A century ago, a New Deal program left a lasting mark on Illinois and the country. Now, a Civilian Climate Corps could tackle joblessness and global warming.
For the Great Lakes region, a new corps could mean checking off a long list of items on advocates’ lists: more green space and infrastructure in cities, much needed assistance to eroding shorelines, reforestation of dwindling canopies — and new jobs.
chicagotribune.com‘Schoolcations’ are trying to lure parents who have had it with remote learning
Spanish lessons and study cabanasFour Seasons Resort Punta Mita, located north of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, Mexico, announced a new "Knowledge for All Seasons" program for remote learners. Kids at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita can sign up for outdoor activities including yoga, surfing, tennis and golf lessons. Courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Punta MitaAt the nearby The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, "workcations" come with workstations and happy hours for parents and academic assistance for the kids. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is located within a 1,500-acre resort and residential community north of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Courtesy of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
cnbc.comGolfing on a Jewel: 5 reasons why playing this course on Mackinac Island is an experience like no other
Here are five reasons why a round of golf on Mackinac Island’s Jewel Golf Course is an experience like no other. The ferry rideSome ferry rides to Mackinac Island will take you underneath the Mackinac Bridge. Spectacular viewsViews from the Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island.
Grand timing: How one of world's most luxurious hotels was built in 93 days
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - When you first see the Grand Hotel, what we're about to tell you couldn't possibly seem true. The hotel on Mackinac Island is one of the most posh in the world. It was also considered as the site for the 2020 G7 summit, as President Donald Trumps administration checked out the Grand Hotel before deciding to hold it at Trumps golf resort in Florida, according to Crains. Theres no confirmation of that fact on the hotels website, but if it were true, Caskey missed getting that bonus by three days. In February, U.S. News & World Report listed the Grand Hotel as among the top 10 all-inclusive resorts in the U.S.