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O’Leary excited to make a difference in new role

NORTHBROOK — Amy O’Leary started her new position as executive director of Youth Services at the McLennan Center for Youth this week. She previously served as the director of Haven Youth & Family Services in Wilmette. She replaces Nancy Bloom, who officially retired after 24 years of service.

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Northbrook doctor keeps fit while running her practice

NORTHBROOK — Dr. Sheree Lipkis, a Glenview internal medicine physician and a 30-year Northbrook resident, is on the move, quite literally. Thanks to her practice’s newest piece of office equipment, Dr. Lipkis achieves fitness while making tracks on a treadmill desk which has its own room tucked in the back of her practice.

Families need to find reputable caregivers, protect patient from fraud

Recent headlines included the news of a caregiver accused of stealing $255,000 from the Lincolnshire man that she was supposed to be looking after. The Detectives involved in this case say that events like this one occur more frequently than anyone would like to see.

Springtime brings thoughts of moving for seniors

Springtime brings flowers, outdoor activities and often the start of the moving discussion in families living with seniors. The cold winter months may have led to isolation, a possible illness or many other possibilities; whatever the reason, many senior living communities see an increase in tours and moving discussions as the weather improves.

Public-private partnership creates senior activities

Public-Private partnerships are not new. Communities and the businesses that support them often work together to provide opportunities for their residents. In Highwood, the mayor and his wife are teaming up with a local skilled nursing facility to help create a central location where seniors can connect and engage.

Conference helps seniors have better quality of life

As we age experts say it is important to focus on the quality of life. A local conference is focusing on “Aging Well.” For 15 years, a group of community organizations have come together, with the City of Evanston, to present strategies for healthy aging …

Area Jewish residents celebrate at Ravinia

HIGHLAND PARK — The grounds of Highland Park’s Ravinia Festival were teeming Sunday, April 28 with individuals and families from throughout area celebrating the Jewish United Fund’s Israel Solidarity Day.

Wienski has built lifetime of memories at Wagner Farm

GLENVIEW — If the grass is always greener on the other side, then Jeff Wienski of Glenview Wagner Farm has really never had to venture far for greener pastures.

Brother honors late sister with new school

Evanston roots run deeply for Mike Nekritz, the co-founder of Felicity School in Deerfield. Northwestern University gave the former Evanston resident, who now lives in Northbrook, the opportunity to meet his wife Diane, a Highland Park speech language pathologist.

New Northbrook public works official appreciates team effort

Matt Morrison has been promoted as the Village of Northbrook’s new assistant Public Works director. Morrison, who reports to Kelly Hamill, director of Public Works, appreciates the team effort he witnesses daily.

Teacher by day, clerk by night

“It’s a metallic green Camaro,” said Glenbrook North High School social studies teacher Jerome Hoynes of his car of choice for his work commute from Winnetka.

Hospitalists help focus care, coordinate communication

When a patient is admitted to the hospital today odds are great that their own primary care physician will not oversee their treatment, instead that person will meet a specialist known as a hospitalist. For some seniors, the idea of a hospitalist can be upsetting.