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The North Shore Weekend covers local doings and reviews—combining stunning art and photography with lifestyle features since 2012.

09/07/2025

Pickles Group, the brainchild of three couples contending with cancer, helps the children of parents diagnosed with cancer navigate difficult times.

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08/07/2025

Meet KRISTEN WEISBERG, founder and CCO (Chief Confectionery Officer) of Toffee Traditions LLC. The Lake Forest Native first incorporated her "sweet" company in 2006 with butter, sugar, and a lot of love.

Edited by: Redding Worth
Illustration: Tom Bachtell

07/07/2025

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➡️ WHAT A HIT—ON THE TRACK: Recent North Shore Country Day graduate Brian E. Smith II—a former baseball player—'homers' at his final prep track meet, winning the Class 1A state title in the 400-meter dash.

➡️ Q&A WITH TRACK ATHLETE CAMERON DAVIS

Words by: Bill McLean

06/07/2025

As the holiday weekend wraps up, sip your coffee and catch up on this edition's Sunday Breakfast. In "Corned Beef and Community," customers find more than sandwiches and lox and baked goods at Kaufman's Deli in Skokie.

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Words by: Bill McLean
Illustration: Barry Blitt

04/07/2025

This new edition of The North Shore Weekend features artist Erin Kaya. From childhood sketches to global travels and gallery walls, she finds peace and purpose in geometric shapes and vibrant hues. Also, see who's winning in North Shore Sports, and don’t miss the top picks in North Shore Doings to help you plan your week. Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Cover Story, "A Life in Color and Lines":
Words by: Thomas Connors
Photography: Maria Ponce

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03/07/2025

Eye Magic by Michael Scott offers uniquely tailored luxury styles handcrafted with the highest quality materials. See what's in store in "Clearly Stylish."

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02/07/2025

Meet Debbie Sue Goodman. She's a multi-talented author, comedian, actress, and vocalist. Get to know her and her work in this edition's .

Edited by: Redding Worth
Illustration: Tom Bachtell

01/07/2025

Consistency, quality, and customer satisfaction are key to 45 great years for Froggy's French Cafe in Highwood. Reflect with Chef Thierry Lefeuvre in "Fantastique Froggy's."

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30/06/2025

Swipe Left to see this edition's North Shore Sports and click the link in the bio to catch up on the latest issue:

➡️ Q&A with New Trier Township High School senior volleyball player KEENAN RODERICK.

➡️ DYNAMIC DOUBLE: New Trier Township High School's Will Landwer flies to a pair of sprint records at the boys' track and field state meet in Charleston.

Words by: Bill McLean

29/06/2025

Musing with Lake Forest College English professor Dr. Benjamin Goluboff about his latest "speculative" works and other unverified delights of a mind divided between town and country. Get your Sunday Breakfast in "Great Imaginations" inside the latest edition of The North Shore Weekend.

Words by: Bronte Starling
Illustration: Barry Blitt

27/06/2025

Are you ready for it? The newest edition is out! We cover a Taylor Swift tribute band headlining the annual Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks extravaganza. We also celebrate 45 years of Froggy's French Cafe in Highwood, meet Debbie Sue Goodman in , and check out Eye Magic with optician Michael Scott Friedman. And of course, see who's winning in North Shore sports, and don’t miss the top picks in North Shore Doings to help you plan your week.

The Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks, the biggest summer celebration of the North Shore hosted by Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation, is coming in hot with a big bang. And this year, it also brings a pop—a pop sensation, that is. Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience headlines Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks on July 4 at Deerpath Community Park.

Words by: Janis MVK

25/06/2025

The North Shore is abuzz with the launch of SweatShack, the newest boutique fitness destination from longtime industry leader JORDAN SHACKELFORD. Work your way to the link in bio and learn more about her!

Edited by: Redding Worth
Illustration: Tom Bachtell

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