Dustin O’Regan

Smith’s Men’s Store owners, Kip Helverson and Trey Gonzales, celebrated the grand opening of their Winnetka location with an enthusiastic crowd, who enjoyed light bites and cocktails. Building on the success of their Lake Forest store, the dynamic duo has created an elevated shopping destination that combines luxurious apparel with expert in-house tailoring. Whether in

Nicole Carrabine and Meredith Melling curated an exclusive shopping experience at The Lake Forest Shop with La Linge, Arch Vintage, and Marfa Stance. Guests savored light bites and sipped cocktails while exploring the unique collections. The evening’s festivities culminated with a seated dinner at Le Colonial, where attendees celebrated the hosts and brands while dining

The Lyon Family Foundation hosted the 7th Annual Hoosier Ball to benefit the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) oncology program raising more than $700,000 for the cause. This year’s “Hoosier Boss” theme transformed RPM Events into “Robert’s,” an old-world Italian restaurant complete with nods to some of pop

The TechRise Season 4 Finale brought together Chicago’s vibrant startup ecosystem to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. Six exceptional startups pitched their transformative ideas to a panel of distinguished VC judges, competing for a $100,000 grand prize. The event featured dynamic pitches, meaningful networking opportunities, and highlighted the city’s commitment to uplifting underrepresented founders. Laura Epstein,