schulter Foundation at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, 3905Read more
Contributed by A. Tosone
Summer is drawing to an end. A little sad but true. This, however, doesn't mean the hot days are behind us. In fact, we likely still have some rather pleasant, if not toasty, temps coming up which means we need toRead more
The owners of the Chalkboard restaurant, Gilbert Langlois and Elizabeth Laidlaw have reopened as the Home Grown Café. There are no super big televisions only great food and imagine being able to relax and have a conversation.
Chef Gilbert brings his French country and Southern-Creole influencesRead more