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An Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Observance will be held Nov. 23 at the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield.

Thanksgiving service brings faiths together

June 18, 2018 at 6:35 a.m.

The annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Observance, sponsored by the Southeast Lake County Interreligious Council, is a back-to-basics celebration of the holiday in which members of worship families in Deerfield and...

Dick Cavett, seen here in 1974 hosting "The Dick Cavett Show," reflects on his 50-plus-year career in his memoir, "Brief Encounters," a collection of recent New York Times columns.

Review: ‘Brief Encounters’ by Dick Cavett

May 9, 2019 at 4:56 p.m.

In "Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic Moments, and Assorted Hijinks," a welcome sequel to 2010's "Talk Show," Dick Cavett covers a lot of ground in a collection of erudite and witty...

Music to my (Jewish) ears

June 18, 2018 at 7:13 a.m.

When people think of popular Jewish music, two pieces invariably come to mind: "Hava Nagila," or perhaps Adam Sandler's "The Hanukkah Song." But as an upcoming program at Lakeside Congregation...

L’Chaim Center celebrates permanent home in Deerfield

June 18, 2018 at 7:20 a.m.

L'Chaim Center; take two. "We are officially open," said a beaming Rabbi David Begoun, who, with his wife, Ali, founded the center in 2008. Now, its permanent home at 405...

Retired Playboy photographer grows Highland Park studio

December 17, 2018 at 8:38 p.m.

When photographer Jeff Cohen retired in 2011 after 30 years as a Playboy photographer and editor, he did not know how his life would develop. But he did know that...

Review: ‘As You Wish’ by Cary Elwes

August 23, 2019 at 11:23 a.m.

Inconceivable! One of the most beloved films of modern times was a resounding flop at the box office. "The Princess Bride," a 1987 fairy tale romance, would seem to have...

Holiday bazaar more than just shopping

June 17, 2018 at 5:22 a.m.

The JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center's annual Holiday Bazaar in Highland Park is more than a way to get a jump on gift shopping. Now in its 12th year,...

New journal focuses on Midwest history

May 9, 2019 at 4:53 p.m.

Can Jon Lauck put the Midwest back on the map as a field of academic study? Lauck, a historian and former professor at South Dakota State University, made a persuasive...

Ancient Torah to be shared with community

June 17, 2018 at 5:47 a.m.

A late 15th century Torah scroll gifted to Trinity International University in Deerfield is currently on display and its new caretakers hope its august presence will inspire further dialogue with...

Confection Connection owner says know your clientele

June 17, 2018 at 5:47 a.m.

Life is sweet for Marjie Kaplan, owner of the Confection Connection in Highland Park. The Glenview resident has owned the premium candy and gift emporium for almost a decade. Kaplan...

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