Urban Legend: Profile of North Chicago Fire Chief Dell Urban
Dell Urban is chief of the North Chicago Fire Department, supervising 36 firefighters. She is one of the few female fire chiefs in the country. Dell Urban considers herself one of the guys. But she is the boss. “I’m proud and I really like my job. To me it’s the …
The BAL DE L’ETÉ in Saint-Tropez (Beatnik Edition 21)
The celebration of celebrations that marks the start of the summer social season is Prince Albert’s Bal de l’eté in the French Riviera. Set for June 3 through 5 in Saint-Tropez, this year marks the event’s flower power edition, highlighted by a Beatnik theme. The three-day, invite-only blowout includes a …
Obama Shines at his Final White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a night to remember. Barack Obama’s swan song was filled with some of his best gags and jokes. Maybe after he leaves the White House, he’ll consider a comedy tour. The event also helped put a positive note on Obama’s relationship with the …
Get Ready for the New “Sport of Kings” Documentary Series
As an avid follower of polo, and after my recent interview with Nacho Figueras, one of its champion players, I’ve been keeping close tabs on everything related to the sport. In this case, I’m excited about the upcoming release of the feature documentary television series Sport of Kings which digs …
Our Top Five Tribeca Film Festival Picks
The Tribeca Film Festival is underway, continuing through April 24, showcasing the newest in cinema from around the world. This year’s festival includes the Tribeca Festival Hub where attendees and spectators can experience interactive installations, virtual reality, and special discussions with some of the world’s best storytellers. It’s also the …
A Spectacular Glitz & Glamour Celebration
The Grand Ballroom at the Peninsula Hotel was the perfect setting for the Second Annual Glitz & Glamour event, which benefits A Silver Lining Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of Barbara Bradford and Robert L. Sherman, owners of A. Marek Fine Jewelry, 100% of the proceeds generated from the ticket …
A Battle for Free Speech
A documentary film now in production, “A Battle for Free Speech,” shows the human cost of a misguided decision, the trampling of rights of free speech and due process for 1.4 million union members, which continues to this day.
Donna Ewing: An Angel Among Us
Donna Ewing has been caring for animals since she was 10 years old, when she first released a dog whose collar had been nailed to a playhouse by other children.
Contessa Bridal Couture: Be Bold, Be Cutting Edge, Be Timeless
While over the years I’ve seen many brides labor to find The Dress, my experience was much more enjoyable. I chose from the luxurious Contessa Bridal Couture line from Contessa Bottega, a high-end boutique and specialty shop located in Chicago’s Gold Coast.
Captivating Audiences One Romance Novel At A Time – Sherrill Bodine
Authoring more than fifteen award-winning novels under the pseudonyms Lynn Leslie and Leslie Lynn, Sherrill Bodine now writes under her own name about the glitz and glam of life in her hometown of Chicago.
