2014 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join a team for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and provide programs and support to improve […]
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Be Part of the Cure Summer Party Raises $75,000 for Auxiliary’s Fundraising Campaign The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Highland Park Hospital welcomed more than 215 members, friends and supporters for the organization’s second annual summer soiree, Be Part of the CURE. Guests gathered at the Culinary Innovation Center of Highland Baking Co. for […]
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FROM SOCIAL TO SALE: FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND PINTEREST EXPAND INTO E-COMMERCE Business Monday, July 21st, 2014 Nicole Brown E-commerce is the next big frontier for social media companies. Here’s how Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest plan to own social sales. (more)
Buffett gives record $2.1 billion donation to Gates foundation By Kelly Gilblom, Bloomberg NewsBloomberg 11:20 p.m. CDT, July 15, 2014 NEW YORK — Warren Buffett, the second-richest person in the United States, made his largest single charitable contribution ever when he donated $2.1 billion to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The chairman and chief executive […]
The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Highland Park Hospital invites you to its Be Part of the Cure Summer Party benefiting Kellogg Cancer Care at Highland Park Hospital. Friday, July 18th from 7:00 to 10:00pm at Culinary Innovation Center at Highland Baking Co. 2301 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL. Cocktail buffet, DJ, Cash Raffle and […]
A Safe Haven Foundation is hosting the Nation’s largest 4th Annual 5k RUN! To End Homelessness in Chicago’s historic Douglas Park, Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 8:00AM to 11:00AM (CDT). To Register or more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-safe-haven-foundations-4th-annual-5k-run-to-end-homelessness-registration-10205367529?team_token=838575-p5q88
A Day for Grace to kick-off multi-city national tour in August Social drama A Day for Grace to kick-off multi-city national tour in August, starring playwright Doug Vincent and rock icon Sam Llanas (formerly of BoDeans). The heartwarming story of hope and triumph over adversity, the play recounts the emotional roller-coaster true journey of a father-to-be […]
The Frank Russell Band and Special Guests to Salute Miles Davis: The Electric Years for Jazz Appreciation Month at Mayne Stage, April 27th 8 PM With Dede Sampaio, Dee Alexander and Corey Wilkes CHICAGO – Jazz it up tonight with The Frank Russell Band and special guests as they salute jazz master impresario Miles […]
Electrifying Jazz with The Frank Russell Band: Miles Davis Tribute with Dede Sampaio, Dee Alexander and Corey Wilkes The Frank Russell Band and special guests salute jazz master impresario Miles Davis in concert: A Tribute to Miles Davis: The Electric Years, on Saturday, April 27th, 8:00pm at Chicago’s boutique venue The Mayne Stage. “Miles Davis […]