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A Circuitous Route from Iraq to Illinois

Good thing the taxicab driver that smuggled Dr. Rami Taha out of war-torn Iraq stashed Taha’s duffel bag near the cab’s engine. Had the hired smuggler simply placed the luggage in the trunk, Baghdad-born Taha—now a Lake Forest resident and infectious disease physician with practicing privileges at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville—would have been

Making Spirits Bright

NOT MUCH STOPS Lake Forest’s Rebecca Asfour in her tracks. But ask this owner of The Dailey Method in Lake Forest and Vernon Hills to walk you through what the last six months have been like and it causes even her to stop and catch her breath. “We knew something really bad was coming,” Asfour

ReSet

Inspired by the wildlife, landscapes, and people of Botswana, five leading American jewelry designers—Jade Trau, Jennie Kwon, Julez Bryant, Sara Weinstock, and Zoë Chicco—traveled to the South African country to create the eco-conscious ReSet Collective. The exclusive collection is offered by De Beers Group—a magnate in the world of diamonds who has put a focus

Building A Mystery

WHEN PAUL Bergmann reflects on his childhood, many of his memories are within the offices of renowned architect Stanley D. Anderson. Of course, prior to his death in 1960, most knew Anderson as the architectural visionary behind the signature Country Georgian style that quite literally transformed the landscape of Lake Forest. But as a fifth

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VROOM . . . McLaren Automotive reveals the new MCLAREN GT, a unique interpretation of a modern Grand Tourer and McLaren’s first true lifestyle vehicle. In re-imagining the spirit of traditional Grand Touring, McLaren has redefined the modern GT ownership experience with a car that is lighter, faster, and more engaging, with great space, comfort,

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Every heart’s desire for the holiday season and new year.

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