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Sandy Forsythe wishes her husband of 51 years had been standing beside her when The Chicago Lighthouse officially christened its headquarters on Roosevelt Road as “The Forsythe Pavilion.” The honor commemorated the Winnetka couple’s dedication to The Lighthouse; a dedication born of their commitment to furthering research, rehabilitation, and assistive technology programs for people with

Julie Brandt was just four when her father’s work took the family from Illinois to Japan. She only lived there a few years, but those few years were enough to instill in her a deep curiosity about the world. And when she began to make her own way in the world, she set her sights

When Brooke Skinner Ricketts was growing up in Kentucky, her parents told her she could be anything she wanted to be. She wanted to be a bird. Although Ricketts might not technically have wings, she’s definitely soaring—and as President of Beyond Barriers, she is helping other women to do the same. In 2020, together with

Wellness House is woven into the texture of our community. We walk with the Crown Royals team and thousands of others in May and come October, we’re inspired at the Wellness House Ball. Always one of the most elegant evenings of the year, it’s also the most moving as the stories shared are those of

A 2021 internship at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium ignited a passion for sustainability in Hinsdale’s Dylan Singla. The Hinsdale Central student was a valuable member of the sustainability action team. Singla spent his time immersed in the implementation of groundbreaking sustainability initiatives in rescuing and maintaining animals’ well-being and preserving marine habitats. He and his fellow