The Many, for the Few
Six children arrived with a need. Lake Bluff answered together—the story of the Children’s Home and the collective weight of individual actions.
Ribfest Marks 25 Years in Lake Bluff
A friendly argument over ribs became a Lake Bluff tradition—and a fundraiser that has generated more than $100,000 for Beef4Hunger.
The Year After
The Browne family on grief, remembrance and the people that still carry them through.
Seeing Ryan
The O’Connor family on joy, exhaustion, progress—and why awareness begins with seeing the boy before the diagnosis.
Rooted Here
From Lake Bluff’s dairy past to today’s farmers market, Kate Cole reflects on the enduring value of small farms and seasonal food.
The Dairy Queen
The story of Grace Garrett Durand and the ambitious dairy operation that became one of Lake Bluff’s most enduring landmarks.
Playing for Purpose
The Lake Bluff Charity Wiffle Ball Classic has grown from five teams into a beloved tradition that turns friendly competition into meaningful community support.
Around the Block: Hawthorne
On Hawthorne Court, childhood spills from one yard into the next and generations of neighbors keep the block’s traditions and sense of belonging alive.
Letter From the Editor: A Few Black Boxes Around Town
The Lake Bluff Chat’s new newspaper boxes make a small local paper feel like something that truly belongs to the village.
Simple Skincare, Busy Mornings
Dr. Nikki Huffman shares a simple three-step skincare routine for teens heading back to school.
Village Almanac: Pasquesi Home & Gardens
A Lake Bluff family business celebrates five decades of growth, service and community roots.
Answering a Special Call
The Lake Bluff Fire Department helps make a wish come true for six-year-old Peter O’Rourke.
The Morning Wave
A grandparents’ simple wave to the school bus becomes a cherished Lake Bluff family tradition.
Tiny Joys: A Gift That Grows
Two Lake Bluff girls turn fresh haircuts into a generous gift for children facing cancer treatment.
Self Starters: Made by Margaux
Meet 12-year-old Margaux Maga, whose custom crochet creations turned a creative hobby into a joyful young business.
The Makers Among Us: Kate Jackson
Lake Bluff entrepreneur and Northwestern lecturer Kate Jackson founded Girl Gonna Launch to help girls see themselves as founders, innovators and leaders.
The Makers Among Us: Annie Pezza
Lake Bluff founder Annie Pezza built Pinerary as a community where travelers preserve meaningful stories and help others plan more thoughtfully.
Letter From the Editor: Here’s to Eight Pages
Megan celebrates The Lake Bluff Chat’s expansion to eight pages—and the neighbors whose courage, service and creativity made the issue possible.
The Soundtrack of a Life
At 91, Lake Bluff pianist Joan Reynolds still leads the Red Rose Jazz Band, carrying a lifetime of teaching, friendship and traditional jazz.
People You Should Know: The Heart of Hospitality
Inovasi’s Mario Rodriguez remembers names, watches Lake Bluff families grow and turns hospitality into a daily practice of community.