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REVEL IN UNRIVALED LIVING IN DOWNTOWN WILMETTE

Contemporary and nature-inspired design elements seamlessly blend at Optima Verdana, a new boutique rental community by Optima, Inc. comprised of 100 well-appointed homes in charming downtown Wilmette. With a name derived from “verdure,” meaning lush vegetation, Optima Verdana’s exterior and courtyard are draped in cascading greenery set amongst a sleek, contemporary glass facade. Using Optima’s

PILLARS OF IMPACT

The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted its Fall Benefit, themed “Pillars of Impact: Stories of Service”, on September 30 at the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building at RUSH. This marks the first event held at the newly constructed, $450 million facility, which was made possible by the generous support of Joan and

SEASON OF STYLE

Beloved style icon Aerin Lauder, who brought her AERIN brand to a Lake Forest trunk show with designer Shelley Johnstone a few years ago, has now created an exclusive line of holiday-themed tabletop pieces and décor for Williams- Sonoma. “I love the idea of red florals for the holidays,” says Lauder, founder and creative director

FASHIONABLE FINDS

The Lake Forest Shop’s guide for all your gift-getting and giving. All items are available at The Lake Forest Shop located at 265 Market Square Court, Lake Forest, 847-234-0548, thelakeforestshop.com.

A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE

Founder Tony LaMantia discovered his passion as a high school student when he took a job with a local construction company. He became known for his tireless work ethic and love for the business, and after 17 years, ventured out on his own to create LaMantia Design & Remodeling in 1973. It wasn’t long before

HELPING HAND

More than $14,000 was raised by @properties brokers and friends on October 10 to support Cooper Roberts and his family, who are residents of Highland Park. Cooper was paralyzed during the July 4, 2022, shooting in that city and now uses a wheelchair. The fundraiser, spearheaded by brokers Ted Pickus and Susan Burklin along with

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