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GIRL POSITIVE Celebrating the Power of Positivity Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2020 with a special Girl Positive theme that focuses on positivity and inspiration throughout the community. The power of positivity really has been a driving force for so many of us this past year, and will continue to be as we enter a new decade with exciting en-hancements at the magazine. We plan to celebrate the theme of positivity all month long starting with our printed issue that is enjoyed monthly by paid subscribers, available on select newsstands, and also digitally. Our digital edition which is active daily, highlights stories posted in over 10 captivating sections, covering local content for 20+ towns. If you love the stories fea-tured in our print issue, you’ll be truly amazed at how much more there is to love digitally. Be sure to subscribe to your com-munity today! Digital subscriptions are free. Thank you for reading and here’s to a year filled with passion, inspiration and positivity ahead! Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director, West Suburban Area www.GlancerMagazine.comTMTABLE OF CONTENTSJanuary 20205 Hello From Glancer Magazine 9 Scene Around Suburbia 7 5 Things to Do 9 Scene Around Suburbia 11 West Suburban VIP 11 Literary Local 11 Career Inspiration 12 COVER: 5 Positivity Influencers 14 Healthy Living 15 A Beautiful Success Story 16 To Give, To Inspire 17 Dining Delights 17 Savory & Sweet Sisters 18 Kid Stuff 19 Mom’s Little Black Book 20 Home Bliss: Design & More 21 Real Estate 22 7 Spectacular HealthyHot Spots PUBLISHER 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) 277-8887 www.glancermagazine.com Glancer Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is produced 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. Print and digital magazine repro-duction in whole or in part is strictly prohib-ited. WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Featuring DuPage • Kane • Kendall January 2020 |Vol 19 Girl Positive Kicking off the new year with positivity and inspiration, this issue features positivity in-fluencers, health enthusiasts, shopping and style passion projects and more. Watch for a creative theme each month in 2020 with digital community content post-ing daily including events, residents fea-tures and more. Subscribe today online at www.GlancerMagazine.com ©Copyright 2020 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5January FeaturesWWW.URBANECHOSHOP.COMJanuary2020-2_Layout 1 12/20/2019 4:23 PM Page 5

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1. CHICAGO SINFONIETTA ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. • Sunday, January 19 NAPERVILLE–Sinfonietta traditions meld with impactful social issues during one of its most stirring MLK tribute concerts to date! Take part in a poignant musical conversation between CS Assistant Conductor and Project Inclusion alum-nus Jonathan Rush and his sister, "The Voice" semi-finalist Kymberli Joye. Plus, other moving perform-ances including the Waubonsie Valley High School Mosaic Choir as they take the stage for Joel Thompson's moving testament to those lost to po-lice violence, "The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed." 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville wwwfinearts.northcentralcollege.edu JANUARY 20205 Things to Do5. ABBA MANIA…Salute To ABBA! ST. CHARLES–This is the ORIGINAL tribute to ABBA from London with a re-turn engagement to The Arcada! ABBA was the biggest band world-wide in the 80s, and "Mamma Mia" is one of the most popular musicals in history! Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take A Chance On Me, SOS, Fer-nando, Knowing Me, Knowing You.... Other upcoming shows include Night Ranger, Howard Jones, Richard Marx and more! Arcada Theater, St Charles. www.arcadalive.com/upcomingevents/ 2. DOWNERS GROVE ICE FESTIVAL • FEB 7-9 DOWNERS GROVE–Get out of the house for a week-end of fun, shopping and dining for all ages! The An-nual Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival returns February 7-9. Watch carvers demonstrate their art in person Friday evening under the lights at 5:30pm on the southeast corner of Main and Curtiss and on Sat-urday with live ice carving demonstrations from 11am-3pm at the Main Street Train Station as well as south of 5150 Main Street. Details at www.downtowndg.org or (630) 725-0991.Glancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 74. FOOTBALL SUNDAYS AT ARROWHEAD WHEATON–One of the greatest places in the area to watch the game, Arrowhead Golf Club Bar is an Official Miller Lite® Bears Headquarters Bar. Bears fans will enjoy: $2 Miller Lite Pints $4 House Wine Glasses $6 Chicken Wings $13.95 Buttermilk Fried Chicken Plus weekly giveaways & monthly drawings for Bears gear! Visit online for more details www.arrowheadgolfclub.org/ events/football-sundays/ 3. BEAUTY & THE BEAST Through January 19 Paramount Theatre In Aurora AURORA–One of Disney’s most beloved animated films comes to life on stage with all the en-chanted castle characters in a holiday extravaganza that will thrill, entertain and amaze young and old alike. Beauty and the Beast is recommended for ages 5 and up due to some scary moments in the performance. Single tickets are $38 to $77. www.paramountaurora.comJanuary2020-2_Layout 1 12/19/2019 9:13 AM Page 7

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scenearoundSuburbiaYou’ve Been Glanced!Photos by Mike Catuara Visit Us Online for Many Additional Photos from Each of these Events at www.glancermagazine.com/scene-around-suburbia Chipping Fore Charity (Nov 17) JWC hosted ‘Chipping Fore Charity’ at TopGolf in support of Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services DuPage. This was one of many fundraisers held through-out the year for NJWC. www.napervillejuniors.org Photos by Mike Catuara Invite Us to Your Next Event www.GlancerMagazine.comGlancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 9SCENE AROUND SUBURBIA Jeans & a Cute Top Shop, Hinsdale Opening (Oct 26) What a fabulous day and night it was in Downtown Hinsdale as Jeans and a Cute Top Shop celebrated its Hinsdale opening! The shop moved to 34 E. First Street in Hinsdale from Downers Grove. Its two other locations remain In Wheaton and St. Charles. www.jeansandacute topshop.com Photos by Mike Catuara Invite Us to Your Next Event www.GlancerMagazine.com Colin Egglesfield Visits Naperville (Dec 14) The Hollywood actor, best known for his portrayal of Dex opposite Kate Hudson in the movie "Something Borrowed" and Erica Kane's son, Josh, on "All My Children" was at North Central College in Nap-erville. He met with fans and signed copies of his new book, Agile Art-ist. He also sat with Glancer Magazine for a one-on-one interview. Visit our website for the complete interview and more photos. Photos by Mike Catuara Invite Us to Your Next Event www.GlancerMagazine.comJanuary2020-2_Layout 1 12/20/2019 4:08 PM Page 9

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WEST SUBURBAN VIPJIM OBERWEIS FOR CONGRESS WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO–Jim was born and raised in Aurora and had lived in the same house for 42 years before moving to his current home. He has fond mem-ories of his grandparents and their farm, and loved every chance he had to ride his bike with friends down to the Fox River after a day of chores. Jim grew up knowing the value of hard work, family commitment, and teamwork to get the job done right. After graduating from Marmion Military Academy, he went on to earn a B.A. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, and an M.B.A. from the University of Chi-cago Graduate School of Business. He kept it local and took his first job as a math and science teacher at Waldo Junior High School in Aurora; yet, never settling for status quo, he next launched Oberweis Asset Management which now manages approximately $3 billion in growth stock as-sets. Jim might also have minor celebrity status for the guiding hand as Chairman of Ober-weis Dairy and the success of 43 ice cream stores and restaurants with more than 1,200 employees, as well as his philanthropic endeavors with the Oberweis Founda-tion helping those less fortunate in our community. Somewhere along the way, Jim found the time to not only get married, but have five children and 22 grandchildren (with 2 more on the way), while also maintaining a deep interest and familiarity in the policies implemented by the local, state and federal governments. “Despite having been involved as a volunteer in the Republican Party, I did not se-riously contemplate running for office until I finished raising my family and establishing my businesses,” Jim says. “The defining moments usually occurred annually on April 15 and on the semi-annual property tax due dates.” Jim is frustrated that both Illinois government and the Federal government have the same problem, “They seem to see no correlation between spending and revenue streams, which leads to higher taxes, higher debt and an unstable financial foundation for American government and American society,” he says of why he is pursuing his role as a Congressman. His courage to continue to seek change comes from the gratification he has found in getting various bills signed into law as an Illinois Senator. “You hope your work will make the government function more efficiently and less ex-pensively,” he says. At the core, Jim values creating change for a better future, not only for his own family but for his community. -Kristen Kucharski SSeennaattoorr JJiimm OObbeerrwweeiissPhoto SubmittedLLiitteerraarryy LLooccaall LAUREN MANSY, THE MEMORY THIEF WHEATON–When Wheaton resident and author, Lauren Mansy, was a teen-ager, her mother was diagnosed with a heart condition, which led to an unex-pected heart surgery. Her heart stopped six times on the way to the operating room, and the doctors warned her family that if she survived, it was very pos-sible she may not remember them due to the trauma she’d experienced. She did make a full recovery, but the collision of fear and then joy Lauren felt was what first sparked her idea for her novel, The Memory Thief. “I was struck by how memories make up so much of our identity and relationships with others,” says Lauren. “My mother’s unwavering courage to heal inspired me.” The Memory Thief is a young adult fantasy novel set in Craewick, a city where memories are the currency. When her mother’s life is threatened, seventeen-year-old memory thief, Etta Lark, must return to the world of theft she left be-hind – the black market of memories – to complete the greatest heist of her life and save her comatose mother’s memories from the auction block. “The memories of that time were hard to relive,” says Lauren, “but the writing of this story became huge source of healing for me as well.” The Memory Thief can be found at all online retailers and in bookstores. Know a Local Author in DuPage, Kane or Kendall County? Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.comGIVE THE GIFT OF CAREER DIRECTION TO YOUR STUDENT GLEN ELLYN–Career Vision is com-mitted to the highest professional standards and offers programming locally and nationally via online ses-sions with face-to-face computer technology, or via in-office one-on-one sessions. Aptitude testing be-gins at age 16 and continues through adulthood to assist stu-dents deciding on post high school endeavors, adult career changers, those caught in workforce transitions, those returning to work, and those con-sidering more schooling or encore careers. www.careervision.orgWINTER SPOTLIGHTSCCaarreeeerr IInnssppiirraattiioonnGlancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 11COMMUNITY LIVINGSUPPORT LOCAL AUTHORSWEDDING SHOWCASE–Don't let it overwhelm you! The Wedding Showcase is a great place for busy brides and grooms to find out how to make your spe-cial day one to remember. In the historic setting of the Pre-Emption House and Century Memorial Chapel, brides and grooms have one-on-one personal consultations with the best in the bridal business including photographers, flo-rists, ministers, musicians, bakers, caterers, and more. www.NaperSettlement.org/WeddingsPPllaannnniinngg aa WWeeddddiinngg??January2020-2_Layout 1 12/20/2019 4:11 PM Page 11

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TMichelle Leibfried of Naperville Michelle is School Counselor at Gregory Middle School; a proud wife and mother of two daughters; she has always enjoyed helping others. In 2013, she was inspired by Hillary Shumate’s POW (Powerful Outstanding Women) program and brought it to Gregory Middle School to inspire and empower girls to believe in themselves, discover their unique gifts and talents, dream big and flourish self-esteem. She has also recently started BAM (Becoming Amazing Men) for boys to be responsible and active members of society and to increase their self-confidence and intellectual bravery. She unwinds and rejuvenates by running, walking the dog, unplugging from all technology, going to the beach, volunteering, spending time with family and friends, doing random acts of kindness, and keeping a gratitude journal. Hal Honeyman of St. Charles Hal lives each day to make a positive difference. He believes that you should never give up; no matter what the situation. As the founder of The Bike Rack, Creative Mobility, and Project Mobility in St. Charles, he applied that belief to finding a way, not only for his own disabled son, Jacob to participate in family bike rides, but all persons with disabilities. As an active guy himself who loves physical activity to reduce stress and maintain health, he believes a bike can be life changing. He has also worked with injured veterans, frequenting the White House 10 times, meeting 3 dif-ferent Presidents. One of Hal’s favorite events is ‘Everybody Rides’ - an adaptive and inclusive fundraising event held each year in St. Charles. The power of positivity is a beautiful thing, helping to keep us balanced and inspired. As we start a new year, it’s important to always remember to stay positive and to surround ourselves with positive influencers. Here are five of them who we recently had the pleasure to meet. Each is truly so inspirational!by Kristen Kucharski Photos by Mike Mantucca and Mike Catuara12 • WESTERN SUBURBS• JANUARY 2020 • Glancer Magazine January2020-2_Layout 1 12/20/2019 4:29 PM Page 12

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Suzanne Gagner of Winfield As a 73-year-old widow with two children who is also on the DuPage Care Center Foundation Board (DPCC) and on the Fundraising Committee, as well as a member of the Wheaton-Glen Ellyn AAUW, Suzanne feels fortunate to have the life that she does. This gratitude gives her a positive attitude which exudes optimism, energy and a commitment to serving others. She is especially pas-sionate about gender equity and chairs the LUNAFEST Traveling Film Festival which will be held in Naperville this year and will champion women writers and filmmakers who are "telling stories that have to be told". Suzanne’s lifelong hobbies are reading, gardening, and sewing which provide the outlet to de-stress and recharge her positivity so she can continually radiant goodness and compassion. Meg Burns Lietz of Geneva/St. Charles As a single mom of four children, Meg’s whole life is centered in building deep connections with people. She attended Geneva public schools, graduated from Rosary High School in Aurora, has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Northern Illinois University, and currently works as a local realtor for Baird & Warner. Because of her business, Meg is “friends” with a lot of people on Facebook that she has never met. With the wantonness to develop meaningful relationships with her circle, she began a social experiment called ‘In Real Life’ to learn more about each individual to gain appreciation for other’s opinions and ideas; there-fore, fostering more acceptance and love for your neighbor. Of the 700 “Friends”, she has met 73 so far through coffee meetups; attending events; and even host-ing a ‘In Real Life’ party thanks to the generosity Blue Goose owner, Paul Len-cioni in St. Charles who offered his new wine bar as a meeting spot. Meg loves these opportunities to spread positivity and shares that joy each Christmas at her home as a reflection of how much she honors friendships. Her dining table is set for 14, although she wishes she could seat more. It is sur-rounded by women she has met at different periods of time - some dating back to high school, while others are newer friends, one even from a recent ‘In Real Life’ meetup. Each year she reflects on friendships that have had an impact on her that year and ensures to share her appreciation through this dinner. Charles Zayed and Emmit Flynn of Clarendon Hills/Hinsdale Charles and Emmitt, both Hinsdale Central graduates, have partnered to bring the message of being yourself and promoting positivity through a clothing line called Awful Cloth. On the surface, this may seem counterproductive to their overall goal; yet, instead of “bad”, they think of “full of awe” – reminding people that it’s all about perspective - you can see it one way or you can see it another. Charles loves the corporate end of their business, while Emmit manages the artsy side. Both offer a light and humorous side to life which exudes positivity overall to those around them and further validates the brand they believe in. They have confidence that the most important thing in life is to be thankful and then everything else will fall in line. Special Thanks to these Residents for Sharing their Story with Our Readers. The Power of Positivity Truly Is So Inspiring. Find Each Story Online at www.GlancerMagazine.com for Posting and Sharing In Social Media Glancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13January2020-2_Layout 1 12/20/2019 4:30 PM Page 13

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Glancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 15SHOPPING + STYLETHE GNOME COLONY GLEN ELLLYN–Step into another world known as The Gnome Colony Co. in the heart of beautiful downtown Glen Ellyn. With its tagline "a store full of love, whimsy and wishes," this shop is the creation of renowned beauty guru Michael Perich. The Gnome Colony Co. is a 1,700 sq. ft store that leaves you feeling as if you’ve stepped into a "living storybook" upon entry– and that is exactly how Michael Perich, who designed and owns store, wants you to feel. As if by some kind of fairy magic, wha-tever is on a woman's mind that might be weighing her down emotionally immediately vanishes as she gets deeper into the store. If she already feels good, she will feel even better. The attention to detail is overwhelmingly impressive and shows just how much Mr. Perich loves what he does, along with his genuine love for women. Rest assured, this shows in every step you take through this store. The front of the store has clothing in all sizes, beautiful jewelry that ranges from the classics to eclec-tic, other worldly scents and a makeup area which showcases his PERICH Skincare & Makeup product line. This brings people from as far away from Chicago, Winnetka, Hinsdale, Barrington and West Dundee into downtown Glen Ellyn to sit in his makeup chair. "I do not take any booked appointments nor do I travel offsite any longer. I do what I do because first and foremost having a woman in my chair brings me joy, and watch-ing her feel good about how she looks is soul food. Women just walk in everyday, get comfy and away we go. To me that is how it should be!” said Michael. “Truth be told, my product line sells itself because of my dedication to uncompromis-ing quality, my ‘no sales pitch’ reputation and the fact of the matter is it will outperform anything put up against it, and I own that with great pride. Some people have told me I boast and it is true genuine passion that drives me, not boastful-ness,” he added. “I have been in the beauty industry for 25 years, and lasted, for a reason. If you have a passion that drives you the moment you open your eyes for the day, you know exactly what I mean." Michael points to another curtain and says, "Beyond there is the second half of the story, go enjoy yourself and explore!” You step through and are even more overwhelmed by what can only be described as pure magic with little twists, turns, nooks and crannies filled with pure eye candy and things that give the soul joy, laughter and happiness. "The energy of my store attracts people in with an open heart, an affinity for the imagination, whimsy, wonder and the magic of all life has to offer, " said Michael. His biggest achievements, in addition to being a one-man operation, is that he has personally raised awareness and tens of thousands of dollars for such charities and organizations as: Charlies Corner c/o Luries NICU, Glenbard West High Scool Boosters, Glen Ellyn Public Library, Westfield Elementary School, Glen Ellyn Childrens Resource Center, Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, Italian America Women's Organization benefiting CAMP One Step, Phil's Friends, Canine Companions for Independence, Glenbard South High School Boosters, Metropolitan Family Services, Bridge Communities, Margarets Vil-lage, Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society, Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce and The Service Club of Chicago. Visit The Gnome Colony Co. today at 485 N. Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn to see for yourself just how special this store is and to meet the person behind all of its beautiful success, Michael Perich. Beautiful SuccessPhotos by Mike MantuccaJanuary2020_Layout 1 12/20/2019 12:31 PM Page 15

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16 • WESTERN SUBURBS• JANUARY 2020 • Glancer Magazine LAZARUS HOUSE St. Charles As we work our way deep into the season of cold and snow, the comforts of a warm, safe, dry home is something we can be grateful for. However, life’s down-turns and changes can sometimes land you in unex-pected places. Lazarus House in St. Charles is a not-for-profit home-less shelter program that has a mis-sion to take care of the members of our community that find themselves in need. “Homelessness is a season, not an identity,” says Leanne Deister-Good-win, Executive Director of Lazarus House. The organization works to get their guests back on their feet and give them hope for the future by providing hospitality, food, safe shelter and education. “Lazarus house is based in love and grace,” says Leanne. “We find it a privilege to come alongside our neighbors in crisis without shame or judgment.” She explains that connection fuels healing and with their staff and vol-unteer help, they can work on remov-ing barriers that their guests encounter. Besides shelter and food, assistance in building up skills and finding employment is a strong focus in the program. Each guest has coaches to help them with their spe-cific needs and challenges. Since its inception in 1997, Lazarus House has served 6,252 community members and just in the last year, has provided 20,434 nights of service and over 61,000 nutritious meals. Community members can assist the organization by volunteering, as they rely on volunteers 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. Vol-unteer opportuni-ties can be anything from overnight assis-tance, daytime shelter help, and childcare on-site. You can also follow their webpage and fulfill many of their needed items, a list that is updated weekly. Additionally, Lazarus House is having their “Unmasking the Face of Home-lessness” annual gala and benefit event on Saturday, January 25th at the Q center with dinner, live auction, entertainment and dancing. Come be a HERO and help support their mission. For more information on the gala or volunteer opportunities, visit www.la-zarushouse.net . Mindy’s January Giving Inspira-tion: Become someone’s mentor. There will always be someone younger or less experienced than you that could benefit from your knowledge. ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is the owner of Be In-spired Studios and is passion-ate about help-ing 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 De-Paul University and lives in Naperville with her husband, three children and the cutest dog in the land. MONTHLY COLUMNTToo GGiivvee,, TToo IInnssppiirreecommunity livingJanuary2020_Layout 1 12/20/2019 12:34 PM Page 16

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New restaurants to try in 2020 and healthy eating take center stage for the month of January. New to Naperville is Seoul Taco at 206 S. Washington Street. This marks the sixth location for the brand, with existing locations in Chicago’s River North and Hyde Park, and St. Louis. Just like the others, Naperville features murals, art in-stallations, and hip-hop music like. How fun! The beautiful Calla Lily Tea Room located in Historic downtown Aurora is the perfect way to start the year with the freshest foods and highest quality teas. Their scones, desserts and finger sandwiches are all handmade; salads are fresh from the market and assembled before served; soups are piping hot off the stove, made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. The goal at Atlantis Vegan and Gluten Free Grill in St. Charles is to share de-licious and nourishing plant-based foods that heal, fuel, energize and balance the body and the mind. They feature a unique menu with freshly harvested ing-redients and never compromise flavor because they are passionate about feeding their customers hearty, inspired meals that have a positive impact on their health & the planet. Manna Kitchen in Lisle is now open and is the first-plant based restaurant in Chicago’s western suburbs promoting an elegant, fast casual, family-run. foodie-approved atmosphere. Register for their special lunch event on January 9th from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and taste their affordable comfort vegan food. Because life is all about balance, be sure not to miss Chicago’s Bacon Bash on January 25 from Noon to 3 p.m. at Waterford Banquet and Conference Center in Elmhurst presented by 97.1 FM The Drive. Dig into a veritable pork-a-palooza of delectable treats! Bacon and pork-inspired dishes from some of the best restaurants and chefs in the Chicagoland area including: Livia Italian Eatery, Q-BBQ, Avanzare Italian Restaurant, Northern Fork, Rackhouse Tavern, Broken Barrel Bar, Lee N’ Eddies, Philippe C'est Bon, Lady Gourmet’s Popcorn and more! -Kristen Kucharski Dining + ENTERTAINMENTWWiinntteerr DDiinnee TTiimmeeWEST SUBURBAN DININGGlancer Magazine • JANUARY 20209 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 17DINING + ENTERTAINMENTBelladonna Tea & Coffee 101 W. Van Emmon St., Yorkville (630) 882-9217 • www.belladonnateaandcoffee.com Dynamic Duo: Adrian Frost & Jarrod Johnson WARM YOUR SPIRIT WITH A TRIP TO YORKVILLE When it’s brisk out the perfect place to curl up with a great book and sip some hot pomegranate cider is just around the corner. Meet a friend for lunch, warm soup and conversation, or start your day with a perfect coffee. Get inspired about your New Year resolutions in this uplifting cozy café. Bel-ladonna Tea and Coffee has a small town feel with artisan lunch items, a broad loose leaf tea selection and specialty coffee that will beckon you back. Belladonna first opened in Sandwich in late 2016. With a desire for larger kitchen and gathering spaces they moved to Yorkville and reopened Sep-tember 2018. The new location includes a warmer weather outdoor terrace and a rooftop garden, while taking a step inside provides a peaceful back-drop to the delectable items on the menu. The dynamic duo behind the Belladonna philosophy, “an experience for the mind, body and spirit” is Jarrod Johnson and Adrian Frost. Johnson uses his creative talents in the kitchen while developing the specialty coffee bev-erages and menu. Frost finds his creative passion in the garden, the loose leaf tea and the marketing end. What Adrian grows in his garden Jarrod then utilizes in his seasonal selections. As the seasons change, so does the menu, aura and aromas that surround you at Belladonna. The pomegranate mulled cider is a definite favorite and only around as long as the fresh apple cider is available. Looking for a specialty espresso bev-erage the Caramello Latte is not too sweet with the perfect hint of Vietnam-ese cinnamon. The soup du jour, Sweet Curry Cauliflower, is smooth, well balanced and tantalizing to the taste buds. Pair a Chai Tea Latte with a bagel and some cream cheese made in house. The orange cranberry and the gar-lic and chive both were bursting with flavor. One of our many favorites is the flatbread topped with caramelized onions; roasted acorn squash drizzled with maple syrup, brussel sprouts, bacon, Chevre and a balsamic reduction. The combination is extraordinary. A local pastry chef from Ginger and Soul provides the sweet treats that shouldn’t be ignored. A warm cinnamon roll goes quite well with a cup of coffee. The New Year will bring weekend small plate, cheese and wine nights that are sure to be enchant-ing. 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. SSaavvoorryy && SSwweeeett SSiisstteerrss WEST SUBURBAN EDIBLES TO LOVEJanuary2020-2_Layout 1 12/19/2019 2:30 PM Page 17

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Kid SSttuuffff18 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JANUARY 2020 • Glancer Magazine Mary Poppins at Drury Lane Through Jan 19 OAKBROOK –Introducing Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, a musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney Film. Mary Poppins flies to the stage to delivery whimsy, excitement, and memorable songs to a story that will melt your heart. Nominated for seven Tony Awards and winner of the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreography, Mary Poppins is a must see for the entire family. Based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name and the beloved chil-dren’s books by P.L. Travers, Mary Pop-pins is an entertaining adventure of enchantment and fun. Mary Poppins is Rated G. Order tickets online at www.drurylane.com Curious? NAPERVILLE–Ever wonder how a box be-comes a box? Children do. At How People Make Things, a new exhibit opening Janu-ary 20, kids learn firsthand about the tools and processes used to make every day ob-jects. It’s just one more way we inspire chil-dren to think outside the box. This exhibit was inspired by the Mister Rogers’ Factory Tours - He believed that explaining real life to children is important to their development. Plan your visit to DuPage Children’s Mu-seum! www.dupagechildrens.org, (630) 637-8000 Naperville Park District Girls’ Softball NAPERVILLE–Get ready for the 2020 season of Girls’ Softball “SLIDERS” for girls in grades 3-9. Online registration begins January 28, 2020. The season runs from mid-April through the end of June. This is a fun, team-based program where participants enjoy a lot of ca-maraderie and time spent learning, developing and enjoying the sport of softball. napervilleparks.org Enchanted Railroad at The Morton Arboretum Jan 17 to Feb 23 LISLE–All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment! Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a two-level display of tree collections from around the world. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest fan. www.mortonarb.orgFun at FermiLab! BATAVIA–Fermi National Accel-erator Laboratory invites fam-ilies to take a FREE tour with the kids. Learn why Fermilab is America’s premier particle physics laboratory and the ac-celerator-based neutrino re-search capital of the world. You’ll be amazed at all each of you will learn! www.fnal.govJanuary2020-2_Layout 1 12/19/2019 2:51 PM Page 18

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Glancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 19WHAT MOMS LOVEMMoomm’’ss LLiittttllee BBllaacckk BBooookkMONTHLY COLUMNKids in the Kitchen January always brings New Years Resolutions and changes in our eat-ing habits but getting the kids to eat healthy can be exhausting! It’s very difficult to get one of my girls to try any-thing new or remotely vegetable looking, so when Aunt V invited us to her kitchen to learn some kid-friendly healthy eating cooking skills, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to win my daughter over through a Mom’s Little Black Book food adventure. I first met Aunt V with some girlfriends when we did an olive oil and charcute-rie board tasting with her. Cooking with Aunt V is like hanging out in your favorite family member’s kitchen and relaxing with friends. The ambience in her commercial grade kitchen is welcoming and comfortable, so I was excited to bring the kids back as I knew it wouldn’t feel like a traditional school-like setting; but, when Aunt V pulled out the Tofu, my niece, daugh-ter, and her friend had one foot out the door to get the heck out of dodge as fast as they could! The saving grace was the mention of cooking that Tofu in a non-traditional sense – frying it – almost like having French Fries! We proceeded to make a spring salad that had pecans, ap-ples, beets, spinach leaves, and onion topped with balsamic vinegar that had the just the right amount of sweetness that the kids all savored the flavors. We next made home-made spring rolls and inserted our fried tofu and guess what? They loved it! Not sure if it was the fact that we made it ourselves or that fact that we were working with a chef that knows how to com-bine the right flavors, but it was great to walk out knowing we had some healthier choices to consider in 2020! Ask Aunt V’s kitchen rocks for toddlers, kids, tweens, teens, and adults offering a wide range of classes plus fun date and girls’ night out op-tions. Overview Great cooking isn’t about recipes…it’s about technique. Offering hands on cooking classes where you learn how to prepare the dishes and enjoy tast-ing them with a focus on organic, healthy food that tastes good! All classes are adaptable to meet dietary requirements or preferences. Ask Aunt V (inside Liam Brex) 222 S. Main Street, Naperville (630) 717-0716 www.askauntv.com Hours: Check website for class schedule or book a private party at your convenience Price $: Prices vary depending on class selected or event booked ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State University in 1992 with an International Business Degree. She has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children. Kristen’s column titled, Mom's Little Black Book, is a monthly feature written for moms who are looking for ways to keep their kids busy. Read her past columns at www.glan-cermagazine.com/featured-bloggersJanuary2020_Layout 1 12/18/2019 3:08 PM Page 19

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ARE HOLIDAYS HARD ON YOUR FLOORS? Festivities bring excess foot traffic, and spilled food, toys, and drinks that can wear your hardwood floor. Buff & Coat’s dustless, odorless, done in a day process removes unsightly surface scuffs and scratches and creates a beautiful, more easily cleanable, refinished surface. Refresh your current finish with matte, satin, semi-gloss, or a high gloss sheen to make a stun-ning change. Call Ray at (630) 689-3800 or visit www.buffandcoatnow.com. 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 marketing inspiration from her sellers when she asks “ what do you love about your home?” From there she designs high end customs booklets with professional photog-raphy & drone shots, descriptions of updates, & develops unique ways to target the right buyers on the internet. Restyling 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 thriv-ing Spring market~ Call luxury listing agent Susan Colella anytime to discuss your real estate goals for 2020. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner 630-946-3813 Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813 20 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JANUARY 2020 • Glancer Magazine VISIT THIS 10,000 SQ FT SHOWROOM HOMEWERKS KITCHEN AND BATH Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, this 10,000 square foot showroom is truly inspiring. Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks specializes in full service remodeling. The kitchen and bath displays are interactive, allowing visitors to experience many pro-duct features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, professional installation and exceptional customer service, HomeWerks has been a welcomed ad-dition to the Naperville community. HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • 1154 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville (866) 265-8895 • www.myhomewerks.comWINTER 2019HOME LOVEHOME + GARDENJanuary2020-2_Layout 1 12/19/2019 3:12 PM Page 20

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WEST 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! LocalLISTINGS TO LOVE♥4147 Royal Mews Circle, Naperville Offered for $455.000 MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING CAN BE YOURS Impressive Victorian inspired townhome with an ELEVATOR that takes you to all 4 luxurious levels. Maintenance free & includes water usage. 2 master bedrooms, fin-ished basement makes a wonderful 3rd bedroom, 2 fireplaces, front porch, balcony and deck great for grilling! Luxurious features include central vac, hardwood floors, white crown moldings & open concept chef's kitchen. Call Luxury Listing Agent Susan Colella at (630) 946-3813 LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥Glancer Magazine • JANUARY 2020 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 21REAL ESTATECREATIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES PENNY O’BRIEN – One word that consistently comes to clients’ minds when they think of Penny O’Brien is “hustle.” As a Seller Representative Specialist, she loves meeting with sellers to discuss pre-market home improvements and guide them to make their home “showtime ready” when it hits the market. She strongly believes in professional staging and offers it as a complimentary service. With a reputation for “good-looking listings,” she helps clients realize a higher return and quicker sale. Penny says “Staging transforms a home from average to amazing”. Penny O'Brien Broker | Relocation Specialist Negotiation Expert • (630) 207-7001 • penny.obrien@bairdwarner.com Read Penny’s Local Industry Expert Column at www.GlancerMagazine.com January2020-2_Layout 1 12/20/2019 4:33 PM Page 21

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1. Anicca Float Club NAPERVILLE–Find a quiet space to just BE. Float in 10 inches of skin tempera-ture water with 1,600 pounds of Epsom salt to keep you afloat even if you fall as-leep. You have your own private Float Room and can control the underwater LED light and white noise. 4S100 N. IL-59, Naperville, www.floatnaperville.com 5. Power Yoga by Twist Yoga Lounge at Os-wego Brewing Company OSWEGO–Every Sunday morning at the Oswego Brewing Company, the instructors of Twist Yoga Lounge design a yoga class to awaken and detoxify each muscle of the body. What, then, is a better way to finish off the class than with a beer? Students are welcome to a pour of draft beer from whatever is avail-able in the tap room. 61 S. Main St., Oswego, www.oswegobrewing.com/yoga 3. Healing Arts Metaphysical Center BATAVIA–Through holistic healing and shamanic healing, the center offers different services from cul-tures around the world to bring balance and harmony to your physical and emotional planes. Find unique classes like drum circles, restorative yoga and gong meditation here. 4 E. Wilson St., Suite 101, Batavia, www.healingartsmetaphysical.com2. Cheveaux Salon and Day Spa GLEN ELLYN– Leave the demands of your busy life and sink into the luxurious atmosphere of the Cheveaux Salon and Day Spa where their spe-cialists help you select the perfect treatment to make you feel relaxed and beautiful. Settle into an aromatherapy wrap, massage or facial or let your skin soak in their Rehydrating Paraffin Body Cocoon. 532 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn www.cheveuxsalon.com 4. Power Yoga by Twist Yoga Lounge at Oswego Brewing Company OSWEGO–Every Sunday morning at the Os-wego Brewing Company, the instructors of Twist Yoga Lounge design a yoga class to awaken and de-toxify each muscle of the body. What, then, is a better way to finish off the class than with a beer? Students are welcome to a pour of draft beer from whatever is available in the tap room. 61 S. Main St., Oswego www.oswegobrewing.com/yoga 7. Concierge Med Spa GENEVA/NAPERVILLE–Whether you visit their full spa located in Geneva or their express spa located on the sec-ond floor of the ZaZu Salon in Naperville, you will be able to choose from an extensive menu of amazing skin treatments to make you leave looking and feeling refreshed. 1 W. State St., Geneva and 135 S. Washinghton St., Naperville, www.conciergemedspa.com 6. Chinese Foot Massage NAPERVILLE–A quick 30-minute foot reflexology mas-sage may be all you need to reinvigorate your day. Ho-wever, if you want to add in a head massage or a shoulder massage, you have the option to do that as well. Experience a traditional Chinese massage that has you walking out with happy feet. 1234 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, www.chinesefootmassage.comervilleIt’s time to put away the plates of cookies and holiday candy and get yourself on a healthy path for the new year. The healthier you are, the happier you are. The holidays can be hectic, so this month focus on you, relax, take time for a beauty treatment or two and just BREATHE! A visit to any one of these health and happiness hot spots will be a welcome break in your routine.1.HEALTH + HAPPINESS HOT SPOTS6.4.5.22 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JANUARY 2020 • Glancer Magazine 7.3.2.by Mindy Kyle, Features WriterJanuary2020-2_Layout 1 12/23/2019 4:26 PM Page 22

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