“Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” — Benjamin Franklin
NO. 672 | A JWC MEDIA PUBLICATION
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20 | SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 2025 Nick, Kate, Caroline, Alice Morgan, Nancy and Ron Fletcher
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Wilmette’s Andy Walberer and hundreds of
others will make history in the Chicago River this weekend pg 18
MAN ABOUT FILM
Our reviewer praises The Smashing Machine for its inspiring portrayal of endurance and emotional honesty pg 16
Meet music man Steve Hill, a Minneapolis native who fell in love with Lake Bluff during a Fourth of July celebration and now lives here pg 8
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA KASS ROGERS
JUKE BOX HERO
BEHIND THE BAGPIPES
Nancy and Ron Fletcher of Lake Forest reflect on a shared passion for conversation as they prepare to co-chair this month’s legendary fundraiser for Lake Forest Open Lands Assocation.
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