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Exotic Summer Destinations
This summer, get far away from it all By Maureen Callahan Travel, of any kind, enhances us as people. It’s a great way for kids to learn. It’s an opportunity to see firsthand that our way of life is just one of many, and for all our differences, there are quite a few commonalities. The…
Read MoreFood & Wine: The Perfect Pair
BY VALERIE HARDY Spring is in the air, and it is time to shift from comfort foods to lighter fare. Give this guide a glance to find the best fork + cork combos. Scott Harris Hospitality’s Davanti Enoteca’s Wine Expert, Kristen Jackson, shares the best wines to pair with some favorite dishes.
Read MoreCommunity Scene: Wine Women & Shoes
In early March, Wine Women & Shoes took place at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. Hundreds attended to sip, savor and shop for a cause. The high-energy event featured fun and philanthropy combined with wine and bubble tasting, boutique shopping, fashion show, gourmet luncheon and chances to win vacations and experiences. Proceeds of from the…
Read MoreCommunity Scene: Hinsdale Kitchen Walk Luncheon
Photos by Marcello Rodarte Dozens of ladies from Hinsdale and surrounding communities gathered at Hinsdale Golf Club for the Hinsdale Kitchen Walk luncheon on March 8. The annual event hosted by the Hinsdale Historical Society (HHS) Women’s Board featured a panel discussion including Lauren Ashley Allan of LAA Interior Design, Corbin Horn of Hindman Auctions,…
Read MoreIt’s Time: Mary Doten National APTA Champion Retires
Six-time National Champion and Hall of Fame Inductee Mary Doten retires By Cynthia Maquet | Photos by Marcello Rodarte “Humble,” “passionate,” “kind,” and “loyal” are just a few of the words used to describe Mary Doten, known to many as the GOAT of Paddle Tennis. Three decades of coaching and competing in paddle tennis have…
Read MoreMom: World’s Greatest Coach
BY JIM FANNIN From the moment I took my first breath, she was there….smiling ever so brightly. Her voice soothed me. Her touch guided and comforted me. She was the first person I saw when I opened my eyes and the last person when I fell asleep. She coached me day after day to be…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness: Dr. Michael Halkias, O.D.
Naper Grove Vision Care Good health is a journey, not a destination. Every day it is a process and at times difficult to stay on the right path. But the choices you make about how treat your body and make a difference in how good you feel mentally, physically, and emotionally. Healthy bodies are instruments which…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness: Dr. Karen Wolowick, D.O.
Wolowick Women’s Health Good health is a journey, not a destination. Every day it is a process and at times difficult to stay on the right path. But the choices you make about how treat your body and make a difference in how good you feel mentally, physically, and emotionally. Healthy bodies are instruments which we…
Read MoreThe Helpful Hardware Folks
Though changes abound within the Ace Hardware Corporation, one thing has remained the same for nearly a century: service to customers and community BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos courtesy of Ace Hardware Based out of Oak Brook, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to “be the most helpful hardware stores on the planet,” said Chris Doucet, the…
Read MoreHealth & Wellness: Dr. Sangeetha Venkatarajan
MD, MBA, FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist Dermatology Associates of Lombard Good health is a journey, not a destination. Every day it is a process and at times difficult to stay on the right path. But the choices you make about how treat your body and make a difference in how good you feel mentally, physically, and…
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