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SUMMER BLISS Summer Nights, Dining Delights, Patio Time & More! What’s on your summer to-do list? If you love summertime, then you will love this issue! Filled with highlights of the summer season, from local events and outdoor concerts, to dining al fresco, summer shopping and more – Summer Bliss is what you’ll experience as you turn the pages. Our cover fea-ture introduces you to west suburban residents who share what they love about summer in the community, plus many more fun and unique features celebrating summer including 10 Trends in Staycation Adventures and 7 Spectacular Shops of Summer– this issue is a must-read from cover to cover. Other highlights include Center Stage featuring Naper Nights and an amazing hot spot featured in Chicago Style. You will love this month’s issue! Lindy Kleivo Founder/Publishing Director West Suburban Area Lindy Is Pictured Getting Ready for a Summer Road Trip with Her Family, a Favorite Summer Thing to DoJUNE 20225 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 8 Cover: Summer To-Do Lists, Residents Share 22 10 Trends In West Suburban Staycations 24 Dining & Cocktails: Graceful Ordinary 26 Chicago Style: Copa Carnivale 28 On Stage: Naper Nights Returns 30 Unique In Suburbia: Werk Force Brewing 32 Summer Bliss: Events & More 43 Literary Local: Paula Riehle 44 Health Inspired Entrepreneurs 46 To Give, To Inspire: Mom2Mom 49 Anti-Aging Local Expert Katie McManigal 50 Women Inspired: Assisting Hands Rockford 53 NEW! Shop Gallery 64 Trendy Traveler: Peppa Pig Park 40 Tech Time: DwellSocial In Naperville 66 Mom’s Little Black Book: Down on the Farm 69 Kitchen Design Tips & Trends 70 Million Dollar Listing: Geneva 72 Home Design Tips + Trends 75 Family Law: Helping Area Residents 76 Kid Stuff: DuPage Children’s Museum Fun 80 7 Spectacular Suburban Shops of Summer TABLE OF CONTENTST E A M   G L A N C E R PUBLISHER Glancer Magazine, Inc. PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL | Print + Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist / Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist / Writer Brianna Bartemeyer Features Writer SALES / MARKETING Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Features Photographer P U B L I C A T I O N S GLANCER MAGAZINE A West Suburban Chicago Lifestyle Magazine Featuring the Best of West Suburban Chicago for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCERMAGAZINE.COM A Hyper-Local Daily Features Site Highlighting On Trend Stories for Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall GLANCER GO-TO GUIDE Highlighting Local On Trend Events + Deals for For Communities In DuPage, Kane & Kendall C O N T A C T  U S EDITORIAL Press Releases, Local Events, Community News editorial@glancermagazine.com ADVERTISING Digital Advertising + Local Marketing Solutions advertising@glancermagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Monthly Download + Daily Digital www.glancermagazine.comGlancer® Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is produced by Glancer® Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine, GlancerMagazine.com. You’ve Been Glanced® and the Glancer® logo are registered trademarks of Glancer Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Maga-zine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. JUNE 2022 | Vol 16, Issue 198 SUMMER BLISS Filled with highlights of the summer sea-son, from local events and outdoor con-certs, to dining al fresco, summer shopping and more – Summer Bliss is what you’ll experience as you turn the pages of this month’s issue. Subscribe for daily, weekly and monthly updates at www.GlancerMagazine.com ©Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. JJUUNNEE 22002222®Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5

3. 95th Street Outdoor Market THURSDAYS • 2-6pm  NAPERVILLE–The Naperville Park District and the 95th Street Library will co-host the 95th Street Outdoor Market on Thursdays from 2-6pm begin-ning June 2. Formerly the 95th Street Farmers Market, the 2022 95th Street Outdoor Market will offer a variety of food and beverage items, plants and handcrafted pro-ducts with food trucks on site selling sandwiches, empana-das, tacos and more. The market is located in the parking lot of the 95th Street Library at 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. During the market hours, the 95th Street Library will pro-vide activities for children inside the Li-brary. www.napervilleparks.org/ outdoormarket2. Classic Car Show Downtown Naperville JUNE 18 • Free to Attend NAPERVILLE– Enjoy a leisurely stroll on Jackson, along the Riverwalk and enjoy the looks of up to 100 Classic Cars in all makes and models. Cars will be on display on Jack-son Avenue, along the Riverwalk, between Eagle and Main Streets. Weather permitting.SUMMER 20225 Things to Do4. JAZZ FESTIVAL at The Venue! JULY 8, 9 & 10 AURORA– The Venue is pleased to present JAZZ in the Park FESTIVAL - a 3 day outdoor JAZZ musical extravaganza with Chicagoland's favorite Jazz artists. Fri-day, July 8– Doors open at 7pm www.themusicvenue.org1. Free Concerts In the Park TUESDAY NIGHTS DOWNERS GROVE–Kick back, relax and enjoy free live music all summer long at Veterans Memo-rial Pavillion in Fishel Park. The FREE concerts are held Tues-day evenings May 24 through August 16 and will feature rock, country, blues and oldies. Watch the concerts in person at Fishel Park! www.dgparks.org/ summer-concert-series Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 75. A Night at the Movies NAPERVILLE–Beginning in late July, join the Naperville Park District out-doors for a fun and free Friday night kick-off to the weekend with a family-friendly movie! Bring your own fold-ing chairs or a blanket. For event details, visit www.napervilleparks.org/ outdoormovies

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COVER STORY paulina hughes AURORA WHEATON Paulina was born and raised in Greece and moved to the U S to attend college raise her two children 25 and 29 and start her business Paulina Hughes Design a full service design firm dedicated to providing customized functional design solutions for commercial and residential clients I love being able to visualize the end result never repeating a project and being excited about each new client Paulina says I wear many hats GM for construction projects designer for interior work doing entry planters seasonally and I am becoming an expert at whitewashing fireplaces so really no day is the same With a home in Bonita Springs FL also she splits her time between here and there and has clients in both states She loves to travel with her little Yorkie Mikey and believes in not settling making things happen and the power of intention summer to do list 1 Visit family in Greece 2 Country M usic Concert s such as Ja Windy City S son Aldean mokeout an d Keith Urban 3 Line Danci ng at Saddle Up at Q Salo Eatery in Auro on and ra 4 Going to th e gym at Fox Fitness in Au 5 Search ne rora arby towns fo r treasures at like Trend places Relic The R ustic Fox Wa Prestige C rehouse 55 reative Mark ets 6 Eat Greek food at Gree k Islands in L 7 Go to the ombard Florida beach e s 8 Shop the K ane County F lea Market 9 Go see Hill billy Rocksta rz at Woodrid lee Live U ge Jubincorked at B lackberry Fa the Kane Co rm s and unty Fair 10 Attend W hite Sox Gam es Glancer Magazine JUNE 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 9

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COVER STORY ari wise DOWNERS GROVE WHEATON Don t forget to stop and smell the roses is of course the phrase that inspires Ari daily as she is the owner of Ari s Flowers which is known for always having fresh and beautiful flowers at various farmers markets on Saturdays such as The Wheaton French Market the Downers Grove Farmers Market and also at the Park Ridge Farmers Market She is energetic hardworking and finds true joy in spending time with her family and delights in the happiness her flowers bring to her customers that have become true friends I ve known some of our customers babies since before they were born through watching them go off to college or get married Ari says Flowers truly mean joy to me and that makes my job very rewarding Every weekend I look forward to seeing many of the same faces the smiles and the joy the flowers bring She cherishes spending quality time with her boyfriend and two sons 21 and 22 and looks forward to building summer memories summer to do list 1 Attend Arb or Evenings at the Morton 2 Enjoy a ge Arboretum taway to Sou th Haven Mic 3 See Teatro higan ZinZanni a C abaret Style at the Cambr performance ia Hotel in Chi cago 4 Dine in the tents on Hale Street in Whe go to The Ivy aton and and Choun s Thai Restaur Latin Fusion ant and Altiro 5 Go to The Cellar Door in Downtown D and try Bar C owners Grove hido 6 Looking fo rward to spen ding quality tim extended fam e with ily 7 Working on a new plantin g area in fron and also look t of our hous ing to have th e e exterior bric 8 Excited to ks stained attend Rib Fes t w Wheaton this hich is movin g to summer 9 The Wheat on All Night F lea Market in 10 Downers August Grove Conce rt Series in F ishel Park Glancer Magazine JUNE 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 11

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COVER STORY brittany sabatino ELBURN BATAVIA ST CHARLES NORTH AURORA Brittany is persistent loyal genuine and lives by the words of Steve Jobs Your time is limited so don t waste it living someone else s life which prompted her to fulfill her dream of opening Arlo Hendrix a baby boutique focusing on garments that are Clean Cozy Cute named after her three year old son Arlo Located inside The Rustic Fox North Aurora Trend Relic St Charles Wild Orchid Elburn IL and Batavia Boardwalk Shops she is following in her mother s footsteps who owned a children s clothing boutique in Elmhurst for over 20 years I love that I am able to show my son what hard work and setting goals can do for your life regardless of how you choose to implement it Brittany says summer to do list 1 Spend wee kends at Bat avia Boardw 2 Visit Grand alk Shops Haven MI 3 Set up shop at 3 French H ens Markets 2nd Saturda in Morris y of each mon th June Oct 4 Visit Sage Healing Colle ctive to relax recharge at le and ast once a m on th 5 Summer C amp for Arlo at The Learni Charles and ng Door St at Little Creat ives Collectiv 6 Celebratin e Geneva g all 3 of our summer birthd 7 Attend Sw ay s edish Days in Geneva 8 Enjoy our backyard oasi s Tony my hu hope to finish sband and I up by early Ju ne 9 Attend Blu es On The F ox at RiverEdg 10 Visit loca e Park l Farmers Mar kets and stro shops ll downtown Although she doesn t get a lot of spare time between work and a toddler she ensures to prioritize family time and hopes to spend her summer accordingly Glancer Magazine JUNE 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 13

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COVER STORY sandy tweedy OSWEGO Sandy has been married to Robb for 21 years and has two teenagers Aidan 18 and Elle 17 She is a mother wife daughter friend and an 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Bednarcik Junior High School As an English teacher she wholeheartedly believes in the power of words Words can make or break us as individuals and how we as humans choose to use our words impacts others either positively or negatively she says I love the following quote from Albus Dumbledore the wise old wizard from the Harry Potter series It is our choices that show us what we truly are far more than our abilities Determined supportive and loyal Sandy is also thickly involved in her community through youth sports school boards booster clubs and community events She loves her crossfit workouts and is looking forward to an active summer with her family summer to do list 1 College vi sits for Elle w ho is gradua 2 Visiting Aid ting in 2023 an while he s as Wayne Sta staying for su te University mmer worko uts before th 3 Prairie Fes e fo otball season t We go ever y year since wego 15 year m ov ing to Oss ago 4 Sporting ev ents White S ox games K gars games ane County C Pistol Shrimp ouBaseball an 5 Concerts d more I love RiverE dge Park in A I Love the 90 urora excite s and Blues d for on the Fox 6 Local eats My favorite is Wine Che Downtown P ese Company lainfield and in I can t wait for open in Dow RIOT Pizza to ntown Osweg o 7 RiverWalk Paddle Boats in Downtown 8 Arranmore Naperville Farm Polo C lub for CabC Down Wedne ab and Wine sday 9 Fox Hollow River Tubing 10 Relaxing and spending time with our dog Izzy Glancer Magazine JUNE 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 15

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COVER STORY nylah mone WHEATON Nylah is a gregarious competent ambitious full time student working in the Multicultural Development Department at Wheaton College while pursuing a Masters degree in Bible and Theology She also works with residence life as a Graduate Resident Advisor and oversees an international group of 16 diverse young women creating a safe space for them Whether wrestling through ethnic racial identity or making sure the heat is working properly Nylah cares for it all Connecting with people is her favorite part of her job and she is inspired by philanthropist artist and social activist Nipsey Hussle no amount of success will shelter you from having to wake up everyday and follow the code Nipsey assumes success is inevitable Nylah shares This quote reminds me that I have to stick to my guided principles and success will come summer to do list 1 Sleep 2 Read a ne w fun book fr om Semicolon Gallery in Chi Bookstore cago 3 Try three ne w brunch spot s such as Mac Engineered D hine ining Drink in Chicago or H Cafe in Matte idden Manna son 4 Make my tu fted headboar d 5 Take a wee k vacation to A tlanta to reco college friend nnect with s 6 Finish my reading list by authors Jam Willie James es Cone and Jennings 7 Learn how to dribble a skate move 8 Get my na ils done 9 See new D r Strange mov ie at Studio M in Wheaton ovie Grill 10 Hang out with a friend at local parks She looks forward to free time this summer doing the things she loves most Glancer Magazine JUNE 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 17

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COVER STORY shannon trudel ST CHARLES NORTH AURORA GENEVA Shannon is newer to St Charles but has jumped right into being an active member of the community by opening Salt Wilde a young women s clothing and accessory boutique with a Pop Up site in Geneva Commons and a boutique inside Rustic Fox of North Aurora She loves helping women feel confident and beautiful While those feelings come from inside of us a great outfit doesn t hurt to remind us how amazing we are Shannon says Ambitious independent and grateful she believes wholeheartedly in the words by Amanda Frances You are worthy because you are You get to create a beautiful life because you do There is nothing to prove There is no one to impress You are enough summer to do list 1 Spend tim e with family and friends 2 Stay busy following the opening of m Salt Wilde y pop up sho at the Geneva p Commons 3 Take a trip to Key West 4 Renovate our home lan dscaping with and add a co my husband zy backyard ca bana 5 Attend a K enny Chesne y concert 6 Try out loca l restaurants such as Duke woods and N s Northobel House 7 Visit my be st friends in C alifornia 8 Visit my pa rents lake ho use and take the water a boat ride o n 9 Enjoy cock tails around th e firepit 10 See a sh ooting star In her spare time she and her husband love to spend time with family and friends or take trips somewhere in the Caribbean They love to travel and cannot wait for summer Photos Submitted Glancer Magazine JUNE 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 19

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COVER STORY stephanie mistrata NAPERVILLE What happens when a local based full time 911 Dispatcher wife aspiring ivf warrior mother and dog mom puts her entire soul and sass into developing a home based business from scratch all on the solo Root House Social is born Stephanie handpicks quality houseplants and planters labels them with easy care instructions and keeps them cozy in her home until you choose the gorgeous greenies to become the newest members of your home Dreamed and created from my love of houseplants and all things interior design I come to you as your own personal planterior designer Stephanie says My goal is to make your home cozier and your wellbeing healthier happier through some good lookin greenery When she s not living out her passion project she likes to powerlift visit local breweries and brewpubs enjoy local artisan markets and work in her yard She cannot wait for her next beach vacation Photos Submitted summer to do list 1 Attend Wh ite Sox home games 2 Go on a w eekend geta w a y to Galena o 3 Frequent d r anywhere inners at our fa vorite brewpu and Oak Elm bs like Ike hurst More Noon Whistle 4 Visit local and MyGra markets like in Rustic Fox M Firefly Marke a rk et in Aurora t Fforest Fest in Morris an Drafts at Elm d Crafts and hurst Brewery 5 Redo our lower level flo or with seale then paint an d epoxy and d redecorate the space 6 Participate in as many R oot House S 7 Watch our ocial events Summer Cru sh Hydrangeas 8 Grill out bloom enjoy cold b eer from JP L Noon Whistle iquors and Brewery Nap erville 9 Buy some fun outdoor g ames for sum 10 Increase mer nights Facebook an d Instagram 1 000 by the fo llowers to end of the su mmer Glancer Magazine JUNE 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 21

22 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine10TRENDSWest Suburban Staycation Adventures10 TRENDSThis Summer, Stay & Play Close By Summer is for spending time together with friends and family. Many love to stay local which helps them save time and money. If this is you, you’re going to LOVE this list.#1 | Style & Class Since the 1960s THE DRAKE OAK BROOK, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION OAK BROOK–Follow in the footsteps of Chicago icons and plan a stay at The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection. A beacon of style and class since the 1960s, this historical hotel is filled with countless amenities that everyone in your party will love. A sense of grandeur marks your arrival at the hotel as you’re greeted by sumptuous furnishings and impressive artwork. The grounds are simply breathtaking and the dining options are beyond impressive. #2 | Family Fun for Everyone EAGLEWOOD RESORT • www.eaglewoodresort.com ITASCA–This stand-out hotel has 295 guest rooms and suites that are filled with warmth and relaxation with onsite amenities unique to the area. Eaglewood offers a beautiful spa, recreation and entertainment that includes an 18-hole championship USGA-certified golf course, a six-lane bowling alley, four fitness rooms and a pool, bocce ball and more. The outside lounding areas are beautiful and pet-friendly rooms are also available. Enjoy the Sounds of Summer Live Concert Series happening all summer long. Eaglewood Resort & Spa

Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 22#3 | Shop and Relax at the Pool HILTON CHICAGO/OAK BROOK HILLS RESORT OAK BROOK–Nestled in a serene, 150-acre estate, the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center is perfect for business and leisure. The hotel boasts the Audubon-certified 18-hole Willow Crest Golf Club and over 42,000 sq. ft. of IACC-certified event space. This pet-friendly resort is ideal for getaways, golf trips, family vacations, celebrations or business events. #4 | Family Fun for the Weekend CROWNE PLAZA LOMBARD DOWNERS GROVE, AN IHG HOTEL www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels GLEN ELLYN–Located in Glen Ellyn, Crowne Plaza Lombard Downers Grove, an IHG Hotel is near a metro station. The indoor pool is so inviting, providing endless hours of fun and relaxation for all ages. Enjoy a variety of food and drink options throughout the day, from fine dining to lighter meals at their full-service, on-site restaurant and lounge. Work or relax at your lei-sure with convenient in-room dining.... most of all, enjoy your weekend! #5 | Explore Downtown Naperville HOTEL INDIGO NAPERVILLE RIVERWALK www.ihg.com/hotelindigo NAPERVILLE–Such a special place located in the heart of Naperville. Hotel Indigo® Naperville Riverwalk is a vibrant hot spot for those looking for a fun getaway where they can relax and enjoy. Panoramic views from the rooftop bar overlook sweeping murals that reflect the diversity of our lively com-munity deeply committed to the arts. Enjoy everything you love about down-town Naperville– boutique shopping, cozy restaurants and unique bookshops and more. The perfect place for a girls getaway or a couples night out. #6 | A Summer Couples Retreat HOTEL ARISTA • www.hotelarista.com NAPERVILLE–Have an anniversary coming up? Looking to getaway but stay close by with the one you love? This fun Couple’s Package awaits! Enjoy all the luxury you can handle with Four Diamond accommodations and $100 indulgence credit towards dinner, spa or breakfast– plus rose petals and a bottle of bubbly. Reserve their latest hotel deals and seasonal offers online for the best rates and availability. #7 | Stay In The Penthouse Suite HOTEL BAKER • www.hotelbaker.com ST. CHARLES–Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence in the Penthouse Suite and enjoy stunning views of the Fox River and downtown St. Charles. Relax in the two-person rooftop hot tub. A dramatic winding staircase, plush king-size bed, cozy sitting area, and writing desk add to your enjoyment. The Penthouse Suite is perfect as a honeymoon suite or for many other spe-cial occasions! Enjoy a cocktail at ROXCity Lounge located in the hotel.#8 | A Charming Place In Geneva HERRINGTON INN • www.herringtoninn.com GENEVA–So sweet! So perfect! The Herrington Inn & Spa is not your typical hotel. Overlooking the Fox River in Geneva, this boutique AAA 4-Diamond retreat offers a quaint and intimate ambiance, gracious, personalized hospitality and ele-gant yet eminently comfortable accommodations. Guests arriving at the hotel are greeted by charming, European-style architecture framed by gabled roofs, river-front views, and a garden courtyard. Enjoy all that downtown Geneva has to offer– shopping, dining & more. #9 | Spa Time with the Girls HYATT LODGE OAK BROOK CHICAGO www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-lodge OAK BROOK–Discover a private lakefront retreat in the heart of Oak Brook, at The Hyatt Lodge, located on 88 acres of forest preserve and offers a variety of amenities in an unparalleled natural setting. A rejuvenating spa, health club & fit-ness center, 70 foot lap indoor pool, indoor and outdoor dining options, and nat-ural stone fireplaces add the perfect touches to our luxury, lakeside lodge setting. Makes a great weekend spa getaway. #10 | Frank Lloyd Wright District VRBO RENTAL NEAR ERNEST HEMINGWAY’S BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM Classic Oak Park Home, 11 Mi to Dtwn Chicago • www.vrbo.com OAK PARK–Experience nostalgia in this 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. You and the family will feel right at home in this classic vacation rental, and better yet, you’ll be within walking distance of plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, and parks. Walk over to Er-nest Hemingway’s Birthplace Museum or head into the city for popular at-tractions like Millennium Park and Wrigley Field. When you’re done, cozy up and recharge for another day. Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort10 TRENDSOak Park Home, VRBO.com

Outdoor Terrace Now Open at Graceful Ordinary ST. CHARLES–In November, the suburban dining scene welcomed critically-ac-claimed chef Chris Curren and wife Megan, in partnership with powerhouse de-velopers Conrad and Curt Hurst of St. Charles’ Frontier Development (Arcada Theatre, Riverside Building, Idle Hour Building), as The Graceful Ordinary officially opened its doors. Located along the Fox River at 3 East Main Street in Downtown St. Charles, they officially opened their outdoor terrace in late May. Guests are invited to enjoy a unique dining and cocktailing experience while overlooking the breathtaking views of downtown St. Charles. The much-buzzed-about upscale American restaurant on the Fox River in down-town St. Charles is one of the latest in the ongoing revitalization of St. Charles’ his-toric downtown landscape, joining neighboring businesses Arcada Theatre, Pollyanna Brewing, and Flagship on the Fox as the anchor of the city’s flourishing waterfront entertainment district. -Photos by Matt Reeves www.thegracefulordinary.comNEXT STOP: ST. CHARLESWEST SUBURBAN DININGDININGDINING + COCKTAILS24 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

DINING + COCKTAILSSummer Cocktail Tasting at The Gray's Mill Estate • June 14, 7pm MONTGOMERY–Come on down to the Historic Grays Mill Estate for the sixth tasting in our 2022 tasting series to try four summer cocktails paired with thoughtfully crafted fare by our award winning chef. Featuring The Daisy Vodka and Tonic paired with a california roll; Summer Garden Gin and Tonic paired with a chicken pasta salad; Prickly Pear Tequila and Tonic paired with ceviche; The Porch Pounder Bourbon and Tonic paired with a peach cobbler Must be 21+ Up to attend, with valid ID. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online www.graysmillestate.com.Wine Down Wednesday at Arranmore Farm + Polo Club OSWEGO–Polo has become a fan favorite at Arranmore. From their casual, tailgating B.Y.O.B. Wine Down Wednesday, to their laid-back luxury weekend games. Enjoy the ultimate polo BYOB tailgating experience, where they open a late af-ternoon match to the public. Bring blankets, folding tables, and chairs. 5:30-9pm. Held various Wednesdays all summer long. www.facebook.com/ArranmoreFarmandPoloClub CCoocckkttaaiillss1960’s Steakhouse Tribute Wine Club Pairing Dinner Tuesday • June 14, 7pm NAPERVILLE & ST. CHARLES–Take a break from the here and now with A ‘60’s-inspired escape. An evening of vintage luxury that exudes the era, including midcentury design, style, and groovy décor reminiscent of a classic 1960s steakhouse dinner. Follow suit, donning iconic sharp and sleek fashion; break out your vintage-in-spired dress, dinner jacket, and join us for a dinner to remember! Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, www.chwinery.comGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 25

COPA CARNIVALE & THE ALLEY AT CARNIVALE WEST LOOP–Known for being the life of the party in Chicago, Car-nivale in the West Loop is heating things up with new and exciting events: Copa Carnivale, with a performance set for June 30, and The Alley at Carnivale, the restaurant's new pop up speakeasy ini-tiative bringing an intimate experience to guests via entrance in their back Alley once per month starting June 1. Copa Carnivale A wildly-popular new initiative for the venue, Copa Carnivale launched early Winter and has brought the heat ever since. Diners are not only treated to a delicious three-course prix fixe dinner, but are wowed with a seat right in the middle of the action as world-class performers take the stage for a 90-minute, flair-filled Copaca-bana-style dinner show. Talent includes a variety of South-American influenced performers including feathered showgirls, a live Afro-Bra-zilian band, Samba Dancers, acrobatic aerialists and more. The highlight of the night? Guests celebrating a special occasion can toast with a glass of champagne poured directly from an aerialist hanging upside down in the middle of the show! Copa Carnivale is scheduled for June 30 with a 6 pm and 8:30 pm performance each night. Tickets are $129 per person and include dinner. The Alley at Carnivale Hidden within the iconic venue, The Alley at Carnivale is the restau-rant's once-per-month pop up experience which began this April. Their next event is set for June 1, and will welcome guests to step into the restaurant's back alley and be transported through a secret entrance to their new Speakeasy-style room for a night to remember with live performance from Metropolis String Quartet playing "The Classic Rock hits of the 60's, 70's and 80's, plus handcrafted cock-tails and a variety of small plates available to enjoy. Door opens at 6:30 pm, and tickets are $50 per person with a 1 drink minimum not included. Space is limited. More summer dates are being planned. Reservations for general dining and these special events can be made on Tock: www.exploretock.com/carnivalechicagoChicago StyleCHICAGO STYLEImmerse Yourself In the Festive, Eclectic, and Global Atmosphere of Carnivale26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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THE SUMMER TRADITION CONTINUES • JUNE 17-18 Get ready for a summertime tradition that features cold drinks, great food, and fabulous music! Naper Nights celebrates historic milestones in rock music and pop culture with themed tribute concerts throughout the summer at Naper Settlement in Down-town Naperville. Rock out with your community as you eat, drink, dance, and hear the best tribute bands perform your favorite Rock, Pop, Mo-town, and Soul hits! The 2022 line-up includes musical tributes to Prince, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Pearl Jam, Bruce Spring-steen, and more. View link for tickets and the full line-up. www.napernights.org Naper Nights Returns to Naper Settlement ON STAGE28 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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AWARD-WINNING WERK FORCE BREWING PLAINFIELD–Illinois boasts a handful of fun summertime activities. Between beach days, patio dining, ballpark jaunts, zoo visits, walk-ing tours, theme parks and backyard bbqs, our calendars quickly fill with anticipatory excitement. In fact, another activity that’s on the rise is ‘beer travel’. These dedicated beer fans travel across the country to experience an array of IPA, stouts, lagers, ales and ciders. And did you know Chicago has been recognized as one of the best craft beer scenes in the country? Introducing: Werk Force Brewing. Werk Force Brewing, located in Plainfield, is an experimental brew-ery that began production in 2014. After gaining popularity, its tap room opened in 2017. WFB will be celebrating its 8th anniversary June 23 - June 26. This fun-filled weekend will be accompanied by live music and a new IPA release called ‘Thank You’. The property includes: a tasting room, brewery, kitchen (thanks to a recent partnership with Happy Belly Chefs, a Channahon-based catering company), private event space (The Barrel Den) and an outdoor, dog-friendly patio. This award-winning brewery is known for its variety and unique ingredients. Fan favorites include: Blues of Mexicali, Barrel Aged Farmhouse Vultures with Blackberries & Raspberries and its line of Sleepy Bear Imperial Stouts (try its re-cent 2022 release: Bourbon Barrel Aged Mint Chocolate Chip Sleepy Bear. Tasting notes: chocolate mousse, klondike bars and fresh mint - yes, please!). And they make their own in-house sodas. Fun fact: all label art includes professional photography from the owner's trips across the US, too. Cheers to creativity, community … and barrels of fun!UNIQUEby Brianna Bartemeyer Photos by Amanda Wright of Werk Force Brewingin SuburbiaUNIQUE IN SUBURBIA30 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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SUMMER IN OSWEGO PrairieFest Is Back! PRAIRIEFEST • JUNE 16-19 Summer Starts in Oswegoland! PrairieFest, the area’s popular community festival is back this June 16-19! Pre-sented by the Oswegoland Park District, PrairieFest com-bines small town charm with a stirring summer celebration over Father’s Day weekend. Free concerts from a mix of national and local bands, along with entertaining perform-ances have always been a highlight of the weekend, and this year’s lineup is sure not to disappoint. Entertainment highlights include: Phil Vassar, American English, The Smithereens with special guest Marshal Crenshaw, Ma-terial Issue, Acoustic Deficit Disorder, Woody James with his band Carolina Pine, Ethan Bell Band, Rod Tuffcurls and The Bench Press, and the RockNCircus. Visit online for the full event schedule. www.prairiefest.com SUMMER BLISS32 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

SUMMER BLISSNAPERVILLE Get Your Whirly On! 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 24 rotating craft beer taps. Book your event today! Whirlyball Naperville 3103 Oddyssey, Naperville (630) 932-4800 • www.whirlyball.com So Fun!Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 33

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SUMMER BLISSGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 39SUMMER IN NAPERVILLE Paddleboat Quarry NAPERVILLE–Enjoy some paddleboat, paddle-board or kayak fun on the water at the Naperville Park District’s Paddleboat Quarry, located along the Riverwalk, just west of Eagle Street in down-town Naperville. The Paddleboat Quarry is open spring through fall, weather permitting, and offers 20- and 40-minute rentals for paddleboats, pad-dleboards and kayaks, each with various fees. www.napervilleparks.org/ paddleboatquarry.

SUMMER IN ST. CHARLES How to Play Golf as a Family ST. CHARLES–Having fun is most important when introducing your children to the game of golf. Let’s take a tip from the master of family entertainment – Dis-neyTM, which continually stresses the need to view the world through the eyes of a child. By playing from the same tees and using clubs that will travel the same distance as your child’s stroke, you will get to spend quality time during the round and create a realistic goal for your child of hitting shots further than you. I highly recommend practicing on a putting green or short game practice area that provide a great opportunity to teach proper posture, grip and alignment. One of my favorite activities is to form teams among family members and create competitions. The ultimate benefit is improvement in putting and short game which account for nearly 70% of the shots taken in a normal round of golf. Re-member the goal is to have fun, be creative, and let your child create games that are fun through their eyes while instructive in the fundamentals through your eyes. Pottawatomie Golf Course, Ron Skubisz, Golf Course Manager & PGA Golf Pro, 845 N. Second Avenue in Pottawatomie Park, 630-584-8356 www.pottawatomiegc.com SUMMER BLISS40 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

SUMMER IN AURORA Blackberry Farm AURORA–The Fox Valley Park District’s 53-year-old living history museum, Blackberry Farm 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. A seasonal destination, the fall season bursts with color during Pumpkin Weekends and winter begins with Black-berry aglow in twinkling lights and festive music, as fam-ilies hop aboard the Holiday Express, sip hot chocolate and whisper their secret lists to Santa. On average, Blackberry welcomes around 120,000 vis-itors per season, which this year runs from May 1 to Sept. 25, before seasonal, weekend events begin in October. www.blackberryfarm.infoSUMMER BLISSGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 41

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Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 43by Mindy Kyle Photos SubmittedPaula Riehle of Downers Grove, Author of Sarah’s Fall DOWNERS GROVE–Downers Grove resident Paula Riehle had always dreamed of becoming a professional writer, but only had time to write as a hobby in between a demanding financial career and raising a family. However, four years ago, an idea for a novel sprung from a true story her friend told her from her daughter’s cheerleading event, and now she is the proud author of her first book, Sarah’s Fall. “Cheerleading isn’t exactly the safest sport, and teenage girls are about the most volatile creatures on the planet, so it seemed a topic worth exploring,” says Paula. Sarah’s Fall starts with a twenty-year high school reunion amongst friends reminiscing about their senior year in 1995, and Sarah Blake’s memory of friendships, questionable loyalties and the cascade of events that culminated into a single moment where it all went wrong. Weaving in nostalgia and a coming-of-age story, Paula explores human nature and touches on impor-tant themes like obsessive jealousy, teenage friendship, parental guidance and forgiveness. “The story provokes the question, how long should you suffer for a mistake you made when you were a teenager,” says Paula, “and whose forgiveness do you need -society’s or your own?” With raising three kids and working full-time, it is an achievement to finally cross the finish line on her first novel. Currently, Sarah’s Fall is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kin-dle. LITERAARRYYlocalKNOW A LOCAL AUTHOR?  We’d Love to Meet Them! Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.comLITERARY LOCAL

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Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 45Cutting Edge and Alternative Tools WARRENVILLE–Tim and Katie McManigal, the founders of Peak Health Institute have a passion for helping individuals to excel in health and wellness after the pair have navigated their own personal health struggles, including both having had lyme disease. Caretakers by nature, Katie was a NICU RN at Lurie Children’s hospital, then a nurse practitioner; and Tim worked as a firefighter with a background in athletics and performance optimization. Personally dedicated to a healthy and active lifestyle, with a focus on functional medicine, they opened Peak Health Institute providing cutting edge therapies to bring individuals options for taking their health to the next level through improved mind and body function. “We help moms to get stronger, repair their hormonal balance, improve cognitive function and become their best version of themselves,” Katie shares. “We help executives to optimize brain health and cognitive func-tion and athletes to excel by optimizing their cellular health and mitochondrial health. On the flip side of that, we work hard with chronically sick individuals to help them regain their life.” Some of their favorite tools to promote health optimization are medical weight loss, bioidentical hormone therapy, peptide ther-apy, vitamin IV infusions, ozone therapy, sauna and detoxifica-tion programs, and NAD+. One of their trendier offerings is EMSCULPTneo for body contouring, decreasing fat by 30% and increasing muscle by 25% in targeted areas. With the advances of technology, Peak Health Institute can service anyone anywhere with the use of telemedicine, but cer-tain services of course do require in-person visits. Reclaim your health and call today! -Kristen Kucharski Peak Health Institute 3S517 Winfield Rd, Warrenville (630)791-9335 www.instagram.com/peak_health_institute/ HEALTH + WELLNESS

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Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 47Mom2Mom DuPage WHEATON–We are just coming off the fabulous month of celebrating our moms! Having babies and creating a family can be such a joy for the parents, but where do you go for help when that joy is replaced by anxiety, depression and stress? Postpartum mood disorders are the most common com-plications of childbirth, affect-ing one in five birthing people. Yet, it receives the least amount of screening, education and recognition than other less common complications. Suicide attempts during preg-nancy and after childbirth are increasing, nearly tripling over the past decade. After experiencing depression and anxiety during her last pregnancy (in 2004), Lara Vazquez (with OB Nurse Sophie Bowerman) made several unsuccessful attempts to convince her local hospital to host a postpartum support group. In-stead, the pair decided to use their personal experience and peer support training to begin Mom2Mom DuPage. Mom2Mom provides a safe and judgment-free group setting to receive support and education for the mental health issues many pregnant and new parents struggle with. “The anxiety, despair and isolation I felt during my pregnancy were unlike anything I have ever felt,” says Lara. “I knew I could not be the only one feeling this way, and once I recov-ered it became my mission to talk about my experiences.” Mom2Mom has helped hundreds of parents by providing free peer-to-peer support groups to talk about the sometimes scary and challenging symptoms you simply don’t hear about or see in mainstream media. Leslie Bradley, once an at-tendee that struggled with de-pression during pregnancy and postpartum OCD, is now a group facilitator. She is a social worker and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Spe-cialist. Most of the group’s funding comes from their annual fund-raising event, Climb Out of the Darkness, co-sponsored by Postpartum Support Inter-national. The Climb provides an opportunity for parents, families and providers to gather to share stories, pro-vide support, raise awareness and raise funds. This year’s Climb event is scheduled for Saturday, June 25th at 10:00 am at Herrick Lake in Wheaton. To attend or to do-nate, find the information at www.climbout2022.causevox.com/team/team-dupage Mom2Mom will resume in-person meetings this July in down-town Wheaton in a new location! They are seeking vol-unteers to supervise siblings, or in-kind donations such as refreshments and items for self-care “starter kits” for new members. “There are still so many new parents we need to reach,” says Leslie. “We must do better – for ourselves, our loved ones, our communities and our world.” To learn more or get involved, visit www.mom2momdg.org ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writ-ing from DePaul University and is a veteran of Chicago’s theater and commercial world as well as a graduate of the Second City Im-prov 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-inspireProviding a Safe and Judgment-Free Group Setting for Support & Education for Struggling New ParentsHEALTH + WELLNESS

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Choose How You Age: How Strength Determines Your Fate Have you ever wondered what it is that differentiates a functional 80+-year-old who is able-bodied and on the move vs. those who are immobile and ailing? One major differentiating factor is the level of musculoskeletal strength that is present. When you begin to think about maintaining strength as you age, you might envision lifting weights and doing rigorous activities. However, it is actually your core strength and grip strength that are the two aspects of strength most closely tied to aging gracefully. The natural deterioration of core muscle tissue begins as early as in our 30s. Without regular training, core strength will likely decline to the point where it contributes to making life difficult by age 50. Without regular strength training, core muscle fibers shrink and be-come less flexible. These muscles anchor our spine, which is the epicenter of maintaining our body’s function. This is the number one factor that contributes to the risk of injury, back pain, and low mobility as one begins to age. An excellent option for aging individuals to gain muscle, core strength, and if needed, shrink fat cells, is EMSCULPT NEO. It is a device that uses radiofrequency and contraction to stimulate muscle contraction while the heat from the RF simultaneously kills fat cells. The non-invasive body shaping procedure provides simultaneous fat elimination and muscle building in a combined 30-minute ses-sion. It’s easier to prevent decline than to reverse it. So the younger you begin to focus on this major necessity, the more likely you are to age with strength and ability. ABOUT THE WRITER Katie McManigal is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in functional and regenerative medi-cine. Her mission and passion are in bringing optimal health to each individual she serves. Katie completed her nurse practitioner degree at Purdue University and went on to open Peak Health Institute in Warrenville, IL. Peak Health Institute is a functional medicine and life-style clinic devoted to providing residents with the tools needed to optimize their health. Learn more at www.peakhealthinstitute.com HEALTH + WELLNESSGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 49LO CA LlndustryEXPERTⓇⓇAnti-Aging LOCAL INDUSTRY EXPERT

PERSONAL HEALTH CARE Overnight/In-Home/Assisted-Living Owners, Jennifer Dexter and Paulina Sihakom both left corporate jobs to seek something more fulfilling. They recognized the need in the community for home care and felt it was their calling to help people. Together they bring nearly 50 years of professional experi-ence to Assisting Hands to provide non-medical in-home healthcare in the privacy of a client’s home or Assisted Living Facility, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight care. “We are also taking a focused approach to serve Veterans because there are two programs we can help them with: Aid & Attendance and Homemaker Program,” Jennifer shares. “First we want to educate Veterans and their families and assist them with the process to get qualified for free benefits to help them age at home.” Assisting Hands caregivers go through an extensive training pro-gram and are also connected in the healthcare community providing further assistance with coordinating services such as rehabilitation, assisted living, palliative care, hospice and even non medical serv-ices such as financial, beauty salons, etc. They are licensed through the Illinois Department of Public Health and accept long term care insurance, VA and private pay. Jennifer shares one of her favorite quotes that represents how she and Paulina run Assisting Hands, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" - Maya Angelou. “My goal is to make people smile and make people feel cared about.” Both Jennifer and Paulina have extremely strong personal family support systems and understand how important peace of mind is when caring for a loved one. They exemplify customer service and true compassion and care and are available 24/7 to help you along the way. Assisting Hands 5301 E. State Street, Rockford IL (815) 884-CARE www.assistinghands.com/100/illinois/rockfordWomenInspiredHEALTH + WELLNESS50 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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HOME DESIGN AS FEATURED IN HGTV MAGAZINE ST. CHARLES–The Pep Line and Peppeard Design Principal Designer and owner, Shannon Peppeard has been working with clients to create amazing spaces in their homes for over 15 years. Peppeard Design quickly gained traction in the industry by incorporating Shannon’s signature style into clients’ needs and desires, with a livable design. Her work has been featured in HGTV Magazine, House of Markor Magazine, and recently named one of 2021’s My Rowe Designers. The Pep Line shoppe is located inside The Collins House, one of St. Charles oldest buildings, and offers a wide variety of home goods including in-stock furniture such as sofas, ottomans, chairs, side tables, rugs, and lighting. Pieces of art, mirrors, greenery, planters, vases, drap-eries, planters, kitchen entertaining items including serveware, barware, seasonal décor, and gifts for her are also part of the collection. This allows clients to come in with photos, ask ques-tions, and walk out with furniture from a large inventory of in-stock items or a short 2–3-week turnaround. Clients can also choose from a vast drapery line of ten colors, two widths, six length, pinch or euro pleat options. The design team works with a variety of styles, colors, and patterns, as well as traditional sta-ples with muted darker colors. They help pick out the finishes, furniture, accessories and help facilitate the design and build to attain a beautiful, cohesive, end-result within budget and scope. Shopping opportunities extend to The Pep Van Styling providing an at home experience, or Pep Parties with wine and friends. Get inspired! Shop today! -Kristen Kucharski The Pep Line & Peppeard Design 201 Cedar Avenue, St. Charles • (630) 549-7088 www.thepepline.com • www.peppearddesign.com Shop Gallery54 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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56 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer MagazineON TREND ESSENTIALS VISIT ONLINE OR IN NORTH AURORA NORTH AURORA–Urban Echo Shop features on trend essentials for the stylish at heart– from clothing and accessories, to home decor, unique 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 in-vited sit back and relax while browsing the shop’s simplified trend col-lections online or shop at The Rustic Fox, where you will find over 120+ unique vendors. Each day is a new day at Urban Echo Shop. ON TREND ESSENTIALS FOR THE STYLISH AT HEART 1790 Town Centre Dr., North Aurora • Vendor #3 • At the EntranceShop Gallery

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58 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer MagazineOVER 45 VENDORS CELEBRATING 2 YEARS IN JULY! 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 vin-tage and new. Many of the treasures that you will find at trend + relic have been handcrafted including jewelry, candles, furniture & art and they have a variety of clothing & accessories, too. Each of the wonderfully talented merchants 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, de-sign, staging and painting experience to the shop. Their vision was to bring a unique shopping experience to Saint Charles like no other– creating a space that felt inspired, comfortable, friendly and passionate. At trend + relic, we are confident that you will experience all that and more. You will also find monthly paint classes which include ‘How To’ and ‘Make and Take’ workshops. Call the shop or visit to learn about upcoming classes, includ-ing girls night out boutique events CELEBRATE WITH US THIS JULY!  July 15 • July 16 • July 17 – Events Happening All Weekend Long! trend + relic, 1501 Indiana Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois • (630) 803-5253 www.trendandrelic.comShop Gallery

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60 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer MagazineTWO LOCAL BOUTIQUES HOT SUMMER STYLES AWAIT WHEATON & ST. CHARLES–Jill Card opened Jeans and a Cute Top after years of working in retail and corporate sales jobs, wearing boring suits, un-comfortable panty hose, and predictable white dress shirts. The name was in-spired by her first date with her husband when she asked, “What should I wear?” and her husband replied: “Jeans and a cute top.” When Jill was getting ready for that first date, she didn’t have a great pair of jeans or a cute top in her closet and had to borrow an outfit from her sister, a flight attendant with a much more fun wardrobe. As she got older, Jill couldn’t find any great jeans for women in their 30s and 40s. Stores catered to teenagers or grandmas. The unflattering ‘Mom’ jeans filled in that age gap. Now, in Jill’s closet, you’ll find about 40 pairs of jeans. She has 8-10 pairs in regular rotation. Her go-to, favorite pair is the Gia from Liverpool—the denim is super soft and keeps its shape. Jeans & A Cute Top is the solution for women who don’t want to look ridiculous trying to dress like their daughters but also refuse to settle for shapeless lounge wear. Jill hand selects every item in the store, going to trade shows looking for style over trend, and finding affordable, beautiful clothes that work for all women, not just size 0 models. You will find Jill working the floor of one of her shops every day—she is committed to changing the world for women one great fitting pair of jeans at a time. www.jeansandacutetop.com Expires 7-31-22Shop Gallery

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DOWNTOWN  BATAVIA The Right Dress Can Take You Anywhere BATAVIA–Special Occasions has been charming area residents throughout Chicagoland since 2009 as a premiere destination loca-tion 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 wel-comed by an array of unique dresses that you can touch and feel, of-fering 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 de-tail 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 Occasions 2 N Batavia Ave., Batavia, Illinois (630) 406-1515 www.specialoccasionsontheavenue.com Shop GalleryPhotos by Wren Rose Photography62 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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64 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer MagazineTrendY PLAN A FUN-FILLED TRIP TO SEE PEPPA PIG WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA–Families looking for a kid-friendly adventure may want to leave room in the suitcase for some muddy puddle rainboots at a theme park ideal for little ones of all abilities. Featuring six rides, six themed playscapes, a colorful splash pad and plenty of interactive experiences, the Peppa Pig Theme Park in Winter Haven, Florida, offers ex-citing adventures for guests. The park is a Certified Autism Center and a comprehensive sensory guide is available to help make families aware of the services and accessibility options available. The park’s marquee water play attraction, Muddy Puddles Splash Pad, allows little ones to splish-splash around spouting fountains, slides and other watery surprises, in-cluding special water play elements guests of all abilities can enjoy.Discover Themed Family FunTravelerTRENDY TRAVELER

TRENDY TRAVELERDesigned for families to ride together, six unique rides offer plenty of options for fun, including: • Daddy Pig’s Roller Coaster: Take a ride with Daddy Pig on an unforget-table adventure in his fa-mous red car. It’s the perfect first roller coaster for brave “little piggies.” • Grampy Rabbit’s Dino-saur Adventure: Discover prehistoric surprises aboard a friendly dinosaur that takes you whizzing past smoking volcanoes and through prehistoric mountains. • Peppa Pig’s Balloon Ride: Soar in a hot air balloon while you enjoy views of the theme park from above on this family-friendly aerial carousel. The fun keeps coming with other attractions and play-scapes including multiple playgrounds, play structures and adventures such as: • George’s Fort: Explore the maze in Granny Pig’s Garden while trying to discover what is making that unusual noise. • Grandpa Pig’s Green-house: Climb, crawl and slide through this interactive out-door playground. • Madame Gazelle’s Nature Trail: Work as a family to find clues and try to discover who left the tiny footprints. Families can play free games at Fun Fair and even join Peppa and her family at Mr. Po-tato’s Showtime Arena for live entertainment. Take a break from the outdoor fun at the cinema and enjoy some favorite episodes featuring kids’ favorite characters. Plan your visit at: peppapigthemepark.com/florida Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 65

66 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer MagazineBLUEBERRY FIELDS FOREVER! WOODSTOCK–It’s been over ten years since Mom’s Little Black Book went to a U-Pick Farm. The ones around me have closed. The last time I took my girls was to Garden Patch Farms in Homer Glen back in 2011. We had such a great time, I just knew I wanted to ex-perience it again, so I headed to McCann Berry Farm which has over three acres of blueberries for picking. It’s rural, quaint, and family owned and operated. Bob and Mary McCann planted their first strawberry crop in 1982, in rural Wood-stock, on land bordering the North Branch of the Kishwaukee River. Blueberry picking season generally begins mid July and is over by early August so the window is slim to grab your fresh blueberries from their U-Pick Farm. We pulled up to the easy and convenient parking just steps from the blueberry bushes and were surprised to see rows and rows and rows of well manicured walkways and endless picking options including some quarter-size blueberries! They provide buckets to make your collection convenient and checkout is easy but don’t forget your cash as no credit cards are accepted. After carefully selecting our berries, we admired the rows of beautiful sunflowers that were also available for purchase. The beauty of the farmland provided the perfect backdrop for a relax-ing afternoon in the city best known for its role as a lead filming loca-tion for movies and series like Prison Break (2005-2017); GroundHog Day (1993); and Planes, Tranes, & Automobiles (1987). Take a lazy summer day trip and enjoy the historic town square and other area nearby Orchards. OVERVIEW McCann Berry Farm in Woodstock, Illinois is celebrating 39 years of u-pick berries! Beginning in 2018 they began focusing on growing Blueberries for U-Pick. They also have a beautiful sunflower field. Containers are provided for blueberries. McCann Berry Farm 18110 Kishwaukee Valley Road,Woodstock (815) 568-8810 • www.mccannberryfarm.com Hours: Picking Season: July 15th through 1st week of August. Be sure to call or check the website for berry availability before you go. Price $: Cash or Check Only. Prices vary based on weight. ABOUT THE WRITER Kristen Kucharski’s days are never dull, her kids are never bored! Over the years #Moms-LittleBlackBook has explored hundreds of kid friendly things to do in our surrounding com-munity and on the road. As her girls have grown and gone away to college, she continues to enjoy unique activities, excursions, day trips, weekend get-a-aways, and road trips while rediscover-ing my own passion for adventure with friends, girls nights outs, and date nights. In her words “Life is a journey–might as well have fun along the way. Go, fly, roam, travel, voyage, explore, discover!” MOM’S little black book

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DDRREEAAMM KKIITTCCHHEENNHOMEWERKS Home Remodeling Gallery Online NAPERVILLE– Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, with a 10,000 square foot showroom in Naperville, HomeWerks has a beautiful online gallery of photos and ideas to help you plan your next remodeling dream come true. Now’s a great time to start planning your next kitchen, bath or basement project! Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks special-izes in full service remodeling. The kitchen and bath displays are interactive, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, pro-fessional installation and exceptional customer service HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • www.myhomewerks.com Glancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 69

MILLION DOLLAR lliissttiinnggEnjoy a Beautiful Life at this One-of-a-Kind Property This hidden gem is a true oasis in the heart of Geneva. Completely re-modeled in the last several years, nothing was untouched. Because of all the new and quality upgrades, this home is virtually maintenance free, which will allow you to enjoy life, entertain friends and family and pursue personal interests at your leisure. The long driveway leads you back to a very private and luxurious home. Spacious and tasteful, this home flows perfectly and inspires with its beauty. $1,100,000 1340 W State St, Geneva 5 bed, 4.5 bath 4,395sqft • 0.42acre lot (630) 469-7000 Presented by: Pattie Murray Brokered by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago70 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

Perfect Family Home The kitchen is a chef's dream, with all high-end appliances and plenty of prep space, while allowing for company to visit, sitting at the breakfast bar. The kitchen flows seamlessly to the family room as well as the dining room, each separate and distinct spaces, yet very airy and connected, giving you an open concept feeling. Enjoy 4 fireplaces through-out. A perfect home for every season!REAL ESTATEGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 71

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

Do you like to entertain? How many people are usually in your kitchen at once? Once they have all of the infor-mation needed, the team will create a design to present to you, the homeowner, upon a visit to the Batavia show-room. Homeowners enjoy a stress-free process with this local one-stop home designer, as this top-rated Batavia busi-ness has everything needed to complete a kitchen or bathroom design– including labor for each project. Ad-ditionally, West DuPage Cabinets and Granite extends their discounts at the supply houses to their clients (spe-cifically for appliances and plumbing fixtures). The entire process is coordinated with your designer who stays with you through the entire project, leaving the homeowners completely satisfied throughout. INDUSTRY TRENDS Catherine noted that the industry is always changing with future trends leaning towards larger islands, coffee bars and entertainment spaces, including a wine refrigerator in the kitchen and more features to accommodate larger groups. LEADING THE WAY The company has received many awards and accolades through the years including Best of the Best in Kitchen and Bath Remodeling 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, in addition to Glancer Magazine’s ‘Best of the Best’ Kitchen Designer for Kane County in 2021. One of Catherine’s most cherished projects was when her team designed and built a first floor master suite for a client whose husband had MS and could no longer walk up the stairs. “The improved quality of both of their lives was a gift to see!” shared Catherine. -Photos by Mike Catuara West DuPage Cabinets and Granite (630) 414-2363 143 S. Batavia Ave, Batavia www.westdupagecabinetsandgranite.com“Today’s trends include timeless kitchen designs that incorporate the latest products into the design to fit each homeowners needs.” -Catherine Sanzeri, OwnerGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 73

PERSONABLE, ENERGETIC & CREATIVE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL SUSAN COLELLA OF BAIRD & WARNER This proud Naperville resident shares that helping local sellers and buyers doesn’t feel like work making it easy to be dedicated and results oriented When she is hired to list a home she gains much of the mar-keting inspiration from her sellers when she asks “ what do you love about your home?” From there she designs high end customs booklets with professional photography & drone shots, descriptions of updates, & develops unique ways to target the right buyers on the internet. Re-styling her listings with professional staging , 3D tours great for out of state buyers and constant follow up with all parties are all included for her recipe of success! Susan is currently meeting with sellers & buyers now in anticipation of a thriving Spring market~ Call luxury listing agent Susan Colella anytime to discuss your real estate goals for 2022. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813Susan Colella74 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

Susan ColellaGRUNYK FAMILY LAW Active Member of the Community Gives Back, Helping residents as a Seasoned Litigator NAPERVILLE–Leah D. Setzen is a seasoned litigator whose practical, empathetic approach to even the most difficult, emotionally-wrought cases is appreciated by the men and women she represents. Leah gives back to the Naperville community by serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and NCTV17, Naperville’s own community television station, and to the legal community as a member of the editorial board of the DuPage County Bar Association Brief. Leah also serves as a presenter to local advocacy and support groups, mental health and financial professionals, bar associations, the National Business Institute and by volunteering in the classroom to inspire the next generation of legal minds. Photo by Deonna Caruso Photography Learn More About the Award-Winning Team at Grunyk Family Law Today (630) 428-3300 • www.grunyklaw.com FFAAMMIILLYY LLAAWWGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 75

Kid StuffAurora Pollinator Festival JUNE 26 • AURORA PHILLIP’S PARK ZOO AURORA–The mission of this event is to spread awareness of Illinois’ polli-nator species and ignite ac-tion for the protection of pollinators, while connecting our community to local polli-nator-friendly small busi-nesses, non-profits, and institutions. Fun activities will be happening all day long! www.facebook.com/PhillipsParkZoo76 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer MagazineMovies & Food Trucks On the Center Green GENEVA COMMONS Held Every Friday GENEVA–Enjoy screenings of some of your favorite films on the Center Green, every Friday starting on June 3. Guests are invited to set up a blanket and chairs, enjoy the complimentary film, and grab delicious bites from the avail-able food trucks. Each week, there will be a fresh rotation of local food trucks serving up everything from savory tacos to sweet ice cream treats. www.shopgenevacommons.comAll Things Summer! Plan a Fun-Filled Summer for the Kids Visit us online all summer long for fun places to go and unique things to do. From must-visit ice cream shops, to scenic road trips– we uncover countless fun stops to keep your family busy this summer. Enjoy! www.glancermagazine.com

KID STUFFDUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Every Visit is a New Adventure NAPERVILLE–Spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and make new discov-eries with a visit to DuPage Children’s Museum. Explore, create, build, wonder, discover, think, and play! Make a splash in AWEsome Water, en-case the entire family in a giant bubble, engineer the farthest flying paper airplane like Rosie Revere in The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY! and so much more. There’s no need to pack a lunch, Bean Sprouts Café is open on the Museum’s lower level. Coming up on Saturday, June 25, join us for Mess Fest! Bring out your artistic side with sticky mud, ooey-gooey Oobleck, sensational slime, and come dressed to make a magnifi-cent mess. Learn more and plan your visit today. www.dupagechildrens.org adventure awaitsGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 77

H4 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 + WELLNESS78 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine

FITNESSCAREER VISION APTITUDE TESTING CAN HELP STUDENTS CHOOSE MAJORS AND CAREERS What are you doing after high school? You know further edu-cation is important. Do you need help finding the right career choice? The Career Vision Aptitude Advantage can help. Aptitudes identify your strongest talents, the jobs you would enjoy and be good at doing. Combining your aptitudes with your interests, Career Vision reveals your career choices. You also receive resources about college majors, job outlook, and preparation needed for those careers. If you have asked “What should I study?”, “What will I do after college?” and want to learn how Career Vision can help, give them a call. Their assessment process is a positive and an objective way to give you confidence to make good career choices. And your Personal Career Consultant will take time to discuss the test results with you and go over all your choices. If you are going to college and want to know what to study, reach out to Career Vision today. If you have graduated col-lege and still haven’t found your best fit, the professional con-sultants at Career Vision can help you, too. For over 30 years they have been helping students and adults find their best ca-reer choices. Career Vision • www.careervision.org • (630) 469-6270CCOOLLLLEEGGEE TTIIMMEEGlancer Magazine • JUNE 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 79

4. THE PEP LINE www.thepepline.com ST. CHARLES–The Pep Line shoppe is located inside The Collins House, one of St. Charles oldest buildings, and offers a wide variety of home goods including in-stock furni-ture such as sofas, ottomans, chairs, side tables, rugs, and lighting.80 • WESTERN SUBURBS • JUNE 2022 • Glancer Magazine1. JEANS & A CUTE TOP SHOP www.jeansandacutetopshop.com WHEATON & ST. CHARLES–This women's contemporary apparel bou-tique in downtown Wheaton and St. Charles is loved by many! Visit for the latest styles and trends with 20% off one item when you mention Glancer. The Wheaton store also features a curated pre-loved collec-tion of boutique brands that have been "bought back" from their cus-tomers and available for just $10-$40. 2. SPECIAL OCCASIONS DRESS SHOP www.specialoccasionsontheavenue.com BATAVIA–Loved in 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. Visit their site today and follow in social media for sales & more.6. URBAN ECHO SHOP wwww.urbanechoshop.com NORTH AURORA– Featuring on trend essentials for the stylish at heart– from clothing and accessories, to home decor, furniture, gifts and seasonal must-haves. Owned by a Sugar Grove mom, Urban Echo Shop was created to be an adored boutique where only the latest styles and trends are featured. Shop on-line 24/7 or visit their shop at The Rustic Fox in North Aurora.3. TREND + RELIC www.trendandrelic.com ST. CHARLES–This unique multi-vendor marketplace has carefully selected experienced merchants who are artisans, builders, re-finishers and painters, each offering the most special items to adorn your homes. he talented merchants work hard to create and curate unique items, both vintage and new.5. THE COLLECTIVE LLE + MAKERY www.thecollectivelhe.com LISLE–This lifestyle boutique is located in the heart of downtown Lisle where you will find home decor, gifts, apparel and accessories. In their Makery, you will create in community while learning a new skill. Follow this local shop in social media and stay con-nected to their latest arrivals, as well as trending events happening in the shop. 7. THE RUSTIC FOX www.rusticfoxhome.com NORTH AURORA–Enjoy this unique destination shopping location with 140+ vendors located in North Aurora near Target off of Orchard. From trending boutiques and restored furniture, to unique gifts and so much more. SUMMER IS FOR SHOPPING...HERE’S WHAT’S HOT FOR SEASON! There are cute shops all over the western suburbs. From must-visit accessory boutiques to trending women’s apparel shops, unique home decor and so much more. Behind each shop is a hard working team and an owner who once had a dream. This month we share a bit on each of our chosen shops to get our readers more familiar with each place– you will love them all. We invite you to shop local this summer and help keep the dream alive for so many. 1.SUBURBAN SHOPS OF SUMMER5.4.2.3.7.6.