Arts + Culture

Guy Nardulli’s third act

Chicago grit, Hollywood roles and a homegrown comeback Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Ray Martinez It’s mid-morning inside a media studio in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, and Guy Nardulli adjusts lapels of a gray three-piece suit. Photographer’s lights flash, but Nardulli—broad shouldered, grinning—barely notices. He moves easily, like a man who knows how to hold a room. Because he’s been doing it for decades. First as a football player, later as an actor, always the guy who...

Local Services

The Heartbeat of Local Giving

Local nonprofits shaping lives, quietly and powerfully Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Moira Nolan Photography Chicago’s North Shore has long been a hub for generosity, where neighbors champion causes spanning education, housing, health, food security and the arts. They mobilize, fundraise and show up. From Glenview to Glencoe, from Evanston to Lake Forest, this suburban stretch has become a quiet powerhouse of philanthropy, where causes are championed for community. As we wind down...

Home Services

Repair or Replace?

The Clock Is Ticking for Homeowners Article by Mitch Hurst | Photography by provided Time is running out on one of the most generous homeowner incentives in recent memory. With the passing of the “Big, Beautiful Bill,” federal tax credits for replacing aging HVAC systems vanish January 1, 2026. That leaves just a narrow window for homeowners still debating whether to patch up their current system or finally spring for a replacement. Right now, the payoff is significant. Through the end of...

Life + Culture

Brotherhood with a Cause

MLB gives men a place to connect and serve community Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by Emily Hadzhiev & Nicole Thomas Step inside the clubhouse of Making Life Better in Glenview and you are greeted by a scene equal parts neighborhood bar, college rec room and family basement. College flags line the walls, neon signs buzz softly above the bar, and flat-screen TVs wait for the next game. A pool table sits nearby, alongside dart boards, poker tables and a vintage arcade machine. At first...

Food + Beverage

From Stadium Lights to Taverna Nights

Lou Canellis builds Chicago legacies in sports and dining Article by Cat Rolfes | Photography by provided The man who introduced Chicago to Sunday afternoons with the Bears is now plotting how the city might dance on Saturday nights. Lou Canellis—Fox 32’s veteran sports anchor, lifelong Chicagoan, and self-professed “kid from the South Side who got lucky”—just returned from a culinary trip with his partners, Louie Alexakis and Ian Vlahakis, where they toured Greek restaurants with the...

Food + Beverage

Detox Chicken-Cabbage Soup

The immunity-boosting trio of pepper, turmeric and cabbage makes this soup perfect for fall’s start Article by Chef Mila Furman This is not just soup—it’s a reset button in a bowl for back to school season. Every spoonful feels like it’s doing something good for your body (and your mood). Use fresh, crisp cabbage for the best results and avoid red cabbage—it will change color and flavor in the soup. For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken for tofu added at the end, or add lentils with the...

Food + Beverage

Now Serving

A look at some newer restaurants on the North Shore Article by By Amelia Levin  From banh mi and Hawaiian plates to cozy coffee shops, tapas and tequila, the North Shore dining scene is buzzing with new arrivals. Here’s a look at some of the latest spots to check out.   Global Eats:  Corner Banh Mi 561 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka  This casual spot opened by Kevin Diep specializes in banh mi sandwiches on fresh-baked bread from Nhu Lan Bakery, plus Vietnamese coffee, pho and noodle dishes.  ...

Food + Beverage

Healing Through Food

Ajit and Sukhu Kalra of Indus infuse Highland Park with flavor and renewal after tragedy Article by By Amelia Levin When Ajit and Sukhu Kalra opened their first, full-service Indian restaurant in Highland Park in June 2024, they made history. The once-dry town had never seen a fine-dining concept rooted in Indian cuisine.  “Indian food is the fastest-growing cuisine in the U.S. right now,” Ajit says. “But we don’t see other Indian restaurants as competition—the more people get familiar with...

Food + Beverage

Boulevardier Cocktail: A Bourbon Twist on Negroni

Love Negronis? Try a whiskey Boulevardier this fall. Article and Photography by Cat Rolfes Maybe you love a classic Negroni but also enjoy whiskey. Enter the Boulevardier—a cocktail born in 1920s Paris, beloved today as the Negroni’s darker, warmer cousin. After years behind the bar, Ted Banick, former owner of Teddy O’Brian’s in Highwood, knows how to balance bold spirits. When the weather turns cool, his go-to cocktail is the Boulevardier. His twist? No. 14 bourbon from Vermont Spirits—an...

Food + Beverage

Where Britain Meets the Midwest

Jackman & Co. brings pub classics, Indian spice and local charm to Glenview’s downtown Article and Photography by Cat Rolfes There’s a fine line between a pub and a parody of one. Too many places drape themselves in dark wood and Union Jacks, only to deliver limp fish and chips and a pint of something forgettable. Jackman & Co., Ballyhoo Hospitality’s latest venture in Glenview, makes no such mistake. From the moment you step into its warm, honey-toned dining room, it’s clear this is no...