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Nature and Nurture

Sandra Deromedi distinctly remembers an elementary school field trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. “That experience made such a big impression on me—I was just so excited that day.” It marked an important moment, even at a young age, for her understanding of how an institution and its exhibitions

Class Act

Driving through the Grand Canyon, Eltony Williams flipped from radio station to radio station. He heard static. More static. And then from the relentless fuzz arose a deep voice that said, “God has already given you everything you need to do what you want.” The sermon faded out but Williams was still listening. “In 15

Crowned in Love

Moms Not Forgotten, a nonprofit organization supporting birth mothers post-adoption placement, is hosting its third annual Mother’s Day Tea on May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Oswego. This yearly tea party is traditionally held on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, which is otherwise known as National Birth Mom Day. The organization was

Still Sparkling

Brad Gamss must have heard a chuckle or two when he opened Rahl Jewelers in Hanover Park on, of all dates, April 1, 1982. That same store—which moved to its current 3,000-square-foot location in Hoffman Estates in 2007—turned 40 on the first day of April this year. No foolin.’ “Still going strong,” says the amiable

The Vreeland Story Continues

Diana Vreeland’s legacy remains very much in style. Her great niece Story Vreeland, published here for the first time, shows us her twist on the new spring looks and fashion trends for 2022.

GIVEchella

The Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) is redefining its annual fundraising gala with a brand-new theme titled, GIVEchella. The gala, taking place on April 9 from 7 to 11 p.m., will be held at Theater on the Lake in downtown Chicago, where the club will raise funds to directly support nonprofit grants. This year’s theme

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