Thomas Connors

DOWN ON THE FARM

Switching the city for the suburbs, this couple has found their sweet spot. It’s no secret that many people say “so long” to the city once they have children. But not everyone sets up stakes elsewhere because they’re tired of tripping over the toys scattered across the living room floor. Take Eric and Emily Gannon.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

The North Shore Civic Club kickstarts conversations. According to philosopher William James, a country’s fortune is directly tied to the level of civic discourse between its citizens. “The nation blessed above all nations,” he wrote, “is she in whom the civic genius of the people does the saving day by day … by good temper

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Pickles Group, the brainchild of three couples contending with cancer, helps the children of parents diagnosed with cancer navigate difficult times. When bad things happen, adults often have no choice but to pick up the pieces and move on. But kids aren’t always equipped to do the same. They’re often at a loss to make

LES HOMMES DE CAILLEBOTTE

The Art Institute of Chicago’s Gustave Caillebotte: Painting His World examines the artist’s portrayals of the people in his life in 19th-century France. Gloria Groom has helmed many of the Art Institute of Chicago’s blockbuster exhibitions, including those dedicated to Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cezanne. Now, working with peers at Paris’ Musée d’Orsay

STRIKING A BALANCE

Consultant by day, artist by night, Eleanor Miz wields a full portfolio. Life is an interesting, unpredictable journey. Compelling fascinations fade while an encounter dismissed as irrelevant proves to be the portal to an exciting new opportunity. An experience in childhood—a time when we are exposed to something new every day—may metamorphose over time, from

HOME TOUR: HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Escaping the City’s Hubbub in a Highland Park Haven. Distance is measured in more than miles. A break in routine, an afternoon lost in a book, recreating that dish you tasted on your first trip to Paris—all can be a welcome escape. And getting away from it all doesn’t have to begin with a trip

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