The anonymous donation of a valuable gold coin in a Salvation Army red kettle in Libertyville has been warmly received and is hoped to be an inspiring example of the human spirit in a time of growing need.
From installing native plants on the Butler Lake shoreline to raising and releasing monarch butterflies, Libertyville High School science teacher Jennifer Kahn s lessons extend beyond the classroom and have long-term implications.
Two stay-at-home moms who opened ReNew Family Consignment in Libertyville during the Great Recession have retired after nearly 15 years. But the store carries on with a new owner.