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IN THE NAME OF JUSTICE

While the lynching of Emmett Till is well known as the spark that fueled the civil rights movement, what is less known is the story of the trial that sought to bring his murderers, J.W. Milan and Roy Bryant, to justice. Till’s murder took place in 1955 but it wasn’t until 50 years later, when

#HASHTAG: LINCOLN SCHATZ

Artist LINCOLN SCHATZ’s studio practice spans photography, sculpture, drawing, and new media. His genre-defying work has been exhibited in major museums and international collections including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the U.S. Department of State, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Beginning in 2015, Schatz began to undertake work on The Lake Series, a project

ANOTHER CINDERELLA STORY

Lyric Opera of Chicago cordially invites you to a royal ball like no other. Rossini’s timeless romantic comedy Cinderella opened at Lyric last weekend and will run through next Saturday, February 10. Considered one of his finest works, Rossini’s brisk and playful opera (titled La Cenerentola in Italian) glows with captivating singing performed by a

OH, THE PLACES HE’S GONE!

Brad Bergman isn’t traveling, finally. He sits statue still on a February morning at a restaurant’s table in his native Wilmette. The 58-year old, who had visited the United States’ other 49 states before graduating from New Trier Township High School in 1984, retired from a career in finance at the age of 39—39!— and

TOUTING TUTORING

A third grader sees his Tutoring Chicago tutor before the start of their weekly 90-minute session and turns into a mini Usain Bolt, just like that. The ecstatic youngster’s all-out sprint in a hallway precedes a bear hug that nearly ejects the tutor’s lungs. The mother of another tutee writes a note to Tutoring Chicago

#HASHTAG: BRITTNEY MAGNER

Winnetka’s BRITTNEY MAGNER has been planning luxury travel and experiences for more than 12 years as VP of Luxury Travel Sales for Royal Travel & Tours. She draws upon her personal global travel experience and her industry knowledge to create unique and special experiences for families, couples, and groups. She is active within the industry

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