We Are Family

We Are Family

Walking down the street in 1979 in Italy, I heard a young boy singing the famous Sister Sledge tune “We Are Family”—it had just been released that spring. Even though English wasn’t his first language, he shared the joy in the song, and somehow all of us...
Tourism Alive Program Officially Launches

Tourism Alive Program Officially Launches

Exciting times for suburban Cook County as Tourism Alive program officially launches. Big thanks to County President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioner Kevin Morrison for kicking off tourism promotion campaign with industry leaders, led by their Bureau of Economic...
The Power of Togetherness and Serendipity

The Power of Togetherness and Serendipity

Wow! It’s been a whirlwind of JOY! My husband and I had the great honor of gathering friends and family for our Chicago wedding a few weeks ago. Bringing our loved ones together, not only as guests, but as participants, was both powerful and memorable in ways that...