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SCENE AROUND SUBURBIAscenearoundSuburbiaYou’ve Been Glanced!Photos by Mike Catuara Visit Us Online for Hundreds of Additional Photos from Each of these Events at www.glancermagazine.com/scene-around-suburbiaYOU’VE BEEN GLANCED AT.... Wines & Finds Downtown Glen Ellyn (Jun 13) The 6th Annual wine tast-ing and shopping event took place in downtown Glen Ellyn. Photos by Mike Catuara Invite Us to Your Next Event www.GlancerMagazine.comYOU’VE BEEN GLANCED AT.... Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair, Naperville (Jun 22) The 60th anniversary event was held at Naper Settlement Photos by Mike Catuara Invite Us to Your Next Event www.GlancerMagazine.comYOU’VE BEEN GLANCED AT.... Marq on Main Ribbon Cutting In Lisle (Jun 13) Local VIPs opened Marq on Main, the new luxury apartment complex in Downtown Lisle Photos by Mike Catuara Invite Us to Your Next Event www.GlancerMagazine.com4 • WESTERN SUBURBS• AUGUST 2019 • Glancer Magazine Order a Free Digital Subscription to Receive Glancer Daily at www.GlancerMagazine.com8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 6:40 AM Page 4

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TMTABLE OF CONTENTSAugust 20194 Scene Around Suburbia 5 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 9 COVER: 2019 Readers’ Choice 12 Fabulous Family 13 Literary Local 13 West Suburban VIP 15 Dining + Entertainment 15 Local Barbecue Favorites 15 Savory & Sweet Sisters 16 Kid Stuff 17 Mom’s Little Black Book 19 To Give, To Inspire 21 Home Bliss: Design & More 22 Home Enhancement Guide 25 The Best You 26 7 Spectacular New Businesses2019 READERS’ CHOICE ISSUE | Featuring the “Best of the Best” This issue has been anxiously anticipated, as it celebrates 150 local areas establishments in 50 categories. Each is recognized as the “Best of the Best” in their community, voted on by our readers this past Spring. We are honored to share this elite list of winners with our subscribers and the entire community, as it is featured in both our print and digital editions. We invite you to join us in con-gratulating each winning business in a special digital feature that will be posted all month long, and for months to come, at www.GlancerMagazine.com. Link up to their website and follow them in social media today! This is the 9th year for our Readers’ Choice recognition program honoring west suburban business establishments in specific categories of local living– and each year is just as exciting as the last. We could not be more appre-ciative of all of those who took the time to vote and who are such a valued part of our loyal readership. Thank you from all of us at Glancer Magazine. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director, West Suburban Area lkleivo@glancermagazine.comPUBLISHER Glancer Magazine, Inc. PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL | Print + Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist / Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist / Writer Stephanie Schmoker Dining Critic Tiffany Schmoker Dining Critic SALES / MARKETING Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Features Photographer Mike Mantucca Event Photographer PRINT + DIGITAL MONTHLY A West Suburban Themed Issue Featuring the Best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Each Month DIGITAL CONTENT | Daily + Weekly A Mobile Responsive Website at www.GlancerMagazine.com, Also Glancer Go-To Guide, Glancer Magazine’s Online Marketplace + Event Site Connecting Residents & Businesses COMMUNITY FEATURES Press Releases, Local Events, Community News editorial@glancermagazine.com ADVERTISING Print & Digital Advertising advertising@glancermagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Receive the Printed Publication Monthly (12x/yr) www.glancermagazine.com PUBLISHED BY Glancer Magazine, Inc. 80 Main Street, Suite C Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 428-4387 www.glancermagazine.com Glancer Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is pro-duced by Glancer Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine, You’ve Been Glanced and the Glancer logo are registered trade-marks of Glancer Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Magazine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Featuring DuPage • Kane • Kendall August 2019 |Vol 18 | Best of the Best This Issue Celebrates Glancer Maga-zine’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards Featuring the “Best of the Best” in West Suburban Chicago, Voted on by Our Print + Digital Audience. 150 WInners are Listed in 50 Categories with a Special Digital Feature Providing Information on Each Winner, Link Ups & More! Visit www.GlancerMagazine.com ©Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. Subscribe Today!Get Listed In Your CategoryGlancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5August Features8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/18/2019 3:23 PM Page 5

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3. DINE OUT IN NAPERVILLE NAPERVILLE–Summer is winding down, but the options of restau-rant choices in Naperville are not. If your kids are headed back to school, treat them to their favorite lunch or dinner at their favorite restaurant for a nice sendoff. Soak up the last days of summer with your friends, family, significant others or yourself while en-joying a delicious meal and a drink. Whatever the occasion, visit www.dinenaperville.com to explore all the options Naperville has to offer!Glancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 7SUMMER 20195 Things to Do2. EXPERIENCE FARM LIFE ST. CHARLES – Experience farm life! At Primrose Farm, explore restored farm buildings, visit with farm animals and agricultural interpreters, stroll through 100+ acres of historic and modern rural landscapes and climb up on a vintage tractor near the fruit or-chard. Exciting and educational activities await you in the farmyard! Drop-in programs offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, featuring hand-milking a Jersey cow, gathering eggs from the chicken coop, grooming a draft horse or feeding the animals. www.primrosefarmpark.com 5. MAKE DOWNTOWN DOWNERS YOUR SUMMER DESTINATION DOWNERS GROVE–Downtown Downers Grove plays host to a handful of weekly free events throughout the summer. Summer Nights Classic Car Show (Friday), Indian Boundary YMCA Downtown Market (Sat-urday) and the DG Park Distrcit Summer Con-cert Series (Tuesday). In addition to these fun events, discover our delicious restaurants and unique boutiques. www.downtowndg.org1. ROCK THE HILL NAPERVILLE – Join the Naperville Park District Friday, August 2 for the final concert in the Rock the Hill series at Naperville’s Ro-tary Hill, featuring the band OMT. Concert will be held from 7-8:30 pm. Show is family-friendly and for all ages; attend-ees are encouraged to bring folding chairs and blankets to enjoy a free evening of live music. Rotary Hill is lo-cated adjacent to the Naperville Riv-erwalk near downtown Naperville. For band information visit www.onemtime.com. 4. 2019 LAST FLING NAPERVILLE – The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling is a community festival held over Labor Day Week-end near Downtown Naperville. 26 national, regional and local musical acts will perform throughout the weekend on 2 stages! Sunday is Special Needs Day, offering priority no-wait seating for the Carnival rides. Monday, in addition to the Fling Mile and Labor Day Parade, the “Jaycees Support Our Troops”, welcoming Military Veterans for a compli-mentary lunch and entertainment. www.lastfling.org8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 6:45 AM Page 7

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8 • WESTERN SUBURBS• AUGUST 2019 • Glancer Magazine Order a Free Digital Subscription to Receive Glancer Daily at www.GlancerMagazine.comARTS + ENTERTAINMENT Movie Time DUPAGE.................. Hollywood Palms, Naperville KANE....................... Randall 15 IMAX, Batavia KENDALL................ NCG Yorkville Cinemas, Yorkville Artistic Studio DUPAGE.................. Board & Brush, Downers Grove KANE....................... The Chilled Palette, Geneva KENDALL................ Studio 60 Art Center, Yorkville Day at the Museum DUPAGE.................. Naper Settlement, Naperville KANE....................... Geneva History Museum, Geneva KENDALL................ Little White School House, Oswego Art Gallery DUPAGE................. Galleries Choice, Downers Grove KANE....................... Water Street Studios, Batavia KENDALL................ Arts on Fire Studio, Plano Performance Theater DUPAGE.................. Paramount Arts Center, Aurora KANE....................... Mainstage Theater at Pheasant Run KENDALL................ Your Performing Arts Center-YPAC BEAUTIFUL YOU Salon & Hair Care DUPAGE.................. Amber Waves, Salon KANE....................... Lola, Geneva KENDALL................ Great Clips, Yorkville Every Day Spa Treatments DUPAGE.................. Solaia Salon & Spa, Naperville KANE....................... Spa Vargas, St. Charles KENDALL................ Harmony Aesthetics Day Spa, Yorkville Cosmetic Procedures DUPAGE.................. John Bull Center for Plastic Surgery, Naperville KANE....................... French Medspa, St. Charles KENDALL................ Haven Medical Spa, Yorkville Anti-Aging / Skincare DUPAGE.................. Aespala Med Spa & Plastic Surgery, Oak Brook KANE....................... Simply Crystal Skin Care, St. Charles KENDALL................ Haven Medical Spa, Yorkville Cosmetic Dentistry DUPAGE.................. Dr. David Newkirk, Naperville KANE....................... Krizek Dental, PC, Geneva KENDALL................ Sandwich Dentistry, Sandwich For the 9th year, Glancer Magazine invited west suburban residents to nominate the “Best of the Best” in their community for the 2019 Readers' Choice Awards. Back by popular demand for 2019 with a new list of categories, this recognition program honors west suburban business establishments in specific categories of local living. Voting took place from April 1 to June 15, 2019. Thank you to our readers for taking the time to vote for their favorite local establishments. Each is named the “Best of the Best” for their community in their category and will receive the 2019 Readers Choice Award. We invite our readers to visit us online at the link below to learn more about each of these local establishments. Also, winning businesses can claim their award and share about this special recognition. The site link is www.GlancerMagazine.com/BestOfTheBest. Thank you for voting & congratulations to the 2019 winners! 8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/18/2019 11:20 AM Page 8

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Glancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 9HEALTH + WELLNESS Weight Loss DUPAGE.................. ThinFast MD, Naperville & Hinsdale KANE....................... Genesis Integrative Medicine, Geneva KENDALL............... A Beautiful You, Yorkville Family Fitness DUPAGE.................. Fort Hill Fitness Center, Naperville KANE....................... Northwest Medicine Delnor Health & Fitness KENDALL................ Fox Valley Family YMCA, Yorkville Holistic Living DUPAGE.................. Emporer’s Medicine, Naperville KANE....................... Fox Valley Natural Medicine, Geneva KENDALL................ Elan Wellness Service Corp, Aurora Yoga Studios DUPAGE.................. Orange Theory Fitness, Glen Ellyn KANE....................... Orange Theory Fitness, Geneva KENDALL................ Living Divina Yoga & Fitness, Yorkville Family Dental DUPAGE.................. Valley View Dental, Naperville KANE....................... Krizeck Dental, Geneva KENDALL................ Valley View Dental, Montgomery/Oswego LOCAL EVENTS Summer Festivals DUPAGE.................. Naperville Jaycee’s Last Fling, Naperville KANE....................... Swedish Days Festival, Geneva KENDALL................ PrairieFest, Oswego Give Back Galas DUPAGE.................. NJWC Women of the Year Awards, NapervileKANE....................... Cal’s Angels Annual Gala, St. Charles KENDALL................ CASA Kendall County, Yorkville Holiday Themed Events DUPAGE.................. Naper Lights by Naperville Sunrise Rotary KANE....................... Geneva Holiday Christmas Walk, Geneva KENDALL................ Oswegoland Holiday Express, Oswego Brew Fests DUPAGE.................. Naperville Ale Fest, Naperville KANE....................... TriCity Craft Brew Festival, St. Charles KENDALL................ Brew at the Bridge Fest, Oswego Fashion Shows DUPAGE.................. College of DuPage Annual Fashion Show KANE....................... H4 Training Annual Fashion Show KENDALL................ Oswego High School's Prom Fashion Show COMMUNITY LIVING Shopping Destinations DUPAGE.................. Downtown Naperville KANE....................... Geneva Commons KENDALL............... Downtown Oswego Summer Concert Series DUPAGE.................. Naper Nights at Naper Settlement KANE....................... St Charles Concerts in the Park KENDALL ............... Beats & Eats, Oswego Special Needs Resources DUPAGE.................. GiGi’s Playhouse, Aurora KANE ....................... Marklund, Batavia KENDALL................ Celebrating Differences, Oswego Park District Facilities DUPAGE.................. Lisle Park District Sea Lion Park KANE....................... Otter Cove, St. Charles KENDALL................ Winrock Pool, Montgomery Natural Settings DUPAGE.................. Morton Arboretum, Lisle KANE....................... Healing Gardens, St. Charles KENDALL................ Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville DINING+ CABARET Date Night DUPAGE.................. Santo Celio, Naperville KANE....................... La ZaZa Trattoria, St. Charles KENDALL................ Blackstone Bar & Grille, Yorkville Live Music DUPAGE.................. Quigley’s, Naperville KANE....................... Even Flow, Geneva KENDALL................ The Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Yorkville Dining Out with the Kids DUPAGE.................. Uncle Julio’s, Naperville KANE....................... Aurelio’s Pizza, Geneva KENDALL................ Danelli's Pizzeria, Oswego Dancing the Night Away DUPAGE.................. Saddle Up Saloon, Naperville KANE....................... Eden on the River, Geneva KENDALL................ The Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Yorkville Dessert Delights DUPAGE.................. Smallcakes: A Cupcakery, Naperville KANE....................... All Chocolate Kitchen, Geneva KENDALL................ Sweet Temptations Dessert Co, Yorkville Congratulations to Our 2019 Winners Voted On by Our Readers To Learn More About Each Winning Establishment Visit www.GlancerMagazine.com8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/18/2019 11:09 AM Page 9

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SHOPS + BOUTIQUES Everyday Clothing DUPAGE.................. Jeans & a Cute Top Shop, Downers Grove KANE....................... Jeans & a Cute Top Shop, St. Charles KENDALL................ Melissa Jean Boutique, Oswego Special Occasion Apparel DUPAGE.................. Bri Zan Couture, Naperville KANE....................... Special Occasions Boutique, Batavia KENDALL................ The Prom Shoppe, Oswego On Trend Accessories DUPAGE.................. Karisma Boutique, Naperville KANE....................... Flair On Third, Geneva KENDALL............... Bella Gia Boutique, Oswego Gifts, Keepsakes & Unique Finds DUPAGE.................. The Gnome Colony, Glen Ellyn KANE....................... The Little Traveler, Geneva KENDALL................ Velvet Grace Boutique, Oswego Food + Wine DUPAGE.................. Cellar Door, Downers Grove KANE....................... Acquaviva Winery, Maple Park & Sycamore KENDALL................ Fox Valley Winery, Oswego HOME + GARDEN Home Décor Shops DUPAGE.................. Nona Jo’s, Naperville KANE....................... Little Red Barn Door, Geneva KENDALL................ Velvet Grace Boutique, Oswego Kitchen Redesign DUPAGE.................. HomeWerks, Naperville KANE....................... McDowell Remodeling, St. Charles KENDALL................ Heritage Home Décor, Yorkville Basement Remodeling DUPAGE.................. HomeWerks, Naperville KANE....................... Hogan Design & Construction, Geneva KENDALL................ DRC Basements, Oswego Landscaping Design DUPAGE.................. Bruss Landscaping, Wheaton KANE....................... Thornapple Landscapes, Batavia KENDALL................ Ground Effects Outdoor Living, Yorkville Real Estate Professionals DUPAGE.................. Teresa Ryan, Ryan Hill Group, Naperville KANE....................... Kristy Sreenan, Baird & Warner, Geneva KENDALL................ John Kurtz, John Green Realtors, Oswego KIDS + TEENS Kid’s Fitness DUPAGE.................. Healthtrack Sports Wellness, Glen Ellyn KANE....................... Excel Gymnastics, Geneva KENDALL................ Fox Valley YMCA, Plano Learning & Enrichment DUPAGE.................. Learning RX Chicago/Naperville KANE....................... Sylvan Learning Center, Geneva/St. Charles KENDALL................ Kumon Learning Center, Oswego Children’s Apparel DUPAGE.................. M & Em’s, Glen Ellyn KANE....................... The Little Travelers, Geneva KENDALL................ Lil’ Emm's Children’s Boutique, Oswego Toys & Games DUPAGE.................. Anderson’s Bookshop, NapervilleKANE....................... Learning Express, Geneva KENDALL................ Learning Express, South Naperville/Oswego Sporting Fun DUPAGE.................. Player’s Indoor Sports Center, Naperville KANE....................... Sportsplex, St. Charles KENDALL................ Go For It Sports Dome, Yorkville WEDDINGS + TRAVEL Ceremony Venue DUPAGE.................. Naper Settlement Chapel, Naperville KANE....................... The Herrington Inn & Spa, Geneva KENDALL................ Chapel On the Green, Yorkville Wedding Receptions DUPAGE.................. Meson Sabika, Naperville KANE....................... Hotel Baker, St. Charles KENDALL................ Northfolk Farm, Oswego Rehearsal Dinner Hot Spots DUPAGE.................. Maggiano’s, Naperville & Oakbrook KANE....................... Wildwood, Geneva KENDALL................ Blackstone Bar & Grill, Yorkville Local Hotel Accommodations DUPAGE.................. Hotel Indigo, Naperville KANE....................... Hotel Baker, St. Charles KENDALL................ Hampton Inn, Yoorkville Vacation Planning DUPAGE.................. Wehrli World Travel, Naperville KANE....................... Going Places Travel Center, Geneva KENDALL................ Oswego Travel, Oswego Glancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 11Congratulations to Our 2019 Winners Voted On by Our Readers To Learn More About Each Winning Establishment Visit www.GlancerMagazine.com8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/18/2019 11:10 AM Page 11

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12 • WESTERN SUBURBS• AUGUST 2019 • Glancer Magazine Order a Free Digital Subscription to Receive Glancer Daily at www.GlancerMagazine.comfabulousMeet the Weber Family of Yorkville Leaning into their faith and stretching in generosity, while being inspired to start something bigger than them, the Weber family strongly believes that God led them to purchasing six acres and becoming en-trepreneurs. After years of struggling with infertility, Brian and Emily now have four children, Nikki, Brinlee, Haven, and Gevyn, three flourishing locations of Your Perform-ing Arts Center (YPAC) in Yorkville and Plainfield, a real estate development company, and a retail wholesale com-pany that is making global impact one artist at a time. “Together we are on a mission to give every child access to the arts!” Emily says. Through their journey facing unfathomable pain and undeserving promise, the Weber’s offer words of encouragement to all, “Adversity IS your advantage with faith. Don’t give up. Lean in.” Their children attend Peaceful Pathways Montessori in Yorkville and the family attends Community Christian Church in Lemont. YPAC gives back through part-nerships with CASA of Kendall County, The Kendall County Community Food Pan-try and the Webers, along with family friends, host an arts camp in Cite Soleil Haiti. Summertime brings family trips to Foxy's Ice Cream, playing worship on the porch, and beach vacations to Florida or Michigan. –Kristen Kucharski FAMILYPhoto by Mike Mantucca8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 6:49 AM Page 12

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DINING + ENTERTAINMENTWESTERN SUBURBS – August brings our last summer month for outdoor din-ing and backyard barbecues, so be sure to bring the sunshine to Steamboat BBQ in Wheaton and enjoy what is touted as some of the best barbecue in town at one of their outdoor picnic tables. Steamboat BBQ specializes in smoked meats cooked daily using fresh-cut hickory wood and spice blends to produce the finest, authentic, southern style BBQ possible accompanied by a wide selection of sauces ranging from very sweet to hot-n-spicy. The ribs are the main attraction at Gematos Wood Pit BBQ in Naperville. They are perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone and it is said that the BBQ chicken and the Brisket are just as mouth- watering. A hand pulled pork sand-wich follows the BBQ line-up. The menu is diverse offering many Greek and traditional foods such as, Gyros, Burgers, Philly Steak, and Salads. Firewater BBQ and Brew is Geneva’s newest barbecue restaurant offering outdoor dining and the flavors, traditions and hospitality of Southern style BBQ. Enjoy all natural baby back ribs that are hand rubbed and slow smoked, as well as 100% ground Angus brisket burgers, smoked sausage, pulled chicken, and pulled pork. Firewater also carries local and regional craft beers that pair per-fectly with their craft barbecue. Although summer means on-the-go to baseball games, pools, and parks, you can take your barbecue with you at Smokey’s Wood Pit BBQ in Yorkville drive through. Call ahead for even faster pickup and grab and go! Smokey's Wood Pit features Chicago Style Favorites and Authentic BBQ slow cooked, smoked in house, at fair prices. After a long day out, you might just want to eat a family meal in the comforts of your own home. With just 24 hour notice, Picken’s Place can provide a true Texas BBQ experience to Clarendon Hills, Westmont, Hinsdale and nearby areas. -Kristen Kucharski Dining + ENTERTAINMENTBarbecue DelightsWEST SUBURBAN DINING1910 Geneva 30 W. State Street, Geneva (630) 845-9100 • www.1910Geneva.com Owners: Lindsey & Sergio De Los Santos WHISKEY, TEQUILA & TACOS Sergio and Lindsey De Los Santos are no strangers to the Geneva restaurant scene– they are the successful owners of Sergio’s Cantina. When the upstairs became avail-able, they decided to design a space with an urban vibe, trendy and creative Mexican menu, along with hand crafted cocktails. The historic building was built in 1907 with brick from the great Chicago Fire and in 1910 the first bar opened underneath its roof. Sergio and Lindsey restored the top floor back to the original brick and wood, added some artistic graffiti, a few swings, and reclaimed the space to host only the best nights. As the sun was setting, seated next to a window looking down State Street, our server Antonio Incandela recommended some great cocktails and mocktails. The energetic music and mocktails made us mamas feel like for a moment we were in the city for a night out. The Raspberry Cosmo adds raspberry puree for a sweet twist. Half priced whiskey Wednesdays is a great time to try the 1910 Old Fashioned. It starts with a glass that is smoked, then adds Buffalo Trace, Aperol, Tobacco infused bitters, orange bitters, fresh orange syrup and Luxardo cherry served with an ice ball. The Cucumber Mint is cool and refreshing. Sunday Funday offers half-off appetizers. Our favorites include the Poke Nachos with house made wonton chips topped with tuna, avocado, nori, sesame seed, serrano pepper and sriracha aioli. Lobster Quesadillas filled with lobster bisque, chihuahua cheese and habanero salsa have some heat to balance the sweet lobster. On Taco Tuesdays enjoy half priced tacos paired with five-dollar margaritas. The vegan and gluten free Esquites Tacos are packed with flavors of roasted zucchini, poblano corn, avocado crema and sweet potato crisps. Maui fish tacos are served with either black-ened or fried white fish and topped with tropical slaw, pineapple tequila salsa and a chipotle tartar sauce. Another favorite taco was the unique Camote Al Pastor with sweet potato sautéed with pineapple, Morita salsa, onion, cilantro, pepitas and vegan avocado crema. Just when we thought we couldn’t enjoy our evening anymore, we were served the house made churros with sides of butter Rum sauce, Baileys Mexican chocolate sauce and topped with ice cream. Make your reservation now! ABOUT THE CRITICS Stephanie (right) & Tiffany (left) Schmoker are west suburban sisters who have always shared a love for dining out and they also enjoy cooking together. They came from a family of 7 and grew up on farm with fresh fruits, veggies and more. Watch for their review of a different west suburban restaurant in each issue of Glancer Magazine. Invite them to your eatery at editorial@glancermagazine.com. WEST SUBURBAN EDIBLES TO LOVEGlancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 15Savory & Sweet Sisters 8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 6:55 AM Page 15

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Explore the Arts with Your Little Ones at DCM NAPERVILLE–DuPage Children’s Mu-seum is the perfect place to introduce children to the arts in a family-friendly environment. Create your own works of art in The Studio, view more than 55 pieces of professional artwork displayed throughout the Museum, and attend a Tiny Great Performance™. Viewing, talking about, and creating art with your child helps build important critical think-ing skills, inspires creativity, boosts con-fidence, and more. Plan your visit today! www.dupagechildrens.org, (630) 637-8000 Kid StuffEven though summer is quickly coming to an end, it’s not too late to get out there and have some good old fashioned summer fun! This page has some fun ideas for you and your family to enjoy. We also include some great Back to School features to help with your planning. Here’s to a great month ahead! See more summer fun events and ideas at www.GlancerMagazine.com.16 • WESTERN SUBURBS• AUGUST 2019 • Glancer Magazine Order a Free Digital Subscription to Receive Glancer Daily at www.GlancerMagazine.comOnline Finds: Back to School Tips & Trends, Local Savings, Coloring Pages & More! WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO– Visit Glancer Maga-zine’s fabulous local website today for Back to School tips, trends and ideas....plus so much more! We also have some fun things for the kids such as Back to School coloring pages, games and other fun stuff. While you are there, be sure to click SUBSCRIBE and choose the Digital Editions you would most like to receive weekly. We have so many to choose from! When you become a registered subscriber (digital is FREE) you will be entered to win super fabulous prizes every Friday. www.GlancerMagazine.com Have Fun Together Down on the Farm! ST. CHARLES – Experience farm life! At Primrose Farm, explore restored farm build-ings, visit with farm animals and agricultural interpreters, stroll through 100+ acres of his-toric and modern rural landscapes and climb up on a vintage tractor near the fruit orchard. Exciting and educational activities await you in the farmyard! Drop-in programs offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, featuring hand-milking a Jersey cow, gathering eggs from the chicken coop, grooming a draft horse or feeding the ani-mals. www.primrosefarmpark.com Little Prince and Princess Tea At Le Jardin • 8:30-11am • August 10 Be our guest to a Royal High Tea in a king-dom not so far away! We have an en-chanted morning planned that will take us back to a place as old as time. The whole family will enjoy an elegantly themed tea with traditional favorites prepared by Can-tigny’s extraordinary culinary team. Our fa-vorite book-loving Princess will entertain your little ones with a performance and story time. You’ll also get to visit with the Princess and take photos. www.cantigny.org8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 6:57 AM Page 16

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Glancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 17Mom’s Little Black BookMONTHLY COLUMNCompetitive Scavenger Hunt! When you can entertain middle school girls with a #MomsLittleBlack-Book activity – you’ve got a real winner on your hands! I had so much fun with my niece and her two friends on our Ad-venture in Scavenger Hunting excur-sion! We sort of felt like we were on the Amazing Race television show as we competed against other teams in downtown Naperville to accomplish tasks, take photos, collect random items, and make it back to the desti-nation before the designated time. As we received the instructions of the game, we gained excitement. The competitive edge really brought out our spirit of the game. Next, we had to designate a team name, and after a few whispers and giggles, the girls identified us at #TeamFarcus. I’m fairly certain it may the last name of a middle school boy somewhere in Naperville but not exactly sure. Hope-fully it’s not some kind of texting lingo that is a bad word! We then received our special bag, list of tasks, made sure our phones were fully charged, and were off to the races. Attention to detail is highly important and that doesn’t mean it requires adults to play, it simply means, read your task list carefully because this game can literally be played by anyone who can read, if you read it accurately. I was thankful I wore my gym shoes because they wanted to run to ensure we were the first ones done. FYI – running is not required at all (and probably not even the norm) - but when you are super competitive, and on a team of middle school girls – you run! We mapped out our course and efficiently completed our check-list. We made it back first with plenty of time to spare. As we emp-tied our bags and the co-ordinator tallied the points – we thought we secured the win until the last item was read and we realized we failed to read it fully – ahhhhhhhhh! So much fun! We will definitely be back to try another customized hunt and win! OVERVIEW Adventures in Scavenger Hunting creates custom scavenger hunts and brings them to wherever you may be, including towns like Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles, Aurora, Naperville, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, and anywhere! Fun for all ages! Adventures in Scavenger Hunting Geneva • (630) 222-4234 www.goscavengerhunting.com Hours: Plan a date/time/location that works for you Price $: $279 for up to 16 partici-pants For Hundreds of Mom’s Little Black Book Adven-tures for All Ages,Written by Kristen through the Years, Visit www.glancermagazine.com/ moms-little-black-book ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State Uni-versity in 1992 with an International Business Degree. She is married and has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children. Kristen’s col-umn titled, Mom's Little Black Book, is a monthly feature written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy. WHAT MOMS LOVE8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/18/2019 11:22 AM Page 17

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WHAT MOMS LOVEGlancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS •19Working Bikes I find bicycling to-gether one of my favorite family past times. We are all outside, getting a little ex-ercise, and we can go as far we want (or until little legs poop out). If your biking family is like mine, your kids grow out of their bikes it seems like every sea-son, and you find your garage full of unused bikes. Sure – you could sell them at a ga-rage sale, or put broken ones to the curb; however, another idea is to donate them to Working Bikes a 501(c)(3) that gives old bikes new life by repairing and donating them as tools of empowerment in local and global communities. In devel-oping countries and areas plagued by poverty and high levels of unem-ployment, a bicycle could help pro-vide access to jobs, education, medical attention and other re-sources. In 2018, 12,632 bikes were collected, 6,420 bikes were shipped to global partners and 1,053 bikes were donated through their local donation programs. Working Bikes is proud to have sev-eral local donation programs that provide bicycles to youth and to adults to allow them not only a means of transportation and recrea-tion, but also to take advantage of community resources and opportu-nities. “I think that beyond being a fun way to get around, bikes can provide individuals with a sense of independence and a connection to a broader community,” says Devon Snyder, Community Engagement Man-ager of Working Bikes Chicago. The organization is primarily funded by sales of donated and re-furbished bicycles from their full-service storefront and bike shop. “Our customers know that in addition to getting a quality bike at a good price (the average cost a bike is $200), they are also supporting our nonprofit programming,” says Devon. Besides the donation of bikes, which can be brought to their Chi-cago warehouse or to any of their partnering drop-off locations, Work-ing Bikes is always looking for more volunteers to join their organization, and they make it easy by hosting five weekly drop-in volunteer ses-sions. To find out more information about donating a bike or funds or to volunteer in their activities, visit them at www.workingbikes.org. Mindy’s August Giving Inspira-tion: Tape coins around a play-ground for kids to find. ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is the owner of Be In-spired Studios and is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Masters in Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and lives in Naperville with her husband, three children and the cut-est dog in the land. MONTHLY COLUMNTo Give, To Inspire8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 7:00 AM Page 19

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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 accessible. When she lists a home, she spends hours with her clients and always asks "what do you love about your home?" This is the first inspi-ration to creating original descriptions & designing unique ways of marketing on the Internet and to targeted individuals. Restyling her listings, professional photographs with drone shots, and constant follow-up with all parties, is her recipe for success. You can reach Susan anytime to discuss your real estate needs and wants. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813 Glancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 21VISIT THIS 10,000 SQ FT SHOWROOM HOMEWERKS KITCHEN AND BATH Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, this 10,000 square foot showroom is truly inspir-ing. Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks specializes in full service remod-eling. The kitchen and bath displays are inter-active, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, professional in-stallation and exceptional customer service, HomeWerks has been a welcomed addition to the Naperville community. HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • 1154 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville (866) 265-8895 • www.myhomewerks.comSUMMER 2019BUY OR SELL WITH THIS EXPERIENCED REALTOR TERESA RYAN, BROKER–Teresa and her team at Ryan Hill Group (Cen-tury 21 Affiliated), have served home buyers and sellers in Naperville and the Western Suburbs since 2001. With over $1 billion sold, Teresa and her team are devoted to serving the needs of luxury, traditional, and invest-ment real estate clients looking to buy or sell. Clients can expect Market Expertise, VIP Customer Service and Best in Class Marketing. By placing client needs first to ensure superior results, the team is proud to give back to our Community. Experience the difference. Call for a personal consul-tation today. Teresa Ryan, Broker • (630) 253-7660 tryan@ryanhillgroup.com • www.ryanhillgroup.com100+ ZILLOW REVIEWS PENNY O’BRIEN–Penny’s creative and aggressive marketing strategies earned her the 2018 Innovative Property Marketing Award from john greene Realtor. “I don’t just market myself,” she says. “I market a home in every one of my advertise-ments.” As a certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert, she lands the best price and terms for each client. In multiple-offer situations, it’s her broad negotiation experience that helps win the home. Her clients say they appreciate her candor in telling them what they need to do to sell their home, as opposed to what they want to hear. Penny O'Brien Broker | Relocation Specialist | Negotiation Expert 630.207.7001 PennyOBrien@johngreenerealtor.com HOME + GARDENHOW SHOULD I MAINTAIN MY HARDWOOD FLOOR? Dust mopping followed by washing the floor with a damp (not wet) soft cloth using a cleaning solution made up of 12 parts warm water and 1 part white vine-gar. We do not recommend commercial cleaners which have acrylics which buildup making a hardwood floor difficult to maintain. Avoid products that adver-tise with words such as wax, polish, glow, shine and refinish. Buff & Coat refreshes your hardwood floor’s fin-ish with a dustless, odorless process that’s done in a day. To request a free, in-home estimate, call Ray Horan at (630) 689-3800 or visit www.buffand-coatnow.com, Facebook, or Instagram. Facebook, or Instagram. HOME BLISSEnglish Rows, Naperville8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 7:07 AM Page 21

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22 • WESTERN SUBURBS • AUGUST 2019 • Glancer Magazine Order a Free Digital Subscription to Receive Glancer Daily at www.GlancerMagazine.comThe Art of Organization CLOSET FACTORY–A personalized storage solu-tion built around you; that is Closet Factory. Our team of space-enhancing master designers take pride organizing any space in your home. Our goal, from simple to spectacular is to create a storage so-lution tailored to you. We are proud creators of more Time, Space and Peace every day. This is our pas-sion 100% guaranteed by a lifetime warranty. Reserve your complimentary in-home consultation 866-ART-2-ORG (866-278-2674)Home ENHANCEMENT2019 GUIDETransform Your Kitchen Space HERITAGE CABINETRY DESIGNS–The Heritage Cab-inetry team is well-versed on bringing you designs that can transform your space, creating breathtaking kitchen designs to relaxing master suites. Heritage designers are also well-versed in design and project management, and through the use of Computer Aided-Design technol-ogy and a beautiful interactive design studio featuring cabinetry, quartz countertops, flooring, tile and fixtures, there are no limits to the unique designs that await you. www.HeritageCabinetryDesigns.com (630) 553-0880 • Free Design Consultation Designer Baths, Kitchens & More SKILL-BUILT REMODELING SPECIALISTS–This re-modeling company has been making changes in the homes of customers just like you throughout Naper-ville and the western suburbs for over 20 years. Through the years they have built a reputation of Qual-ity and trust which brings their customers back time and time again.Start planning your new kitchen, bath-room, basement or home improvement project today. Skill Built Remodeling Specialists - Excellence , Quality and Pride. www.skillbuilt.com, (630) 742-1397Give Your Furniture a New Look! ROSELAND DRAPERIES–While your family spends time outside, summer is the perfect time to reupholster the furniture you use most. Reupholstery can erase wear and tear, making it look brand new. Roseland makes it easy too. Our interior designers will measure the piece, help you choose the perfect fabric, and provide you with a no-obligation quote. We even pick up your furniture and return it, for free. Call today at (630) 355-1565 to get started! All Things Beautiful OSWEGO–Nestled in charming log cabins right out-side of downtown Oswego, Velvet Grace is worth the trip with TWO shops to enjoy! In the Velvet Grace boutique, find unique home décor plus the latest and greatest in gifts and jewelry. In the Velvet Grace Style Studio, enjoy trending apparel for every season. New home décor and apparel arriving daily! Also a proud retailer of the Annie Sloan chalk paint and products. Velvet Grace, 4025 US Highway 34, Oswego, www.velvetgrace.net, (630) 636-6570 Tired of Tiny Shower Time? THE KITCHEN MASTER–You’ll be surprised how many ways a tight shower can be made to seem bigger or expanded even in the in the smallest bath-rooms-recessed niches, lower curbs, expanded glass walls. You can learn some of the many tricks and tech-niques of enjoying a better shower experience by starting a conversation with one of the Certified Bath-room Designers at The Kitchen Master in Naperville. Call or stop in. 600 Industrial Dr. (630) 369-0500. See their work at www.thekitchenmaster.com 8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 7:07 AM Page 22

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REAL ESTATEGlancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 23WEST SUBURBAN REAL ESTATEChicago’s west suburban real estate market boasts a variety of unique homes for sale in beautiful neighborhoods with award-winning school districts and more. We invite you to schedule a tour of this featured property today and get to know this listing agent for your next move! LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥4145 Royal Mews Circle, Naperville Offered for $334,900 Luxurious End Unit In The English Rows Subdivision Facing The Tranquil Reflection Pool, Fountain & English Gardens~Promotes Well Being With Water Views, Light Filled Rooms, Koi Pond,Gazebo,Gardens,& Maintenance Free Living. Exquisite In-terior Features Deluxe Open Concept Kitchen~Breakfast Bar, Granite Countertops, Ss Appliances & Huge Walk In Pantry~ Upstairs Are 2 Master Suites With En Suite Master Bath & Walk In Closets~ One Master Bath Featuring His & Her Vanities, Soak-ing Tub, Walk In Shower & His & Her Closets.3 Outdoor Spaces~Covered Front Porch, Private Deck Great For Grilling & Balcony Off Of Master. Attends Neuqua Val-ley HS. Call Luxury Listing Agent Susan Colella, (630) 946-3813 LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 8:19 AM Page 23

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Glancer Magazine • AUGUST 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 25FAMILY DENTISTRY WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES Valley View Dental offers an array of general and cosmetic dentistry, peri-odontal, dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontic procedures, in-cluding traditional braces, Invisalign, teeth whitening, CEREC one-day crowns and even same day emergency visits. With a large staff of multi-lingual doctors, on-site labs at each location, and extended business and weekend hours, Valley View Dental has the ability to treat patients ac-cording to their own schedules and convenience. Stop by and see why others in the community have trusted Valley View Dental for almost 20 years. Valley View Dental www.vvdental.com. Located In Naperville, Montgomery & Romeoville.HEALTH + BEAUTYSUMMER 2019THE BEST YOUMEDICALLY MONITORED WEIGHT LOSS WESTERN SUBURBS – At ThinfastMD we specialize in Medically Monitored Weight Loss throughout the Chicagoland area. Our weight loss programs are spe-cifically customized to each patient’s health and weight loss goals. Whether you want to lose 5 lbs before a special occasion, or 50 lbs to live a healthier medication free life, we are committed to getting each of our patients to their goal. Our long-term relationship with our patients not only ensures that they achieve a better life-style, but continue to maintain one well after meeting their goals. Come see us in Naperville or Arlington Heights for a complimentary consultation for Botox/Fillers with our injector Mona Mahmood! www.thinfastmd.com20% OFF COOLSCULPTING WESTERN SUBURBS–Look & feel beautiful in 2019 with Concierge Medical Spa. They offer non-invasive procedures of aesthetic services: skin rejuvenation, hair removal, injectables and body con-touring– just to name a few. Their highly trained staff is specialized in the latest aesthetic medical treatments, custom-izing each treatment specifically for you starting with a complimentary consulta-tion. Book your consult today & receive 20% off CoolScupting when you mention Glancer Magazine. See ad for specials. www.conciergemedspa.com/glancerADVANCED DENTISTRY FOR THE QUALITY MINDED WESTERN SUBURBS–Dr. Lakota and is Team have been serving families in Naperville and Plain-field for over 23 years in a very personal and com-passionate way. Through their advanced training at the Las Vegas Institute, Dr. Lakota and his Team offer a unique combination from complete Family dentistry to Cosmetic, Invi-salign, TMJ and Sleep Apnea. In using the most advanced technology in Neuromuscu-lar Dentistry such as Computerized Jaw tracking and EMGs, Dr. Lakota and his Team has helped numerous patients with headaches, jaw and neck pain, along with identifying airway issues in children that contribute to issues with ADD and ADHD. To see how Dr. Lakota can serve your family needs, visit his website at www.drmikelakota.com - Kristen Kucharski THE ART OF MICROBLADING WESTERN SUBURBS–Microblading is the artistic technique of tattooing individual hair strokes with a handheld toolcalled a microblade. Unlike traditional tattooing, which uses a machine, microblading art-ists hand draw each hair to match the color and coarseness of your eyebrows. The result? Gor-geous, natural looking eyebrows.If your eyebrows are blonde spares, over tweezed or not having great shape or have no eyebrows this technique will give you definitely natural looking eyebrows. Learn more about Eva & her service at www.naturallookbyeva.comNatural Look by EvaDr. Mike Lakota Ogden DentalThe Valley View Dental TeamThe ThinFastMD Team8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 7:13 AM Page 25

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1. Moveable Feast WHEATON–The just opened Moveable Feast location in Wheaton is a neighborhood café that brings fresh dishes made from scratch each day to your table. Meats are smoked and grilled in-house and all their ing-redients are sources from local growers to help support the community. Discover what fresh tastes like. 112 North Hale St., Wheaton www.moveablefeastandco.com 5. Mucci Di Firenze HINSDALE–The aroma of Italian leather will greet you when you step into the Mucci di Firenze store, A family run business for 25 years in Florence, Italy, this new Hinsdale store brings you high quality Italian-made products for men and women spe-cializing in leather jackets, shearling coats, hand-bags and briefcases. 16 E. First Street, Hinsdale, www.facebook.com/muccidifirenze 6. Paying it Forward Boutique GLEN ELLYN–Visit the new downtown Ladies Luxury Consignment Boutique where you can browse through authentic designer clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry, or maybe consign some of your own. 20% of their profits are donated to local breast cancer charities. Find your new treasure and help make a difference. 546 Duane St., Glen Ellyn, www.payingitforward.life 7. Urban Air Trampoline Park NAPERVILLE–Urban Air Trampoline Park has been voted BEST Gym in America for Kids by Shape Magazine. Besides the trampoline park, your kids can burn off energy at the Climbing Walls, Warrior Course, Go Karts, and an Adventure Hub with ropes course, tubes playground and Sky Rider coaster. Fun for all! 1955 Glacier Park Ave., Naperville www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/locations/illinois/naperville 2. Molly’s Cupcakes NAPERVILLE–Looking for something to satisfy that sweet tooth? Visit Molly’s Cup-cakes in downtown Naperville and choose your favorite flavor! Their Red Velvet cupcake was just recently judged Best in Chicago by Chicago Magazine. In addition, a portion of their profits are donated directly to schools in the community. A sweet gift for a sweet treat. 30 West Jefferson Ave., Naperville www.mollyscupcakes.com/chi-cago/home.aspx 3.Garage Band Brewery PLAINFIELD–Right in the heart of downtown Plainfield, this craft brewery and social gath-ering spot, crafts fresh, high quality American beer styles using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients. With their patio and open-air seating in good weather, it is a definite try this summer. 15025 S. Des Plaines St., Plainfield, www.facebook.com/GarageBandBrewing New bars, new restaurants, new stores and new fun. So many great places have recently popped up throughout the western suburbs, and it’s an adventure to try them all out. One of the greatest things we can see happening in the community is new business growth and expansion of our city streets. Remember to shop small and support your local establishments. Check out some of these local hot spots and perhaps find a new favorite. Enjoy this list of 7 Spectacular New Places to Visit right Now... 1.NEW PLACES TO VISIT RIGHT NOW2.3.6.4. Flagship on the Fox ST. CHARLES–Enjoy happy hour or your favorite sporting event at the new high-end sports bar on the river. Taking up about 6,400 square feet you will be entertained with multiple televisions, great food and amazing drink specials. An extensive patio is planned to accom-modate guests during good weather. 100 South Riverside Ave., www.flagshiponthefox.com 4.5.26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • AUGUST 2019 • Glancer Magazine Order a Free Digital Subscription to Receive Glancer Daily at www.GlancerMagazine.com7.8.5x11_Glancer_Aug19-44_Layout 1 7/17/2019 7:13 AM Page 26

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