Edward Jones Ranks Highest

For the sixth year out of the past eight, financial-services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study.

The study measures overall investor satisfaction with full service …

Dick Holliday & Bamboo Gang to perform at Grand Food Center’s 25th anniversary

The sounds of funky rock, Caribbean rhythms and soulful vocals from headliner band “Dick Holliday and the Bamboo Gang” will be heard this Saturday, May 19, in the parking lot of The Grand Food Center, 606 Green Bay Road. The grocer is celebrating its 25th …

Value, service continues at Glencoe’s Olsky Jewelers

Pendants, rings, necklaces and pieces made of combined gold and silver adorn the display cases of Olsky Jewelers in downtown Glencoe. Watches line one part of the wall in the small shop, which has been in the same location for 57 years and is the …

Expanded Marian Michael builds on history

Marian Michael, a shopping tradition for generations of North Shore families, is experiencing a rebirth.

In the past 10 months, the clothing store has new owners and a new location in Winnetka. Jennifer and Richard Paden bought the store from Jennifer’s friend Kim Chatain in …

Noah’s Ark in Winnetka offering frozen yogurt for dogs

Noah’s Ark Pet Supply is helping their four legged customers beat the heat this summer. They will be offering frozen yogurt for dogs, by the scoop or by the pint. In addition, they will provide outdoor seating for their two legged customers. Store owner Angie …

Real estate agencies merge

Chicago-based @properties is welcoming 10 North Shore real estate brokers in a merger with Chambers Cross & Associates, a boutique Winnetka-based real estate firm that traces its roots back to the early 20th century. Chambers Cross & Associates was established in 1993 when Cheryl Chambers …

Service means staying power for Glencoe’s Lake Shore Travel

Lake Shore Travel has been on the same block in downtown Glencoe for more than 50 years, with business thriving despite the onset more than a decade ago of online travel services like Orbitz and Travelocity. In fact, says Larry D. Rednour, Lake Shore’s president …

Winnetka area Girl Scouts get car talk

The Girl Scouts in Troop 40272 may not be ready to be mechanics after their visit last month to Hubbard Woods Motors in Winnetka, but they will know how to be road ready.

The Scouts from Washburne School and New Trier High School went to …

Self-serve wine and more at Winnetka’s Trifecta

Trifecta’s “21 Club” is a room restricted to people 21 and older because it has self-serve wine dispensers. “It is super cool, I’m trying expensive wines for a fraction of the price,” customer Bridget Tucek said.

O’Neil hits Trifecta with latest restaurant

Patrick O’Neil knows his way around a kitchen. He has three of them, not counting the one in his Winnetka home. O’Neil’s sister suggested he name his new restaurant “Trifecta,” because it is his third restaurant in Winnetka. O’Neil also owns O’Neil’s and Little Ricky’s. …