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Billy Corgan and his bandmates in The Smashing Pumpkins thought for a few years about how to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of their second and landmark album Siamese Dream. It even got to a point where they had a plan, but the plan didn’t pan out. Corgan found himself angry when thinking

Boarding schools offer a unique educational experience for high school students, and parents will have an opportunity to learn more about the top boarding schools in the country when the Ten Schools Admission Organization (TSAO) hosts two events in the Chicago area on September 17 and 18. The first will take place at Lake Forest

How much would you pay for a home with a private beach in Winnetka? In the case of the two home sales that closed within 30 days of each other in the village this summer, that price tag was in excess of $12 million. Both home sellers were represented by Jena Radnay of @properties in

All 24 Barrington Dance Ensemble (BDE) dancers, ages 13 to 18, have been rehearsing a new work since February, and they’re ready to take the stage. Channeling Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, this year’s BDE gala presents the premier of “Staging Sinatra,” choreographed by former Joffrey Ballet dancer Jacqueline Moscicke. BDE Founder and Artistic Director Mary

A businessman par excellence, committed philanthropist, and thoroughly engaged citizen, John D. Nichols Jr. was a man who not only embraced every opportunity but did his best to create opportunity for others. When he died on June 14 at age 92, Chicago lost an individual who was always there for his city. “For me, John