North Shore Distillery offers tasty tours in new digs
In the beginning, it was just Sonja, Derek and Ethel. That's Sonja and Derek Kassebaum, the husband and wife team that co-founded and co-owns North Shore Distillery in Green Oaks....
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Evanston husband and wife reunite in art after her death
Considering that they were both artists who often worked side-by-side during their 55-year marriage, it might seem surprising that Bob and Faigie Tanner of Evanston never embarked on a collaborative...
Chicago Lighthouse Associate Board holds annual fundraiser
You'll have to take it on faith that the Chicago Lighthouse Associate Board has lined up four impressive homes for its 30th Annual House and Garden Walk fundraiser. Why? Because,...
See Ragdale’s stunning grounds through public tours
The Ragdale Foundation, one of the most respected artist residency programs in the country, has been going strong for 40 years now, yet for many Lake Forest residents, it remains...
Red alert: Redhead Days returns to Highwood
Who says blondes have more fun? Not in Highwood, they don't. At least, not June 4 and 5 during the second annual Redhead Days festival. It's carrot tops all the...
Edie McClurg looks back on making ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’
Veteran comic character actress Edie McClurg ended up clicking so well with the late writer-director John Hughes that she appeared in four of his movies: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (as...
Ferris Fest celebrates ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ 30th with tours, throwback dance
When Ferris Fest creator David Blanchard started dating his now wife, he discovered she loved visiting famous movie locations as much as he did. So much so that the two...
Skokie’s own Eddy ‘The Chief’ Clearwater headed to Blues Hall of Fame
Considering that he's been playing in Chicago since the age of 15, you might say The Blues Foundation is a tad overdue in its May 4 induction of Eddy "The...
Housewalk showcases Wright and his studio architects
For 42 years the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust has hosted an annual housewalk featuring a selection of private residences designed by the visionary architect, his home and studio, the Robie...
American Idol’ alum Haley Reinhart headlines benefit, celebrates new album at Durty Nellie’s
Being a third-place winner on the 10th season of "American Idol" in 2011 launched singer/songwriter Haley Reinhart, 25, on a successful career that includes a debut album on Interscope Records,...