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Blustery March greetings to all. As hardy Chicagoans, I am sure none of you had yet put away the boots, CAF mittens and other winter gear…. CEO and President Lynn…

By Pris Mims, Class of 2000 Quite a lot! On February 23rd, the Union League Club and the League of Women Voters of Chicago sponsored a “Chicago in Focus" event.…

Greetings, fellow volunteers, It's March and I can feel SPRING in the air! As you noticed in Hallie's Weekly Update of March 3, Volunteer Benefits are available. What are Volunteer…

By Emily Clott, Class of 2012 Did you know that the Chicago Architecture Foundation offers French language tours? Our small but mighty group of certified French language docents, led by…

IS THERE A GOOD PLACE TO EAT AROUND HERE? Who can forget the Spinning Salad Bowl at the Blackhawk, the Pepper Beef at Fritzels, or the Turtle Soup at Henrici?…

OK, call me a busybody, a nosy parker, a blabbermouth----I really want to know what you’re doing! We are a community of volunteers - docents and VEV, with a passion for architecture.…

Dear Docents, This month’s report is short, as befits the shortest month in the year. The report also takes its cue from late winter’s theme of renewal and anticipation. All…

By Joanne Linzer, Class of 2000 Churches in America are declining at a rate of about 7,000 per year. Approximately 135 churches close permanently each week in our country. In…

By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “Originally, I thought I was the only nerd who loves tall buildings. I watched the construction of Taipei 101, the world’s tallest building in…

By Hy Speck, Class of 1995 WHO SAID THAT? While the speeches during the last election reached new heights (or lows) for political oratory, Chicago politicos can hold their own when…