Five minutes in and you know Ally Sturm is going to be a tough interview. Not that she’s unpleasant or uncooperative; that isn’t the issue at all. It’s just that…
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One Last Thing
When Darrin Utynek met Brian Floriani, founder of Bernie’s Book Bank, at an awards ceremony (where Floriani was also being honored), he had no idea that he would someday take…
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The Caretakers
Looking out over their private beach, and a splintery boat pier that was grandfathered in more than a century ago, Janet and Paul Burt feel the weight of their Lake…
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A Great American Life, Remembered
Charles H. Walsh, a Lake Forest businessman who experienced a childhood in orphanages and went on to become a successful owner and partner in the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White…
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Cirque de Citadel
Close your eyes and imagine you’re back at the original Moulin Rouge—seated at a cabaret table in the midst of vibrantly dressed can-can girls and all the Belle Epoque spectacle…
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Show Time
The houses you see on a home tour are like stars in a blockbuster Hollywood film. With help from a crew of interior designers, florists, caterers, landscapers, and dozens of…
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One Last Thing
Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz of Lake Forest is the founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of ComPsych Corp—the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs and the pioneer and leading…
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Setting The Scene
For food writer and gourmet chef Wendy Franzen, creating the ultimate dinner party is like penning a memorable scene in a novel. Every detail has meaning and nuance—from how the…
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Prairie Fiesta
Six days after the world celebrates Cinco de Mayo, members of the Associate Board of Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) will invite the community to enjoy a similarly lively…
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The Vinci Code
For most preservationists, John Vinci is a man who needs no introduction. The award-winning architect has a portfolio that spans 50 years and includes the restoration of some of Chicago…
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