WHAT DETERMINES the measure of a man? Those who knew Norman Olsen describe him as a gentleman with a kind and generous soul and a loving spirit. He treated everyone equally…
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CROYA Strong
It’s about 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday during the school year as high school teens begin to trickle in through the doors of CROYA, giving high fives and shouting hello’s to friends…
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Mother Daughter Duo
Mary Riley and Mary Scalise have more in common than their first name. They are both Lake Foresters. They both love art and fashion. They even share the same shoe…
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Shakou’s Niche
When you think of Shakou Restaurants, their fabulous sushi boats, premium signature cocktails, and innovative brand of a hip social scene all come to mind. Some, however, might not realize…
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Experience Matters
Steven Esposito likens his work to that of an airline pilot. “Market turbulence is somewhat like airplane turbulence,” says Esposito, Executive Director, Senior Portfolio Management Director, and Wealth Advisor for…
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Tradition Of Excellence
In the era of online shopping, sites like Pinterest and Houzz for home design inspiration, and the shrinking landscape of retail brick and mortar stores, Doug Stein of Kashian Bros…
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Pearls of Compassion
More than 50 years ago, a young, unwed pregnant woman needed help—to see her pregnancy through and to make the difficult decision to give her baby girl up for adoption….
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Love Story
She was just 14, and he was 18, when they met and began a love story that might have ended when legendary dancer and actor Patrick Swayze died at age…
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Pretty In Pajamas
Grandma Gigi serves chocolate ice cream to four-year-old Arabella and two-year-old Windsor at a pint size table in the spacious, light-filled kitchen of Katie May’s west Lake Forest home. The…
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Art Of Philanthropy
Mark your calendars for “Fall Into Fun Kickoff Party,” taking place Friday, November 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Oakhouse at Exmoor Country Club. This event marks the…
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