Leah White

Cook County

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Northbrook

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Secret World Books

Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting first-time author and Bannockburn resident Jeff Burgess. Reading from his business memoir, “It Worked For Me!,” detailing his climb from a much-needed wake-up call from his father, to selling over a billion dollars of computer technology. In 1999 Burgess founded his own tech company, growing it to over $100M until his retirement in 2023, after a successful and innovative 43-year industry career.
The reading will take place at 2pm on Saturday, October 17th.Freshly baked desserts will be provided from Highland Park’s Curt’s Café. Kindly RSVP should you be able to attend the one-hour event at Secret World Books to <a href="mailto:info@secretworldbooks.com">info@secretworldbooks.com</a>

Local Event: First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage...

Secret World Books, the cozy, independent bookstore located at 1774 2nd Street in downtown Highland Park, will be hosting...

First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading 

For The Record

Join us for a festive day of holiday décor, drinks, bites, and Christmas magic featuring celebrity designer Brad Schmidt. The first 50 guests will receive a free Quilly Moving Flame candle, and all attendees can enter a raffle to win a $1,000 color-changing Christmas tree or a bespoke front-door design. RSVP is required as spots are limited.📅 Sunday, Oct 18, 11 AM–3 PM 📍 For the Record, Northfield 🎟️ Free, but please RSVP — spots are limited: <a href="https://www.eventcreate.com/e/clovi-2026-holiday-decor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventcreate.com/e/clovi-2026-holiday-decor</a>
Tag a neighbor who goes all-out on holiday decorating!

Local Event: Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House

Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday...

Join us for a festive day of holiday décor, drinks, bites, and Christmas magic featuring celebrity designer Brad Schmidt. The...

Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House

North Shore Country Day

Discover how North Shore Country Day’s JK–12 program gives students the personal attention, academic challenge and opportunities to discover who they are — and prepares them for wherever they go next. Join us for our annual Open House at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. Tour our campus, meet our community and see what it means to be known here and ready anywhere.&nbsp;

Applicants to grades 6–12 are welcome to join their parents/guardians for the program; however, the program for grades JK–5 is intended for adults only.

<a href="https://www.nscds.org/openhouse" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">REGISTER NOW</a>

Local Event: Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten -...

Discover how North Shore Country Day’s JK–12 program gives students the personal attention, academic challenge and...

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Trinity Episcopal Church

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of the String Octet masterworks! Held in the beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church, this event is open to the public but requires advance seat reservation.

Local Event: FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

Experience a stunning afternoon of classical music with the Artemis Chamber Orchestra in this free performance of the String...

Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel

<h2>31st Annual Auction &amp; Taste of the North Shore</h2>
Thursday, October 29 - 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel
Presenting Sponsor: Bell Flavors &amp; Fragrances, Inc.
Savor the best of the local dining scene at the Annual Auction &amp; Taste, an evening of food, fun and fundraising for the Northbrook Chamber Foundation's programs. Guests will enjoy small bites and tastes from popular restaurants and food specialty businesses, along with complimentary beer, wine and soda, while bidding on silent&nbsp; auction items and making new friends and connections. Enter to win $500 or other great items in a Grand Prize Raffle drawing. Participating restaurants include:
Cabo Mexican Cocina | The Capital Grille | Chicago Marriot Suites Deerfield | City Barbeque |&nbsp;The Claim Company |&nbsp;Culver's of Northbrook | Embassy Suites Deerfield |&nbsp; Francesca's North |&nbsp;Gail's Brownies |&nbsp;The Glen Club |&nbsp;Grill House |&nbsp;Lazy Dog | Maharaj Indian Grill | Max and Benny's | Napolita Pizzeria &amp; Wine Bar | North Shore Bistro | Renaissance Chicago North Shore | Ruth's Chris Steak House |&nbsp;Sarpino's Pizzeria Northbrook |&nbsp;Sunset Foods | Sweet Thing Bake ShopRegister in advance by October 27 and save $10 on your admission!&nbsp; For more info, contact the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce at info@northbrookchamber.org.

Local Event: 31st Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore

31st Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore

31st Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore
Thursday, October 29 - 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Renaissance Chicago North Shore...

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG

Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Holiday Inn North Shore Chicago in Skokie, Illinois. The evening begins at 7:00 PM with a dessert reception catered by Zelda’s Catering, followed by an 8:00 PM program featuring keynote speaker Ali Hearn, LCSW—a consultant, trainer, coach, and mental health advocate who will explore how we can rethink our everyday spaces to foster belonging and connection in the face of rising loneliness. Tickets are $100 per person, with sponsorship opportunities also available.

Local Event:  No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together

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 No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where...

 Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November...

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First-Time Bannockburn Author Book Passage Reading

Christmas In October! Bradley's Clovi Holiday Collection Open House

Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade

FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert

31st Annual Auction & Taste of the North Shore

No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together