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“It’s really amazing to think that this fundraiser started with a group of women inviting their friends to someone’s kitchen—to see how that family lived and raise money for their community’s hospital,” observes Erica Chesney, one of the three co-chairs for the 2023 Cooks’ Tour. “This is the 52nd year of this event and it’s

The pattern of Ellie Forman’s career is deeply embedded in the fabric of Chicago’s arts and nonprofit communities. A natural connector, she has spent the bulk of her career bringing people together for the common good. This fall she renews that mission in her second term as President of The Women’s Board of Chicago’s iconic

The front door of The Lake Forest Shop is propped open. Its new owners—Lake Forest’s Nicole Carrabine and Lauren Peters— would love for you to drop in and see what they’ve been up to. Last spring, Carrabine and Peters purchased The Lake Forest Shop from the Stirling family. Ellen Stirling shepherded the fashion retailer, founded

“The Spirit of 67 Home & Garden Tour is back on the calendar for Thursday, September 28, and we couldn’t be more excited,” says Katherine Hensley, the Spirit of 67’s Vice President of Communications. Noel Dolan, Gisela Orestano, and Lexee Rascia are cochairing this year’s event. The Spirit of 67 Foundation is a nonprofit organization,

There are parties and then there are parties. And when it comes to a good cause and a good time, nothing quite matches Bagpipes & Bonfire, the eagerly awaited annual fundraiser supporting Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA). Held on Sunday, September 24, at the Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve, this family-friendly bash always strikes a

“Work, Play, Live” is the dominant ethos for Chad Bright and Evan Hoobchaak, two Barrington dads and the co-owners of Palm Rat Golf, the brand-new golf lifestyle clothing brand for men. As game changers in the men’s athletic wear space, these two bright professionals have successfully linked their passion to their business goals, which is