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May 24, 2026
Twirl Around the Whirl: Brookfield Zoo Gala Raises $2 Million
Philanthropy

Twirl Around the Whirl: Brookfield Zoo Gala Raises $2 Million

May 24, 2026

An unforgettable evening under the stars raised $2 million for wildlife conservation — as guests twisted, twirled, and celebrated the wild heart of Chicago's western suburbs.

Heritage Auctions – Modern & Contemporary Art Geary
Merit Gala: Showcasing Student Success

Merit Gala: Showcasing Student Success

By Judy Carmack Bross  •  Philanthropy

The Merit School of Music’s annual gala celebrated the transformative power of music education for Chicago’s next generation of artists.

Stage Write: TimeLine Reborn

Stage Write: TimeLine Reborn

By Elizabeth Dunlop Richter  •  Theater

After years in a temporary home, TimeLine Theatre reopens in its stunning new Broadway home — a landmark moment for Chicago’s most history-driven stage.

Stitching a Community Together

Stitching a Community Together: The Story Behind Kenilworth’s Centennial Needlepoint

By Mary Grant  •  Community

Thirty-five residents spent two years creating a breathtaking needlepoint that tells the story of a village — and the hands that have shaped it.

Jonathan Hoenig Interview

Jonathan Hoenig: Chicago, Capitalism, and the Art of Investing

By Scott Holleran  •  Interview

The founder of Capitalist Pig Asset Management — Fox Business contributor and lifelong Chicagoan — reflects on markets, art, and the philosophy that guides his life.

Stories of Textiles at The Met

Stories of Textiles at The Met

By Sigalina Zetouni  •  Culture

From Qing dynasty wedding silks to global trade routes — how the Metropolitan Museum preserves 36,000 pieces of the world’s woven history.

Martha Graham When She Danced a Cold-War Peace Plan

Martha Graham When She Danced a Cold-War Peace Plan

By Jean Colonomos  •  Poetry

A former Martha Graham dancer recalls — in verse — the night the woman called "the Picasso of Modern Dance" became an unlikely emissary of peace.

Graduation Dos and Don’ts

Graduation Dos and Don’ts: Lessons Learned for Parents and Grandparents

By Judy Carmack Bross  •  Lifestyle

Halfway through a four-graduation season, Judy shares hard-won wisdom — and a few laughs — for navigating the cap-and-gown gauntlet with grace.

Past Editions

May 17, 2026 Edition

May 17, 2026

Sunday Edition

Chicago Skyline, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Glessner House, Chicago History Museum Guild, Project Styling, Chicago Opera Theater, Bob Glaze Restaurants, and more.

May 10, 2026 Edition

May 10, 2026

Sunday Edition

Kentucky Derby, Chicago Train History, Newberry Awards, Inis Mór, Intuit Art Party, Detroit, Bridge of Sighs, Ordinary People, and more.

May 3, 2026 Edition

May 3, 2026

Sunday Edition

Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, Bill Kurtis & Music Institute, About the Town, FACETS, St. James Cathedral, Origami, and more.

April 26, 2026 Edition

April 26, 2026

Sunday Edition

Brit Marling, Biba's Palm Springs, Rush Luncheon, Silk Roads, Madeira, Christina Clancy, Sigalit Zetouni, Second Presbyterian, and more.