Women's Day at Chicago Auto Show

Today, Feb. 12, is Women's Day at the Chicago Auto Show.

Lake County offers seasonal activities for all ages

No one can say there isn't plenty to do in Lake County, even in the middle of winter. Here are some activities planned this week through Monday.

Food stars at First Look for Charity

Sleek automobiles won't be the only thing in the spotlight at the Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity on Feb. 8.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, March 1st

Tomorrow, at a theater near you, the opening of The Lorax movie and a party for Dr. Seuss's 109th b-day at Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles on Saturday; also very secret exclusive Paparazzi opening Saturday in Valpo. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, February 23rd

News from the Shore in-box includes debut of Laura Caldwell's 13th book. Roger Ebert shouts out to University of Illinois alums to save the student paper and Harbor Country artist Roger Harvey prints for Art Attack. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine

Pinewood derby day at the Chicago Auto Show

Tiger Scout David Meduga stands proudly with his car and his award. He finished first in the Tiger Division and it was his first time racing.

Pinewood derby day at the Chicago Auto Show

Scouts show off the hard work they put into their cars. The Scouts received the block of wood and wheels in December and by January after some sawing, sanding and painting they had their cars ready to race. Pictured in back, from left, are Lucas Bermejo, Jimmy Pacheco, Liam Bermejo and Jaime…

Pinewood derby day at the Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO | Cub Scouts of Pack 773, who meet at Annunciata Parish on the city's East Side, had the opportunity to race their homemade pinewood derby cars among the very best on Feb. 11 at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.

Adventures in Everyday Living: Shorelines, Thursday, February 16th

Kate Upton of the Whirlpool Uptons is on the cover of the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated; Food Network Chef Anne Burrell and partner Avec Chef Koren Grieveson lunch at the bar at Bartlett's and a geeky Chicago Auto Show this year. --Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine

Auto dreams in reach for show attendees

CHICAGO | Bill Artus' auto show visits span nearly five decades, but he said the glitzy annual displays of fresh vehicles don't take away from his experience.

Opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Bill Artus, of Highland, checks out the specs of a Chevrolet Cruze Dusk concept car Friday at the opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Automobile fans wait for the gates to open Friday at the opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Bill Artus, of Highland, left, and his friend John Downs, of Lansing, scope out the new 2013 Chevrolet Spark on Friday at the opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White takes a peak inside the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor on Friday at the opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Ten-year-old Philip Strimbu, of Mishawaka, tries out Ford's ST Simulator at the opening day Friday of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Bill Artus, of Highland, left, and his friend John Downs, of Lansing, scope out the new 2013 Chevrolet Spark on Friday at the opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Morton High School sophomores Andrew Brown, left, and Tim Skalba look for fellow classmates Friday at the opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The trip to the auto show was a school field trip.

2012 Chicago Auto Show

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, from left, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White listen as Mary Culler, Ford Motor Co. director of governmental affairs, talks about the Ford Explorer Police Interceptor at the opening day of the 2012 Chicago Auto Sh…