Sherry Thomas

BEHIND THE PAGE

The movies make it look like the most glamorous job in the world. Celebrity photo shoots? Fancy cars? Lavish estates? Check, check, check. But whether you’re the Editor in Chief at Vogue or this very publication, there is more than meets the eye—much more. Just ask 9-year-old Ella Kijek of Lake Forest. This fourth grader

DRIVEN TO SUCCEED

Michelle Bries Nichols jokes that despite being named after a British car (her maiden name is Michelle Gabrielle Bries, aka MGB), she had no idea how much of a niche her family’s business was until she was well into her teens. But needless to say, when your father owns Northshore Sportscars—a luxury purveyor offering a

ART OF LIVING TRUTHFULLY

The conversation you are about to have with Jeremy Kruse is not a skit. It could be, but it’s not. The interview (let’s pretend you’re writer on deadline) is all about delving into his life story (starting in Lincolnshire, where he was born) and finding out exactly how this seasoned Method actor (resume includes the

WHITNEY HOUSTON TRIBUTE

She gave us some of the greatest songs of our lives. From such legendary hits as “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and “Higher Love” to “How Will I Know,” the enduring popularity of the late Whitney Houston’s iconic songbook is a testament to her legacy. On Friday, August 30, thanks to a special arrangement with

AN EVENING TO REMEMBER

Step into a bygone era and celebrate an iconic chapter of American music on August 4 as the Ravinia Women’s Board hosts its annual summer Gala, a flagship fundraiser to support Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play and other music education programs. “What’s truly unique about this year’s Gala is our immersive mid-century modern theme, paired with

FAMILY FIRST

New Jersey native Julie Haas grew up relocating around the country with her family, exposing her to change at an early age. “I truly feel my childhood was such a blessing to have exposure to a wide range of people, cultures, and opportunities,” says Haas, a Lake Forest stay-at-home mom who lived in such places

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