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SPRING INSPIRED Celebrating Springtime Celebrations, Local Women Who Inspire by Doing What they Love and So Much More April is here! It’s no secret that we have all been waiting patiently for warmer weather, blossoming blooms, delect-ible outdoor dining and so many other spring things that make us smile. To keep you inspired, we’ve dedicated this entire issue, along with our daily & weekly website, to all things SPRING! We will be unveiling fun springtime cele-brations, events and activities all month long for you to enjoy. We also introduce Local Women: Doing What She Loves as our Cover Story and Realtor Elite, a Spe-cial Spring Real Estate Section featuring 12 top local realtors and their successes. There is so much to love about this month’s issue! Have fun glancing through it ♥ Lindy Kleivo Founder Publishing Director West Suburban AreaAPRIL 20225 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 8 Cover: Doing What She Loves 12 10 Trends: Local Spring Happenings 14 Unique In Suburbia: Sweet Ali’s Bakery 17 Literary Local: Annette Licitra 18 To Give, To Inspire: Pottawatomie Garden Club 20 Spring Shopping 22 Prom Time 2022 28 Dining & Cocktails: Easter Brunch & More 30 Mom’s Little Black Book: Primrose Brewery 32 Chiago Style: Sip & Paint at Offshore 34 On Stage: Blues on the Fox Festival 36 Trending Traveler: Yosemite 38 Women Inspired: Leah D. Setzen 40 Tech Time: New Stack Ventures 42 Kitchen Design Tips & Trends 43 Home Design with HomeWerks 44 Million Dollar Listing: Elburn Beauty 49 Realtor Elite Spring Real Estate Section 74 Kid Stuff: St. Patrick’s Day & Easter Fun 78 Fitness Fun 82 7 Spectacular Suburban Streets Ready for Spring TABLE OF CONTENTST E A M G L A N C E R PUBLISHER Glancer Magazine, Inc. PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL | Print + Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist / Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist / Writer Brianna Bartemeyer Features Writer SALES / MARKETING Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Features Photographer P U B L I C A T I O N S GLANCER MAGAZINE A West Suburban Chicago Lifestyle Magazine Featuring the Best of West Suburban Chicago for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCERMAGAZINE.COM A Hyper-Local Daily Features Site Highlighting On Trend Stories for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCER GO-TO GUIDE Highlighting Local On Trend Events + Deals for For Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall C O N T A C T U S EDITORIAL Press Releases, Local Events, Community News editorial@glancermagazine.com ADVERTISING Digital Advertising + Local Marketing Solutions advertising@glancermagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly Download + Daily Digital www.glancermagazine.comGlancer® Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is produced by Glancer® Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine, GlancerMagazine.com. You’ve Been Glanced® and the Glancer® logo are registered trademarks of Glancer Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Maga-zine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. APRIL 2022 | Vol 16, Issue 196 Spring Inspired This month’s issue celebrates Spring-time throughout the western suburbs in-cluding celebrations, events and activities for all to enjoy. Our pages also introduce you to local women who are inspiring others by doing what they love. Subscribe for daily, weeky and monthly updates at www.GlancerMagazine.com ©Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. AAPPRRIILL 22002222®Glancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5

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3. Spring Flower Pot Drop Off BEGINNING APRIL 1, DAILY 10-4pm GENEVA–Bring in your empty flower pots to Windy Acres Farm and their talented team will transform them into a bright and beautiful display of flowers. They offer arrange-ments in a wide budget range. Pick up options also available. Windy Acres Farm, 37w446 Fa-byan Pkwy, Geneva– located 1/4 mile west of Randall Road. www.windyacresfarmstand.com1. Spring Fever Art Fair APRIL 10 • 12-6pm WHEATON–Come check out all the amazing and talented local artists that will have unique and one of a kind items for sale! Find the per-fect gift to add to an Easter bas-ket or start shopping for that special gift to give Mom on Mother's Day. Dry City Brew Works is a small craft brewery located in downtown Wheaton at 120 N. Main Street. www.drycitybrewworks.comAPRIL 20225 Things to Do5. Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show APRIL 24 • 10-4pm MORTON ARBORETUM LISLE– The 4th annual Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show was designed to give voice to the experiences of survivors of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation using their per-sonal creative artistic style to tell their story, this exhibition features both professional and aspiring artists as well as anonymous sub-missions. www.reclaim13.org www.mortonarb.org2. Oakbrook Artisan Market APRIL 17 & 18 OAK BROOK–The Oak Brook Artisan Mar-ket is back with a 2-day outdoor market on the picturesque 10-acre grounds of The Drake - Oak Brook hotel. RSVP for free ad-mission & parking at www.oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp 4. Shop Crawl In Downtown St. Charles APRIL 9 & 10 Your favorite shops, including Jeans and a Cute Top Shop and Trend + Relic, have something fun planned for you. Grab a friend and visit them all! www.shopcrawlstc.com Glancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 7

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Meet Carrie Thomas CAROL STREAM/ST. CHARLES/NORTH AURORA/ WHEATON–Carrie has been a salon owner and hairdresser for the past 38 years in Wheaton. She absolutely loves mak-ing people feel beautiful and confident through makeup and hair. She wholeheartedly believes in the happier you are, the more beautiful overall you become and treasures the chances to work with clients and add positivity in their life through out-ward expression. By nature, Carrie is a creative spirit and also appreciates being her own kind of beautiful. She was inspired by a unique bracelet in 2012 at the Kane County Fairgrounds to bring her own unique flare and authenticity to old objects. DIY projects are ingrained in her soul and bringing trash to treasure fills her passion bucket deeply. She lives by the words, “feed your focus, starve your distrac-tion” so used her entrepreneurial background to open another business, Whimsy Beauty Design, a retail space that allows her to think outside the box, creating one-of-a-kind acces-sories such as pins, hats, scarves, vintage items, belts, and jewelry, as well as clothing, home decor, and seasonal items - many of which are upcycled and green. Carrie’s whimsical, timeless pieces can be found inside Trend+Relic, St. Charles; Rustic Fox, North Aurora; The Vin-tage Marketplace, North Aurora; and at the Kane County Flea Market. “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself ” –Coco Chanel Glancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 9COVER STORYCarrie

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Meet Jennifer Welenc GENEVA–The old adage, where there’s a will, there’s a way couldn’t be truer for Jennifer as she has wandered through life checking off wants and desires while filling needs along the way. With a background in Marine Biology and dreams of working with dolphins, she fulfilled this aspiration early on working at a Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys. After marry-ing her husband in 2002 and starting a family, Jennifer now works hard to facilitate her children’s goals, which can be ex-pensive with school sports, club Lacrosse and tuition at Cen-tral Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. When supplemental income became a necessity, she used her creative spirit to start Just Bee Pampered, an in-home spa party service that pampers party guests with rose petal foot & hand spas, facials, trendy nail colors, a propped filled selfie-station, bee-utiful gift bags, homemade ‘bee-sleepy’ pil-low spray, and more! “I taught the kids at an early age how to “Just Be”, Jennifer shares. “As busy as our lives are, it’s important to make sure they both know how to be still and be alone with their thoughts. In time, “Just Be” turned into teaching them how to Be Fun, Be Silly, Be Different, Be Crazy, Be Unique, Be Yourself, and ultimately let yourself, Just BEE Pampered!” Jennifer is also a part-time photographer and loves to give back to the community with photo-fundraising for local organ-izations. She also volunteers for Kane County CASA and is a member of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Boss Moms Networking Group. –Kristen Kucharski, Photos Submitted10 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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12 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine10TRENDSSpring-Inspired West Suburban Happenings10 TRENDSSpring-Inspired HappeningsHere we go! Spring is here and west suburban Chicago is overflowing with springtime fun for everyone! April and May will bring smiles and memories to so many this season–from outdoor events including garden-themed occasions and runs for charity, to shopping and dining activ-ities including artisan markets, wine dinners and more. Enjoy! #1 | Local Love Market SATURDAY, APRIL 9 • 10am-2pm GENEVA–Local Love Market at Weathered Ways Farm is a farmer’s market focusing on community. The organizer’s goal is to bring quality products that vendors are proud to sell and customers are excited to have. Support local this Spring! Running April trhough September on select Saturdays. Weathered Ways Farm, 39W270 Keslinger Rd, Geneva www.weatheredways.com/the-local-love-market #2 | Lilac Time: Art & Craft Fair LOMBARD–Join us for one of Lombard's biggest events! This annual craft fair pulls in a crowd of 3,500 people from the surrounding area and is a great opportunity for local artisans to showcase their work. Crafter and Food Vendor Registration is open online. Volunteer opportunities also avail-able, please contact info@lombardchamber.com for more information. www.lombardchamber.com

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Glancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13#3 | Midwest Tulip Fest MAPLE PARK–This past November Kuiper’s team went to work planting something a bit different... tulips! Have fun this spring for the kickoff of their Midwest Tulip Fest. Official dates are TBD based on the flowers' bloom schedule, but plan on Mid-April to Mid-May for tulip time. www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com/midwest-tulip-fest #4 | 25th Annual Art in Wilder Park SATURDAY, APRIL 30 & MAY 1 • 10AM-5PM ELMHURST–Presented with RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc. featuring over 70 Midwest artists, along with events and exhibitions at the Elmhurst Art Mu-seum. Both days (April 30 & May 1) are presented festival style with one of a kind art, food vendors, entertainment, and hands-on activities for families hosted by various community organizations. Art in Wilder Park, located in the heart of Elmhurst, attracts 8,000 - 10,000 visitors annually who not only attend the festival, but a high percentage of the art festival attendees support the restaurants, coffee shops and other local businesses. www.elmhurstartmuseum.org #5 | Spring Wine Tasting LISLE–Visit the Morton Arboretum for this special springtime event. Sip and savor delicious wines amid beautiful tree-filled views at the Spring Wine Tast-ing. Over 80 different wines will be available for tasting. Booths will be spread out along Meadow Lake, Frost Hill, and Conifer walking paths to allow for ample space to sample and gorgeous scenic views. Each event ticket in-cludes 25 1-ounce pours, a souvenir tasting glass, and beautiful Arboretum scenery. Food will be available for purchase and various art vendors will be scattered throughout the event trail. www.mortonarb.org/explore #6 | The Farmer & Artisan Market NORTH AURORA–The Farmer & Artisan Market at The Rustic Fox is a monthly outdoor market located right in the store’s parking lot. It offers flowers, fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, spices, fresh breads, pastries, choc-olates & sweets, food trucks, gourmet coffee, clothing & accessories, jewelry, garden, vintage, furniture & decor, up-cycled, handmade, art, baby & kids, health & beauty, food trucks, and more. Shop 140+ vendors inside once you are finished shopping the outdoor vendors. Dates include April 23, May 21, June 18, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 15. www.therusticfoxhome.com #7 | The Color Run at Soldier Field CHICAGO–Calling all dreamers, believers, and magic-makers! Get up and glow for the Happiest 5K on The Planet. In 2022, The Color Run is celebrat-ing those who make the world brighter, healthier, and happier. www.thecolorrun.com/locations/chicago#8 | Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition OAK BROOK–The first-ever walk-thru documentary tells the untold story of how a Princess changed the world. Enter a stunning visual journey paired with exclu-sive, never-heard-before stories that trace Diana’s emotional path as she mod-ernizes Motherhood, revolutionizes Fashion, and shows the world how to be Human. www.oakbrookcenter.com/en/events #9 | Human + Nature Exhibit LISLE–Internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper created five 15- to 26-foot-tall sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum featured in various locations across its 1,700 acres, leading guests to areas they may not have explored before. It is his largest exhibition to date anywhere in the world. www.mortonarb.org/explore/activities/exhibitions/humannature/ #10 | Wine & Canvas AURORA–Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides you through Blackberry Farm’s own custom canvas creation. Bring a bottle of your fa-vorite wine, snacks, a few friends and enjoy a lively, social and creative night out. Register online: https://bit.ly/3CMrlO2

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SWEET ALI’S BAKERY “A party without cake is just a meeting.” –Julia Child HINSDALE–Life truly wouldn’t be the same without sweets. Cakes, pies, pastries … the list goes on! As the sweet-savory debate con-tinues, there is no denying the power of food memories - especially as it pertains to sweets. Why? For many of us, they’re associated with the reward center of our brains. Sweets are synonymous to celebratory moments, holiday events, milestones and special oc-casions. Not only do we register the taste, smell and texture of food - but, we remember our environment … who we were with, where we were and how we felt. Those who suffer from food allergies can find it difficult to enjoy these simple, sweet pleasures. Enter: Sweet Ali’s Gluten Free Bakery. This month, Sweet Ali’s in downtown Hinsdale, will be celebrating its 12th anniversary. This unique, local gem is a certified-dedicated gluten free bakery and offers over 100 sweets and savory products - including dairy-free and vegan options. Everything is made-from-scratch for its retail and wholesale busi-nesses. In fact, you can find Sweet Ali’s at some of your favorite Chicagoland food stores and restaurants. Local finds include: its pancake mix and cinnamon buns at Egg Harbor and its hamburger buns at Country House. Inside this beloved bakery you will find: brownies, breads, muffins, coffeecakes, cookies, bars, cupcakes, cakes, pies, pastries, chicken pot pie, pizza dough, quiche, dry mixes and prepared Ital-ian meals from Da Luciano (a local, family-owned restaurant!). Popular must-tries are its chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon buns and toffee bars. A variety of cupcakes are offered daily, too. Be sure to check out its cupcake calendar, which highlights the ‘cupcake of the week’. Here’s to the sweet life!UNIQUEby Brianna Bartemeyer Photos Submitted by Sweet Ali’sin SuburbiaUNIQUE IN SUBURBIA14 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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LITERA ARYlocal by Mindy Kyle Photos Submitted VOICES OF THE 21st CENTURY Conscious Caring Women Who Make a Difference Featuring Annette Licitra WESTERN SUBURBS In this book you ll discover the messages of fifty women who have channeled their passion into a mission to make a difference By joining forces with the other women of Women Speakers Association on the pages of Voices of the 21st Century these messengers will grow wings that expand their reach beyond their wildest dreams 50 extraordinary women come together to celebrate a new era One of them is west suburban resident Annette Licitra She is an educator speaker author and founder of Passionette Palate As a Wellness Chef and Holistic Health Coach focusing on digestive health she empowers professionals by transforming their lives through life giving foods and holistic healing approaches so that they feel amazing and operate at their peak performance level She s passionate about creating a safe space and a strong nutritional foundation for clients as they explore foods and lifestyle choices sustainable for the long term This book shines the spotlight on inspiring women who are transforming the lives of those around them through loving dedication and compassion Through sharing their personal struggles and challenges these brave women reimagine the boundaries of what is possible and come to the conclusion that the potential of their influence on the world is limitless Whether it s paying it forward overcoming negativity building a business in service or sharing their personal and financial empowerment tips we come to see the larger picture of disseminating care love and kindness to change the world ORDER THE BOOK TODAY licitrac Linktree KNOW A LOCAL AUTHOR We d Love to Meet Them Introduce Us at editorial glancermagazine com Glancer Magazine APRIL 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 17

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Glancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 19Pottawatomie Garden Club St. Charles ST. CHARLES–The weather has finally broken, and I am hopeful that it is the beginning of continuous warmer temperatures and more sunshine. It is time to break the ice chains and get out and about to walk around our neighborhoods and our lovely downtown districts. In St. Charles, the Pottawatomie Garden Club wants to make sure your walks are filled with flowers and color. Through their mission of beautifying home grounds and the St. Charles community, the club culti-vates the spirit of gardening in its broadest sense. Twice a year, the Pottawatomie Garden Club, first organ-ized in 1928, has a huge turnout of members planting seasonal flowers along the Main Street and Illinois Street bridges, as well as planting fresh blooming plants and greenery in the planters around the municipal building and in large pots around the downtown area. Additionally, Project Daffodil is an on-going effort. During the past two years, volunteer members helped plant 10,000 daffodils and 150 Virginia Bluebells in Mount St. Mary Park. Their next bridge planting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18th, weather permitting. To help keep the riverfront beautiful, the club organizes a group that weeds and cleans up litter along the Bob Leon-ard walkway on a regular basis. Other community pro-grams include honoring past members with Memorial Trees, hosting the St. Charles Garden Walk – their big-gest fundraiser, and donating to many organizations that educate and support gardening and beautification. Ad-ditionally, the club gives away two scholarships each year to students majoring in agricultural or related studies. “When we moved to St. Charles from Texas three years ago, the Fox River and beautiful parks were a huge attraction,” says Denna O’Connor, Social Media Chairperson for Pot-tawatomie Garden Club. “Becoming a member was a fantastic way to share my love of plants with other gar-deners.” Anyone who en-joys gardening is encouraged to join the club. Each month they socialize, plan and learn from expert guest speakers on diverse subjects, such as beekeep-ing, growing herbs, floral arranging and tree pruning. “To top it off,” says Denna, “our club members have a good time. We enjoy spending time together doing the tasks we love. The Pottawatomie Garden Club wants to make sure that walkers in St. Charles continue to have walks filled with healthy trees and colorful flowers for genera-tions to come.” For more information on membership and the work of the Pottawatomie Garden Club. www.pottagardenclub.org ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and is a vet-eran of Chicago’s theater and commercial world as well as a graduate of the Second City Improv School. Mindy lives in Naperville with her husband, three children and the cutest dog in the land. VIEW MINDY’S MONTHLY COLUMN AT www.GlancerMagazine.com/to-give-to-inspireLocal Club Volunteers Time to Beautify Home Grounds and the St. Charles CommunityCARING + SHARING

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20 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineON TREND ESSENTIALS Visit Online or In North Aurora at Rustic Fox NORTH AURORA–Urban Echo Shop features on trend essentials for the stylish at heart– from clothing and accessories, to home decor, unique fur-niture, gifts and seasonal trends. Owned by a mom and her daughter in Sugar Grove, Illinois, Urban Echo Shop was created to be an adored virtual hometown boutique where only the latest styles and trends are featured. Residents are invited sit back and relax while browsing the shop’s simplified trend collections online or shop at The Rustic Fox, where you will find over 120+ unique vendors. Each day is a new day at Urban Echo Shop. VISIT FOR ON TREND ESSENTIALS 1790 Town Centre Dr., North Aurora • Vendor #3 • At the EntranceSSHHOOPPPPIINNGGSPRING SHOPPING

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24 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineOVER 40 VENDORS Visit Trend + Relic April 9 & 10 for Shop Crawl ST. CHARLES–trend + relic is an experience that shoppers remember, as this unique multi-vendor marketplace has carefully selected experienced merchants who are artisans, builders, refinishers and painters, boutique owners and more each offering the most special items to adorn your home and make you feel beautiful. The talented merchants work hard to create and curate unique items, both vintage and new. Many of the treasures that you will find at trend + relic have been handcrafted including jewelry, candles, furni-ture & art and they have a variety of clothing & accessories, too. Each of the wonderfully talented mer-chants have created beautiful spaces in the shop as well as local markets so you will find some of your very favorites here. Owned by Karri and Heather, together they bring years of retail, decorating, design, staging and paint-ing experience to the shop. Their vision was to bring a unique shopping experience to Saint Charles like no other– creating a space that felt inspired, comfortable, friendly and passionate. At trend + relic, we are confident that you will experience all that and more. You will also find monthly paint classes which include ‘How To’ and ‘Make and Take’ workshops. Call the shop or visit to learn about upcoming classes, including girls night out boutique events SHOP CRAWL IS APRIL 9 & 10 IN ST. CHARLES - ENJOY A FUN DAY OF SHOPPING! trend + relic, 1501 Indiana Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois • (630) 803-5253 • www.trendandrelic.comTTRREENNDD++ RREELLIICCSPRING SHOPPING

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26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineSPRING SHOPPINGSPRING STYLES Jeans and a Cute Top Shop Invites You In WHEATON & ST. CHARLES–So many LOVE Jeans and a Cute Top Shop, a women's contemporary apparel boutique in downtown Wheaton and St. Charles. Residents travel from all over Chicagoland to shop this unique boutique. The Wheaton store also features a curated pre-loved collection of boutique brands that have been "bought back" from their customers and resell for $10-$40. If you have gently worn items, just a few years old, from respected boutiques or clothing stores, bring to the Wheaton store. If accepted, they pay $5 Cute Cash for each item. Cute Cash can be redeemed in any Jeans and a Cute Top Shop. How fun is that? Visit the shop in Wheaton or St. Charles or shop online today. The 2022 Spring season is here. Be sure you are fashion ready. Photos by Mike Catuara www.jeansandacutetop.com SPRING JEANS!Expires 4-30-22

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Enjoy Easter Brunch at Lucille’s OAK BROOK–Celebrate Easter with an Egg-ceptional brunch buffet at Drury Lane! A family-friendly affair featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny and a de-licious array of fresh seafood, carving stations, dessert tables, and special Children’s Corner for kid-friendly dining options. Diners can indulge in a brunch buffet at Lucille Restaurant at Drury Lane that features nine stations, including an omelet station, a seafood station, a break-fast station, a bloody Mary station and more. Head to the appetizer station for smoked salmon and charcuterie before loading up on prime rib, leg of lamb and other meats at the carving station. Or, opt for short rib ravioli or chicken marsala from the entree station. Top it all off with pastries and cookies from the dessert station. How delightful! April 17, 2022 • 10:30-2:30pm • $75/ Adult • $40/Child 2 to 12 www.lucillerestaurant.comNEXT STOP: OAK BROOKWEST SUBURBAN DININGDININGDINING + COCKTAILS28 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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DINING + COCKTAILSThe Hearth Lounge Invites You In NAPERVILLE–Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oakbrook’s most unique hotel located by beautiful lakes, streams, and wooded trails continues to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to their guests. Hearth Lounge is the hotel’s cozy bar & lounge with ample seating and a roaring fireplace. Perfect for unwinding after a day of meet-ings or catching up with friends, meet us for a drink in Hearth Lounge. Beyond a thoughtfully-curated beer, wine and cocktail se-lection, Hearth Lounge also offers upscale pub fare, served nightly. Planning ahead? Secure a table or a dedicated area for a group by selecting ‘Bar Seating’ during the online reservation process. www.hyattlodge.comChicago Wine Fest June 3 • 1-8pm CHICAGO–Specially curated wineries join live entertainment and serve patrons tastings over a multi-session, all-day, all-night vino experience during the Official Chicago Wine Fest! presented by Craft Hospitality. You’ll have the chance to sample premium wine to your heart’s content while live entertainment keep the party lively during this one of a kind experience. VIP admission means you’ll gain early access one hour before the crowd, so you’ll have more time to sample and mingle. www.eventsinyourcity.com/chicago CCoocckkttaaiillssGlancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 29Murder Mystery Dinner & Comedy Show • April 15 SUGAR GROVE–Join us for a fun-filled night of dinner & comedy! Night Moose Improv will be bringing the laughs & Chef Luis has a wonderful dinner planned! Welcome to the annual Meeting of Merlins: Is This Your Conference? As the world’s most prestigious conference for all who work within the mystical realm of magic, you’re in for a treat! www.facebook.com/openrangegrill

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TAPROOM, TOURS & TACOS GENEVA–Throughout the western suburbs you probably have seen their beer on the shelves at Binny’s or SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits; you may have ordered one of their specialty beers at Craft Urban, Barrel + Rye, or Geneva Ale House; however, did you know that the method behind the math and science of Penrose Brewing Company's brewing process was started by local Geneva resident, Tom Korder, who uses his engineering degree from U of I to perfect the art of cold crashing and the entire fer-mentation development, while running it via a control panel he designed on his phone? Through a personal tour available at this off the beaten path pubhouse, we learned the art of making some of their specialties like Goofy Boots, the Daily Grind, and Pina Colada Seltzer. The $10 reservation included a full 45-minute behind the scenes tour, a draft beer, and a souvenir glass with the famed Penrose logo. Beyond the extensive menu of unique and perfected flavors, there is a hometown feel throughout the establishment, both inside and out. Fam-ilies, couples, and groups filled the casual atmosphere bringing in their own food, charcuterie boards, or ordering from the Taco Truck outside. Chatter, laughter, and board games consumed the tables while national sports were broadcasted in the background. Their community bond extends past the brick and mortar walls as they also partner with area farms to donate spent grain for livestock or provide it free to residents to perhaps make homemade dog biscuits. They work with BFC in Batavia for their printing needs and take advantage of the re-verse osmosis treatment process in Geneva’s City's Water Treatment . The ambience and tour were fully engaging and this was a perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. OVERVIEW Penrose Brewing Company is a small, locally owned Brewery and Tap-room that specializes in small batch brewing, fresh hoppy flavors and wild / sour fermentations. They love to experiment with new styles and feature a rotating selection of great beers available in the Taproom from Hazy IPAs and American Lagers to Fruited Sours and Imperial Stouts. Tours available. Penrose Brewery 509 Stevens Street, Geneva (630) 232-2115 • www.penrosebrewing.com Hours: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Price $: Tours are $10 ABOUT THE WRITER Kristen Kucharski’s days are never dull, her kids are never bored! Over the years #MomsLittleBlackBook has explored hundreds of kid friendly things to do in our surrounding community and on the road. As her girls have grown and gone away to college, she continues to enjoy unique activ-ities, excursions, day trips, weekend get-a-aways, and road trips while rediscovering my own passion for adventure with friends, girls nights outs, and date nights. In her words “Life is a journey–might as well have fun along the way. Go, fly, roam, travel, voyage, explore, discover!”by Kristen Kucharski MOM’S little black book30 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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Offshore & Pinot’s Palette are Coming Together for a Chicago Skyline Painting Party! APRIL 13 • 6-8PM • AT NAVY PIER’S OFFSHORE CHICAGO–Calling all first-time painters and experi-enced artists! Offshore & Pinot’s Palette are coming to-gether to kick off Spring, bringing guests a sunset skyline painting party on Wednesday, April 13, 6-8pm. You’ll be led by Pinot’s Palette's talented local artist while enjoying the wine of your choice provided by Off-shore Rooftop & Bar. Ticket price includes: paint supplies, canvas, aprons, & 2 glasses of a house white, red or rose wine. Additional drinks available for purchase. Please arrive 15 minutes earlyt to settle in prior to the class starting. This event will take place indoors on the rooftop in Off-shore's airy glass atrium. Collapsable floor to ceiling windows give a great indoor/outdoor atmosphere. For large group seating, please reach out to adebenny@sablehotel.com to reserve seating together. Reserve tickets HERE. OffShore Rooftop & Bar 1000 East Grand Avenue, Chicago www.drinkoffshore.comChicago StyleCHICAGO STYLESip & Paint at Offshore 32 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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36 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineTrendY TAKE A TRIP OUT WEST AND ENJOY A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE AT THIS BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARK Yosemite National Park in beautiful Mariposa County welcomes you to experience this majestic park in all four seasons. Explore things to do, such as seeing awe-inspiring vistas, granite icons, breath-taking waterfalls, and discovering fascinating history, all while staying in Yosemite and Mariposa County. Whether it’s your first time visiting Yosemite National Park or you’re a seasoned veteran traveler, you’ll always find something new to do here. Search for events, lodging, dining, directions and more. Welcome to Yosemite Mariposa County! Home to soaring granite icons such as Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls, and some of the world's biggest and oldest trees, the giant sequoias, as well as a wide range of native American and gold rush history that can be learned about in more than a half dozen museums. We invite you to explore Yosemite National Park and the sur-rounding open spaces with us!Mariposa County Home of Yosemite National ParkTravelerTRENDY TRAVELER

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TRENDY TRAVELERPLACES TO STAY IN YOSEMITE From luxury Yosemite hotels like The Ahwahnee hotel (pic-tured above) to affordable Yo-semite motels that bask in the majesty of Yosemite’s natural wonders, you will find Yo-semite lodging that suits your travel needs inside and out-side of the park in nearby Mar-iposa County. Maybe you want to stay inside Yosemite National Park, or perhaps you’d prefer a charm-ing Mariposa County hotel. Maybe your family demands views of Half Dome or proximity to Yosemite Falls, or you’d prefer the gold-mining history and activities in Mariposa, CA. Whatever the need, from hot tubs to swimming pools, beamed ceilings in dec-adent dining rooms, or space for cross country skis --- disample lodging options online at the link below. You will love all that there is choose from! THINGS TO DO IN YOSEMITE It is no wonder that Yosemite has been called the “temple to na-ture” in John Muir’s own words, “It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter.” You will be astounded with the countless Yosemite attractions to see and the things to do in Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County These include Glacier Pointe, Chilnualna Falls, Olmsted Point, Yosemtie Falls, Bridalveil Fall, Tenaya Lake, Nevada Fall & Lib-erty Cap and more. Other fuin things to do that fam-ilies, couples and groups of friends enjoy include gold pan-ning, rafting, horseback riding and on eof the most popular activities among visitors of all ages– hiking. There is no better way to get up close and experience Yosemite Mariposa County and the Sierra wilderness than by setting out on foot and discovering what some of Yosemite’s hikes have to offer. When you slow down and com-mune with nature, you see things you might otherwise miss. Whether you are looking for a solo day hike or a backpacking trail through Mariposa, nothing feels quite like the satisfaction you experience when you ascend your final switchback and reach the wide-open vantage points that overlook the Yosemite Valley like Glacier Point, Upper Yosemite Fall and Artist Point. With more than 1,000 square miles to explore in Yosemite Na-tional Park, chances are you are only a stone’s throw away from a great Yosemite hike. www.yosemite.comThe AhwahneeGlancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 37

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Dedicated Community Advocate Grunyk Family Law Celebrates Partner Leah D. Setzen NAPERVILLE–Leah D. Setzen is a seasoned litigator whose prac-tical, empathetic approach to even the most difficult, emotionally-wrought cases is appreciated by the men and women she represents. Leah gives back to the Naperville community by serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and NCTV17, Naperville’s own community television station, and to the legal community as a member of the editorial board of the DuPage County Bar Association Brief. Leah also serves as a presenter to local advocacy and support groups, mental health and financial professionals, bar associations, the National Business Institute and by volunteering in the classroom to inspire the next generation of legal minds. Learn more about the award-winning team at Grunyk Family Law by contacting (630) 428-3300 or by visiting www.grunyklaw.com. Photos by Deonna Caruso PhotographyBUSINESSGlancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 39

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42 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineNew Stack Ventures Raises $42.6M for Its Second Fund, Dedicated to Investing in Silicon Valley Outsiders The second largest single-partner U.S. fund ever raised between the coasts, the Chicago-based firm, founded by Nick Moran of Naper-ville, will continue investing in mission-driven founders who are building companies outside traditional tech hubs. CHICAGO—New Stack Ventures, an early-stage venture fund dedicated to investing in Silicon Valley outsiders, recently an-nounced it has raised $42.6 million for its second fund. This fund is the second largest single-partner (solo capitalist) funds ever raised between the coasts–outside of San Francisco/Sil-icon Valley, Los Angeles and New York City–and follows a $6M raise for the first fund in 2018. New Stack Ventures makes angel, pre-seed, and seed stage investments into B2B SaaS startups transforming large legacy industries like finance, healthcare, cyber security, supply chain, construction, and real estate. The firm has a current portfolio of 38 companies including Hologram, Cybrary, Fairmarkit, and Covie. New Stack also intentionally seeks deals outside of Los Angeles, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The Chicago-based fund is naturally drawn to the Midwest as a focus region–notable area investments include Tovala, Trip-Scout, and Hologram–but it takes a global lens to investing, with recent deals in Toronto and Guadalajara. BREAKING THE SILICON VALLEY MODEL The Midwest is seeing an explosion of tech startups and un-icorns, akin to the Bay Area several years ago. There are more unicorns in the Midwest today than there were in the Bay Area in 2014–the year Moran launched the first VC podcast, The Full Ratchet. Chicago is now home to 20 tech unicorns, with 12 produced in 2021 alone. That makes Chicago competitive with better-known tech hubs: only the San Francisco Bay Area minted more unicorns last year. New Stack Ventures's philosophy is that industry outsiders–those not from the typical Silicon Valley background or located in the major tech hubs–tend to drive the most innovation and success. Many of the biggest unicorns and companies today were started by non-insiders. As such, the firm’s portfolio does-n’t represent the founder that commonly receives funding: Stanford-educated, Google-trained, Bay Area-located. New Stack’s secret for success is finding value in places typically overlooked by other investors. The fund is dedicated to invest-ing intentionally outside of the traditional Silicon Valley formula, and looks for mission-driven founders with an irrational com-mitment to their cause–regardless of location, background or circumstance. TechTimeBUSINESS

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OUTSIDERS INVESTING IN OUTSIDERS The New Stack Ventures team reflects this outsider philosophy. Founder and General Partner Nick Moran came to investing from the corporate world, and does not have the typical back-ground of most tech investors. Previously Moran worked for Da-naher in M&A and Product Management, where he developed one of the most successful products in the company’s history — an analytical device for testing compounds in drinking water. While he may not come from a typical investing background, Moran has long been a trusted voice in venture. When he began angel investing in 2013, Moran found the startup fundraising pro-cess to be confusing and opaque. To learn more and interview managers one-on-one, Moran launched the first venture podcast back in May 2014, The Full Ratchet, to foster transparency in the industry. New Stack was one of the first VC funds syndicated on the AngelList platform shortly thereafter in 2015. Unlike the majority of emerging managers today, Moran did not spin-out from an existing venture fund. Drawing on his experi-ence as a former operator and angel investor, Moran and his team have built the fund full-stack themselves, including internal and external software systems to help identify the most promis-ing startups. In keeping with their belief that closed networks don't scale, the firm recently launched an outbound software sourcing tool called Seeker, which finds a startup the moment it has a digital presence (website, Form D filing, etc.), sourcing 9,000 potential deals to-date. New Stack’s public-facing inbound software tool VC Rank, which provides founders with customized lists of VC funds, has sourced 2,600 potential deals to-date. “From the beginning, our investing strategy has been centered around disrupting the VC model. We are a fund of firsts: the first venture podcast, an early AngelList syndicate, and first to use software to find deals,” said Nick Moran, Founder and General Partner, New Stack Ventures. “We don’t believe in walled gar-dens–we believe in creating open systems, providing supportive capital and changing the standard venture model for the future.” To learn more or to send a pitch, please visit www.newstack.vc. ABOUT NEW STACK VENTURES New Stack Ventures is an early stage fund dedicated to investing in Silicon Valley outsiders. Based in Chicago, the single-partner fund makes angel, pre-seed, and seed stage investments–typi-cally between $500K - $1.5M–into early-stage startups, and in-tentionally seeks founders with non-traditional tech backgrounds or companies located outside the major tech hubs. Founder and General Partner Nick Moran launched the first venture podcast, The Full Ratchet, back in May 2014 to foster transparency in the industry–the podcast now has more than 74,000 subscribers. New Stack was also one of the first VC funds syndicated on An-gelList. Find them at www.newstack.vc and follow them on LinkedIn and @TheFullRatchet. NEW STACK VENTURES FRONT ROW (L to R): Austin Ju (Deal Lead), Zeke Trezise, (Analyst) J.R. Moran (COO) BACK ROW (L to R): Nate Pierotti (Principal), Nick Moran (GP & Founder) BUSINESSGlancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 41

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DDRREEAAMM KKIITTCCHHEENNHOMEWERKS Home Remodeling Gallery Online NAPERVILLE– Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, with a 10,000 square foot showroom in Naperville, HomeWerks has a beautiful online gallery of photos and ideas to help you plan your next remodeling dream come true. Now’s a great time to start planning your next kitchen, bath or basement project! Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks special-izes in full service remodeling. The kitchen and bath displays are interactive, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, pro-fessional installation and exceptional customer service HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • www.myhomewerks.com Glancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 43

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MILLION DOLLAR lliissttiinnggRemarkable Custom-Built Estate on Tranquil Property This beautiful home backs to protected forest preserve. A home that stands out among all others w/ impeccable design, craftsmanship, and amenities inside & out! Architectural intricacies including extraordinary millwork, walnut hardwoods, knotty alder timber trusses, arched entry-ways, beamed ceilings, 8' knotty alder doors, and 6 masonry fireplaces throughout. The gourmet kitchen is ideal for entertaining w/ two islands, Butler's pantry AND dry bar w/ beverage fridge & ice maker, an abun-dance of cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances (2 dishwashers), and tur-reted eating area. $1,150,000 43W068 Derek Dr, Elburn 4 bed, 4.5 bath 6,326sq ft / 1.08 acre lot (630) 377-1700 Presented by: Debora McKay Brokered by: @properties St. Charles44 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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46 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineHHOOMMEEProviding Home Design Since 1997 BATAVIA–West DuPage Cabinets and Granite has been pro-viding home design since 1997 when the company began as a custom home builder. Today, Catherine Sanzeri (pictured) and her talented team continues to fill a niche in the west suburban home design marketplace by providing a full range of products to fit every budget while providing lifestyle-focused designs with top in-dustry designers. As a proud member of the NKBA and KCMA, this women-owned local area home design establish-ment guarantees your absolute satisfaction. THE DESIGN PROCESS Catherine shares that today’s trends include timeless kitchen designs that incorporate the latest products into the design to fit each homeowners needs. This is West DuPage Cabinets and Granite’s area of specialty. If you’re looking for a new kitchen or bathroom design, West DuPage Cabinets & Granite’s talented design team will visit your home for a consultation, take measurements and look at the lifestyle components of the home. Does your family cook often? Design Inspo

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Glancer Magazine • MARCH 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 43Do you like to entertain? How many people are usually in your kitchen at once? Once they have all of the infor-mation needed, the team will create a design to present to you, the homeowner, upon a visit to the Batavia show-room. Homeowners enjoy a stress-free process with this local one-stop home designer, as this top-rated Batavia busi-ness has everything needed to complete a kitchen or bathroom design– including labor for each project. Ad-ditionally, West DuPage Cabinets and Granite extends their discounts at the supply houses to their clients (spe-cifically for appliances and plumbing fixtures). The entire process is coordinated with your designer who stays with you through the entire project, leaving the homeowners completely satisfied throughout. INDUSTRY TRENDS Catherine noted that the industry is always changing with future trends leaning towards larger islands, coffee bars and entertainment spaces, including a wine refrigerator in the kitchen and more features to accommodate larger groups. LEADING THE WAY The company has received many awards and accolades through the years including Best of the Best in Kitchen and Bath Remodeling 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, in addition to Glancer Magazine’s ‘Best of the Best’ Kitchen Designer for Kane County in 2021. One of Catherine’s most cherished projects was when her team designed and built a first floor master suite for a client whose husband had MS and could no longer walk up the stairs. “The improved quality of both of their lives was a gift to see!” shared Catherine. -Photos by Mike Catuara West DuPage Cabinets and Granite (630) 414-2363 143 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia www.westdupagecabinetsandgranite.com“Today’s trends include timeless kitchen designs that incorporate the latest products into the design to fit each homeowners needs.” -Catherine Sanzeri, OwnerGlancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 47

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PERSONABLE, ENERGETIC & CREATIVE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL SUSAN COLELLA OF BAIRD & WARNER This proud Naperville resident shares that helping local sellers and buyers doesn’t feel like work making it easy to be dedicated and results oriented When she is hired to list a home she gains much of the mar-keting inspiration from her sellers when she asks “ what do you love about your home?” From there she designs high end customs booklets with professional photography & drone shots, descriptions of updates, & develops unique ways to target the right buyers on the internet. Re-styling her listings with professional staging , 3D tours great for out of state buyers and constant follow up with all parties are all included for her recipe of success! Susan is currently meeting with sellers & buyers now in anticipation of a thriving Spring market~ Call luxury listing agent Susan Colella anytime to discuss your real estate goals for 2022. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813Susan Colella48 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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SPIRITED LOYAL CREATIVE Chris Cash is a Community Connector not only joining people to the best homes in the area but also creatively designing them and giving back along the way with her contributions to the Naperville Area Humane Society the Aurora Chamber of Commerce LEADS Group and Women Entrepreneurs Secrets of Success WESOS Chris also launched a nationwide group called The Real Estate Pet Project connecting real estate professionals across the U S who are committed to volunteering and donating to animal rescue groups She is a Real Estate Agent and Interior Designer owner of Chris Cash Homes and Chris Cash Designs utilizing her background in advertising and interior design to help sellers market their homes with creative strategies to sell for top dollar In addition to serving buyers and sellers in the Fox Valley and West Suburbs Chris helps people relocate to and from Illinois and invest in vacation and investment homes through her newest business SCOUT Vacation Homes I love the challenge of the hunt to find just the right home that meets a client s needs and strive to find one that also exceeds all wishes Chris says When selling a home I strive to stage and market it to show off its best features then use my negotiation skills to achieve the highest price possible Chris is spirited loyal and creative She is grounded with passion knowledge and dedication Her interior design and marketing background are invaluable skills used in her real estate business along with the use of global international technology tools available through Keller Williams She is committed to connections and provides outstanding results Kristen Kucharski Photos Submitted AWARDS ACHIEVEMENTS CONTACT CHRIS Top 20 Agent In 700 Agent Office for Past 3 Years Certified Home Staging Consultant Divorce Real Estate for Consumer Protection Designation Extensive Education In Investing for Vacation Short Term Rentals Keller Williams Infinity 608 S Washington St Naperville 630 234 1770 christinacash kw com ChrisCashHomes com 50 WESTERN SUBURBS APRIL 2022 Glancer Magazine

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52 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineINFORMATIVE, CREATIVE & CURRENT CHICAGOLAND–Jessica Martini is a full service, luxury real es-tate agent operating throughout Chicagoland and northwest suburbs. Since 2018, Jessica has become an award winning, top producing realtor, recognized by multiple media outlets. Her business has been built on her ability to create reliable, proven results because she excels in market analysis, property val-uation, and forecasting. Jessica creates success for her clients by ensuring that they are educated, guided and supported throughout their entire process. She is a Certified Staging Consultant (CSC) through Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, and also sits on both their Education Advisory Board and the Young Professionals Committee. “I wanted to do work that not only highlighted and utilized my strengths in business, but I wanted to do work that has mean-ing,” Jessica says. “Knowing that my effort is purposeful and helps improve the lives of others is why my work has so much meaning to me.” Jessica knows that when someone buys or sells a home it can be an anxious time of their life, so she prides herself on being a trusting mentor, consultant, educator, and advocate while using her insight to provide real time solutions ensuring a confident sale. Using relevant social media to connect with her sphere, Jessica shares insights and information weekly through "Martini’s Mon-day Minute,” highlighting market updates, real estate tips, tricks, how to's, and home staging ideas. It is a mix of real estate hap-penings as well as an insider’s look to her personal side. Jessica is smart and informative, fun and creative, current and relevant and absolutely loves being a Realtor®. -Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara CONTACT JESSICA Jessica Martini d’Aprile Properties 145 S. Vine Avenue, Park Ridge (312) 927-1511 Jmartini@daprileproperties.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Top 30 Realtors to Look Out for in 2022 - Entrepreneur's Herald 2021 Top Producer/Black Key Award Winner - d'aprile properties 2021 Who's Who in Chicagoland Real Estate - Chicago Agent Magazine 2020 Who's Who International - Continental Publishing

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54 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineHELPING TO MAKE NAPERVILLE SHINE Opposites attract. The Kim and Katie Group at @Properties is proof that opposites are often complementary. Katie focuses on the data, market trends, pricing and logistics. Kim shines in ne-gotiations, marketing and advertising. The bridge to their suc-cessful partnership is their shared love for their community and real estate. WE LIVE LOCAL AND LOVE LOCAL is their motto. In today’s hyper local real estate market, it’s important to have a team be-hind you connected to the local community. They have built a robust business based on relationships and performance. In 2018 they relaunched their careers finding real estate to be the perfect fit for their past work experience, passion and talents. “The business we are building isn't about us, it’s about our com-munity,” Kim shares. “We not only represent our seller’s home, but our city and its amenities.” Buyers want to know why they should move to Naperville and we help answer that question for them in our marketing and in person. Kim and Katie value individual relationships with their clients. They customize their marketing approach for each unique listing and believe that technology is the key to maximizing the sales price and smoothness of each real estate transaction. Using advanced digital management systems for both buyers and sellers helps keep each deal on track. Clients receive weekly digital home reports that include views of syndicated websites featuring their listing, as well as views of digital ads and social media. Their digital CMA can be automatically updated daily, al-lowing for effective and efficient decision making. As mothers, community members, friends and teammates, Kim and Katie believe in doing their part to make Naperville shine. -Kristen Kucharski, Photos Submitted CONTACT KIM & KATIE The Kim and Katie Group (630) 732-1299 | (773) 750-9535 kimandkatie@atproperties.com KimAndKatie.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Top 1% of Naperville Realtors in sales volume Road to Rolex Winner (Top achievement for @Properties Agents) Innovative Marketing Award from Peers Naperville Top Performers

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56 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazineINTEGRITY & BOUNDLESS ENTHUSIASM Inspired by their passion for helping people while forming life-long relationships, Viveka and Sunita of The Ross-Tandon Team found their calling in real estate where they work diligently to provide award-winning service, pursue emerging trends to utilize the most cutting-edge technology into their marketing, and pri-oritize building meaningful relationships with each of their clients. Viveka comes from a background in social work and marketing and Sunita’s in special education creating a solid foundation for being empathetic to their clients’ needs and working with their best interest in mind – ALWAYS. “We are 100% invested in our clients, their happiness and the best possible outcome for them,” Viveka says. “During difficult times we adapt, stay motivated, disciplined and choose to be the rock that our clients can depend on.” Their team has always been a forerunner in the technology trends, launching Drone Photography back in 2014, virtual Broker tours as early as 2015, and Virtual Open houses in 2019, well before the pandemic forced agents to shift this direction. “We don't work in a box...we threw away the box a long time ago and are boundless in our approach to tailor the best marketing plan for each seller and buyer that we represent,” Sunita adds. “Some of the strategies we use include High Quality Profes-sional Photography and Videos, Virtual Tours, Social Media Mar-keting and Ads, Video Email Marketing – 3-D Tours – Drone Photographs & Videos.” Working with integrity, boundless enthusiasm, and authenticity are at the core of Viveka’s and Sunita’s desire to build relation-ships with purposeful intent, deep motivation, driven energy, and adaptability to an ever changing industry. -Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara CONTACT VIVEKA & SUNITA Ross-Tandon Team Baird & Warner (331) 213-9585 rosstandonteam@gmail.com RossTandonTeam.Bairdwarner.ComAWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Founder Club Award Top 3% 5 Star Professional Chicago Agent Magazine, Who’s Who In Chicago Real Estate 2021

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58 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer MagazinePERSISTENT & DEDICATED Honing the power of partnership, passion and perseverance, Mary and Bill White’s mission is to provide excellence in all realty services by conducting business with the highest levels of pro-fessionalism, honesty and integrity. Wanting to be more present in the lives of their three young chil-dren, their real estate journey began in 1983 and quickly grew through friends and family. Their grown daughters have now joined the Bill White Homes team and are also providing guid-ance now to 3rd generation clients. Living by the Golden Rule and digging deep into their Irish roots they branded the business with a very whimsical green sham-rock logo; furthermore, trademarking the words "Sale Agreed®". “In Ireland, when a home goes under contract they say it is a Sale Agreed,” Mary shares. “We brought that to our business as well. We use the hashtags #followthegreen and #saleagreed® in our social media as well. Their team approach uses combined knowledge, experience and skills to provide the expertise and service customers and clients deserve. They pride themselves on being attentive to the challenges people face whether financially, socially or phys-ically, and guide careful consideration for all options. Baird and Warner continually upgrades their technology appli-cations to include CRM which connects the team directly to clients providing continually updates on home searches. Digital applications including Drones are also used for marketing ma-terials, and a local multiple listing service opens access to tax records and sales information in all zip codes. Through persistence, dedication, and well-practiced negotiating, a genuine partnership of trust and friendship is formed in assist-ing people with finding their forever home. -Kristen Kucharski CONTACT BILL & MARY Bill White Homes @ Baird and Warner 836 W. 75th Street, Naperville (630) 235-9760 billwhitehomes@bairdwarner.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Top 1% Residential Transactions and Sales Volume by Mainstreet Best of Naperville Award in Real Estate Top 1% Production in Baird and Warner Newsweek Magazine America's Best Realtors

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INNOVATIVE & COMMITTED With a 20-year track record of exceeding client's needs by lis-tening, goal setting and openly communicating, home sales and/or purchases are safe with Julie Croegaert of @Properties. Her years in a corporate role taught her to plan, organize and over-communicate. She runs her business on the same morals as her personal life – with integrity and respect; and thrives from seeing her clients smile and succeed. “I listen. I plan. I communicate. I follow through on my prom-ises,” Julie says. “My past career taught me that two of these without the third will result in failure and disappointment.” Julie left her corporate position after 14 years because she dis-covered she thoroughly enjoyed home renovations, property flip-ping, property management, and property investing with her handy husband. She also wanted to be more available to her daughters, one who is a 9 year old rockstar with Down Syn-drome. She brings an easy-going, sympathetic, and warm approach as the foundation to her driven and thorough professional role, and will stop at nothing to support your real estate goals. Using top-notch technology available via @properties provides the best marketing tools in the industry and allows her to create digital listing presentations, comparative market analyses and marketing materials within minutes. She enhances and differ-entiates herself by using Canva to create unique social media posts, postcards, interior open house signage and so much more! Julie’s overall mission to help clients aligns with everything that defines @properties, from their focus on relationships, innova-tion, and excellence, to their commitment to making an impact in the community and industry. -Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara CONTACT JULIE Julie Croegaert, Real Estate Broker @properties 111 W. Main Street, St. Charles4 Cell (630) 849-8052 | Office (630) 377-1700 juliecroegaert@atproperties.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS 8.6 Million in sales, year 1 Top 10 Producing Agents in Elburn #1 Producing Agent in Willow Creek Subdivision, Elburn (*Infosparks data: Top Agents by Total Closed Dollar Volume, 2021)60 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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ENTHUSIASTIC TRUSTWORTHY After a lengthy career in the hospitality fitness and retail bookstore industries in the United Kingdom Kim was ready for a change so moved to Chicago in 2002 with her husband and two children Her energetic driven enthusiastic honorable and trustworthy personality along with her amazing problem solving skills has allowed her to run her own Chicagoland real estate business for the past 16 years Having come to the U S knowing no one Kim s proudest accomplishment is that 90 percent of her business is referrals from family friends and past clients placing her in the Top 1 percent of Naperville luxury agents She is also recognized as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist and Relocation Specialist who uses top of the line technology available through Properties Kim believes the key to a successful real estate transaction begins with the relationship between client and broker through effective communication up to date market knowledge strong negotiating skills and a team approach to ensure a smooth and enjoyable transaction providing an exceptional experience Her core mission is exemplified by Carl W Buechner s quote They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel and spans throughout her business and personal life Beyond her passion for her work Kim supports the Ronald McDonald House and Agape Orphanage in India She is a global traveler and avid runner completing over 15 marathons and qualifying for the Boston Marathon twice Kristen Kucharski Photos by Mike Catuara AWARDS ACHIEVEMENTS CONTACT KIM Luxury Real Estate Specialist Top 1 in Sales Volume in Chicagoland Top 3 in Transactions in Chicagoland Kim Scott properties 1003 S Washington St Suite 137 Naperville kimscott atproperties com Cell 630 484 6775 Office 630 634 0700 62 WESTERN SUBURBS APRIL 2022 Glancer Magazine

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A NATURAL LEADER & MOTIVATOR The current market is evolving quickly and it is key to have someone with the resources to help you navigate along the way. In today's climate of bitcoin and crypto currency there is a lot of volatility. Investing in real estate is a great way to gain long term wealth especially when using the expertise of Carrie Foley, a john greene Realtor. As a Naperville Native, mom of four, full-time Realtor, investment property owner and manager, Carrie provides vast experience to both buyers and sellers achieving maximum results with total customer satisfaction. She is a natural leader, motivator, organ-izer, and educator. She brings passion, persistence, loyalty and the willingness to attain the financial results clients crave. “With the use of our real time market analysis tools, sellers re-ceive top dollar for their home in any market supported by our knowledge and technology providing realistic and accurate net losing estimates for all sellers,” Carrie says. “For buyers, we have the ability to listen to their wants and needs, and then lo-cate the perfect home for them. Oftentimes, the property they purchase is one that they had not selected themselves, but one that we have selected based on our experience listening to their needs.” Carrie understands that home is your place of work, education, family-time and tranquility. She provides the professional know-how and guided emotional support that goes well beyond mak-ing or receiving an offer. As part of Leading RE (https://www.leadingre.com/) Carrie also offers global resources and prides herself on creating a business legacy built on going above and beyond so her client’s reap the rewards. -Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara CONTACT CARRIE Carrie Foley, Real Estate Broker john greene Realtor CSC | TOP PRODUCER Cell (630) 544-0596 | Office (630) 820-6500 carriefoley@johngreenerealtor.com CarrieFoley.JohnGreeneRealtor.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Top 1% of all Illinois Realtors Sold Over $200 Million to Date Zillow Badge "Best of Zillow" Distinction Top Performer at john greene Realtor Top 5 Volume Producing agents in Naperville IL Obtain 3% More on a home than the Industry Average* *Source: infosparks as of 2/28/2022 64 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY The Ville Team is composed of nine full-time Broker Associates with Coldwell Banker Realty in Naperville, Illinois. They are a full-service team for residential, rental, and commercial proper-ties and are dedicated, knowledgeable, and committed to pro-viding an exceptional customer service experience with every real estate transaction. Walt Burrell and Bridget Salela, co-owners of The Ville, created the team based on a true team environment with the client’s best interest in mind. This advantageous approach provides the client with the experience and teamwork of multiple Brokers working towards one strategic, common goal. The Ville closed $68+ million in 2021 and doubled sales last year due to their exceptional customer service, unique marketing strategies, exclusive digital platforms, and global network. Combined with over 80+ years of real estate experience, it is no wonder that The Ville has been the No. 1 team for the past three years in Coldwell Banker Naperville. “Our brand is built on a strong foundation of knowledge, experi-ence, and integrity,” says Bridget Salela. “This is highlighted dur-ing each transaction as we deal with some of our clients’ biggest assets.” The Ville Team shares everything there is to know about the area with their clients — the ins and outs of the different sub-divisions, neighborhoods, and school districts — because their team members have lived in and raised their families in the com-munity. “The Ville is where we have built our foundations and families,” Walt Burrell adds. “We’re excited to share the unique amenities Naperville has to offer.”-Kristen Kucharski, Photos Submitted CONTACT THE VILLE TEAM The Ville Team - Coldwell Banker Realty 1212 S. Naper Blvd., Suite 122, Naperville (630) 420-8834 thevilleteam@gmail.com TheVilleTeam.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS #1 Team Coldwell Banker Realty Naperville (3rd year in a row) #3 Large Team (4+) Coldwell Banker Realty Illinois by AGC President’s Club 2019-2021 including the International Presidents Elite Team tier in 2021 Top 1% Residential Sales Volume for 2021 by Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® (Data provided by Chicagoland MLS) 66 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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HONESTY & INTEGRITY-DRIVEN Julie Kaczor has consistently been one of the top Real Estate Brokers in Naperville and the Western Suburbs for over 28 years. With $825 million in career sales, her clients appreciate her honesty, integrity, and vast knowledge of the market. If you are looking for one of the best Real Estate agents that will guar-antee you exceptional customer service, state-of-the-art mar-keting, best terms, and most importantly, top dollar for your home, call Julie today. Julie applies the same diligence in both her personal and pro-fessional life. As an avid triathlete and accomplished Ironman athlete, Julie’s discipline, hard work and consistency make for efficient and effective transactions for her clients. Her morality, loyalty, and utmost customer service set her apart from the com-petition. In a day and age where technology is vital, Julie has fully incor-porated the tech world into her strategic process of buying and selling homes. From video tours to virtual staging, sharing on social media to customized search emails, she completely em-braces and takes advantage of the benefits of technology in today’s market. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative, buyers will be guided every step of the way while finding their dream home. Starting with a tailored buyer’s consultation and ending with a smooth closing, Julie assures the highest level of customer service. As a seller, clients appreciate Julie’s expert premarketing staging skills coupled with her negotiating experience to guarantee the highest price and best terms possible. Call Julie today to see why clients don’t just consider her an agent but their Realtor for life. -Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara & Submitted CONTACT JULIE Julie Kaczor-Broker Associate Baird & Warner 836 W. 75th Street, Naperville Office (630) 718-3509 | Cell (630) 399-9399 julie.kaczor@bairdwarner.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Over $825,000,000 in career sales Baird & Warner Founder's Club Member 2007-2021 Platinum Top 1% of Sales Volume-Mainstreet Organization of Realtors 68 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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PATIENT, RESILIENT & AMBITIOUS Susan is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Relocation Specialist, Certified Staging Consultant, and is Broker Price Opinion Certified. She brings ten years of experi-ence with Baird & Warner in Naperville as a full-time dedicated Realtor offering a positive, energetic, work ethic and extraordi-nary customer service. Combining her patience, resilience, ambition, and creativity with the use of innovative technology led the way to a 2021 career peak assisting 50 clients and $19,600,000 in sales. “I don’t wait for things to happen, I make things happen,” Susan says. “I use the Homesnap App on my iPhone to set up show-ings quickly, do instant CMA’s on the spot, use DotLoop to send paperwork to clients, and Zoom, Facetime and Google Hang-outs for impromptu meetings and video showings.” Susan works efficiently and effectively and has built a strong, reliable network of professionals including preferred lenders, at-torneys, photographers, general contractors, and stagers. Listings are her passion and she works directly with her seller to gain inspiration for restyling the home with staging, coordi-nating elite photography inclusive of drones for aerial views, and videography to create a visual storybook enhancing unique so-cial media ads. Since Susan is not on a team, she is the direct contact for her clients which provides a powerful tool when compounded with her residency in the west suburban community where she has personally bought and sold homes and raised her two daugh-ters. In anticipation of the thriving Spring market, Susan is meeting with buyers and sellers. Call today! -Kristen Kucharski, Photos Submitted CONTACT SUSAN Susan Colella Baird and Warner- Naperville 836 W 75th Street, Naperville (630) 946-3813 susan.colella@bairdwarner.com SusanColella.BairdWarner.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Founders Club Baird and Warner Top 2% Sales & Units Volume of All Agents in Chicagoland and Baird and Warner Company Wide Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Certified Staging Consultant 70 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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PURPOSEFULLY DRIVEN Debbie’s community ties since 1995 gives her an enthusiastic edge when working with buyers and sellers. Her professional, down to earth approach with unwavering commitment to her clients, has enabled her to build up a vast network of referrals over the past 8 years. Attention to detail combined with an exceptional understanding of the marketplace, genuine care for people, attentive listening skills, and dedication to fulfilling client’s goals is abundantly ev-ident. “I LOVE people and the journey that takes us from A to Z. I be-lieve we all have a story to tell, and that story begins at home,” Debbie shares. “For much of my adult life, I was known as a working stay-at-home PTA mom/wife, and was led to a new full time career as a 50 year-old single mom. It took perseverance, patience, and trust in the process to tran-sition to Debbie Lendino, john greene Realtor, trusted advisor extraordinaire!” Her strong ability to negotiate and problem solve support her business that has been predominantly built on referrals, open homes, and networking. She is confident, yet humble; compas-sionate, yet persistent; knowledgeable, yet always learning. Debbie relies on jgR’s tools to maintain a powerful post close process for her buyers and sellers and has an impressive social media presence that aids in marketing her listings. “Utilization of john greene Realtor's technology is unmatched,” she says. “Always fresh, always something NEW, excellent!” Debbie is purposefully driven and happy to help! -Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara CONTACT DEBBIE Debbie Lendino, CSC, SFR Broker | john greene Realtor 1311 S. Route 59, Naperville Office (630) 820-6500 | Cell (630) 596-3672 DebbieLendino@johngreeneRealtor.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Rookie of the Year 2015 for john greene Realtor Top Performer/President's Club 2015- Present at john greene Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Top 2% in Sales Volume and Number of Transactions Top 3% in Northern MLS Most Innovative Marketer 2020 for john greene Realtor 72 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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Kid StuffBunny Brunch & Egg Hunt APRIL 9 • GRACE HOLISTIC CENTER FOR EDUCATION YORKVILLE–This local non-profit is holding its annual com-munity bunny brunch and egg hunt with two seatings avail-able. Pre-registration required. 11am or 12:30pm Tickets: Adults $15 Seniors - $10 (Ages 65+); Youth $5 - (Ages 2-17); Infant to 2 - Free. $5 activity passes available on site for crafts, face painting, games, balloons, etc. and the Easter bunny, too!Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny LUIGI’S PIZZA & FUN CENTER • APRIL 16 • 7:30-11am AURORA–Enjoy pancakes (all-you-can-eat), sausage, milk, juice, coffee & Dick's Mini Donuts at this fun Easter event. Free egg-shaped pizza kit with every ticket purchased. Free vision screening onsite of the event plus a raffle! Easter egg hunt at 11am. Event by Aurora Noon Lion’s Club. Kid’s Flower Pot Workshop APRIL 16 • 11:30am-12:30pm GENEVA–Dig in the dirt and plant your own spring flowers in a fun flower pot for Easter to take home. Enjoy a yummy slushy while working hard in the greenhouse. All supplies included. Instructor led! Flowers and flower pots vary in size and color depending on availability. Parents welcome to join and help with the creation. Price based per kit. Starting at $20. Windy Acre Farms, Geneva www.windyacresfarmstand.comSpring! Online All Month Long!74 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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KID STUFFDUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Explore, Wonder, Discover & More NAPERVILLE–Every visit to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is a new adventure that will spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and lead to new dis-coveries. Make a splash in AWEsome Water, “fly” through the Wind Tunnel in AWEsome Air, build a fantastic pancake arche like Iggy Peck or engineer the farthest soaring paper airplane like Rosie Revere in The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY!, and so much more. There’s no need to pack a lunch, Bean Sprouts Café is open on the Museum’s lower level. Coming up on Saturday, April 23, join us for a special event – Everyday Superheroes Assemble! Learn more and plan your visit today. www.dupagechildrens.org adventure awaitsGlancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 75

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CAREER VISION APTITUDE TESTING CAN HELP STUDENTS CHOOSE MAJORS AND CAREERS What are you doing after high school? You know further edu-cation is important. Do you need help finding the right career choice? The Career Vision Aptitude Advantage can help. Aptitudes identify your strongest talents, the jobs you would enjoy and be good at doing. Combining your aptitudes with your interests, Career Vision reveals your career choices. You also receive resources about college majors, job outlook, and preparation needed for those careers. If you have asked “What should I study?”, “What will I do after college?” and want to learn how Career Vision can help, give them a call. Their assessment process is a positive and an objective way to give you confidence to make good career choices. And your Personal Career Consultant will take time to discuss the test results with you and go over all your choices. If you are going to college and want to know what to study, reach out to Career Vision today. If you have graduated col-lege and still haven’t found your best fit, the professional con-sultants at Career Vision can help you, too. For over 30 years they have been helping students and adults find their best ca-reer choices. Career Vision • www.careervision.org • (630) 469-6270CCOOLLLLEEGGEE TTIIMMEETEAN SCENEGlancer Magazine • APRIL 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 81

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5. Enjoy Wine on Harrison Street OSWEGO–Oswego’s traditional Wine on the Fox event presented by john greene Realtor, returns for its 16th year in pic-turesque Hudson Crossing Park along the river on Harrison Street! All ages are welcome, and the event is free and open to the public. www.wineonthefox.com 82 • WESTERN SUBURBS • APRIL 2022 • Glancer Magazine1. Shop & Dine on Water Street NAPERVILLE– Enjoy one of the hottest spots in Downtown Naperville! Nestled along the famed Riverwalk, Water Street invites you to shop, dine, stay, celebrate and play with some of the finest retailers, innovative restau-rants, intimate and exciting Ele-ments events venue and the renowned Hotel Indigo Naperville Riverwalk. www.waterstreetnaperville.com2. Lively Fun on Hale Street WHEATON–Back again in 2022 on Hale Street! Get excited to enjoy the outdoor dining, live music, extensive shopping, and a lively ambiance with the tents on Hale Street! The Innovator Hale Street Tents are generously sponsored at the Premier level by In-novator ETFs. 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘺 7. www.downtownwheaton.com4. Shop on 4th Street GENEVA–Get your fresh fix at the Geneva French Market. The market offers fresh produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, jewelry, handbags, and more to downtown Geneva in the Metra parking lot at Fourth and South streets. Bensidoun USA oper-ates the market from 9am-2pm. www.geneva.il.us/315/Upcoming-Events3. Sip & Shop on Main Street DOWNERS GROVE–The return of the Annual Wine Walk in Downtown Downers Grove will be held on Thursday, April 28, 4:30-8:30pm. Shop, Sip and Stroll your way through the busi-nesses for (15) 1oz tastings of wines, of-fered from the Cellar Door, and a variety of snacks at each location. In addition, your $35.00 includes a wine tumbler. www.downtowndg.org6. Shop Local on River Street AURORA–Bringing more than a dozen local makers together for a one-of-a-kind indoor market, visit Society 57 at 100 S. River St. from 9 to noon on April 9 & 23 for Art & Market Aurora, sponsored by Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit of downtown busi-ness and property owners. SSA ONE 501(c)(4) www.auroradowntown.org 7. Beauty on Main Street LISLE–A focal point of Downtown Lisle is the striking nature-themed fountain lo-cated at the entrance to the Garden Walk on the west side of Main Street. The unique fountain was inspired by the Frank Lloyd Wright “Falling Waters” development. www.villageoflisle.org COMMUNITY STREETS ARE BLOOMING WITH ACTIVITY April is here and it’s time to celebrate Spring around town! From shopping and dining delights in Naperville’s Water Street and along Main Street in Lisle, to specialty wine events being held in beautiful Oswego and Downtown Downers Grove– there’s so much to enjoy throughout the western suburbs. Here’s our list of 7 Spectacular Suburban Streets ready for Spring. Enjoy! 1.SUBURBAN STREETS READY FOR SPRING6.4.2.3.7.5.Patch.com