July 2024

Chamber of Commerce releases the results of the International Workforce Survey

BRIAN LARSEN In response to the recent Cook County Chamber of Commerce International Workforce Survey, thirty- six business owners, representing a diverse range of industries, have provided valuable insights. This response, though not extensive, is significant as it provides a snapshot of the impact J-1 students have on fulfilling jobs that would otherwise go unfulfilled.

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Back Stage Buzz

SUE HENNESSY The Grand Marais Playhouse will present two plays in repertory weekends from July 18 through August 11. The annual Summer Theater Festival will include a hilarious farce and a comic thriller.

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North Shore Living

Do you ever wish something was different in your life? Do you ever try to change your circumstances if at all possible to make something different happen? Here at North Shore Living circumstances are what they are, but there’s always hope. Residents are living here because something has happened in their lives that has brought them here such as a stroke, dementia or physical limitations.

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GETTING TO KNOW NORTHSHOREHEALTH

TODD FORD, PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR Board of Directors The North Shore Health (NSH) Board would like to provide important information to our community about their roles, functionality, responsibilities, districts, elections and overall governance. A five member Board of Directors governs NSH.

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Outdoors

A gentle conversation about wolverines and sharks and cottonmouth snakes... I'm doing my laundry up at Terry's laundrymat.

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Moving on

Three-Quarters of a Century I just turned 75, a milestone. Three-quarters of a century is a LONG time, and it’s been quite a ride.

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BEYOND REASON

Dear Julia Dear Julia I hope this finds you well, though I’m skeptical. I understand you’re spending two weeks of your summer at the YMCA Camp Huckins.

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Wondering 61

Beginning a book on deep revisions of our writing pushed me to think about what it’s like to live here. It feels good.

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