Forest & Bluff, April 2024

A SpringPhilanthropic

Emily Krall talks about her favorite charity, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Contents

FEATURES

FULL CIRCLE

Lake Forest’s Riley O’Neil braves the spotlight to chair the Woman’s Board of RUSH University Medical Center’s 29th Annual Spring Luncheon on May 6, a role she calls an honor.

FOR THE LOVE OF LITERACY

Reading Power, a nonprofit that fosters promise for underserved students, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month with a “Reach for the Stars” gala.

Lake Forest Library’s Poets and Writers of Antiquity paintings are restored to their former glory.

CHANGING LIVES TOGETHER

Mar’Quone Edmonds, more affectionately known as “Coach Q,” is slated to be the guest speaker at Lake Forest High School Foundation’s Celebrating Excellence in Education luncheon on May 3.

SHAKIN’ AND STIRRED

The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital adds a new twist to its spring fundraising with a festive soiree on Saturday, April 27, at 28 Mile Distilling Co.

Editor’s Note

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Jenna Nommensen and Event Chair Caroline Dolan at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Art in Motion Fundraiser

he greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

- Coretta Scott King

S pring is the season of giving, with fundraisers and community building events that happen almost daily in April and May.

As your new editor, I am overwhelmed (in the best way) with the myriad organizations supported by the people of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. I have spoken with so many wonderful volunteers recently, all passionate about their philanthropic causes—from health care and education to the preservation of the art that makes this community so special. I am reluctant to choose favorites, so, in this April issue of Forest & Bluff, we’re leaning into what is sure to be a very philanthropic season.

On our cover, and in The Portrait, we feature Lake Forest native Emily Krall. Emily follows in the footsteps of her mother, Susan Morrison, by co-chairing the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Woman’s Board Summer Soirée fundraiser, this year titled “Anchors Aweigh.”

Our features this month also embrace the spirit of giving. In Full Circle, we speak with the humble, but highly qualified, chair of the Woman’s Board of RUSH University Medical Center Spring Luncheon, Riley O’Neil. A Lake Forest resident, business owner, and single mom, O’Neil uses her precious free time to support an organization that has carried her though some difficult moments.

In For the Love of Literacy, Lake Bluff’s Brooke Davis and her sisters Alison Graf and Amy Marsch relay how their family’s love of reading led them to a shared

passion for promoting literacy through the nonprofit, Reading Power. The organization marks its 20th anniversary this year with a “Reach for the Stars” gala on April 25.

We celebrate philanthropy at work in the pictorial, Remisoff Renaissance. Thanks to a generous donation by The Friends of the Lake Forest Library, the historically significant Remisoff murals have been painstakingly restored at no cost to local taxpayers.

Furthering the love of art, technology, and learning for our community’s youth is The Lake Forest High School Foundation. In Changing Lives Together, we detail the many ways this organization supports our high school students and give details about its “Celebrating Excellence in Education” luncheon on May 3.

Another popular fundraiser offers a new twist on its annual event. The Women’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Lake Forest Hospital’s spring fundraiser, “Shakin’ and Stirred,” takes place at 28 Mile Distilling Co. Funds raised at this casual-chic soiree support multiple initiatives including continuing education and wellness programs for the hospital’s outstanding nursing staff.

In The Last Word, writer Sherry Thomas speaks with philanthropist Marshall Field V about Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife (VIEW), an incredible organization saving animal species around the world.

ERIN DONALDSON Editor in Chief

I hope this April issue of Forest & Bluff serves as something of a guide book and social calendar for your spring. May the next two months be a very lucrative season for the many philanthropic causes close to our hearts. @forest&bluffmag

Artist Ewa Devereux restoring a Remisoff mural at Lake Forest Library

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The Good Life

Musings on What’s Doing And Who’s Doing It

The HOW on living your best life, engaging in meaningful activities, and building relationships in the community

As keynote speaker, Coach Q brings his dynamism to the Lake Forest High School Foundation luncheon on May 3.

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IN BLOOM In The Artistry of Flowers, celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches the nuanced skill of looking at and analyzing flowers’ characteristics from an artist’s perspective. Drawing on her painting background, Salazar explores how shape, color, and texture contribute to an overall composition. She highlights which type of blooms are best for different arrangements and shares building blocks for floral designs ranging from simple and sculptural to complex and colorful. Available at Wellyhaus in Winnetka, or rizzoliusa.com.

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WALL WINKS Lake Forest artist Katie Powell Brickman has unveiled her first wallpaper collection with prints inspired by the simple shapes and saturated colors of her paintings. The collection incorporates Brickman’s love for one, two, or three crisp colors, a good amount of white space, and simple design elements. As Brickman says, her playful wallpaper “adds a little ‘wink’ to an otherwise sophisticated space.” For inquiries contact hello@katiepowellbrickman, or visit @katiepowellbrickman.

About Town

GLASA GALA

WHEN: April 13

WHERE: North Shore Sports and Wellness, Deerfield

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) celebrates its 25th year with its annual gala featuring cocktails, small plates, an auction, a raffle, and an inspiring program.

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BRIGHT FUTURES GALA

WHEN: April 13

WHERE: Independence Grove

The Boys & Girls Club of Lake County’s annual Bright Futures gala will be a night of impact. Connect with others who are passionate about seeing youth feel confident, dream big, and fulfill their potential during a night of cocktails, delicious food, music, a live auction, and more. Funds raised will be used to illuminate pathways to opportunity and help youth and families in Lake County succeed. bgclc.org/bright-futures-gala

ROCKEGAN

WHEN: April 18

2023 RUSH Woman’s Board Luncheon, Floral Arrangement by Strewn

WHERE: Genesee Theater Youth Conservation Corps hosts its annual spring benefit concert featuring Waukegan’s own Ivy Ford. Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets include food and beverages. youthconservationcorps. networkforgood.com/events/66772rockegan-2024

THE ART OF CARING

WHEN: April 20

WHERE: 300 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest

The Catholic Charities Women’s Board of Lake County hosts this signature fundraiser, bringing together civic, philanthropic, and community donors to support Catholic Charities and its critical programs and services in Lake and Cook counties. catholiccharities.net/ events/art-of-caring-2024/

REACH FOR THE STARS

WHEN: April 25

WHERE: The Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling Reading Power marks two decades of efforts in early childhood literacy with a cocktail and dinner benefit. The celebration will honor key individuals associated with the organization, including co-founder Mary Jane Hender and volunteer tutor Amanda Wright. The event promises to be a fitting tribute to the achievements of Reading Power and its contributors. readingpowerinc.org

INSPIRE CHANGE FOR MENTAL HEALTH

WHEN: April 26

WHERE: Sunset Ridge Country Club, Northfield Inspire Change for Mental Health will hold its premier spring gala with cocktails, entertainment, a silent auction, and dancing. Inspire Change for Mental Health is a nonprofit organization offering mental health scholarships through the Inspire Counseling Center’s locations in Kenilworth, Lake Forest, Northbrook, and Evanston. All funds raised benefit the programs and services of Inspire Change for

Mental Health. inspirecounselingcenter.com/inspirechange-for-mental-health/

MORE THAN A NOVEL AFFAIR

WHEN: April 26 and 27

WHERE: Shoreacres Country Club and Ragdale Campus

Join Ragdale for its More than a Novel Affair fundraiser. This signature event features an engaging artist reception and program on April 26 at Shoreacres and a cocktail reception, dance, music performances, and a seated dinner with featured artists on the idyllic Ragdale campus on April 27. ragdale.org

SHAKIN’ & STIRRED

WHEN: April 27

WHERE: 28 Mile Distillery Co. The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital hosts this upscale casual event raising funds to support nursing education. Co-chaired by Catherine Bernardi, Jeni Hoogasian, and Anne Stewart, the event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the band Hello Weekend. lfhwomensboard.nm.org

LFHS FOUNDATION SPRING LUNCHEON

WHEN: May 3

WHERE: Knollwood Club Help support investments in educational excellence at Lake Forest High School Foundation’s spring luncheon at Knollwood Club. This year’s speaker, Mar’Quone Edmonds (aka Coach Q), owner of Quest Performance Training, will share how his positive attitude and contagious energy fuel longevity and living a healthy lifestyle. lfhsfoundation.org.

THE RUSH WOMAN’S BOARD 29TH ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON

WHEN: May 6

WHERE: Four Seasons Chicago Actor, model, author, and entrepreneur Brooke Shields will serve as keynote speaker for this beloved tradition, which has featured such prominent speakers as Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, First Lady Laura Bush, and director and

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author Nora Ephron, among others. Riley O’Neil will serve as chair of this highly anticipated event, with proceeds supporting research and clinical trials for potentially life-saving treatments at RUSH, along with the Medical Center’s education and community service programs. thewomansboard.org

MUSIC MATTERS

WHEN: May 11

WHERE: Ravinia Festival

The Ravinia Associates Board hosts its black tie-optional Music Matters gala featuring dinner, an open bar, an auction, and live music. Proceeds benefit Ravinia and its Reach Teach Play music education programs. ravinia.org/musicmatters

CHICAGO RITA HAYWORTH GALA

WHEN: May 11

WHERE: The Old Post Office, 433 W. Van Buren Street, Chicago

Princess Yasmin Aga Khan will be in town to host the fundraiser she founded in honor of her mother, Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth, benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Guests will enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing to the music of The Party Faithful in generous support of the Alzheimer’s Association. alz.org/chicagogala

MYRA RUBENSTEIN WEIS ANNUAL LUNCHEON

WHEN: May 15

WHERE: Exmoor Country Club, Highland Park

The Myra Rubenstein Weis (MRW) Health Resource Center holds its 27th Annual Benefit Luncheon at Exmoor Country Club. Since 2006, the benefit has funded the Myra Rubenstein Weis Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship Program, as well as a host of community based initiatives including diabetes and blood pressure screening, adolescent mental wellness programming, and breast cancer early detection education. foundation.northshore.org/mrw

CATTAILS & COCKTAILS

WHEN: May 17

WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve

Join the Associate Board of Lake Forest Open Lands Association in celebrating its nature preserves in camping style at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve. Enjoy comfort food, live music, drinks, and s’mores by the fire. lfola.org/cattails-and-cocktails/

ANCHORS AWEIGH

WHEN: June 7

WHERE: Saddle & Cycle Club, Chicago

The Woman’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital is set to host the preeminent event of the season, the Anchors Aweigh summer soiree. Cocktails and culinary delights will be served under the stars while guests dance to the acclaimed yacht rock band, Anchor’s Away. The glamorous evening will kick off the summer season while raising critical funds in support of The Woman’s Board mission to support the programs and services provided by Northwestern Memorial Hospital. wbnorthwestern.org

THE OTHER ART FAIR ARTIFACT EVENTS

4325 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago April 11 to14

Original artworks from over 110 independent artists will be on display, and for sale, at Artifact Events. With immersive installations, unique workshops, performances by emerging DJs, and a fully stocked bar, The Other Art Fair makes for an inspiring weekend outing. theotherartfair.com.

THE KAIA STRING QUARTET WITH VISUAL ARTIST KEN REIF GORTON CENTER

400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest April 26

Rendez-Vous Arts presents The Kaia String Quartet with Visual Artist Ken Reif.

From the tango of the Rio de la Plata to the string quartets of Silvestre Revueltas, the Kaia String Quartet promotes the rich and colorful music of Latin America. Complementing the quartet’s emotionimbued music is the work of nature-inspired painter Ken Reif. The performance runs from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and will be followed by a 30-minute talk back with the artists. gortoncenter.org/event/rendezvous-arts-series-kaia-string-quartet/

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Action Lines Media, The Joffrey Ballet, and the Adler Planetarium present a new, cutting-edge collaboration in Cosmic Rhythms. This first-of-its-kind partnership, running in the Adler’s 360-degree immersive full-dome Grainger Sky Theater, explores humans’ intricate relationship with the cosmos. Featuring Adler astronomer’s expertise, breathtaking imagery, and bold choreography by Joffrey Ballet dancer Xavier Nuñez, Cosmic Rhythms takes audiences on a mesmerizing journey through the cosmos. adlerplanetarium.org

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The Good Life

In Her Honor

Lake Forest native Emily Krall returns to the area to raise her young family and proudly follow in her late mother’s footsteps by serving on The Woman’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She will co-chair the organization’s inaugural Summer Soirée fundraiser on June 7, titled “Anchors Aweigh.”

words by Sherry Thomas photography by Maria Ponce

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WFavorite place you’ve traveled to recently? Aspen

hen Emily Krall moved away from her native Lake Forest to go to college and start her life, she always knew she’d find her way back to the area. “So many people share the same love of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff and it really adds to the welcoming nature of this extended community,” says Krall, who now lives in Lake Bluff with husband, Steven, and their children Charlie, age 5, and Caroline, age 3. “I have enjoyed seeing firsthand how the communities are so interconnected yet still different from each other.” The former Gatorade marketer says she was honored when the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Woman’s Board invited her to join them. “My mom, Susan Morrison, dedicated so much of her life to civic and charitable organizations,” she explains. “Northwestern Memorial Hospital has done so much for my family over the years and when the opportunity to join The Woman’s Board was presented, I knew I had to jump at the chance.” Krall, who will co-chair the organization’s inaugural Summer Soirée fundraiser with Bridget Tully Vrabel, Annie Hudson, and Emily Sturgess, says she is proud to be a part of such an important mission.

“The board just celebrated its 125th anniversary and we have done everything from bringing electricity to the hospital for the first time to committing millions of dollars to leading-edge research and patient care initiatives,” she says. “Sadly, I lost my mom in July of last year so following in her footsteps and giving back in this way is now more special than ever.” Titled “Anchors Aweigh,” the June 7 event at Saddle & Cycle Club in Chicago will feature cocktails, delicious bites, and dancing under the stars to the acclaimed yacht rock band, Anchor’s Away. “Proceeds from the event will help us continue our legacy of philanthropy and service and support our current $4.6 million pledge to fund comprehensive reproductive care across a woman’s lifetime,” adds Krall, who took time from her busy schedule to share a few of her favorite things around town.

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Favorite restaurant in Chicago? Francesca’s

Favorite local place to stay in shape? Focused Results in Lake Bluff. Clothing designer/brand that never disappoints? Tuckernuck. Favorite restaurant in Lake Forest/Lake Bluff? Francesca’s. Favorite restaurant in Chicago? Bavette’s. Last TV show you binged and loved? Daisy Jones and the Six. What’s in your Airpods? Good Inside with Dr. Becky. Beauty products you can’t live without? IL Makiage Foundation. Favorite venue to attend or host a fundraising gala? Casino Club or Saddle & Cycle Club. Favorite place for a walk in Lake Forest/Lake Bluff? Anywhere near Forest Park Beach. What are you most looking forward to this spring? Playing golf! What is Lake Forest/Lake Bluff’s best kept secret? The view at Walden Bluff’s Edge Bridge. What’s on your 2024 bucket list? It was a family trip to Disney World, which we just took this winter. Favorite place you’ve traveled to recently? Aspen Athlete, living or dead, you’d most like to have dinner with? Billie Jean King. Favorite pastimes? Golf, tennis, squash, and skiing.

What’s on your 2024 bucket list? It was a family trip to Disney World, which we just took this winter.

What is Lake Forest/Lake Bluff’s best kept secret? The view at Walden Bluff’s Edge Bridge.

The Portrait

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CHOUCROUTE WITH PORK CHOPS & APPLES

words, photography, and recipe by

Monica Kass Rogers

Whether it’s ‘kraut on a Reuben sandwich, or an elaborate choucroute garnie, pork with fermented cabbage is an enduring pairing. This delicious onedish meal—thick pork chops in apple studded Bavarian sauerkraut with dumpling-like pillows of soaked bread and a sprinkling of caraway—is a play on the best of those traditions.

Appreciation for such dishes is long-lived in my family. When my Dad was a young boy in the 1930s, transforming a big barrel of slivered, salted cabbage into naturally fermented sauerkraut was an annual family endeavor. Grandma Lydia and Grandpa Al sliced big heads of the fresh, green chou into the barrel, and scattered salt in measured

handfuls while Dad and his brother Emil mashed it all down with a huge wooden pestle. Weighted down, the mixture would mellow in its juices over time, to be paired with pork in one or another family meal preparations.

When I received a reader request from a woman trying to replicate a dish her great aunt Caroline used to make with bread, pork chops, sauerkraut, and apples, I set to work to create this dish. I use Bavarian sauerkraut because it’s more mild than other varieties I’ve tried and doesn’t require rinsing. That, plus thick-cut pork chops with a nice fat cap on them, a fresh onion, good crusty bread (I like ciabatta or pugliese), and firm, tart-sweet apples (I used Michigan Evercrisp). The sprinkling of caraway seeds is optional but adds a wonderful flavor accent.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

• 4 thick-cut pork chops with a generous fat cap on them

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 3 Tbsp butter, divided

• 1 yellow onion, peel discarded, medium diced to make 1 cup

• 1, 24-oz jar Bavarian sauerkraut (I used Hengstenberg Bavarian-style Sauerkraut with Wine)

• 2 firm, tart-sweet apples, peeled and cored, chopped to make 2 cups

• ¾ cup apple juice

• 2 to 3 thick slices day-old ciabatta or pugliese bread, cut into good-sized cubes to make 4 cups

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp f reshly ground black pepper

• Several sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems discarded, leaves minced to make 3 Tbsp

• 2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Add olive oil and 1 Tbsp of the butter to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Brown pork chops on all sides and edges. Set chops aside.

2. Reduce heat to low. Add onions and remaining 2 Tbsp of butter to pan and cook, stirring occasionally until onions are very soft. Add 2 Tbsp water to pan; scrape off any fond from the bottom of the pan. Stir in sauerkraut.

3. Place chopped apples in a microwaveable bowl with ¾ cup apple juice. Cover and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are tender but not mushy. Add apples and juice to sauerkraut and onions. Stir in minced parsley. Add cubed bread and caraway (if using.) Mix well until bread cubes have soaked up pan juices. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Spoon some of the sauerkraut mixture into one end of an ovenproof casserole dish. Firmly pack a pork chop next to this, fat side up. Continue filling dish, alternating sauerkraut mixture and chops, and finishing with the last of the sauerkraut, until all is incorporated. Cover dish firmly with foil. Bake at 275 degrees for 1-½ hours. Remove foil. If desired: Increase oven heat to broil setting to brown chop tops a little more, for 1 scant minute. Serve hot.

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Whispering

Step Up to the Plate

Three surefire ways to reset your mindset.

words by Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo photography by Katrina Wittkamp styling by Theresa DeMaria

Spring is in the air, which means the baseball season is in full swing. Winning in life, as in baseball, is not necessarily determined by how many home runs you hit but by how you respond to the unexpected pitches thrown your way.

Sometimes, you’ll hit it out of the park; sometimes it will be a swing and a miss. The key is to not let one strike (or three) take you out of the game entirely.

So, how well do you handle defeat? When mistakes happen, do they derail your performance or sharpen your focus?

Your answer could mean the difference between getting in the zone or ending up in the Red Zone. In times of overwhelm, it’s easy to beat yourself up and send yourself spiraling into feelings of distress. Whether it’s a bad play or a failed assignment, instead of focusing on the cons, I encourage my clients to think of the pros (as in professional athletes) because they make mistakes, too. And when they do, they dust themselves off and try it again.

When you learn to mind your mistakes, you prevent uncontrolled, unresolved, or upsetting emotions from grabbing your thoughts, ensuring you will always be ready for your next at-bat. Here are three pro tips for bouncing back better after making a mistake. It’s not failure; it’s data.

When mistakes happen, as they inevitably will, use them as a resource to learn from and grow. Consider what went wrong and why, and then think about what you will do differently next time. Building resilience is a strength that is equally important on the field and in the classroom. And more times than not, it is what will score the big points, shift the tone, and help pump up morale.

Be present.

Don’t fall victim to catastrophizing after mak-

ing a mistake. Self-defeating thoughts like “I am the worst,” “Everyone must hate me,” and “I should quit” will get you nowhere fast. Instead of wallowing, shake it off and choose to be an inspiration to others. Cheer on your fellow team members, lead by example, and have the courage to show them that one error does not define you.

Ask yourself, “What can I do?”

Nothing feels worse than striking out or missing a game-winning catch. You cannot change the past or control the future, but you can change how you approach it. Drop “regret orientation” (the should haves and could haves that like to plague your mind), and instead of focusing on what you can’t do—focus on what you can. What are your strengths? What skills can you tap into next time? What is something that you did well? What’s something you can practice and improve? Taking the time to regroup and refocus after a mistake will help you come back stronger and, ultimately, make you a better team player.

As a sports psychologist, I see the connection between the game of life and the game played on the field on a daily basis. Just as a baseball player has to step up to the plate time and time again, so do we when we encounter adversity in our personal lives. It is important to remember that it is not the mistake that matters but our response to it. Win or lose, training your brain to be resilient after a setback will affect performance outcomes long after the game ends.

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Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo

FULL CIRCLE

Riley O’Neil wears a Borgo de Nor dress from The Lake Forest Shop.

Lake Forest’s Riley O’Neil

braves the spotlight to

chair The Woman’s Board of RUSH

University Medical Center’s 29th Annual Spring Luncheon on May 6, a role she calls an honor.

words by Ann Marie Scheidler photography by Lisa Fitzsimons

Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building with Rubschlager Tower

RILEY O’NEIL HAS NEVER considered herself to be a lady who lunches. But when The Woman’s Board of RUSH University Medical Center asked the long-time board member to chair their signature event, she couldn’t say no.

“I’m a single mom with a 7-yearold and I run my own consulting company—it’s hard for me to break in the middle of the day for a luncheon,” O’Neil humbly says. “But because the [RUSH University] Medical Center has played such an important part in my life, I really wanted to do this for them. I was honored to be asked.”

“It wasn’t lost on me that I still had this connection to the medical center.”

O’Neil’s story with RUSH University Medical Center began when she was 19 years old. Alone at a doctor’s appointment at another medical institution, she was told that she had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

“I hadn’t felt well for a long time and the doctor just kind of blurted this out to me,” O’Neil says. “I was so naïve then,

thinking ‘non’ meant nothing. Later that day when I told my mom what the doctor said, I remember her just going pale. She couldn’t believe a doctor could give me this news without having one of my parents with me. She had a friend whose husband was on the Board at RUSH at the time, and he was able to get me an appointment with a doctor the next day.” Thankfully, that doctor at RUSH revised the diagnosis to a bacterial cyst and O’Neil was better in 10 days.

“That experience changed me forever,” she says.

After graduating from Lake Forest College, O’Neil launched her career in education as a teacher on Chicago’s West Side. She had a passion for helping children in underserved communities. Coincidentally, her school was located in a neighborhood served by RUSH and The Woman’s Board’s outreach programming.

“I would have my students tell me from time to time that their uncle was at RUSH or they had a grandma at RUSH,” she says. “It wasn’t lost on me that I still had this connection to the medical center.”

It wasn’t long before O’Neil moved across the country. She pursued a master’s in education from the University of San Francisco and again worked with children in underserved urban schools, putting her ideals into action and working tirelessly to make the lives of her students better. She then felt a pull back to Chicago where she unveiled her own consulting organization—EDNav Consulting. Under this umbrella, she works with students who struggle with learning differences and challenges as an educational therapist. It was also about this time that O’Neil joined The Woman’s Board of RUSH

University Medical Center.

The Woman’s Board of RUSH University Medical Center itself is one of the oldest hospital women’s boards in the country, dating back to 1884. It is made up of more than 200 dedicated women from Chicago and its surrounding suburbs who are asked to volunteer their time and talents. The Woman’s Board has three major fundraising initiatives: the Spring Luncheon, the Fall Benefit, and the Annual Appeal. The Woman’s Board also has three gift shops that they operate at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago.

This year, the board is hosting the 29th Annual Spring Luncheon on Monday, May 6, at the Four

Seasons in Chicago, featuring a conversation with actress, model, author, and entrepreneur, Brooke Shields. Shields started her career at 11-months-old, when she was selected as the Ivory Snow baby. In the time since, she has starred in critically acclaimed films and television series, has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines, and has published several best-selling books. Her latest entrepreneurial project “Commence” inspires women over 40 to live their best lives with beauty and wellness products developed for the challenges that arise during this period.

Every year, The Woman’s Board raises funds for a high priority project at RUSH University Medical Center. They accept grant applications from various areas across the medical center and the board selects the ones where they feel there is the most need or can make the biggest impact. Funds raised this year will support The Woman’s Board Endowed Fund for Research and Clinical Trials at RUSH.

“When I learned what we were raising money for this year, I had another one of those moments where I was like it’s funny how the universe works,” O’Neil says. “When my dad was sick a few years ago, I wanted him to get another opinion. I took him to see a doctor in RUSH’s neurology department and they had a diagnosis for him within two hours. Within a week, they had him enrolled in a clinical trial. It’s crazy to me that just a few years later, I’m chairing a benefit that is raising important funding for trials like the one my dad was lucky to be a part of. It turns out I can be a lady who lunches after all.”

To purchase tickets to the spring luncheon or to learn more about The Woman’s Board of RUSH University Medical Center, visit thewomansboard.org.

Woman’s Board President, Wendy Herb, and Event Chair, Riley O’Neil, wearing Rebecca Vallance and Ann Mashburn from The Lake Forest Shop.

Keynote Speaker, and Author, Brooke Shields

For The Love of Literacy

Sisters Amy Marsch, Alison Graf, and Brooke Davis

Reading Power, a nonprofit that fosters promise for underserved students, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this month with a “Reach for the Stars” gala.

words and photography by Monica Kass Rogers styling by

Theresa DeMaria hair and

makeup by

Margareta Komlenac

LAKE BLUFF’S BROOKE DAVIS and her sisters Alison Graf and Amy Marsch have always loved to read. Their parents Anne and Jeff Browne read to the girls every day throughout childhood. And at night, the flashlight hidden under Brooke’s pillow came out to light the way through countless more reading adventures.

“By the time we were teens, you’d see the bathroom counter covered in the usual clutter of make-up products, hairbrushes and pony-tail ties—but always with a book or two open in the middle of the mess!” Davis laughs.

In such a clan of bibliophiles, it’s perhaps no surprise that spreading love for reading is now a family affair. Seven members of Brooke’s family are now tutors for Reading Power, a literacy nonprofit based in Lake County, Illinois.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with a “Reach for the Stars” gala, Thursday, April 25 at The Westin Chicago North Shore hotel in Wheeling, Reading Power steps forward into another decade of fostering the promise of literacy.

Fueled by the fundamental belief that literacy changes lives, Reading Power provides one-to-one tutoring for preschool through second grade children in schools where needs exceed resources.

For Davis, Reading Power furthers a lifelong career in literacy. With a degree in English from Duke University and a MEd in Reading Education from the University of Georgia, she has been everything from a classroom teacher to a reading specialist to a private tutor.

“By the time I entered graduate school I had been a classroom teacher for three years, so I had seen my share of struggling readers, and I was eager to figure out how to help them,” says Davis.

Reading Power opened new avenues for her to do just that.

“I found out about Reading Power from a friend about eight years ago,” Davis explains. “She invited me to observe a Kindergarten tutoring session at Forrestal School in North Chicago and I applied to be a tutor on the spot!” says Davis. “I couldn’t (and still can’t) believe I hadn’t heard about the organization earlier.”

Meanwhile, sister Amy had heard, and became the family’s first Reading Power tutor, followed by Brooke and Alison. Within short order, Brooke’s husband Rob, parents Anne and Jeff, and Alison’s mother-in-law Nancy had all followed suit. Even Brooke’s son Will serves as a substitute Kindergarten tutor during college breaks.

Davis, now Site Coordinator at the Green Bay Early Childhood Center in North Chicago, and Assistant Site Coordinator for the Kindergarten program at Learn 6 Charter

School, is honored to be furthering the vision of Reading Power founder Mary Jane N. Hender, Ed. D. Hender, who will be honored at the April celebration, says founding Reading Power has been one of the greatest joys of her life.

“Watching others ignited by its possibilities and, thus, carrying it on has been the icing on the cake. We continue expanding to serve more students in need. This academic year alone, we expanded into two new districts and four new schools, doubling our volunteer tutor base to serve over 700 students.”

That translates to children at schools in North Chicago, Zion, Waukegan, Palatine, and Wheeling, 70 percent of whom competed the last academic year within grade-level for literacy. Funds from this year’s event will not only support existing programs but will help with Reading Power’s threeyear expansion plan.

For more information about Reading Power’s Reach for the Stars 20th anniversary cocktails and dinner event, or, to learn more about becoming a Reading Power tutor or donor, please visit readingpowerinc.org.

Reading Power volunteers tutor students

Remisoff Renaissance

Lake Forest Library’s Poets and Writers of Antiquity paintings are restored to their former glory.

Artist Ewa Devereux of Parma Conservation

words and photography by Monica Kass Rogers

THE EIGHT OIL-ON-CANVAS PANELS and four frescos decorating the rotunda of the Lake Forest Library are all that is left of artist Nicolai Remisoff’s fascinating legacy in the Chicago area.

Recently restored after water damage from leaks in the now-repaired library dome, Remisoff’s Poets and Writers of Antiquity paintings are, “as close to their original glory as they’ve ever been,” says Joy Schmoll head of library communications, “thanks to improved conservation techniques and cleaning technologies that are now at the point of molecular precision.”

Taken together, the paintings create a panoramic view of historic classicists in poetry, literature, and phi-

“...frankly, well worth a run to the swank North Shore village to see.”

losophy—Homer hanging out with Pindar, Sappho with Theocritus, Cicero with Seneca and so forth. In all, the paintings include depictions of 19 of the world’s great writers and thinkers.

Remisoff completed the work in 1932, the year before his exhibition at the Chicago World’s Fair. By then, Remisoff’s “Russian Vogue” style of painting was already well known. The 1920s New York saw him designing covers and illustrating articles for Vanity Fair, House & Garden, and Vogue. Here, he would later do the covers for Marshall Field and Co. catalogues.

A Chicagoan from 1929 to 1935, Remisoff—the son of actors in the Russian Imperial Theater in St.

Petersburg—returned to the theatrical, designing sets and costumes for more than 20 ballets at the Ruth Page and Adolph Bolm ballet companies. He also created sets for the Chicago Grand Opera, circus scenes for the Woman’s Athletic Club ballroom, and designs for the Punch and Judy and New Palace theaters. This

eventually led to Remissoff’s work in the film industry, where he served as art director or production designer for 31 movies—from Topper Returns (1941) and The Red Pony (1949) to television’s Gunsmoke and finally Ocean’s Eleven.

As the last remaining Remisoff artwork available for public viewing anywhere in the Chicago area, Lake Forest Library’s newly restored Poets and Writers of Antiquity paintings are—to quote from a 1932 article in the Chicago Evening American, “frankly, well worth a run to the swank North Shore village to see.”

Remisoff’s Pythagoras, Sappho, Virgil, and Xenophon

Changing Lives Together

Mar’Quone Edmonds, more affectionately known as “Coach Q,” is slated to be the guest speaker at Lake Forest High School Foundation’s Celebrating Excellence in Education luncheon on May 3.

words by Tricia Despres photography by Maria Ponce styling by Theresa DeMaria

WHEN BRAINSTORMING ideas about who would be the best community member to speak at this year’s Lake Forest High School (LFHS) Foundation spring luncheon, Maureen Fitzgerald and her committee immediately thought of Mar’Quone Edmonds, also known as “Coach Q.”

As owner of Quest Performance Training in Lake Bluff, the Lake Forest husband and father of two has long demonstrated to his clients that confidence building is just as important as body building. His purpose in life and in business is to change lives and make a positive impact in the community he calls home.

“Life for Q is all about creating longevity for himself, and for the members around him to ensure years of wellness and a healthy lifestyle,” explains Fitzgerald, adding that Coach Q is the ideal person to speak at the

LFHS Foundation Volunteers

LFHS Foundation Chair Maureen Fitzgerald and Keynote Speaker Coach Q

May 3 Celebrating Excellence in Education luncheon at Knollwood Club.

Like Coach Q, the Foundation has a mission to change the lives of the people it serves. The nonprofit, volunteerrun organization has been working to support, enrich, and enhance the Lake Forest High School experience for students, faculty, and staff for more than two decades.

Last year when taxpayers approved the 20-year bond referendum, the community also committed to a major investment that will benefit the high school and its students for years to come.

“The taxpayer investments are like the bowl and the ice cream,” explains Suzanne Sands, LFHS Foundation’s immediate past chair. “We provide the hot fudge, whip cream, sprinkles, and the cherry on top of the sundae.”

than 300 grants across every department of District 115. “By providing students with collaborative learning spaces, cutting-edge technology, and world-class materials across the curriculum—and at every learning level—we help prepare students for their future success” adds Sands.

These real-world experiences have included everything from the original Business Incubator curriculum to the tripods, microphones, and gimbals that help students produce high quality smartphone videos for The Forest Scout student news organization.

“There’s a purpose to what we do. I believe that’s why I’m here— to help as many people as I can to be the best they can be.”

The Foundation has also funded equipment that supports the wellness of District 115 students, including multiple fitness room updates, new lifeguard equipment, and Automated External Defibrillator trainers to support the popular lifeguarding course.

Fitzgerald and Sands look forward to raising even more funds for the Foundation grants at the upcoming

It is these extra “toppings” that have made District 115 such an exemplary place to both learn and teach, especially as the Foundation has been able to fund the purchase of countless tools that help build student confidence and growth through hands-on learning, cultivating creativity, and providing real-world experiences, as well as by supporting student wellness.

From the Promethean smart board and cooking supplies needed to provide Special Education students with important life skills to the industry-grade CRP Enclosed Plasma Cutter now being used in STEAMfocused classes and activities, the importance of the LFHS Foundation’s contributions can’t be understated.

Since 2002, the LFHS Foundation has awarded more

Grant Day at Lake Forest High School

luncheon—especially with a guest speaker like Coach Q who supports and shares the organization’s vision of promoting growth.

“I chose the name ‘Quest’ for my gym instead of ‘journey’ because the word ‘quest,’ in its definition, says there’s an end goal,” Edmonds said in a 2021 Forest & Bluff article. “There’s a purpose to what we do. I believe that’s why I’m here—to help as many people as I can to be the best they can be.”

The Lake Forest High School Foundation’s Celebrating Excellence in Education luncheon will be held May 3 at Knollwood Club. For tickets or more information, visit lfhsfoundation.org.

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Shakin’ & Stirred

Co-Chairs Jeni Hoogasian, Anne Stewart, and Catherine Bernardi

The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital adds a new twist to its

spring fundraising with a festive

soiree on April 27, at 28 Mile Distilling Co.

words by Ann Marie Scheidler

photography

styling

SOMETIMES IT’S JUST GOOD to mix things up and that’s exactly what the Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is doing for its spring fundraiser, Shakin’ & Stirred, on Saturday, April 27, at 28 Mile Distilling Co. in Highwood.

“We’ve successfully hosted a formal gala as our spring fundraiser for many years,” explains Jeni Hoogasian, who is co-chairing Shakin’ & Stirred with Catherine Bernardi and Anne Stewart. “But in the spirit of keeping our event fresh and appealing to a wider audience with a more casual venue, we’re excited to try something new.”

Shakin’ & Stirred will feature live music by Chicago’s favorite party band, Hello Weekend. Guests will also enjoy upscale passed hors d’oeuvres from the award-winning Catering by Michaels and high-end craft beverages from 28 Mile Distilling Co.

Shakin & Stirred is one of two fundraisers hosted annually by the Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. The Women’s Board dates back to 1946. It’s comprised of more than 130 talented and committed active, honorary, and sustaining members. The Women’s Board has a long history of supporting the hospital through annual gifts towards scholarships, programmatic grants, and other important hospital initiatives.

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by James Gustin

by Theresa DeMaria

by Margareta Komlenac

This year, Shakin’ & Stirred will be raising important funding for a new initiative targeted at educating more registered nurses locally and offering professional development for the current nursing population at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, which is especially important given the clinical program expansions at the hospital.

“I recently heard a statistic that our country is short 1.1 million nurses,” says Stewart, adding that the hospital will be opening two new pavilions in 2026 that will require even more nursing staff. “We don’t anticipate that this will be a one-time initiative for our board, but something we will be working on long term.”

Additionally, funding raised by the Women’s Board will help support wellness programs to help mitigate burnout among nurses and create an environment where nurses continue to thrive in their careers. “We need to take care of our nurses in the same way they take care of our patients,” adds Bernardi. “They are on the frontline of delivering our patient care and deserve our support.”

In addition to a significant grant they made to support the hospital’s Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence Satellite Center, the Women’s Board also recently announced a $1 million donation to Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital behavioral health services at Lake Forest Hospital. Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is one of 40 Parkinson’s Foundation Centers of Excellence in the United States and one of 54 worldwide.

“We are looking forward to having everyone come to our annual fundraiser and experience the new elevated twist at the 28 Mile event.” Hoogasian says. “We want our guests to know that in supporting this event, they are helping advance the mission and outreach of our community’s hospital.”

Tickets to Shakin’ & Stirred can be purchased online at lfhwomensboard.nm.org. For more information about the Women’s Board, visit lfhwomensboard.nm.org.

Nurses at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

SOCIAL LIFE ART IN MOTION

photography courtesy of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

On February 16, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Associate Board hosted its 21st annual Art in Motion event, raising funds for Shirley Ryan’s Art Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation programs, unique and healing programs supported exclusively through philanthropy. Guests enjoyed a lively cocktail party with music, refreshments and patient artwork on display and for purchase. sralab.org/artinmotion

Cathy Waldeck, Julie Neil, Terri Yamauchi, Jenna Nommensen, Una Kelly, Susan Nommensen, Juli Theo

Susan Nommensen, Julie Neil

Dianne Datu, Pablo Celnik, MD (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CEO), Caroline Dolan

Genevieve Dolan, Daniel Dolan III, Mary Dolan, Danny Dolan, Caroline Dolan

Dr. Stephen Bozek, Vera Bozek, Charles Lee, Ellen Bozek

MOUNTAINFILM AND WINTERFEST

photography

by Ian McLeod

Gorton Center recently kicked off a year-long array of events celebrating its 50th anniversary. Mountainfilm on Tour returned to the John & Nancy Hughes Theatre on January 26 and 27. Wrapping around the two-day film festival was Gorton Center’s Winterfest party. Guests enjoyed food, drinks and fun at Gorton Center’s “Stuart Ski Lodge” before and after Mountainfilm on Tour. gortoncenter.org

The Johnson Family

Tracy Barrett, Diane Bailey

Carly Pearlman & Alec Maduza

Beth & Marcus Norman

Leif Gamrath, Regis Charlot, Piet Kreunen

Jennifer Randolph, Ann Wildman, Ann Kiesling, Laura Demmer

Stephanie Thiel & Erik Jensen

Galina Hartung, Jessica Horrighs

Jennifer & Jim Randolph, Sharon & John Campbell

GIORDANO DANCE COMPANY

photography by Ian McLeod

On Februray 10, America’s Original Jazz Dance Company, Giordano Dance Chicago, kicked off Gorton Center’s 2024 line up of events with an unforgettable evening. After a milestone anniversary year, Giordano Dance Chicago stepped into its new season with classical pieces from its anthology, all while continuing to push the boundaries of jazz dance. gortoncenter.org

Annie Atleef, Sarah Specketer

Susan & Michael Loiacano

Kip Halverson, Trey Gonzales

Liza Passalino, Jim Passalino, Sheri Passalino

Pat Gregory, Renee Baldwin

Lisa & John Schilling

Dr. Karen Mass & Dr. Mark Mass, Maureen Sweeney

Jennifer Randolph, Krista Hanson

Bill & Mary Summers

Stewart & Marcy Kerr

ELAWA FARM DINNER

photography by Robin Subar

Elawa Farm Foundation hosted a special Farm Dinner on February 24, in collaboration with award-winning guest chef, Hassan Obaye. Chef Obaye and Elawa’s Chef Lee Kuebler cooked up a Moroccan feast, in honor of Obaye’s native cuisine. The menu was a fusion of Andalusian and Berber culinary traditions. The event concluded in Elawa’s hay barn with a traditional Moroccan tea service and dessert. elawafarm.org

Sandi Rupprecht, Shelley Johnstone Paschke

Mark Murrill , Adrienne Murrill, Megan & Bill Hadler

Chef Hassan Obaye and Chef Lee Kuebler

Liz O’Toole, Kate Attea

Yvonne Bruce, MaryLiz Lehman, Andrea Colianni

Scott McCullom, Natalie Torcolese, Evelyne Tomich

Ellen McCallum, Jon Holman, Linda Bruno

Laura Calvert, Guest Chef Hassan Obaye

Fabi Podesta, Lindsey Shifley

Elisa Allen, Juliana & Robert Ford

Susan Stenander, Sam Goldbroch, Julie Zare

Julia Miller, Brian Cote

Roger Winship, Ed King

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COACH DAVE

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Spring into Nature

As the community emerges from hibernation, Lake Forest Open Lands Association is ready to welcome the public with a brand-new website, a number of celebratory events, and a variety of creative programs for people of all ages.

words by Ann Marie Scheidler photography provided by Lake Forest Open Lands Association

“We really believe that when people are involved with Lake Forest Open Lands they feel good—about what they’re doing and the nature that they’re experiencing,” says Ryan London, President of Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA). “We’re working hard to decrease barriers to engagement with us.” For this reason, the team at Lake Forest Open Lands used the winter months to redesign their website and fine-tune a full calendar of programming.

LFOLA unveiled their redesigned website in February. Susan Lenz, Senior Vice President, Community Conservation oversaw the project.

“Our new website is story-focused and user-friendly. It’s very filterable so that you can search the site as a parent, a volunteer, or a donor and find exactly what you’re looking for. We’ve also updated all of our maps with our trails,” Lenz explains. “We hope the revamped site will help users ‘discover,’ ‘connect,’ and ‘join.’”

Additionally, all of the LFOLA trails can now be found on the app TrailForks. “You can download this app and find all of our trails, their mileage, and landmarks and wildlife you can be looking for,” Lenz adds.

This spring marks the one-year anniversary of LFOLA opening the Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve. “Things have gone swimmingly,” London says, noting that the final finishing touches have been made along with several new bilingual signs. Additionally, LFOLA received an award from

the American Council of Engineering Excellence for the suspension bridge that is a highlight for anyone who visits.

LFOLA is committed to engaging the community creatively in its conservation efforts. Earth Day celebrations, the Native Plant Sale, and Cattails & Cocktails are among the

“Cicadas are a natural reminder that we’re part of something much bigger...”

many opportunities coming up for residents to become involved. Additionally, LFOLA has two informational events planned to explain this summer’s most noisy visitors—the

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cicadas. On May 31, adults are invited to Conservation Cocktails at 6 p.m., “Cicada Sensation” with Jim Louderman from the Field Museum. Then on June 1, all are invited to Family Day from 10 a.m. to Noon with Allen Lawrance from Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.

“Cicadas are a natural reminder that we’re part of something much bigger,” adds London. “[Experts] are predicting that there will be more cicadas than stars in the milky way galaxy. Our sessions will help people better understand their visits and their role in the cycle of life.”

LFOLA is an independently funded conservation and educational organization devoted to the acquisition and stewardship of our natural landscapes, and to ensuring all generations have a meaningful, lasting connection to nature and the land.

To learn more about how you might become involved with LFOLA, visit lfola.org.

Go Native! at LFOLA’s spring plant sale.

Nature knows no boundaries. Bluebirds and other migratory species thrive, thanks to the dedication of volunteers.

Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago

Lake Bluff-based company is committed to quality and customer satisfaction.

words by Janis MVK photography by Robin Subar

Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago, based in Lake Bluff, is a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to providing top-notch services for residential, commercial, and industrial fence and railing applications. Specializing in wood, vinyl, chain link, ornamental aluminum, and steel fences, along with railings and automated gate entry systems, the company takes pride in its commitment to customer satisfaction and quality installation.

The company and its owners are dedicated to providing nothing but the highest standards of quality and excellence in their work. “We are passionate about customer service and quality installation,” says Lake Forest resident Eric Graham, owner and president of Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago. “We reinforce this commitment to our customers by offering a three-year workmanship warranty on every installation.”

Serving the Lake Bluff and Lake Forest area since August 2022, Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago has completed more than 300 fence installations and the company’s growth reflects the trust it has gained within the community. Graham and his team hope to serve another 300 customers in 2024 while continuing to support community organizations like Lake Bluff Baseball, LFHS boosters, and the Lake Bluff 4th of July parade.

With more than 65 customer reviews and an impressive 4.9-star rating on Google, Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago aims for perfection, not just with their client’s residences and commercial spaces, but with the community, too.

Graham’s journey into the fencing business began after years of being in corporate roles. He purchased the business stemming from a desire to leverage his valuable experience

into owning and operating a company. “While it’s much more difficult than I ever imagined, it is also tremendously rewarding,” he shares.

Homeowners and commercial customers are often faced with the challenge of needing a safe enclosure on their property—whether for a new pet, young children, or security— with limited time to focus on the installation process. “We alleviate that challenge by taking on the arduous tasks of village permits, HOA approvals, and utility locates,” says Graham.

The team of experts also seeks to ensure quality fence installation in Chicago’s unique climate head-on. “It’s of the utmost importance to get our post holes dug below the frost level,” he says. “We are diligent in digging our post holes a minimum of 36 inches deep and we follow all village codes and regulations for a quality outcome.”

Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago aspires to become the community’s go-to fence and railing installation company, with a steadfast commitment to customer service and quality installation. “Our goal is to be the trusted fence company in this community by never losing sight of our primary focus: customer service and quality installation,” says Graham.

As Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago commemorates their first 18 months in business, their dedication to prioritizing customer service and delivering the best installations remains unwavering. With a commitment to excellence, they strive not only to meet but exceed the expectations of their clients, aiming to make a positive and lasting impact on the community.

Superior Fence & Rail of Chicago is located at 220 Baker Road in Lake Bluff, 847-440-2304, superiorfenceandrail.com/chicagoland, @superiorfenceandrailchicago.

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The jawline is one of the most important facial features when perceiving facial traits including attractiveness. The jawline creates facial balance and frames the face aesthetically. This is true for all genders. In extreme cases, surgical intervention is warranted and can achieve drastic results. In more subtle cases, before now there was not a reasonable and effective treatment available. Now with the introduction of Volux XC and Voluma both FDA-approved for chin and jawline augmentation, subtle to moderate jawline deficiencies can be addressed with an office injection.

In the younger patient, mild to moderate structural deficiencies can be addressed with injections to add definition. Results usually last 1 to 2 years. This is usually cost-effective and may be a nonsurgical alternative.

In the older patient, there are subtle and notable changes to the jawline as a result of the aging process. A prominent sign of aging is the appearance of jowls. Jowls are excessive skin and subcutaneous fat that drops or sags along the jawline. Jowls result from loss of skin elasticity, laxity of the facial muscles, and repositioning of facial fat.

lar angle to increase. Also, the pre-jowl region of the mandible may develop concavity that contributes to the appearance of the jowls. A facelift addresses some of these signs of aging but does not address bone resorption. Tweaking along with injectables to augment the jawline after a facelift is a nice little adjunct to complete the look. Emface muscle stimulation is another highly effective treatment to improve muscle tone and jawline definition and can be effectively combined with Volux to define the jaw.

Defining the jawline requires the eye of an artist, the skill of a sculptor, and the knowledge of a surgeon. Choose your provider carefully.

For additional information, visit www.skindeepmedical spa. com or call Dr. Bloch at his Highland Park office at 8 47-432-0426 or Glenview location 847-901-0800.

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NEEDLE OF HOPE

Marshall Field V reflects on his work with Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife and why his new role on the Board of Directors may be one

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Aof the most meaningful jobs he’s ever had.

few generations ago, a young retailer named Marshall Field famously quipped a six-word business motto that would define his eponymous department store—“Give the lady what she wants.” Fast forward more than a century and one might say his namesake great-grandson (several times over) is repurposing that mantra, albeit for a more altruistic cause—a valiant mission led by one “lady” in particular. Marshall Field V, a retired businessman, publisher, and philanthropist, is doing the thing he values most at this stage of his life—donating his time and business acumen for the good of humanity. “When I ran a big company, it didn’t really move the needle as far as the world is concerned,” says Field, who recently joined the board of directors for Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife (VIEW). Continuing his family’s generational commitment to civic life, Field has served in multiple roles for national nonprofits with a special interest in conservation and the environment. Fortunately for the planet at large, about 10 years ago he was introduced to Dr. Deborah McCauley, a wildlife veterinarian who co-founded VIEW in 2012. The catalyst for the cause came when McCauley—who was working for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks—received a call from Yellowstone National Park. Bighorn sheep were mysteriously dying and she was summoned to find out why. What McCauley discovered was that healthy domestic sheep passed pneumonia on to the bighorn sheep, killing 90 percent of that herd. “The thing that’s unique about VIEW is that it’s saving wild animals from dying from diseases usually caught from a domestic animal,” says Field. “When she started, nobody did this. Now the whole world wants her.” After her success at Yellowstone, McCauley was called to Nepal to figure out what was killing its tigers. She found the source of the illness and then trained two local veterinarians to help prevent it. The government of India also requested her assistance to find out why hundreds of Indian elephants are dying. “India’s tigers are also getting a disease that most likely comes from the cattle herds or dogs of their villagers,” says Field, explaining that the VIEW CEO is also a married mother of two who will often fly the family close to where she is working. “She’s going to go and find out what the diseases are, and what they can do to inoculate or cure that disease.” While Field enjoys spending time with family, helping to raise funds to support McCauley’s important work is perhaps one of the most fulfilling jobs of his career. “When you lay down at night, the pay’s not very good but you’re very satisfied,” he adds. “She’s making a huge difference and anyone who wants to help, we’d be more than happy to take their money.” McCauley has been so busy, in fact, that she’s barely had time to build the organization. However, with a new development director on board and Field leading the charge, chances are this “lady” will ultimately get what she wants—to save endangered wildlife around the globe for generations to come.

To learn more about VIEW, visit viewildlife.org.