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Myopic Retinopathy and How to Slow it Down in Your Child
“Myopic retinopathy [nearsightedness] is an eye condition that affects over 30% of the U.S. population,” says Dr. Vlada Nakhlis, owner and Optometrist of EyeSee Optometry in Lincolnshire. There are a lot of physical abnormalities/pathologies that come with it, such...
10 Reasons to Visit Goldfish Swim School
I wanted to share my top ten reasons we love Goldfish Swim School. Most importantly, we love it because they let each child go at their own pace and really get to know them to find out what motivates them and makes them feel comfortable! They get creative and think...
5 Things To Do Before Becoming Pregnant
Deciding to take the plunge into parenthood in itself is a big challenge. But before you do that, pause for a second – or even a month or two. In order to give yourself the best opportunity for a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy baby, here are the top 5...
The Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Truth About Having Your Will Prepared
The Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Truth About Having Your Will Prepared The scary truth is that most adults do not have a will. But having your estate plan prepared is not nearly as scary as it seems. A do-it-yourself Halloween costume is more frightening. We...
Top 3 Financial Fears – What Scares You About Your Finances?
Top 3 Financial Fears | What Scares You About Your Finances? Little kids might be spooked by the ghosts, zombies, giant spiders and pumpkin people who crop up in yards each October. But even when you’ve outgrown Halloween fears (although granted, spiders are...
Mobility City Offers New Services to Lake County and Surrounding Areas
Mobility City is a new service based business located in Grayslake. Libertyville residents Leann and Kevin Pignone recognized that there was a need for repair, rental and sales of mobility equipment. They offer in home service, usually within 48 hours or less, or the ability to drop your equipment off for repair. So between their Grayslake showroom and mobile van, they have been filling this service need since March of 2019.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About “Juniors”
Libertyville Junior Woman’s Club – Not just another woman’s club The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club, or "Juniors" as we fondly refer to ourselves, is a service and philanthropic organization that focuses our resources towards helping the women and...
Jackson Chance Foundation’s 7th Annual Ping Pong Ball
Jackson Chance Foundation, in partnership with the table tennis pros at JOOLA USA, proudly presents: 7th Annual Ping Pong Ball on Thursday, November 14th with honorary event chair and former Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster. The Ball is a fun, interactive...
Hawthorn Happenings
Hawthorn Happenings SPOTLIGHT ON THE CENTER At Hawthorn Mall, we are re-imagining the use of our 15,190-square-foot center court space with a groundbreaking design that will revolutionize the way customers experience the mall. The new design will transform our...
Mundelein Fine Arts Festival
Labor Day has come and gone and the kids are back in school, but that doesn’t mean that outdoor fun has to end. Join us for the 9th annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival, held Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8, from 10 am-5 pm in beautiful Kracklauer Park, (100 N....