One family, universal faith
David Laskin wanted to put faces to history – from his grandfather's sister who founded Maidenform to his relatives who perished in the Holocaust. His award-winning biographical memoir, "The Family,"...
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Mary Morris on ‘The Jazz Palace’
The next time Mary Morris tells her writing students about the value of rejection, she can use her new book, "The Jazz Palace," as an invaluable object lesson. "I tell...
Anima children’s chorus to perform in Deerfield
Anima, formerly known as the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus, will bring its touring chorus to the First Presbyterian Church, 824 Waukegan Road in Deerfield, on Sunday, April 19, at 4...
Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s history to be told in forthcoming book
In its 40-year history, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company has received prestigious honors, garnered an international reputation for its landmark stage productions and nurtured a generation of game-changing actors, directors, set...
Holocaust survivor to share his story
Frank Stern, a Holocaust survivor, wryly laughs off a question as to whether he considers sharing his story to be "a mission." "That makes it sound messianic," he said, shrugging,...
Special Seder celebrates Passover and Easter
A Passover Seder may seem like an odd tradition for a church, but North Suburban Evangelical Free Church in Deerfield has been observing the tradition for 10 years. This year...
Music draws him to Holy Cross
With the retirement of Holy Cross Catholic Church's director of liturgy and music after 22 years, Jim Clauer gets the chance he was seeking to be more actively involved in...
Paul Pryma on ‘Coaches of Chicago’
Choosing a topic to write about for the dissertation that would become his first book was a slam-dunk for veteran educator and rookie author Paul Pryma. Working toward his doctorate...
Volunteers needed for church tax group
Christ Church in Grayslake is looking for volunteers to staff the Justice Center, a free legal aid clinic scheduled to open April 11. The Justice Center will provide "education, advice...
Award-winning actress headlines lit festival
There is plenty to dig about this year's Lake Forest Literary Festival, with readings by award-winning poet Maxine Chernoff, "true stories told live" by storytellers from the NPR series, the...