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CHEERS! SUMMER CELEBRATION IN THE SUBURBS How lovely that summer is in full swing and local residents could not be more thrilled with all that is happening throughout the western suburbs. Events are taking place, outdoor patios are at full capacity, mask wearing is now at a minimum and we’ve been glancing smiling faces all over town. There is a feeling of happiness in the air and this issue is filled with celebration throughout. As we continue to feature all that is fabulous about summer in the suburbs, this month’s issue has a focus on dining & cocktailing in your favorite communities. Our Cover Story highlights party hosts to know and love, sharing their unique party planning talents and recent experiences. Each is so very creative and so inspira-tional! Our 10 Trends In Suburban Summer Cocktailing features trending hot spots along with their hottest menu items. While our 7 Spectacular List highlights local patios to love when it comes to dining & cocktailing al fresco– so many de-lightful locales. Stay connected to www.GlancerMagazine.com all month long for daily posts, photos features, event highlights and more. Be sure to subscribe to your community so you don’t miss anything. As always, thank you for reading Glancer Magazine. Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director West Suburban Area Pictured With My Besties Out On the Town In Downers Grove Where We Dined at Gia Mia & Cocktailed at Bar ChidoJULY 20215 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 8 COVER Local Party Hosts to Know 14 Scene Around Suburbia 16 Fun On the Fox 18 Downtown Naperville–Be In The Mix! 19 Naperville History Honoring WWII 20 The Collective Boutique & Makery 22 10 Trends In Local Summer Happenings 26 Unique In Suburbia: Cosley Zoo 28 Dining & Cocktails: Cheers to Summer 32 Trendy Traveler: A Hawaii Family Vacay 34 Women-Owned: Introduing Trend+Relic 36 Moms Little Black Book: Jet Skiing Fun! 37 Summer Design with Nona Jo’s 38 Million Dollar Listing: Wheaton Beauty 42 Literary Local: Kathy Kincanon Nosek 44 To Give, To Inspire: Four Seasons 50 Fitness Fun for Everyone 60 Kid Stuff: Summer Fun for Every Age 66 Summer Days: Camps, Programs & Fun! 70 7 Spectacular One-Day Destination Spots SHARE OUR FEATURES ONLINE TODAY! www.GlancerMagazine.com TABLE OF CONTENTST E A M   G L A N C E R PUBLISHER Glancer Magazine, Inc. PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL | Print + Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist / Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist / Writer Brianna Bartemeyer Features Writer SALES / MARKETING Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director Michelle Rae Sobi Advertising Sales Executive PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Features Photographer P U B L I C A T I O N S GLANCER MAGAZINE A West Suburban Chicago Lifestyle Magazine Featuring the Best of West Suburban Chicago for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCERMAGAZINE.COM A Hyper-Local Daily Features Site Highlighting On Trend Stories for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCER GO-TO GUIDE Highlighting Local On Trend Events + Deals for For Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall C O N T A C T  U S EDITORIAL Press Releases, Local Events, Community News editorial@glancermagazine.com ADVERTISING Digital Advertising + Local Marketing Solutions advertising@glancermagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly Download + Daily Digital www.glancermagazine.comGlancer® Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is produced by Glancer® Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine, GlancerMagazine.com. You’ve Been Glanced® and the Glancer® logo are registered trademarks of Glancer Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Maga-zine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. JULY 2021 | Vol 19 CHEERS!  The Summer Celebration Issue June is here and this month we will be sharing many fun things to do through-out Chicagoland, kicking off the month with the June 2021 issue featuring family summer traditions, trending local events, one-day destination getaways and more. Subscribe today for daily, weeky and monthly updates at www.GlancerMagazine.com ©Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5JJUULLYY 22002211®

1. Summer Sizzlin’ Sidewalk Sale • July 8-10 www.downtownnaperville.com NAPERVILLE–Downtown businesses will be “taking it to the streets” with the annual Summer Sizzlin’ Sidewalk Sales! Come enjoy special summer savings inside and out – during these special 3 days, July 8 – 10! Sales start by 10am and go until dusk.2. Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhbition Oak Brook Center www.bit.ly/SistineChicago OAK BROOK–Have you ever dreamt of going back in time? Take a life-size, up-close, never-before-seen perspective of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Brought to life using a special printing technique that emulates the look and feel of the original paintings.3. Plan a Casey’s BBQ with Friends www.caseysfoods.com NAPERVILLE–Everyone loves Casey’s Foods in Naperville for their quality selection of meats and more. This go-to BBQ hot spot has customers that travel from outside of Naperville because they provide the finest meat, poultry, and sea-food; they have an extensive Deli with entrees & salads to go, plus Boar's Head meats & cheeses; and top quality Produce and full service Grocery. Visit for your next BBQ! 4. Frida Kahlo: Timeless at Cleve Carney Museum of Art In Glen Ellyn www.theccma.org GLEN ELLYN–Featuring a collection of pieces on loan from the Museo Dolores Olmedo in Mexico City, “Frida Kahlo: Timeless” explores the life and work of one of the most well-known painters of the 20th century. With 26 original pieces on display, accompanied by a historical exhibit that dives into the details of Kahlo's life. Additional items on display include reproduc-tions of Kahlo's distinctive clothing, more than 100 photographs from throughout her life and a Kahlo-inspired garden. Presented in association with the McAninch Arts Center at the Col-lege of DuPage, this exhibition is on display at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art in Glen Ellyn. SUMMER 20215 Things to Do5. Sammy Hagar at River Edge Park • July 18 www.riveredgepark.com AURORA–Led by Sammy Hagar, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocalist, gui-tarist and songwriter, THE CIRCLE features Michael Anthony, the renowned bassist and fellow Rock Hall of Fame inductee, who’s played with him for the past 30 year. Formed in 2014, the critically-acclaimed supergroup takes fans on a musical journey through rock history with a setlist spanning four decades of Hagar and the band’s biggest hits. Tickets $55/ea. Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 7Frida on White Bench Photo by Nickolas Muray © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives

COVER STORY8 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineFabulous Summer Party Hosts to Knowby Kristen Kucharski Photos Submitted Unless Otherwise Noted

Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 9Christina Lee Embry “Live for today, plan for to-morrow, party tonight! A good party provides a lifetime of great vibes!” WHEATON–Never underestimate the power of a woman watching Real Housewives and drinking wine, as it is here that the best ideas for self-suffi-ciency and providing for your children as a single mom are created! All jokes aside, that is exactly what Christina did when she was about to become a single mom and needed a plan. She was watching the Real Housewives and noticed they all had bartenders, waitstaff, and event coordinators. Having a background in all those, combined with a love of throwing great parties, she decided to pull together all her savings and be-come an entrepreneur; hence Traveling Tavern was born in 2018. Historically, Christina started working in the bar in-dustry at a very young age and by twenty-one, she became the youngest and first female manager at a large, busy night club in Pen-sacola, Florida. She also always hosted Halloween and Christmas Eve parties and had a knack for mixology and creating unique one-of-a-kind cocktails that made every event a success. She honed the skill of catering outstand-ing customer service and translated that to becoming known as the best party host in town with her traveling bar, karaoke, and trivia parties; as well as the gift of also bring-ing that party to children in the hospital. Growing up Christina had a friend who spent most of his days in the hospital. She recalls his mom dec-orating his hospital room for every occasion - Easter, Birthday, St. Paddy's Day, etc. - and how it transformed the cold walls of the hospital and made it feel like home; so, she created Traveling Wishes with a mission to bring the party to them during their challenge and decorate as many hospital walls as possible. COVER STORY

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Sara Turnquist “Some of the best summer memories are made in flip flops” –Kellie Elmore NAPERVILLE–Some of Sara’s favorite childhood summer memories are of the Farmington Fourth of July Parade, Block Party and Talent Show. She moved into the Farmington Subdivision of Naperville over 35 years ago when it was just being developed. Her family was one of the first five families in that neigh-borhood and because of that her parents had an ex-tremely close group of friends that planned lots of fun events to get to know one another and bring the community together, such as the annual July 4th celebration. “I remember decorating bikes for the bike parade, playing backyard games and running through the blocked off streets with my friends,” Sara says. “In the evening there was a neighborhood talent show and just about everyone participated with dances and skits complete with costumes and props. It makes me smile just thinking about all the good times we had in our early years in Naperville.” With so few experiences for high school seniors this year, Sara really wanted to make Senior Year Prom memorable for her daugh-ter Ava and her closest friends. She wanted to ensure Ava could look back at this big day years from now and also, ‘just smile thinking about it’. Just prior to prom, Sara purchased matching gold butterfly necklaces for Ava and her friends as their graduation gift and chose that gift as the theme of the prom pre-party. “My dear friend, Courtney Perry, helped me in ordering the pale pink robes and flip flops and provided the personalization on behalf of her company, Crushed Goods,” she says. “I wanted the robes to be something the girls could use again in college; we kept the design simple with gold accents and a delicate butterfly added to each robe. As the girls arrived and put on their robes and flip flops, they headed upstairs where I had vanities and desks set up with lighted make-up mirrors, each girl had a spot to do their hair and makeup.” While the girls got ready laughing and singing along to their favorite songs, a light lunch was set up for them downstairs. During lunch, I shared their graduation gift and a poem I wrote tying together the new chapter of their life and the sym-bol of the butterfly. I wanted the girls to have special mem-ories of their senior prom and am so proud of how the event turned out. The girls were extremely grateful and had a won-derful time together and of course all looked beautiful!” (continued)Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 11COVER STORY

12 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineCOVER STORY Surrounded by a supportive group of parents that were determined to bring joy to these seniors as their time at Neuqua Valley High School ended and summer 2021 was just beginning, The Last Dance was hosted by the Milivojevic family, complete with a red carpet, food truck, DJ, Prom King and Queen crowning, and of course comfy slippers and themed t-shirts for all. The night created memories that will last a lifetime and now Sara and her husband look forward to celebrating July 4th with an extended group of friends. The cele-bration originally started at the Bolingbrook Golf Club for food, games and fireworks and has since shifted to Spoon Lake where friends have homes. “It's usually 6 or 7 families that come up for a night or two and enjoy time in the lake, on the boat and watching fireworks,” Sara says. “It's something everyone looks forward to each year. When hosting, I think a great event happens when you make it personal for your guests. I love themed events because it makes it easier to set your menu, choose your decor and the rest just falls into place. Simple decorations and centerpieces can help tie it all together and of course I'm a sucker for fun napkins and plates.” The pre-prom party Butterfly theme was a huge hit and Sara looks forward to building a lifetime of smiles for her family and her children. Pom!

COVER STORYCourtney Cummings “Live your life with kindness and enjoyment. Throw a party and have a good time!” WESTERN SUBURBS–Go big or go home – that is Courtney’s life motto. She takes nothing for granted. Her family is everything and throwing parties for all her people is what matters most – she is thrilled to be able to do that again. “We tried really hard to have kids and Olivia is our miracle baby, so I am fully aware that life is too short and unexpected,” Courtney says. “I try to live life to the fullest and make this life the best it can be for my daughter. Every milestone, accomplishment, birthday is a reason for a big celebra-tion in our house.” Her daughter Olivia is going into the 4th grade at River Woods Elemen-tary in Naperville, is active at Elevate Dance in Naperville, plays tennis at 5 Star in Plainfield, park district softball, and takes private piano les-sons. “I love throwing parties and I am always trying to one up my own party,” Courtney says. “I wanted to throw something that we hadn't done before and came ac-ross the Steel Canteen. It was a huge hit! The bar is stunning, and everyone just kept talking about how unique and cool the experience is.” With the fold-down platform deck, cocktail tables, 16ft long bar and color-changing LED lighting - by the time nightfall hit – the bar was glowing, the music was going, and everyone had a great time. Neighbors saw the fun and started trickling in, and the party went until 2 a.m. - way past Courtney’s bed-time!! Growing up, Courtney’s parents always had family and friends over in the summer and those are some of her best childhood memories; so, she is recreating those moments for her own family. “We have a big 4th of July pool party every year that all the adults and kids look forward to,” she adds. “My brother and I started throwing a spike ball party a few years ago. Friends and family come over for a fierce com-petition, food, and fire pit.” Courtney always wants her guests to enjoy themselves, relish in the laughter and joy, and wake up the next day and reminisce about the great time they all had.Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13Photos by Mike CatuaraPom!

14 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineSCENE AROUND SUBURBIAscenearound suburbiaYOU’VE BEEN GLANCED! DuPage Children’s Museum Play Soirée NAPERVILLE–On June 12, Du-Page Children's Museum hosted its annual Play Soirée to celebrate DCM's creativity, re-silience, and perseverance. Thanks to the playful spirit of the fundraiser, FUN WAS HAD BY ALL. Learn more about DCM at dupagechildrens.org.YOU’VE BEEN GLANCED! Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art & Artisan Fair NAPERVILLE–On June 26 & 27 this signature tradition for over 60 years brought over 100 talented artists, fine crafters, and gourmet food vendors to-gether in a perfectly charming atmosphere. It was loved by all! www.napervillewomansclub.orgVIEW EACH GALLERY ONLINE FOR MORE EVENT PHOTOS www.GlancerMagazine.comYou’ve Been Glanced!®

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FOX RIVER QUEEN All Aboard this Historical Adventure It’s hard to deny the beauty of the Fox River from any point along the shore whether you’re biking the trail, fishing on Boy Scout Island or looking out from the historic tower at Pottawato-mie Park. But nothing can quite compare to experiencing the Fox River during a paddlewheel riverboat cruise on the waterway itself. Step aboard the Fox River Queen or St. Charles Belle II to experience for yourself the history, the natural beauty and the local pride via a paddlewheel riverboat in your own community. Enjoy travel from the era of Mark Twain through a green corridor of scenic beauty. Both boats have open-air upper decks for unobstructed sightseeing and the lower decks have windows that can be closed in cool or rainy weather. The riverboat cruises have been a main attraction in St. Charles since the 1940s, when the late Chet Anderson bought his first boat and began charter-ing cruises from Pottawatomie Park. And this tradition continues under the ownership of the St. Charles Park District. Public cruises, special events and private charters are available every spring through fall season, attract-ing all ages and interests. To purchase tickets: www.stcriverboats.com FUN ON THE FOXPhoto by St. Charles Park District16 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineSUMMER CELEBRATION

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DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE Be In The Mix! NAPERVILLE–Whether you’re here to shop, dine, spa or stay, you’ll find the perfect mix of over 150 best-in-class stores and spas along-side Naperville’s most exciting eateries from fine dining, bistros to bites on the go. Discover your favorite shops, spas and restaurants in our pedestrian friendly, historic downtown with amenities in every direction. Visit online to view the directory for business listings and hours or use the convenient “click & go” online maps for helpful guides when planning your visit. It’s your time, spend it well. www.downtownnaperville.com NAPERVILLEDOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE

Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 19NAPERVILLELocal World War II History Now on Display at Naper Settlement NAPERVILLE–Explore Naperville’s World War II history at Naper Settlement this spring. Answering the Call: Naperville at War 1941-1945 will engage visitors with a story that is almost entirely local and personal. Hear the stories of the Napervillians who served in all branches of the military, Japanese internment workers who came to work here, local "Rosie the Riveters" at Kroehler Manufacturing and more! For more information, please visit www.NaperSettlement.org/Exhibits. NAPERVILLE HISTORY

SHOPPING STYLE BE INSPIRED U N I Q U E S H O P I N L I S L E The Collective lhe Makery Invites You In Visit this local downtown Lisle shop for unique gifts apparel accessories home decor and so much more Plan a creative experience in the Makery with friends and family This shop is truly so very special As the owner of The Collective lhe Makery Autumn Geist has worn many hats and lived a life full of experiences The shop is her first brick and mortar business bringing her love of creating experiences event planning and curating beautiful apparel home decor and gifts into such a creative space Her talents shine through in all aspects of this endeavor and she is especially honored to be in a town that she believes is a hidden gem with lots of growth potential for indie businesses The Collective lhe Makery 4724 Main Street Lisle www thecollectivelhe com 20 WESTERN SUBURBS JULY 2021 Glancer Magazine Photo by Alicia s Photography

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10#1 | The Burbon Room www.barrelandrye.com/#american-bistro GENEVA–Enjoy the excitement of the Bourbon Boom in a modern rustic atmosphere at Barrel + Rye in Geneva. Authentic and unique cocktails including a Bourbon Milk Punch (benchmark bourbon, vanilla, maple syrup, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg); a refreshing summer Sacred Sage (benchmark bourbon, simple, blackberries + sage, lemon, soda); or perhaps Just Peachy (benchmark bourbon, lemon, lime, ginger beer, orange juice, giffards peach liqueur). Pick one of over 75+ enticing Bourbon varieties and combinations. #2 | Curbside Brewery www.energycitybrewing.com BATAVIA–Curbside and drive-thru breweries are hot across the country, as well as authentically hand-crafted home-made beer that is only offered once a week. The ever popular, Energy Brew-ery is all the rage and is located right in the western suburbs in Batavia. On the first Saturday of every month, they open their doors for only a few hours and make their freshly brewed beer available to the public. Waiting in line is part of the fun to experience this top summer cocktail trend. TRENDSSummer Cocktailing Trends In the Suburbs10 TRENDS 2021CHEERS TO SUMMER! Here are 10 trends when it comes to summer cocktailing in the western suburbs. Enjoy & please drink responsibly. 22 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

#3 | Boozy Teapots www.thenorthcott.com NAPERVILLE–High tea has a whole new meaning when you bring out Grandma’s fine china and add a little alcohol. Boozy Teapots are the latest hot commodity to unwind with your girlfriends while enjoying your favorite tea flavor. Modeled after the speakeasies of the Prohibition era, the Northcott Liquorette in Naperville features absinthe fountains, liq-uor-infused teapot kettles, highly rated wine & rare whiskey acquisitions in a private, cocktail lounge setting. #4 | Cocktail Infusion Kits shawnsargentdesigns.square.site/ shop/craft-cocktails/29 GLEN ELLYN–Home bar enthusiasts and gift-givers are passionate about beautiful and delicious infusion kits that are served in cute mason style jars or the like and contain refreshing summer flavors such as cherry, lemon, orange and citrus-infused vegan non-GMO cane sugar and then filled with your favorite alcohol. After a few days of refrig-eration, the infused fruit offers a refreshing and satisfying light summer drink. A wide variety of cocktail infusion kits can be found at Shawn Sargent in Glen Ellyn – punches, sangrias, cranberry martinis, Bloody Mary’s, hibiscus ginger lemons, and so much more. #5 | Small Plates Paired with Unique Wines www.kozewine.com GLEN ELLYN–Incorporating sustainability into one’s social life is one of the hottest trends in dining out. Koze Wine in Glen Ellyn works with small production wineries, while showcasing natural and organic wines and select local craft beers, and couples it with a local farm to table small plate menu items in their remodeled 1920s space to create an in-timate experience. #6 | Distillery Destinations www.whiskeyacres.com DEKALB–Whiskey isn’t made, it is grown! Road trip to Illinois’ first cer-tified-farm distillery founded by 4th and 5th generation farmers with a goal to diversify its offerings, showcase its high-quality grain, and share its passion with friends and family. Whiskey Acres has mastered the highest-quality distilling practices in the industry growing 16-24 different varieties of corn. This 2,000-acre farm boasts: a historic tasting room, visitor center, large flagstone patio, whiskey garden, production building, barrel warehouses, farm buildings and grain bins. #7 | Shop & Sip www.foxvalleywinery.com OSWEGO–Enjoy wine on the patio, wine in your home, or wine while you shop at Fox Valley Winery which offers hand crafted, award willing Illinois wines. Join a daily tasting, browse the wine selection, take time to admire the work of many local artists featuring wood carvings, hand painted glass items, pottery, paintings, wine bottle lamps, and artisan cheeses. Feel a million miles from home in this west suburban winery. #8 | Craft Beers/Unique IPAs www.drinkobscurity.com ELBURN–Discerning pallets for unique flavors produced by local brew-eries has been trending for the past few years but blending the love for craft beer, the passion for Mead, the childhood memories of eating your favorite BBQ, along with a strong sense of community is no longer a fad but a desired staple. Obscurity is in the heart of the oldest part of Elburn and has preserved the art of locally source and re-purposing spent grain within the area. Beer, BBQ, and best friends! #9 | Rosé All Day www.thehamptonsocial.com BURR RIDGE–There is no better feeling than the feeling of being on vacation. Inspired by the longoing for summer days spent on the coast, The Hampton Social in Burr Ridge is the perfect place to imbibe and relax with their coastal-inspired cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails cre-ating the perfect social atmosphere. The outdoor garden is picture per-fect with a beach front feel making this a number one trending hot spot this summer. #10 | The Evolved “Happy Hour” www.thedrakeoakbrookhotel.com/polo-lounge.htm OAK BROOK–It is all about relaxing, unwinding, and just escaping the day with Escape Hour at The Drake Oak Brook. Slip into a supple leather chair at The Polo Lounge and engage your senses with an ex-tensive wine menu and scotch selection along with the listening pleas-ure of timeless music heard through a 1960s inspired gramophone player. Appreciate the hour and escape into peace. Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 23

DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLEWELCOME TO NAPERVILLE About Kerwell Premium CBD House NAPERVILLE & DOWNERS GROVE–Kerwell’s CBD Skin Care, Body Care, and Makeup have been developed using a unique blend of soothing botanicals that syn-ergistically identify with one’s own skin; restoring optimal balance, maintaining hydra-tion, and activating anti-aging prevention. This remarkable line utilizes the most modern technology and protects from environmental free radicals using the preventative powers of prominent antioxidants. Each ingredient functions with efficiency and effectiveness in this classic formula, de-signed with all-natural herbal elements and CBD compounds to maintain beautiful skin. You’ll be amazed at the Kerwell line's capability to calm any skin type, controlling break-outs and skin irritations. These products also monitor the skin's natural level of oil and water, providing a noticeable reduction of common skin stressors for optimal skin wellness. Visit us online 24/7 at www.kerwellness.com and let us help get you on the road to a new and healthier lifestyle.CBD LIFESTYLE

FAMILY FUNCBD LIFESTYLEGlancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 25NAPERVILLE WHIRLYBALL’S BACK! Make Your Reservation Today NAPERVILLE- From friendly competition and entertainment to exceptional food and drink, WhirlyBall Naperville provides the perfect venue for all ages and occasions. The two-story “eater-tainment” complex features a variety of activities including Whir-lyBall, LaserTag, HyperBowling and bowling plus private event spaces for groups of any size. Round out your event with cus-tomized menus featuring The Pivot Room’s selection of elevated American fare and craft beverages. Book your event today! Whirlyball Naperville 3103 Oddyssey, Naperville (630) 932-4800 www.whirlyball.com SoFun!

COSLEY ZOO WHEATON–In our fast-paced modern world, the interest in exotic, native and local wildlife continues to fuel our curiosity. We’ve learned how human im-pact affects animal existence and our shared nat-ural environment. Zoos have the unique opportunity to create meaningful connections be-tween people and animals - with a shifted focus on education, conservation and community. In fact, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums rewards only 10% of USDA-licensed animal exhibitors with AZA-accreditation - the gold standard for animal care, welfare, conser-vation and education. Enter Cosley Zoo in Wheaton. This owned-and-operated Wheaton Park District zoo houses 20 exhibits, more than 200 animals and represents over 50 species - plus, it’s open year-round! A variety of domestic farm animals and Illinois wildlife call this five-acre zoo home - including: owls, ducks, turkey vultures, goats, donkeys, llamas, snakes and turtles. By partnering with licensed wildlife rehabilitators, CZ provides per-manent homes for wild animals who are unable to be released back into nature. Each habitat is notably de-signed to best suit the animal’s unique needs and nat-ural behaviors. Be sure to visit Val (resident bobcat!) and Pits - a 42-year-old, three-toed box turtle! And the kids will love the duck pond. Fun fact! Through the Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Proj-ect, a local conservation initiative to protect Illinois’ en-dangered blanding turtles, CZ (in partnership with Forest Preserve District of DuPage County) released more than 3,000 turtles back into the wild! By experiencing wildlife up close, we hope it encourages and inspires you to help conserve and admire the world around you. As CZ says, “... a lifetime of inspiration begins here.” Watch for Unique In Suburbia Every Month with Glancer Magazineby Brianna Bartemeyer Photos by Mike CatuaraUNIQUEinSuburbia26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineUNIQUE IN SUBURBIA

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Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar NAPERVILLE–Have you been? If not, you’re missing out, for sure! Fat Rosie’s is a fun, hip & festive family-friendly Mexican Taqueria featuring a modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine and craft cocktails. The story behind this place is adorably fun! On a trip to Mexico after opening his first couple of restaurants, Chef/Proprietor, Scott Harris met a wonderful old Agave farmer with a dedicated pet donkey. This man’s steadfast donkey had worked alongside him in the Agave fields for over 20 years! While most people would disregard their work animal, the old man farmer treated Fat Rosie as part of the family. They had a rare and insep-arable bond that had formed through the many years of hard work, sweat, and tears. Scott admired the love and care that this old man had for his trusted donkey. He admired it so much in fact, that one night after many shots of tequila he promised the old farmer he would one day open a tequila bar and name it after the beloved donkey, Fat Rosie. And, he did just that. www.fatrosies.com NEXT STOP: NAPERVILLEWEST SUBURBAN DININGDININGDINING + COCKTAILS28 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

18 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2020 • Glancer MagazineDINING + COCKTAILSCCoocckkttaaiillssCocktails in the Park 2021 Appleton Park In Batavia at 100 N. Island Ave. BATAVIA–Batavia Main Street invites you to the 10th Annual Cocktails in the Park. Discover downtown Bata-via and enjoy an evening on the riverbanks of the Fox River with live music, drinks, small plates and more! This beautiful and unique event helps raise funds for Batavia MainStreet for the group’s revitalization efforts. Present-ing sponsors: Gerald Subaru of North Aurora and Boyce Body Werks! See site for details www.downtown batavia.com/event/cocktails-in-the-parkTapville Social Fox Valley Invites You Out! AURORA–Come celebrate summer with Tapville Social as we pair craft beer & cider with cupcakes. Sample five delicious cupcakes and five beer and cider selections. Session A Begins at 2pm Session B Begins at 2:30pm Tickets must be purchased in advance as these events routinely sell out. www.tapvillesocial.comBeer Farm Dinner Heritage Prairie Farm and Riverlands Brewing Company to Hold Honey Harvest Event In August ELBURN–The annual Honey and Beer Farm Dinner is back in 2021. This classic Heritage Prairie Farm event that celebrates the honey harvest in Au-gust is loved by all who attend. Each year they pair with a local brewery to provide the evening’s brews. Their bees work hard all spring and summer long, and the organizers love pairing their delicious honey with a fantastic farm dinner menu. Beer Pairings from Riverlands Brewing Company are in-cluded in the ticket price. www.heritageprairiefarm.com/event-details/ honey-beer-farm-dinnerGlancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 29

30 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineFOOD & KITCHENBringing Dinner Back to the Kitchen Table Diane and Richard Beaulieu absolutely loved the convenience of Entrée Kitchen for nightly dinners in a world of work, sports, and everyday busy-ness. They were regular clients when they took over ownership in 2009. Richard maintained his job as a Forensic Accountant, but also now holds the titles of CFO, Delivery Man, IT and Maintenance Guru for Entrée Kitchen; while Diane loves having complete autonomy to do whatever is necessary to take care of their kitchen team and customers on a day-to-day basis while balancing their family life of raising their three teenage sons who are active in swim, the Civil Air Patrol, band, and orchestra. The family works together to support local school PTAs by offering fund-raising programs. Although it may appear, Entrée Kitchen is like other “meal prep” companies, there are many factors that set them apart, such as the bonus of being able to get right to cooking without the need of a knife and a cutting board to do all the prep first. This allows most of their meals to be freshly cooked in about 30 minutes versus 20 minutes of prep work first, before the cooking process even begins. Made-to-order entrees can be customized to include organic meat upgrades on many of our entrees, as well as other substitutions or eliminations to meet specific dietary restrictions; and unlike most companies, Entrée Kitchen al-lows the option of drop in and same day ordering from their well-stocked freezers with over 40+ different entrees, as well as a full complement of sides, desserts, bread, and appetizers too. An additional option is “Our weekly fresh menu, called Delicious Dinners in a Dash.” Diane says. “These entrees are available Monday afternoon through Friday and cook in 30 minutes or less. Plus, we will also have four Mother's Day Specials, a special grilling menu for Father’s Day, and offer a monthly Budding Chef's Program specifically geared toward getting the kiddos get to help out in kitchen.” With over 900 entrees in their database, finding a family favorite will be diffi-cult, but bringing dinner back to the kitchen table has never been easier! Entree Kitchen 26W276 Geneva Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 668-4450 • www.entreekitchen.com Photos by Mike CatuaraDINNER TREND

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34 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineTrendY A ROAD TRIP LIKE NO OTHER If you’ve never traveled along the Pacific Coast, or maybe you’d just like to experience it from a new per-spective, there are few things quite like a road trip to take in the sights and experiences that make the journey one to remember.A road trip lets you set your own pace and enjoy the companionship of friends or family. When you’re ready to explore, outdoor adventures, historical experiences and 99 miles of coastline await in Monterey County, Cal-ifornia, which is known as a scenic, beautiful expanse along the Pacific Coast. From wide-open beaches, ver-dant vineyards and fields to the peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountains, there’s plenty of room to roam. Plan a Coastal Road Trip ExcursionTravelerTRENDY TRAVELER

Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 33SCENIC BEAUTY Some of the top scenic drives in the world are along California’s coast, where you’ll find a wide range of local topography. One example is Highway 1, where starting toward the north, you’ll see the state’s second largest wetlands, artichoke fields and rolling sand dunes, as well as cypress forests and the craggy coastline. Further south, you’ll encounter towering cliffs, red-woods and awe-inspiring bridges. Other notable sights include fishing ports; beaches; wildlife including seals, sea lions and sea otters; the famed Lone Cypress; mansions; and several cham-pionship golf courses. OUTDOOR ADVENTURE When you’re ready for some action, there’s plenty to find along the coast. From a captivating 18-mile long recreation trail with coastline views to kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing, whale-watching excursions and more, there are numerous ways to whet an appetite for adventure near the ocean. Inland, you’ll find options like hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, cave exploring and horseback riding. WINE COUNTRY Along the California coast, you can find tens of thou-sands of acres of vineyards producing more than 53 dif-ferent varietals of wine. In Monterey County alone, you can take your pick among 65 tasting rooms set against picturesque backdrops. How you choose to experience wine country is as diverse as the varietals you’ll dis-cover. For example, you might head to the beach with a newly purchased bottle of your favorite wine, jump aboard a wine trolley to let someone else do the driving for a while or schedule a tour that takes you behind the scenes with a winemaker. BEACH TIME No visit to the coast is complete without a visit to the beach, but not all beaches are the same. From white sandy beaches to rocky cliffs, you could plan an entire road trip around the different kinds of beaches waiting for you to discover their beauty. Enjoy bird spotting, rock collecting, surfing, tide pooling and more. Some of the area’s greatest treasures are the lesser-known beaches, including one that sits in the middle of Cannery Row. The sheltered cove of McAbee Beach was used by Portuguese whalers in the 1850s and Chi-nese fishermen in the early 1900s. Today, this secret beach is a perfect spot to let kids burn off energy before or after a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Visitors can spot seals and otters playing offshore, and it’s a popular launching point for scuba divers exploring the kelp forests. WELLNESS FOR BODY AND MIND When you’ve taken in the sights and explored to your heart’s content, be sure to leave time for rejuvenation. From spas and meditation retreats to spending time in nature, it’s easy to make wellness a priority when visit-ing the California coast. You can even enjoy food that’s as good for you as it is delicious with a growing focus on sustainability by visiting daily farmers’ markets and fish markets, which provide a bounty of locally sourced produce, fresh meat, seafood and hand-made treas-ures for a truly enriching cultural experience. Start planning your Pacific Coast road trip adventure at www.seemonterey.com.TRENDY TRAVELER

RESTORING YESTERYEARCREATIVE COMMERCE More than a Destination ST. CHARLES–Karri Custardo and Heather Corcoran opened Trend + Relic a year ago to provide an experience you’ll remember with many talented merchants housed under one roof who create and curate unique items, both vintage and new, including handcrafted specialties such as jewelry, candles, furniture, and art. Don’t miss their anniversary celebration on July 16t from 5pm-9pm and July 17 from 10am-5pm Enjoy live music, food trucks, ice cream, cotton candy while perusing special items to adorn your home that have been meticulously mastered by artisans, builders, refinishers and painters. Offerings extend to custom paintings, cus-tom made and/or painted furniture, pet portraits, custom pet beds, handcrafted jewelry, interior designer showrooms, clothing makers, photographers, and so much more. “While we are a multi-vendor location, we try to stay true to our home décor roots,” Karri says. “We are passionate about keeping our dealers fresh and different from each other, so the customer gets to experience a shop with a ton of options and minimal repeats. Heather and I are both so excited to be able to bring a shop like ours to Saint Charles and the surrounding OWNEDWomen34 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 35towns. We love meeting new customers who have traveled to see us for the first time and we especially love celebrating our vendors as they grow their business within our shop.” The hardest part of owning Trend + Relic for Karri and Heather is curtailing their personal purchases from the many incredible options at their fingertips. Heather's favorite pur-chase thus far for her home is an antique workbench from 1910 that is serving as a TV stand; and Karri's is an antique apothecary cabinet from the late 1800's with the original apothecary stickers in some of the drawers. Old and new come together at the corner of 14th and Indiana Avenue within the old print shop that is enriched with beau-tiful brick walls and very high ceilings along with an original vault in the hallway! History meets modern at Trend + Relic! –Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara Trend + Relic 1501 Indiana Avenue, St. Charles, IL (630) 803-5253 www.trendandrelic.com To Share Story & View More Photos, Visit www.GlancerMagazine.comWOMEN-OWNEDOWNED

36 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineWAVES OF FUN I personally have yet to meet someone who does not love jet skiing! It is a thrilling experience being on the open water, driving in the upwards of 35 mph, jumping waves, and cruising with a free-dom like no other. Living so close to the DuPage and Fox Rivers as well as Lake Michigan, one would think jet skiing options would be plentiful; however, there are few places that provide rentals along the shorelines, so we were excited to visit the 31st Street Harbor and see the opportunity avail-able with Chicago Water Sport Rentals. Although you must be 23 years old to rent, a person any age can be a rider on a jet ski if they are accompanied by their parent or legal guardian; so, this makes for a fun family activity as well as an exciting day on the water with friends or a date! Having not been in the city for quite some time since the COVID shutdown, it was awesome to appreciate the southern view of the Chicago Skyline from the water. Dock J was bustling with people at Salerno’s Nautical Playpen, enjoying a bite to eat, a cool drink, and swimming in the pool that appeared to float in the middle of Lake Michigan. Beyond jet skis, Chicago Water Sports also rents kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, with the addition of boats soon to come! The waters in the 31st Street Harbor are calm and peaceful as it is a no-wake zone, so if you are a beginner, this is the perfect opportunity to get comfortable with a jet ski, paddleboard, or kayak; however, if you are an old pro, you are just a short drive to the open waters of Lake Michigan which allows for full throttle and unlimited wave action. This is a fantastic way to spend a summer day close to home with the feeling of being at a waterfront resort. Overview Chicago Water Sports Rentals offers all the summer fun one could ask for with 30 minute and 1 hour jet ski rentals, kayak, boat, and stand-up pad-dleboard rentals. Located next to boat launch and Sa-lerno’s Nautical Playpen, renters are sure to create lasting waterfront memories along the Chicago Skyline! Chicago Water Sport Rentals 31st Street Harbor, Dock J, Chicago (312) 924-7994 www.chicagowatersportrentals.com Hours: Daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Price $: Price Varies Depending on Rental ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State Uni-versity 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.glancermagazine.com/bloggersby Kristen Kucharski Photos Submitted MOM’S little black book

Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 37SUMMER CELEBRATIONNONA JO’S In Home Consultation NAPERVILLE–Have you every wished you had a friend in interior design? Well, you do! In-vite Nona Jo’s in to see your space. Why is it so easy to help a friend design her space, but when it comes to your own house you freeze up? Don’t worry; Non Jo’s design team understands! Their team will work with you to make the right choices that fit your style. Whether you are building, remodeling, or refreshing your house, they’ll be by your side for every decision. From flooring, paint colors, kitchen and bath remodels to custom furniture, window treatments, artwork, lighting, and accessorizing, we will transform your house into a home. The Nona Jo’s Design Team gets excited about transforming any space. No project is too small or too large. Their consultation process is friendly and relaxed. The first step is to set up a Walk and Talk. Two designers will visit your home, get a feel for your spaces, take measurements, and listen to your vision for the project and understand your needs. Next is a followup e-mail reviewing the visit and prioritizing the project. Then together you can decide the plan. www.nonajos.comSummer Design

MILLION DOLLAR lliissttiinnggAbsolute Beauty In Wheaton Live in your own Resort! Over 7,000 finished sq. ft. of absolute beauty. This gated half-acre property has a heated in-ground pool, gazebo, gorgeous conservatory and more. With six bedrooms and five baths, the stunning first floor master suite is highly desireable. The second floor terrace has a private office with wet bar/sauna/weight room & game room parking for 8+ cars. Positioned in a superb in-town location, this beautiful home is just steps to everything. $999,000 6 bed, 5 bath 5,230 sqft, 0.47 acre lot 412 N Washington St, Wheaton(312) 506-0240 Presented by: Kim Lotka Brokered by: @properties Hinsdale38 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

Desired Location This beautiful Wheaton home is located in an ideal locations everyt family will love. Nearby restaurants include Luong Loi, Subway and Bricks Wood Fired Pizza. The property is near Wheaton College, Adams Park and Lawson Field and just minutes to REAL ESTATEGlancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 39

NNEEWW KKIITTCCHHEENNHOMEWERKS View Remodeling Gallery Online NAPERVILLE– Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, with a 10,000 square foot showroom in Naperville, HomeWerks has a beautiful online gallery of photos and ideas to help you plan your next remodeling dream come true. Now’s a great time to start planning your next kitchen, bath or basement project! Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks special-izes in full service remodeling. The kitchen and bath displays are interactive, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, pro-fessional installation and exceptional customer service HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • www.myhomewerks.com HOME DESIGN + DECOR40 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

NEW KITCHENHOME DESIGN + DECORGlancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 41HOME DECOR Trend + Relic Celebrates with Anniversary Event ST. CHARLES–trend + relic is an experience that shoppers remember, as this unique multi-vendor marketplace has carefully selected experienced merchants who are artisans, builders, refinishers and painters, boutique owners and more each offering the most special items to adorn your home and make you feel beautiful. The talented merchants work hard to create and curate unique items, both vintage and new. Many of the treasures that you will find at trend + relic have been handcrafted including jewelry, candles, furni-ture & art and they have a variety of clothing & accessories, too. Each of the wonderfully talented mer-chants have created beautiful spaces in the shop as well as local markets so you will find some of your very favorites here. Owned by Karri and Heather, together they bring years of retail, decorating, design, staging and paint-ing experience to the shop. Their vision was to bring a unique shopping experience to Saint Charles like no other– creating a space that felt inspired, comfortable, friendly and passionate. At trend + relic, we are confident that you will experience all that and more. You’re invited to shop with trend + relic while celebrating at their Anniversary Event being held on July 16 & 17. See their ad for specials and event inclusions. It’s goingto be a great weekend! trend + relic, 1501 Indiana Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois • (630) 803-5253 • www.trendandrelic.com Celebrate With Us!Dollhouse

by Mindy Kyle Photos SubmittedKathy Kincanon Nosek My Darling, 99 Love Letters Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn resident Kathy Kincanon Nosek has been a Real-tor for 23 years and owning her company, 4C Realty, for over 11 years, but besides being a real estate guru, she has re-cently become a published author. In 2013, when Kathy’s mother passed away, she found letters her mother saved for over 70 years from her dad written between 1942-1945 during WWII. “Dad’s words literally jumped straight into my heart,” says Kathy. “While reading the letters, I was able to get to know my dad, Bernie Kincanon, as a soldier and a boyfriend who was falling in love with the girl back home, Mary Eileen Ruhnke.” Kathy knew she wanted this true love story to be shared and began writing My Darling, 99 Love Letters. The book was pur-posefully launched on December 16th, 2020 in line with some very important dates. During WWII, Kathy’s dad was cap-tured at the Battle of the Bulge on December 16, 1944 and was a prisoner of war until the war ended. Forward 56 years, her dad passed away on the very same date. The book launch was the 20-year anniversary of his passing. The historical, non-fictional memoir and heartfelt love story, My Darling, 99 Love Letters can be purchased on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble as well as local independent bookstores including, The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn and The Prairie Path Book Store in Wheaton. KNOW A LOCAL AUTHOR?  We’d Love to Meet Them! Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.comLITERAARRYYlocal42 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

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 re-sults 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 cus-toms booklets with professional photography & drone shots, de-scriptions of updates, & develops unique ways to target the right buyers on the internet. Restyling her listings with professional stag-ing , 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 2021. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813Susan ColellaREAL ESTATEGlancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 43

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Four Seasons Performing Arts Aurora It all began as a simple “Greatest Showman” themed summer con-cert held in a backyard by young performing artists moving from eighth grade to becoming fresh-men at their respective high schools. Although the audience had only about the same amount of people as were in the cast, the show sparked an idea of holding more concerts and productions and forming a performing arts company for teens. When the 2020 quarantine hit, it was a per-fect opportunity to take that free-time and work on creating a real company. Four Seasons Performing Arts came to fruition and a mission was created to increase the number of performing opportuni-ties for aspiring young artists, while simultaneously pro-ducing entertaining shows for their audience base. “In my opinion, the best part about Four Seasons lies not in the work we produce, but in the collaboration behind the scenes,” says Peyton Owen, executive director and co-founder of the company. “We are entirely teen run with 8 high schoolers on the board that all have different fo-cuses. This is a passion project for all of us.” Aside from their original musical, FSPA has never charged for tickets or admission to any of their projects. Raised funds come in purely through the generosity of their audience base and supporters. The majority of the money is donated to different organizations including Kids Matter and Saving Tiny Hearts. A small portion goes back into the company solely to help fund future projects. “To date, we have been able to give 80+ youth performers over 110 performing op-portunities and have do-nated $4000 to the various local charities,” says Peyton. Their current project titled “Artists Collide: a fusion of youth artistry” will be held on July 11 at Island Park in Geneva. It will take dif-ferent types of artistry and combine them into a half-day event, including a live art gallery allowing spec-tators to watch artists cre-ating their work while singers, speakers, poets and instrumentalists per-form. Raffles will be avail-able and donations will be accepted, but the greatest support is simply showing up to enjoy their artists’ talents. For more information on the Four Seasons Performing Arts Company, the Artists Collide event or donating to the organization, visit their website at www.fourseasonsperformingarts.com. ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and is a vet-eran of Chicago’s theater and commercial world as well as a graduate of the Second City Improv School. Mindy lives in Naperville with her husband, three children and the cutest dog in the land. VIEW MINDY’S MONTHLY COLUMN AT www.GlancerMagazine.com/to-give-to-inspireTeen-Ran Performing Arts Program to Hold “Artists Collide: a Fusion of Youth Artistry” July 11 at Island Park In Geneva CARING + SHARINGGlancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 45

SHOPPING + STYLESUMMER MUST-HAVES Jeans and a Cute Top Shop Invites You In WHEATON & ST. CHARLES–So many LOVE Jeans and a Cute Top Shop, a women's contemporary apparel boutique in downtown Wheaton and St. Charles. Residents travel from all over Chicagoland to shop this unique boutique. The Wheaton store also features a curated pre-loved collection of boutique brands that have been "bought back" from their customers and resell for $10-$40. If you have gently worn items, just a few years old, from respected boutiques or clothing stores, bring to the Wheaton store. If accepted, we pay $5 Cute Cash for each item. Cute Cash can be redeemed in any Jeans and a Cute Top Shop. How fun is that? Visit the shop in Wheaton or St. Charles or shop online today. Summer 2021 is here. Be sure you are fashion ready.Photos by Mike Catuara www.jeansandacutetopshop.com STYLE46 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

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Penny O Brien CREATIVE 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 48 WESTERN SUBURBS JULY 2021 Glancer Magazine

Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 49DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE More Growth for Trending Downtown Area DOWNERS GROVE–A variety of small businesses, amazing owners and com-munity support makes downtown Downers Grove the destination it is today. Downtown Downers Grove is continuing to welcome new businesses, de-spite the pandemic. This month the community welcomes Dated to Ren-ovated at 926 Warren Avenue. We look forward to welcoming Eiffel Waffle at 1028 Curtiss and Rybell’s Blow Dry Bar at 5221 Main Street. Plan your day to explore downtown Downers Grove! The boutiques will help you find the perfect gift for dad or the grad in your life! Don’t forget to pick-up a treat for yourself, too! The restaurants and cafes can please every taste bud. The extended out-door has returned, offering many alfresco options in addition to indoor, de-livery and pick-up. Keep your eye out for beautifully painted windows at 15 downtown businesses, during the month of June, as part of the EQDG Pride celebration of Pride Month. www.downtowndg.org NEW IN TOWNCOMMUNITY LIVING

www.h-4training.com Locations In Wheaton & GenevaH4 TRAINING GET 1-ON-1 PERSONAL TRAINING AT H-4 TRAINING, TWO SUBURBAN LOCATIONS WHEATON & GENEVA–It’s time to take care of #1 with H4 Training! This program is best for individuals with very specific needs who require dedicated attention. H-4’s sessions focus on the specific goals of each client with workouts tailored to each person. Visit online to learn more and to check out the many other programs available to you. H4 Training. Wheaton & Geneva locations. www.h4-training.com/services/personal-training/FFIITTNNEESSSSHEALTH + WELLNESS50 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

FITNESSHEALTH + WELLNESSDR. ALEESHA FISCHER What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that focuses on the spine and other joints of the body, and their connection to the nervous system. The word chiropractic means “to be done by hand.” Chiropractors use adjustments to restore joint function and support the nervous system. Accidents, falls, and postural stress can cause subluxations, which are misaligned verte-brae within the spine from its normal position. Subluxations put pressure on the nerve roots and can decrease function of nerve signals between the body and the brain. Left unresolved, they can lead to chronic con-ditions. The weight of a dime on a spinal nerve can reduce transmission by as much as 60% (Chang Ha Suh, PhD. Spinal Biomechanics Expert). Chiropractic Care at Naperville Chiropractic and Massage also includes soft-tissue therapies, massage, lifestyle recommendations, fitness coach-ing and nutritional advice. Naperville Chiropractice & Massage is located at 47 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 332-B in Downtown Naperville. Love Your Spine! ♥Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 51

SHOPPING + STYLEBATAVIA DRESS SHOP Destination Dress Boutique Since 2009 BATAVIA–Special Occasions has been charming area residents throughout Chicagoland since 2009 as a premiere destination location for beautiful gowns, dresses and evening wear. Guests travel from near and far to experience the selection of their dream dress in person, not just online. Upon entry into this beautiful downtown Batavia shop, you are welcomed by an array of unique dresses that you can touch and feel, offering you endless possibilities as you search for your dream dress, along with a knowledgeable stylist who is there to guide you. Here, you will find each season’s most sought after styles and must-have dresses. Founded by Mary Marconi-Popiel in 2009, the shop’s attention to detail makes the ordinary more extraordinary, giving you a shopping ex-perience that you will not forget. Special Occasions does not simply sell dresses– this local dress boutique sell dreams! Visit today for your next Special Occasion. SPECIAL! Enjoy 50% Off Select Gowns 2 N Batavia Ave., Batavia, Illinois, (630) 406-1515 www.specialoccasionsontheavenue.com BBEEAAUUTTIIFFUULL52 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

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SHOPPING + STYLEVELVET GRACE All Things Beautiful for Summer Take a drive and visit Velvet Grace in Oswego, it’s worth the trip! Wander through our two boutiques which are packed with the un-expected combinations of home decor, wall art, frames, women’s apparel, jewelry, accessories, candles, uncommon trinkets and more. Our design specialists are here to help with décor ideas, accessorize an outfit, or choose the perfect gift that speaks to your heart and soul. Also, Velvet Grace is a proud retailer of the #1, easy-to-use, Chalk Paint®, by Annie Sloan and we can guide you with your first project. 4025 US 34 Oswego • (630) 636.6570 SHOP NOW velvetgrace.shop OOSSWWEEGGOO54 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

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ON TREND ESSENTIALS Visit Online or In North Aurora at Rustic Fox NORTH AURORA–Urban Echo Shop features on trend essentials for the stylish at heart– from clothing and accessories, to home decor, furniture, gifts and seasonal trends. Owned by a mom and her daughter in Sugar Grove, Illinois, Urban Echo Shop was created to be an adored virtual hometown boutique where only the latest styles and trends are featured. Residents are invited sit back and relax while browsing the shop’s simplified trend collections. Each day is a new day at Urban Echo Shop. VISIT THEIR POP-UP SHOP FOR SOME FUN ITEMS 1790 Town Centre Dr., North Aurora • Vendor #3 • At the EntranceEESSSSEENNTTIIAALLSSSHOPPING + STYLEGlancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 59

FAMILY DENTISTRY WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES Valley View Dental offers a full array of general dentistry services, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal, dental implants, orthodontics proce-dures, and oral surgery. This includes Invisalign, BOOST Teeth Whitening, CEREC one-day crowns, and same-day emergency visits guaranteed. With a large staff of bi-lingual doctors and staff, on-site labs at each location, extended business and weekend hours, Valley View Dental has the ability to treat patients according to their own schedules and convenience with all Covid-19 precau-tions taken. Stop by and see why others in the community have trusted Valley View Dental for over 20 years. Located In Naperville, Montgomery & Romeoville Valley View Dental • www.vvdental.com DDEENNTTAALLHEALTH + WELLNESS58 WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer Magazine

EDUCATION NEWSCCOOLLLLEEGGEE TTIIMMEECAREER VISION All About Aptitude Testing What are you doing after high school? After college? Are you going to college? Do you need help to find the right career choice? The Career Vision Aptitude Advantage can help. Aptitudes identify your strongest talents and the jobs you would enjoy, and be good at doing. Combining your aptitudes with your interests, Career Vision shows you specific career choices. There are resources about college majors, job out-look, and what you need to prepare for those careers. If you have asked “What should I study?”, “What will I do after college?” and want to learn how Career Vision can help, give this reputable organization based out of Glen Ellyn a call. Their assessment process is a positive and objective way to give you the confidence to make good career choices. And, your Personal Career Consultant will take time to discuss the test results with you and also go over all of your choices. If you are going to college and want to know why and what to study, reach out to Career Vision today. If you have graduated college and still haven’t found your best fit, the professional consultants at Career Vision can help you, too. For over 30 years they have been helping people find their best career choices. Career Vision • www.careervision.org • (630) 469-6270Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 59

Kid StuffCreate Moments that Matter at My Gym WHEATON–At My Gym in Wheaton children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence and self-esteem. The state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class pro-grams, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. www.mygym.com/wheaton 60 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazinePlan a Day at Otter Cove! Anniversary Celebration July 10 & 11 ST. CHARLES– Otter Cove Aquatic Park is a swimming desti-nation loved by many located in St. Charles. The park will be celebrating its anniversary on July 10& 11 with lots of fun! Enjoy photo selfies with Ollie & June, play Volleyball with a life-guard, compete in the cannonball content, enjoy lawn games, chalk creations and more! www.ottercove.orgRegistration Ends Soon for Fall Naperville Premier Soccer! NAPERVILLE–If your youth athlete in grades 1-8 seeks to take their soccer game to the next level, register now for the Naperville Park District’s fall Premier Soccer League. Starting with the “university” level for first graders and moving up to the regular league for older grades, this is a great opportunity for players to experience a compet-itive environment without the time commitment or cost of a travel league. Learn more online & register today. www.napervilleparks.org/npsl

KID STUFF 2021SUMMER IN OSWEGO Swimming Fun All Summer Long! OSWEGO–Make a Splash at the Oswegoland Park Dis-trict’s Civic Center Aquatic Park! Kids of all ages will find their place to play with amenities including a Zero Depth Pool, Play Fountains, Kiddie Slide, Flume Waterslide, Two Drop Slides, Lap Lanes, and Playground Area. The Aquatic Park is open Tuesday – Sunday, 11:30am-7:00pm through August 15. Stay cool at the pool all summer with a Season Pool Pass, or pay the daily fee at the door. Admission is $9 per person. A discounted Twil-ight Rate of $6 is available after 4:00pm. Children 2 and under always FREE! Learn more online or by calling (630) 554-1010. www.playoswegoland.org OOSSWWEEGGOO FFUUNN!!Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 63

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KID STUFF 2021 S U M M E R I N A U R O R A Blackberry Farm Charming Fun Blackberry Farm with its variety of attractions and amenities quite literally offers a leisurely stroll down memory lane both historically speaking and for generations of families who ve made visiting the park an annual tradition The Fox Valley Park District s 52 year old living history museum Blackberry demonstrates the re creation of pioneer life through educational experiences and hands on fun With unlimited rides on the replica steam engine train hay wagon paddle boats carousel and ponies included in the admission price Blackberry presents parents the opportunity to relive their childhood memories through the eyes and sounds of their little ones today On average Blackberry welcomes around 120 000 visitors per season which this year runs from May 1 to Sept 26 before seasonal weekend events begin in October www blackberryfarm info FAMILY FUN 64 WESTERN SUBURBS JULY 2021 Glancer Magazine

KID STUFF 2021TRANSPORTATION ZOO DuPage Children’s Museum Is Open NAPERVILLE–Kids and adults alike play, learn, and have a blast together exploring the many exhibits and experi-ences the Museum has to offer. At DCM, kids are the ex-perts! Watch and discover what they can accomplish, and remember to play along yourself. Explore, create, build, discover, think, play, and more. There’s more than one way to play; options include General Admission, Private Play Time, and Exhibits-To-Go. Explore exciting vehicles and take part in transportation-themed activities at Trans-portation Zoo, Coming July 31. Pre-registration is re-quired for all visits. Learn more and get tickets online today! www.dupagechildrens.org SSOO EEXXCCIITTIINNGG!!Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 63

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2. Music with a View ST. CHARLES–Enjoy riv-erfront dining on the Fox at Eden Restau-rant + Events. Taste Med-iterranean fused with influences of Moroccan, Italian, Spanish and Greek cuisine pre-pared with quality meat, seafood, oils and seasonings. Appreciate a great live music line-up while enjoying a fine dining experi-ence in the midst of river country. www.edenstc.net 3. Pooches Welcome NAPERVILLE–Open daily for lunch and dinner with a full bar program that includes specialty cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers, Lazy Dog in Naperville also offers an eclectic menu of memorable family favorites reinter-preted with bold new flavors and served with small-town hospitality. The best part is they also offer a personal-ized Pup Menu serving up a grilled hamburger or chicken rice and veggie bowls so your pooch can join you for dinner! www.lazydogrestaurants.com 1. Breathtaking Rooftop Dining CHICAGO–Vu Skyward is a 13,000 square foot con-cept located 22 stories high next door to McCor-mick Place. Here, you can enjoy an ing-redient and locally driven beverage program, top notch noshing and unpar-alleled views of the lake and downtown within a modern de-signed space. www.vurooftop.com70 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JULY 2021 • Glancer MagazineThere’s just something about dining under the stars on a warm summer night. The Chicagoland area has many outdoor dining loca-tions, each offering something unique, making the dining experience more memorable for their guests. We’ve put together a list of restaurants offering dining al fresco that have been trending recently. Here are 7 Spectacular Destinations for Dining Under the Stars 3.2.PATIOS FOR OUTDOOR DINING & COCKTAILING1.

6. Scenic Sushi WHEATON/GLEN ELLYN–If you are a sushi-lover or are looking for something new, flavorful, and unique in a pleasant atmosphere, then stop by Sushi Ukai located in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and LaGrange. Taste the inventive and unique sushi rolls featuring a Latin flair while taking in the downtown action surrounding the outdoor dining area. www.sushiukai.com 5. Putt Putt Patio DOWNERS GROVE–Foxtail will engage your taste-buds with a complete raw bar of oysters, poke bowls, octopus, flatbreads, grilled burgers, and fish paired with a specialty cocktail or wine while sunning in the am-bience of a patio complete with a putt putt green to show off your golfing skills. www.thefoxtaildg.com 4. Brewcade NORTH PLAINFIELD/NAPERVILLE–The walls come down and open up to outdoor eating while you play at the west suburbs newest concept at Khaos Brewcade & Kitchen in North Plainfield/Naperville – A ‘Culinary Rebel’ vision with a scratch kitchen, combined with Khaos Brewing and over 40 vintage and current arcade games, pinball machines and sports action games. www.khaosbrewing.com 7. Riverview Diner MONTGOMERY–As seen on TV! Best American Cuisine Award Winner! Riverview Diner is a family restaurant serving award-winning American fare overlooking the Fox River in Montgomery. You can expect the purest ing-redients with ground coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, and hash browns made daily. Family owned and operated – enjoy personal service with a great view! www.riverviewdiner.com 4.5.6.7.Glancer Magazine • JULY 2021 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 717 SPECTACULAR LIST