Culture | Sep. 2026
THE BUZZ: SEPTEMBER 2026
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RACE-DAY READY
Racing tourism has gained a lot of traction recently and !e St. Regis Chicago is the runner’s pick for the 48th Chicago Marathon on October 11. Just 1.2 miles from the start, guests have the advantage of complimentary Rivian House Car service to smooth the commute. Recovery happens at !e St. Regis Spa Chicago, the city’s only three-time Forbes Five-Star spa, with a Performance Massage pre-race and a restorative Wellness Collection after. Marathon weekend, it turns out, has a dress code now, and it involves a spa robe. stregisspachicago.com
TURN THE PAGE
The Friends of Lake Forest Library celebrates a golden anniversary this September, marking five decades since their first sale in the library foyer back in 1976. Now one of the Midwest’s largest used book sales, the event returns to the Lake Forest Recreation Center Thursday through Sunday, September 17 to 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Friday. Bibliophiles can browse thousands of gently used titles across every genre, with special pricing throughout: a Member Pre-Sale on September 17, 25 percent off for teachers, first responders, and military on September 19, and everything half-off on closing day. lakeforestlibrary.org/events
