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FUTBALL AT THE FRIENDLY CONFINES

Since the Ricketts family purchased the Chicago Cubs nearly 15 years ago, a lot has changed at Wrigley field. There’s the expansion of the footprint of the Wrigley Field property, including Gallagher Way, the addition of hotels, such regular blockbuster concerts by the likes of Pearl Jam and The Grateful Dead, and that little thing

A LOTTA FUN

With the warm season descending upon us, the aptly named The Lot in Highland Park is gearing up to host a packed schedule with activities and entertainment in the city’s downtown. The festivities include al fresco dining from some of Highland Park’s best restaurants; The Taste of Highland Park and Oktoberfest, which are just two

GATHER IN GRACE

For nearly 50 years, the Hinsdale Historical Society has intricately woven the historical tapestry and architectural marvels of Hinsdale merging the past, present, and future through community engagement and the dedicated efforts of its fervent volunteers. In its steadfast commitment, the organization continues to diligently undertake the sacred task of collecting, preserving, and promoting the

BEGIN AGAIN

There was a time when people chose to experience trauma-related pain behind closed doors. Rather than go to therapy, people chose silence, struggling to find ways to exist while their hearts broke. But thankfully, those days are long gone. “Not only is there more access to therapy now, but it’s become much less stigmatized,” explains

RESPLENDENT GRIT

It’s a brisk, sun-blanched morning, and I’m walking from River North to the Ukrainian Village to check out Kasama, the Michelin-starred Filipino joint recently featured on Hulu’s The Bear. On the way, I pass Augusta and Paulina’s Auto Repair and indulge in the fantasy that the spot is run by two female mechanics—complicated, scrappy women

BACK TO NATURE

“We’ve basically become farmers now,” is a sentence James McGuire never thought he’d say about himself and partner Crystal Fritz. However, after buying a home in Highland Park three years ago and restoring their lawn with native plants—he, a communications consultant, and she, a personal assistant, have rolled up their sleeves and gotten their hands

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