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GETTING THEIR HANDS DIRTY

Gardening 2 Grow—the newest parent organization recognized by District 67—is overseeing the implementation of gardening into the elementary and middle school’s curriculum. SEVERAL YEARS AGO, when Lisa Walsh’s youngest child was at Sheridan School, she co-founded a garden club for its students. It wasn’t long before the garden was producing enough vegetables that Walsh, who

RUMMAGE RUMINATIONS

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest presents its 75th annual rummage sale, a community tradition. REACHING UP HIGH, Melissa Burger stretches to finish styling an outfit on a dressmaker’s form in the window of the Lake Forest Shop. Promoting the 75th First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest Rummage Sale which happens Saturday, May 3 from

BE THE “EARLY BIRD”

All parents know the uphill battle of trying to get their teenaged child to do … pretty much anything. The underdeveloped teenage brain has always had a lot to contend with: school, extracurriculars, and the ever-shifting “politics” of romance and friendship. Add in preparing for the ACT or SAT, especially as some colleges are going

THE POWER OF LISTENING

Studies have shown that post-COVID there’s been an increase in the number of children and teens who are struggling with mental health issues. A recent survey of students specifically in Lake Forest shows the number of students feeling sad or depressed jumped from 28 percent in 2011 to 42 percent in 2021. Over the same

CHOOSE WISELY

In the same way that no one wants to have an illness, no one wants to get divorced. But like finding the right doctor, finding the right divorce attorney is critical to a successful outcome. To get the right fit, there are many things to consider. Do you want a firm or do you want

PREPARE EARLY TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS

Amid the daily challenges of running and growing your business, preparing to sell it may feel like the last thing you need to worry about. “Even if you’re convinced a sale is years away, business and market conditions or your personal situation can change, sometimes faster than you think,” says Lisa Bertagna, Senior Vice President,

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