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RIP-ROARING RORY

Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together. Behold the Olympic motto. Highland Park resident Rory Rubin and her family—husband Dan and children Cassie (19) and Shaun (17)—lit the first Rubin Olympic Games cauldron 10 years ago to bring in the New Year. “We stage kooky events, mostly,” Rubin explains. “Kayak races, mini-ring tosses, see who can create the best

THE BUZZ: JUNE 2024

Our guide to the area’s people, places, and things that you must know about. HOT WHEELS On June 22, Lake Bluff ’s downtown will be transformed into a showcase of beautifully maintained vintage and antique cars from the early 1900s to 1980. Grab something to eat or drink in town and chat with owners about

BRAVO, ERMANNO!

Longtime Highwood resident Ermanno Amidei’s alarm clock blares at 1:59 a.m., every morning. Not at 1:45 a.m. Not at 2 a.m. At 1:59, exactly. It’s how Mr. Amidei rolls, as the kids say these days. And it’s when he rolls out of bed. He’s not that shuffling, bleary-eyed man who grumbled, “Time to make the

BY THE BOOK

To celebrate Father’s Day, Eleanor Thorn, owner of Lake Forest Book Store in Market Square since 2013, shares her favorite June reads in this new monthly column. Lake Forest Book Store is located at 662 N. Western Avenue in the historic James Anderson building. For more information, call 847-234- 4420 or visit lakeforestbookstore.com.

#HASHTAG: ASHLEY WHEATER

Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director ASHLEY WHEATER MBE is excited for The Joffrey Ballet’s 2024-25 season. It is a special invitation for audiences to immerse themselves in an abundance of fresh, captivating narratives, and this year, Chicago will witness all that the storied dance company can offer. “It is always an honor to set premieres

CHASING STORMS

There’s Scout Storms, the teen. Then there’s Scout Storms, the athlete. The teen, who’s a dual citizen (UK, USA), is soft-spoken, humble, Miss Manners-polite, and she’d rather talk about her teammates than herself on any day of the week that ends in “y.” “Scout,” BHS cross country coach Deb Revolta says, “is as fun-loving as

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