During Grove Mower’s 10-day residency at Ragdale in 2013, he finished the first draft of his novel Forty Rod Road. After he returned to his Chicago home from the Lake…
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Defending Champ Stays on Course
It’s rare to find a PGA Tour event that makes the North Shore its home for three years in a row. The Encompass Championship is returning to North Shore Country…
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Odds, Ends and Musings
Since we feature a new columnist who writes in short bursts, it seems appropriate for The North Shore Weekend’s First Word column to somewhat mimic that format, sharing quick thoughts,…
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It’s Been a Real Game Changer
Perhaps watching dozens of tuxedo-clad college players descend from high-end buses before strolling to a gold carpet triggered the thought it would be different this time. Or perhaps the black…
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Their Contributions are Prized
Each week inside these pages, sports on the North Shore is covered with insight and flair. Simple game stories of who scored are rarely written. The focus is on profiles…
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Keeping a Zoo Ahead of the Pack
As a boy, Stuart Strahl visited the Bronx Zoo in New York with his neighbor, Dr. William Conway, who happened to be the institution’s director. In an aviary, Dr. Conway…
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When Bob Met Sally
Many years ago in a land far from Lake Forest, Bob Bullard and Sally Weissent attended grade school together. They also gathered at the same church, the Union Congregational Church…
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A True World-Beater on the Rackets Court
World champions are as rare as white peacocks. Few sports even proffer such a grand title. Even more uncommon is a world champion who holds the crown across decades. Geoffrey…
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Great Day at State Tourney
More than 6,000 people were riveted by the back-and-forth pressure during the 10-minute overtime at the Illinois high school state championship at the United Center on Sunday afternoon. Finally, Glenbrook…
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Glencoe Resident Buys Share of Cubs
Andrew Berlin of Glencoe is a new limited partner in the Chicago Cubs. The 54-year-old — also a limited partner in the Chicago White Sox — owns the Cubs Class…
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