In celebration of International Women's Day, March 8th, Edward Jones is making a special effort to educate women about the opportunities available to them in a career as a financial advisor.

Edward Jones has a program focused on assisting women financial advisors The goal of the Women's Initiative for New Growth Strategies (WINGS) is to substantially increase the number of women financial advisors who work for Edward Jones.  The WINGS program is dedicated to supporting the recruitment, retention and leadership development of women financial advisors.

Chefs' hats off to Skokian John Reed for winning a bronze medal in an American Culinary Federation cooking contest and being among 15 finalists who will vy for the chance to perform in the world's 2012  culinary "Olympics."

Reed, 45, owner of Customized Culinary Solutions, competed against 25 other chefs in a "grueling" 17-hour "cold foods" culinary competiti

It’s almost too much for fashionistas to take in at once. Four fresh, new stylish retailers will open this spring at the North Shore’s preeminent shopping destination, Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CST) Whether you're starting a small business or expanding to seize new opportunities, your business needs the right financing at the right time. It may seem that capital is hard to come by, but it's out there. Hear from Judith Roussel, the District Director for Illinois, at the U.S. Small Business Administration, who will speak to opportunities for growth and financing that's available today and into 2010. The seminar will cover these topics:

Have you earned a degree in your home country? Do you have work experience? Are you underemployed now making minimum wage? Are you a permanent U.S. resident and authorized to work in the U.S.? 

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Are you one of the many who love fashion, but are not quite sure what styles and trends are right for you? Perhaps you’re making a career transition, eager to clean out your closet, or are simply in need of a little style advice. For anyone wishing to enhance or change their personal style, the services of a personal shopper are invaluable.