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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

“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,