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<h1>Kenilworth Historical Society Announces 2026 Biennial Dinner Featuring WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer</h1>
<p><b>KENILWORTH, IL</b> — The Kenilworth Historical Society will host its 2026 Biennial Dinner on <b>Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall</b>, continuing a community tradition that dates back more than a century.</p>
<p>Since 1922, the Biennial Dinner has been a special occasion for members of the Historical Society, residents, friends, and neighboring organizations to come together and celebrate Kenilworth’s unique history and character.</p>
<p>This year’s featured speaker will be <b>Geoffrey Baer</b>, multiple Emmy Award-winning producer and program host for WTTW in Chicago and one of the city’s most recognizable storytellers. Baer is best known as the host and writer of WTTW’s feature-length specials exploring the architecture, neighborhoods, history, and cultural life of Chicago and its suburbs.</p>
<p>A North Shore native who grew up in Highland Park and Deerfield, Baer brings a particularly personal perspective to this year’s keynote:</p>
<h3>“Why Kenilworth? How This Tiny Village Compares and Contrasts with Its North Shore Neighbors”</h3>
<p>The presentation will explore what makes Kenilworth distinctive while placing the village within the larger story of Chicago’s North Shore communities.</p>
<p>Baer is currently producing an all-new WTTW special exploring Chicago’s northern suburbs, premiering December 8. Biennial Dinner guests will be treated to a <b>special sneak preview</b> of the new program during his keynote presentation.</p>
<p>The evening will run from <b>6:00 to 9:30 p.m.</b> and will include drinks, dinner, and the keynote presentation. Tickets are $150 for members and $175 for non-members. Proceeds from the event support the Kenilworth Historical Society and its ongoing mission to collect, preserve, and share Kenilworth’s history.</p>
<p>For additional information, contact the David Pratt at the Kenilworth Historical Society.  <b>847-251-2565</b> or <a href="mailto:info@kenilworthhistory.org"><b>info@kenilworthhistory.org</b></a></p>

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