Northbrook Star

Northbrook cancer support center “gets it”

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:44:17 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook wants to be there for you. “If you have cancer, your family will be there for you and support you, but nobody gets it like the people here. We get it.”

Restaurant is ‘date place’ with live piano music

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:34:00 -0500

If you’re walking down Wilmette Avenue on a Friday or Saturday night, you’ll undoubtedly hear piano music coming from the Wilmette Chop House. Inside the dimly lit restaurant, with its warm, cozy décor, diners are enjoying high quality steaks and seafood, as they sing along to the music.

Matchmakers say forget computer dating sites

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:32:00 -0500

The use of online dating websites has exploded in the past few years. Match.com, Jdate.com and eHarmony.com are some of the biggest matchmaking sites, all reaching record numbers of users year after year.

Northbrook Court promotes “giving back” for Mother’s Day

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:35 -0500

NORTHBOOK — There are still a few shopping days left before Mother’s Day. Need a gift idea that also gives back to two great causes? Northbrook Court and Make It Better Magazine have teamed up for their second annual fundraiser, Celebrate Mom beCause, a project that was designed to give moms great gifts from stores in Northbrook court with 100% of the sales going to the local non-profit organizations, Glenkirk and FORCE. “This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the hardworking, supportive women and charitable organizations that play such important, integral roles in our community,” said Stacy Kolios. Marketing Manager …

Former radio executive manages musicians, including British idol winner

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:24:48 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Singer and songwriter, Keith Semple describes his career as “the most fun job in the world.” The British Idol Winner, former lead singer of 7th Heaven, and current lead singer for his modern rock band, Semple said his favorite part of what he does is performing in front of loyal fans.

Northbrook financial planner celebrates three decades in business

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:18:01 -0500

NORTHBROOK — For 30 years, financial planner, Daniel Fisher has been on his own. Versus working for a big brokerage firm, it’s just him. And, he prefers it that way.

Report: Plass liquidating; will close stores by summer

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:28:01 -0500

Plass Appliance & Furniture Inc. is liquidating and will close its five remaining stores by summer, reports Crain’s Chicago Business. Plass, based in Bloomingdale, has stores in Naperville, Bloomingdale, Geneva, Elmhurst and Northbrook.

Northbrook rehab facility compares to nice hotel

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:10:34 -0500

NORTHBROOK — When Margaret Olk had hip replacement surgery, she chose to recover in a rehabilitation center because she didn’t want to burden her loved ones at home.

Northbrook business coach has always been problem solver

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:33:15 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Ask Dan Mendelevitz what he does for a living and he’ll tell you he solves problems and helps businesses grow. Mendelevitz is a Northbrook-based certified business coach and owner of the franchise, Focal Point.

Therapists have different specialties but one commonality: love of kids

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:38:07 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Sherri Cawn and Jerri Krantz are two therapists who are close friends and business partners. The two specialize in different areas, but they have something in common that has kept their practice going for 28 years: they both love children.

Northbrook candy store owner is sweet on making her gifts personal

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:24:25 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Lindsay Erickson is a concert violinist and music teacher who is passionate about her career. She also happens to love candy and greeting cards, and that is what led her to open Get Happy, the candy kiosk in Northbrook court that sells containers of candy with personalized labels.

Business never gets old for Glenveiw marketing consultant

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:28:00 -0500

GLENVIEW — Marla Levie loves the elderly and it shows. Levie is the founder of Focus On Aging And More, her 24-year-old Glenview-based marketing consulting firm that helps businesses in the elder care sector increase their visibility and sales. “You cannot be successful in the elder care business unless you have a genuine fondness for the elderly,” said Levie, who holds a bachelor of social work and a masters degree in sociology and gerontology, “You have to have that compassion and that intuitive sense of what the elder person needs and why they need it.” The idea to start Focus …

Northbrook nurse takes away wrinkles, but leaves patients with smiles

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:20:00 -0500

NORTHBROOK — Ask Beth Harris what she does for a living and she’ll tell you she’s in the business of making people happy, and helping them feel better about themselves.

Gas prices jump in Chicago area

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:39:48 -0500

Gas prices have jumped in the Chicago area, and there is very little relief in sight. The average price of regular unleaded gas in the Chicago metro area is $3.93, up 10 cents from a week ago and 51 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.

Keys to success come from past experience

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:36:17 -0500

NORTHBROOK — In 20 years of selling radio advertising, Roger Keys estimates that he has worked with more than 600 businesses. That’s why his decision to start his own advertising agency six years ago was a no-brainer for him.