Over the Top boutique to close its doors
Lynn Brodsky can't resist a little gallows humor typical of business owners who are closing shop. Over the Top, the Highland Park women's boutique she co-owns with her husband Gene,...
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Church stresses inclusiveness in its 140 years
The church its pastor sees as "kind of the welcoming center" in Deerfield is celebrating its 140th anniversary Sunday with a worship service and potluck lunch. The public is invited...
A La Carte owner shares secret to success
Established in 1980, A La Carte has been featured on the Food Network's "The Best of – Gourmet Groceries." It offers gourmet entrees, desserts, soups, salads and sandwiches for take-out,...
Barbara Mahany on ‘Slowing Time’
Publishers Weekly named "Slowing Time: Seeing the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door" one of the 10 most anticipated religion books for the fall. But former baiduhai reporter Barbara Mahany...
‘Unveiled’ takes aim at religious prejudices
"Unveiled," a critically acclaimed one-woman show that aims to widen people's religious tolerances, will be performed at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in the gymnasium at Holy Cross Catholic Church in...
HVAC and plumbing company began in parents’ garage
Carefree Comfort started in the Sciarrone family garage in Highwood. When it came time to expand the business, Joe Sciarrone, 51, who currently lives in Lake Forest, chose Highland Park...
Pets of all stripes due for blessing
To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, Trinity Episcopal Church in Highland Park and Holy Cross Catholic Church will host...
Store features new women’s clothing line
Wear in Good Health, which opened in Highland Park in March, is a new luxury apparel brand. It is also the name of the store owned by Grace Steer, 45,...
Melanie Kupchynsky, Joanne Lipman on ‘Strings Attached’
The specific, it is said, is universal. "Strings Attached," published last year and now available in paperback, tells an intense and intimate personal family story, but it has struck a...
Clients come first in beauty business
Jen Z's Beauty Services in Highland Park will mark its seventh anniversary with an in-store celebration on Oct. 7. "Jen Z" (Jennifer Zanotti Ori), 32, has been a make-up artist...