Living & Giving

On April 22, over 200 generous community members adorned in circus-themed attire assembled under the “Big Top” to support Barrington Youth & Family Services’ (BYFS) mission to improve the mental health and well being of the Barrington community through a wide range of counseling, preventative programming, and education. The Auxiliary Committee chaired by Betsy Thalheimer,

Second City Canine Rescue (SCCR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the homeless dogs of Chicagoland, held its “Cocktails for Canines” Gala this past spring at the Grove Country Club in Long Grove. With 172 adoptions in 2023 and 5,332 since 2011, SCCR continues to impact animal lives. The gala raised more than $280,000 in

Montessori School of Lake Forest’s annual spring benefit, “We Are All Connected,” was held April 22 at the renowned David Adler Estate in Lake Forest. Hosted by owners Adrian and Nancy Smith with a goal to connect and to celebrate our beloved school, the event raised more than $50,000. That money will be used to

The Elm in LaGrange was extra-glamorous as Elm School parents piled in for a night of dueling pianos, silent and live auctions, and the best night of the year to catch up with friends. Funds raised will go to improvements for the Elm School playground, library, and classrooms. elmschoolpto.org

It was a St. Paddy’s Day benefit to remember, an evening of festive entertainment, heartwarming stories, and March Madness Basketball supporting Misericordia’s mission of providing the highest quality of care for the more than 600 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities who call it home. Patty and Ed Burke are the 2023 Heart of Gold

The new home for 21st-century medicine where a team of experts offers traditional and integrative care to treat your whole self — body, mind, and spirit open with a flourish. This inviting, state-of-the-art facility is designed to support modern medicine and healing for patients, families, and guests. Guests were able to tour the space and