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If you haven’t made plans yet for Independence Day festivities, save the evening of July 4 for the annual Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks extravaganza. The event features food and music for families, activities for children of all ages, and spectacular pyrotechnic “oohs and aahs” by nightfall for a fireworks display that is considered one

Gina Scola simply can’t wait for summer to arrive. “I have a raised planter bed, and every year I grow my own tomatoes and make homemade spaghetti sauce from all my tomatoes,” the South Barrington resident exclaims. “I’m Italian. I love to cook.” Scola not only loves to tend to the garden in which those

When Lanie Coldwell opens the door to The Shy Flower floral studio in Hubbard Woods’ design district, sunshine pours in and the scent of fresh flowers pours out. Arranged hither and thither on worktables throughout, fluffy white ranunculus nod in the breeze, next to cream and peach poppies, purple and green parrot tulips, ruffled green

One of the many splendors of summer is a sunny morning outing to one of our legendary farmers’ markets, a veritable cornucopia of the ripest fruits, freshest vegetables, and most extraordinary culinary offerings on the North Shore. From downtown Evanston to the border of Lake Bluff, these markets bring the best regional produce, local artisans,

Residents of Highland Park and the surrounding area are invited to downtown Highland Park on July 4 to show their support for the community and remember the victims of last year’s shooting. While there is no official parade, there are a number of ways people can honor the victims’ legacies. “We know that the day

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has announced a $15 million gift from John and Kathy Schreiber of Lake Forest. The gift has been directed to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Accelerate Ability fundraising campaign. Specifically, it will fund innovative care and game-changing research targeted to patients with diverse brain conditions (e.g., traumatic brain injury and stroke). It also will