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HOLLYWOOD DREAMS

Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. The entertainment industry is studded with couples who get creative together. Chicagoland’s Shelby and Nathan Slager aren’t dodging paparazzi just yet, but like these marquee names, they’re a team as they pursue success in show business. At the Beverly Hills Film Festival in May 2024, Shelby received

SERENDIPITY

“How this whole thing came about is pretty serendipitous,” says Jennifer Duke, owner and head pastry chef of French-inspired Après Pastry & Bakery. “It’s really like this was all meant to be.” This might seem like a bold statement coming from Duke, but when you hear her tell the story of all the things that

IF THESE HALLS COULD TALK

When the Deer Path Inn opened its doors on Illinois Road in 1929, Lake Forest’s elite were delighted. Finally, those who didn’t want to open their summer estates for the season had a well-appointed place to weekend in the country, enjoy the new Onwentsia clubhouse, and all the glamour the evolving North Shore society scene

PULL A CORK FOR CANCER

There are many motivations that contribute to our charitable instincts. A childhood obsession that develops into a lifelong passion; the death of a friend or family member and meeting the needs of their loved ones; the desire to contribute to research and other efforts to eradicate diseases that cause debilitation or death. All are reasons

LOVE & TRIVIA

Sometimes the heroes among us move in silence. The mostly volunteer-run organization Love INC is an excellent example. Established 40 years ago, this group prevents homelessness by assisting those who are experiencing a temporary crisis. This might be an unexpected medical expense, a higher-than-expected utility bill, or a necessary car repair. “A family can be

SPOOKY STORIES

Former Lake Bluff Village engineer George Russell probably braces himself every even numbered year around this time when he’s anywhere near Lake Bluff Ghost Walk Co-chair Kraig Moreland. Moreland likes to think big while putting the popular Lake Bluff History Museum event together with fearless co-chair Cathy McKechney, and he counts on the reliable Russell

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