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BE TOGETHER THIS FALL October is such a fun-filled season for residents, filled with lots of outdoor, autumn-themed things to do–especially for families. From pumpkin patches and apple or-chards, to haunted houses and Halloween parties, calendars fill up fast as residents are busy celebrating the season. If you love Fall as much as our #TeamGlancer does, you will love this month’s pages highlighting many exciting and unique things to do throughout the western suburbs. Autumn is also a time to bring added awareness to food allergies. This Halloween we encourage all homes to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project which raises awareness of food allergies. Simply place a teal pumpkin on the porch to show trick-or-treaters that you also offer non-edible treats. You don’t have to stop passing out candy, you would just make non-edible treats available as well in a completely different bowl to remain careful. Ideas include stickers, pencils and other fun items available online at Oriental Trading Co. and at local Party City stores. Enjoy this issue, thank you SO MUCH for reading and happy Fall! Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director, West Suburban Area lkleivo@glancermagazine.comTMTABLE OF CONTENTSOctober 20194 Scene Around Suburbia 5 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 9 Fabulous Family 11 COVER: Be Together this Fall 13 The Wedding Page 15 Fall Dining Delights 15 Savory & Sweet Sisters 16 Kid Stuff 17 Mom’s Little Black Book 19 To Give, To Inspire 21 Home Bliss: Design & More 23 Home Enhancement Guide 25 Literary Local 25 So! Stylish Gal to KNow 26 7 Spectacular Local Fall Traditions to LovePUBLISHER Glancer Magazine, Inc. PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Lindy Kleivo EDITORIAL | Print + Digital Kristen Kucharski Columnist / Writer Mindy Kyle Columnist / Writer Stephanie Schmoker Dining Critic Tiffany Schmoker Dining Critic SALES / MARKETING Lindy Kleivo Publishing Director PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Catuara Features Photographer Mike Mantucca Event Photographer PRINT + DIGITAL MONTHLY A West Suburban Themed Issue Featuring the Best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Each Month DIGITAL CONTENT | Daily + Weekly A Mobile Responsive Website at www.GlancerMagazine.com, Also Glancer Go-To Guide, Glancer Magazine’s Online Marketplace + Event Site Connecting Residents & Businesses COMMUNITY FEATURES Press Releases, Local Events, Community News editorial@glancermagazine.com ADVERTISING Print & Digital Advertising advertising@glancermagazine.com SUBSCRIPTIONS Receive the Printed Publication Monthly (12x/yr) www.glancermagazine.com PUBLISHED BY Glancer Magazine, Inc. 80 Main Street, Suite C Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 277-8887 www.glancermagazine.com Glancer Magazine, highlighting the best of DuPage, Kane & Kendall Counties, is pro-duced by Glancer Magazine, Inc. Glancer Magazine, You’ve Been Glanced and the Glancer logo are registered trade-marks of Glancer Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. Magazine reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO Featuring DuPage • Kane • Kendall October 2019 | Vol 18 | Be Together Get ready to celebrate fall throughout Chicago’s western suburbs with this month’s pages– complete with shopping, dining and fall experiences that the entire family will enjoy. Visit www.GlancerMa-gazine.com ©Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. Subscribe Today!Get Listed In Your CategoryGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5October FeaturesOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 10:08 AM Page 5

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4. SUNDAY AT SANDWICH ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET • Sunday, October 13 SANDWICH–Grab your bestie and enjoy a re-laxing day in Sandwich! Timeworn Productions welcomes you to the Sunday At Sandwich Antique Flea Market featuring Antiques, Industrial, Vintage, Furniture, Garden & Everything else in between. While in town don’t forget to visit the many antique shops and restau-rants Sandwich, Illinois has to offer. The coordinators of this event strive to provide both guests and dealers an outstanding experi-ence. www.sundayatsandwichantiques.com1. CELEBRATE THE ARTS THIS MONTH IN DUPAGE DUPAGE–October is Arts DuPage Month, a 31-day celebration of the arts throughout DuPage County! Coordinated by Arts Du-Page, a DuPage Foundation initiative, Arts DuPage Month showcases the rich cultural landscape in the region. Community members are invited to explore the local art scene and en-gage in its offerings. Participating organizations will extend special in-centives including discounted tickets, unique receptions, and exclusive guest appearances to attendees. All Arts DuPage Month events are listed on artsdupage.org, your online guide for arts and entertainment.3. DINE OUT IN NAPERVILLE NAPERVILLE–It’s October, which means it’s officially fall and Hal-loween season in Naperville. Gather some of your friends or family for some food and boos at one of Naperville’s 300 restaurants. Head to an event before or after indul-ging in some great food and company. There’s so much to explore and eat! Visit DineNaperville.com to find your next favorite restaurant!Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 7FALL 20195 Things to Do2. 10TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST Fri & Sat, October 18 & 19, 6:30-10PM $20/Guest • Free Admission for Members NAPERVILLE–Enter the netherworld of Naper Settlement to experience over a dozen sinister attractions, spooky vendors, and spine-chilling performances during this an-nual celebration of the occult. Please be aware that access to the Martin Mitchell Man-sion haunt is limited. Tickets available at www.NaperSettlement.org/AllHallowsEve 5. TREAT YOURSELF AND SHOP AT THE GNOME COLONY FOR NEW FALL FAVORITES GLEN ELLYN– DIEM! Elevate your ensemble with an unmatched look that will keep the compliments coming and heads turning! Now you know why superheroes wear capes and by reading this now you know the The Gnome Colony Co. is the place to find the truly fabulous ones. Price points $98-$148. 485 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn October2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 9:23 AM Page 7

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MEET THE WALSH FAMILY OF DOWNERS GROVE Ann Celine and Frank Walsh and their three boys, Cole (17), Pierce (14), and De-clan (12) are all actively involved in their parish, St. Mary of Gostyn, and support and volunteer for many events, including adopt-a-family programs, coaching Downers Grove Panther Youth Football, and supporting local charities such as Noah’s Hope and Corey’s Goal. Ann Celine also volunteers to assist the Hinsdale Central Mock Trial Team prepare for annual competitions, since that’s where she personally found her passion for law as a member of the high school team in 1987. She also shares her experience having also worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office for over 15 years, prosecuting and trying hundreds of misdemean-ors and felonies, including murder, sexual assault and domestic violence offenses. In 2014, she was appointed to serve as an Associate Judge in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County and has presided in both criminal and civil court-rooms, including traffic court, domestic violence court, arbitration and DUI court. In February 2019, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously appointed her as a Cir-cuit Court Judge for 18th Judicial Circuit Court, and she will run in the 2020 election in order to hold her position as the Presiding Judge of the Misdemeanor and Traffic Division. Somehow Ann Celine manages to balance work and family time with the help of her husband Frank, who works in general contracting management, to remain fully present in their boys’ active athletic lives of football, basketball, baseball – also enjoying family vacations to Cooperstown, NY for famed tournaments. Family is extremely important to the Walsh’s and they relish traditions such as constructing a large backyard ice rink each winter and hosting an annual Turkey Bowl! They are also blessed to share their home with Ann Celine’s mom, Dorothy, who spreads wisdom and love throughout the house. -Kristen Kurcharski Photo by Mike MantuccaFAMILYGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 9fabulousOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 9:27 AM Page 9

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 11FALL 2019LOCAL EVENTS TO HELP MAKE FALL EXTRA MEMORABLE Fall is the season to enjoy old traditions while creating new memories at local events, such as the first annual Fairgrounds Fall Fest at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville on October 12th. Come out for a day of food trucks, hand crafters mar-ket, trunk or treating and so much more! Another first to try this season is Hinsdale’s Wine Walk on October 17th sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce and Village of Hinsdale; and of course, not to miss oldies but goodies are the Downtown Naperville Fall Wine Walk on October 6th, Witches Night Out Naperville on October 10th, and All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement on October 18th and 19th. Unique one day activities include Wheaton Haunted Halloween Flea Market Oc-tober 19th at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. This event will showcase products like vintage clothing, collectibles, mid-century modern, vintage furniture, vintage jewelry, vintage decor and much more. Throughout the western suburbs, there is so much fun for all ages and the Morton Arboretum certainly offers something for everyone the entire month of October. “The Fall Color Festival celebrates the most brilliant season at The Morton Arbore-tum in Lisle,” says Jenelle Hardtke, Special Events Manager. “At this time of year, Arboretum visitors are immersed amid hundreds of thousands of trees from across the globe that are saturated in fiery orange, warm gold, and vivid crimson. From hik-ing and biking across miles of trails to driving scenic roads across spectacular vistas to visiting our award-winning Children’s Garden or enjoying our many fall-themed events, such as Scarecrow Trails, Walking Plays, and the Glass Pumpkin Patch, Trick or Trees, Cider and Ale Festival, or the 5K Fall Color Run and Walk. The sea-son provides a multitude of options for everyone’s visit.” Seasonal favorites always include costumes and candy and Downtown Geneva comes alive for this annual Halloween tradition. Children can get a head start on their Halloween candy collection at Geneva's Downtown Trick-or-Treating event. Families can enjoy a free, fun and safe environment in the City's central business district on October 24th. Glen Ellyn’s Halloween Festival & Trick or Treat on Oc-tober 26th will also be sure to be a Spooktacular Event with a parade, trick-or-treat-ing, live entertainment, crafts, and games. The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will teach a safety lesson on trick or treating safety and the kids will be able to prac-tice at Safety Town on October 26th. Costumes are encouraged! The Halloween festivities are not just for kids. Bring your dogs and dress-to-impress at Geneva’s Peck Farm Park’s FREE Howl O’ Ween Dog Parade on October 26th! Prizes will be awarded for most creative, funniest, and scariest costumes. Enjoy Moonlight Hayrides with the entire family on Fridays and Saturdays from Oc-tober 4th through October 19th at Primrose Farm in St. Charles or challenge the teens and grown-ups in your family to the great Escape the Barn on October 11th and 12th. Mark your calendars for a Fall-tastic season this year! -Kristen Kucharski Visit www.GlancerMagazine.com for Many More Fall Themed Local HappeningsBe TogetherOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 10:09 AM Page 11

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13Your Wedding Day Designed To Amaze Sitting on 95 acres along the beautiful Fox River, Q Center offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues ideal for your wedding day needs and dreams. From a rustic outdoor pavilion to elegant ballrooms seating up to 800 guests, your day is fully customized with a team of talented planning and culinary professionals to assist. When the day is done, enjoy quality relaxation in guest rooms only steps away from the main event. Q Center, 1405 North Fifth Avenue, St. Charles www.qcenter.com, (630) 444-4049 Enjoy a Spa Treatment at Home Before Your Big Day Treat your wedding party to a spa day AT HOME! Concierge Medical Spa is the first mobile medical spa designed to bring the expertise of skin care professionals to your home. This concept helps clients who find it difficult to take time out of their busy schedules to make a spa appoint-ment. Concierge also offers Express Spas located through the suburbs that make it easy for you to stop in for a quick treatment or add on a service when you’re already out and about. View a list of services & specials online. www.conciergemedspa.comBoutique Hotel In St. Charles Hotel Baker is a boutique hotel located in downtown St. Charles. The unique, romantic atmosphere on the banks of the Fox River has made the historic hotel a natural choice with couples from all over Chicagoland. Since the property reopened, weddings and pri-vate parties have become its specialty. The outdoor garden and patio offer picturesque river views while the interior rooms are ele-gantly appointed to compliment the building’s Old World elegance. Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main Street, St. Charles, (630) 584-2100, www.hotelbaker.com 2019 WEDDING TRENDSThe Wedding PageTwo Picture-Perfect Wedding Venues Choose from two of the most unique venues in the city: Odyssey Chicago River or Odyssey Lake Michigan. Holding up to 200 guests aboard Odyssey Chicago Rive and 749 with Odyssey Lake Michigan Custom Packages, it’s no wonder so many choose Odyssey. Couples will work with a dedicated planner, choosing from all-inclusive packages, or design your own. Let Chicago's iconic skyline provide a beautiful setting for your wedding photos. Enhancements include cus-tom décor and florals, passed hors d'oeuvres, live band, rooftop DJ, and more! www.odysseycruises.com /chicago/groups/wedding-venueLOVE & MARRIAGEA “Wow!” Experience For All Creative Cakes has been making award-win-ning wedding cakes the past 30 years in the Chicagoland area. Earlier this year, Creative Cakes opened a Design Studio located in the Promenade Building in Downtown Naperville. What makes Creative Cakes stand out is their personalized service, high-quality ing-redients, skilled creative team, unique pro-ducts, and their eagerness to educate their customers. Schedule an appointment at the Design Studio for a complimentary cake con-sultation to sample their outstanding cakes, fillings, and buttercream. (708) 614-9755 www.creativecakesbakeryandcafe.com October2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 9:29 AM Page 13

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WESTERN SUBURBS – Who is ready for some good o’ fashioned fall fun? The season is filled with countless activities happening throughout the western sub-urbs– and many of them are food-inspired. Here are a few of our favorites. Fall means fun on Friday October 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Naperville. A family-style dinner including stuffed mushrooms, clas-sic bruschetta, chopped salad, baked rigatoni, meatballs, ravioli with pesto alfredo and chicken picatta followed by tiramisu and apple crostada will be served during game show and trivia night where everyone plays at the same time! How fun (and filling) is that!? It may be Fall but you can still enjoy the Sounds of Summer on October 18th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cantigny Golf Course Club House in Wheaton. Sing and dance to the tunes of Trés Mustache while enjoying food and drink features on the Cantigny Golf patio. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening full of exquisite cuisine paired perfectly with the finest Duckhorn Vineyards wine at Morton’s The Steakhouse – Naperville on October 26th at 6:30 p.m. Morton’s and Duckhorn Vineyards, a Taste of Two Legends, will feature passed appetizers such as prosciutto wrapped figs and herbed goat cheese, then Maine lobster avocado salad; SRF Gold Manhattan Steak; and assorted farmstead cheese paired with various reds and whites. Oh my goodness, YUM! Join the annual Fill the Bowls Sunday Brunch FUNdraiser at Gaslight Manor Ban-quets in Aurora on October 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Taste Fox Valley's finest with soups and samplings from over 20 of the area's best restaurants. Morn-ing mimosas, raffles, silent actions and live music from talented guest artists are all part of the fun! The fall season also brings football and the Flagship on the Fox in St. Charles is the West Suburbs newer high-end places for entertainment and sports. Enjoy local beer and whiskey and the crisp fall weather on the patio or take a sway on their giant swing. Menu includes unique appetizers, fresh ground beef burgers, specialty grilled cheese options, sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps. -Kristen Kucharski Dining + ENTERTAINMENTFall Dining DelightsWEST SUBURBAN DININGWoody’s Orchard 3223 Creek Road, Plano (630) 247-9300 • www.woodysorchard.com Owners- Doug and Laura Nelson FALL FAVORITES As the chill returns to the air it brings with it many fall favorites. Pumpkin spice, pump-kin patches, cozy sweaters with boots and of course all things apple. We ventured out to Plano in Kendall County to a new apple orchard. Doug and Laura Nelson opened Woody’s Orchard last fall. Laura shared with us that the idea arose after her father-in-law bought a train for his Grandkids. Deciding that an apple orchard was a perfect place to share and enjoy a ride on the train, they went to work. From that day on Laura and her husband Doug researched everything they could on apples. Laura took us on a tour of their high-density orchard and we learned about all of the growth since last year, along with their future plans. Her apple tree knowledge and passion were evident as we sampled apples right off the tree. Our favorite is the Kin-dercrisp which is a smaller version of the Honeycrisp. Both sharing the tart, yet sweet flavor and crisp texture. The Kindercrisp is a perfect size to eat on the go or for school lunches. The Ruby Mae variety is a beautiful apple that rivals that of Snow White’s apple. It has a sweeter flavor and has a texture similar to a Red Delicious. The or-chard offers twenty varieties for picking or purchasing in their store. It wouldn’t be fall without an apple cider donut, or two or three. Get there early as they make them fresh every morning at 8am and by the afternoon they are gone! The iced blueberry donut is just as delicious and offers that comfort you get from a warm blueberry muffin. The buttery caramel apples are a perfect mix of salty and sweet when dipped in nuts. Hungry for a bigger bite? Try the pulled pork sandwich paired with an apple cider slushy. Woody’s Orchard is open Wednesday through Sunday 10am-6pm. They have a pumpkin patch, hay rack and a unique kids play area. This Fall take a drive out to the country, sip on some hot or cold cider while en-joying the crisp air. Just make sure to grab an apple cider donut! ABOUT THE CRITICS Stephanie (right) & Tiffany (left) Schmoker are west suburban sisters who have always shared a love for dining out and they also enjoy cooking together. They came from a family of 7 and grew up on farm with fresh fruits, veggies and more. Watch for their review of a different west suburban restaurant in each issue of Glancer Magazine. Invite them to your eatery at editorial@glancermagazine.com. WEST SUBURBAN EDIBLES TO LOVESavory & Sweet Sisters Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 15DINING + ENTERTAINMENTOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 9:38 AM Page 15

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Fall Is Full at DCM NAPERVILLE–Build, wonder, discover, think, play, and more – the possibilities are endless at DuPage Children’s Museum. Fall is full of family fun, from a Pajama Party to Dog Tales, a STEM night, and more. Pumpkin Palooza is Saturday, Oc-tober 26. Come in your costume and join us in celebrating the season! Enjoy special activities including DIY Pumpkin Maker-space, FrankenBuddy creation, Touch-a-Tractor, and more. Don’t forget, Fridays during the school year the Museum is open until 8:00 p.m. www.dupagechildrens.org, (630) 637-8000 Kid StuffOctober is here! Fall is in full swing and it’s one of the most beautiful times of the year to enjoy the great outdoors. Make the most of your weekends with these fun ideas. Also, promote learning all year long with these fabulous programs and activities available to your little ones. Here’s to an enjoyable fall season for you and yours. See fall-inspired events & activities at www.glancermagazine.com16 • WESTERN SUBURBS• OCTOBER 2019 • Glancer Magazine Have Fun Together Down on the Farm! ST. CHARLES – Experience farm life! At Primrose Farm, explore restored farm buildings, visit with farm animals and agricultural in-terpreters, stroll through 100+ acres of historic and modern rural landscapes and climb up on a vintage tractor near the fruit orchard. Exciting and educational activities await you in the farmyard! Drop-in programs offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sat-urdays, featuring hand-milking a Jersey cow, gathering eggs from the chicken coop, grooming a draft horse or feeding the animals. www.primrosefarmpark.com Ventriloquist – Steve Brogan Presents Bringing Laughter to Life SUGAR GROVE–Known for his quick witted, crisp, clean comedy and over 25 years of making people laugh, Steve Brogan, Comic Ventriloquist, is truly a one-of-a-kind comedian with the unique ability to pull the au-dience into his performance. Steve now brings his cast of characters with a dynamic and interactive show to the Auditorium stage. A career comedian/ventriloquist, Steve’s opened for The Drifters, The Eagles, The Temp-tations and has been seen on Good Morning America, The Today Show and Comedy Central. Saturday, October 26 • 7 p.m. Sugar Grove Auditorium $19 Adults (plus a small convenience fee) $14 children 12 & under (plus a small convenience fee) Tickets are available at www.waubonseetickets.com Naperville Park District Hayrides NAPERVILLE–Hop on a hayride and enjoy the fall weather and beautiful scenery at either Knoch Knolls or Seager parks. Family and group hayrides are available Fridays-Sundays in October. Plus, the extra-special Halloween Hay-ride at Knoch Knolls adds a spe-cial dash of Halloween fun! Hayride fee includes hot choco-late and apple cider and a bonfire. Participants may bring food or ing-redients for s’mores to cook over the bonfire. View additional details and registration info at www.napervilleparks.org/hayridesOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 10:12 AM Page 16

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 17WHAT MOMS LOVEMom’s Little Black BookMONTHLY COLUMNHaunted History Most know by now that October is my favorite month of the year! I love love love haunted houses and every-thing about Halloween and the Fall season! My girls and I have frequented just about every ghost tour or haunted house in the area, as well as every corn maze and hayride within miles, so I am al-ways seeking a new twist for our eternal passion. We have gone to the Statesville Haunted House in Joliet, which many assume is the Joliet Prison, but in fact, it is not. Old Joliet Prison is now officially offering tours of their abandoned facilities. There are four different kinds of tours - the History and Photography tours rec-ommended for ages 10 and up and the Haunted or Guard tours rec-ommended for those 16 and older. Having teenagers and asking them to hang with mom on a Friday night doesn’t usually bode well, but the in-trigue of exploring the inner depths of Cell-0117, the prison chapel with defaced confessionals, the hospital with barred windows, and the pad-locked segregation cells, was enough to earn their company for a couple of hours. Captivating! Absolutely spectacular! The stories shared by the docents on the Haunted Tour, covering the darker side of the Historical Prison, were indeed the more grim stories but incredibly engaging given the setting of the stained-glass, dusk lit abandoned chapel and flashlight glow of the decrepit hospital. We got to see the inside of cell block 0117 and the original 1858 segregation cell. The real “fear” set-in when the guide advised us not to close the door of the cells, as she had no way of getting us out! I can see why the Haunted Tour is rec-ommended for 16 and up, but I would highly recommend the History or Photography tour for the younger kids or scout activities. Truly a fas-cinating experience of living history. Overview Walking tours of the Old Joliet Prison lead by docents and trained tour guides from the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Select from three different tours: History or Photography Tour (Ages 10 and older) and Haunted or Guard Tours (Ages 16 and older). Joliet Prison Tours 1125 Collins Street Joliet, IL 60432 (815)-723-5201 www.jolietprison.org Hours: Dates and times vary depending on tour selected. Price $: Starting at $15/person. Group/School rates available. ABOUT THE WRITER Naperville mom Kristen Kucharski graduated from Illinois State Uni-versity in 1992 with an International Business De-gree. She has two energetic daughters and her house is always full of children. Kristen’s column titled, Mom's Lit-tle 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.glancerma-gazine.com/featured-bloggersOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 10:18 AM Page 17

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS •19TOUCH MY HEART FRESH MARKET IN NAPERVILLE It happens all the time. I make a large meal for my family and so much of it is left over, whether still on my kid’s plates or in the cookware. Sometimes our left-overs get eaten, some-times they don’t. Eating and food supply establish-ments also often find themselves with surplus food that they do not have use for. In Naperville, the Touch My Heart Fresh Market program found a way to make use of that surplus by picking up food from various sources and deliv-ering it to Special Needs Group Homes and families in need. The organization began distributing end-of-day breads, bagels and pas-tries from Panera in 2010. Since then they have grown their list of surplus food sources allowing them to deliver food four times each week. “The Group Homes we serve are only allocated a small amount of money each month through the state to meet the food, dietary and toiletry needs of the home,” says Rick Montalbano, Jr., President and CEO of Touch My Heart. “The TMH Food Distribution Project is helping to relieve a huge fi-nancial burden by supplying food items and allowing for the state funds to be spent on other needed items.” TMH runs large outreach events where the special needs community can come together and be loved and not judged; 80% of this community are wards of the state and 20% still reside with their aging families/caregivers. Their aim is to enrich lives not only with nutrition, but rec-reation, education and socialization as well. Fundraising events, spon-sorship pro-grams and contributions are how this project is supported. Along with funds, they are currently seeking do-nated office/warehouse space for storage and refrigeration of food and nutritional products to enable them to expand their reach to more of the community. Contributions of gas and store cards for supplies are also a big help. There is plenty of opportunity to jump in and volunteer for pick-ups, sorting, distribution and events. “We are always having fun,” says Rick. “There is food to be shared! It is se-riously like a constant party.” For more information on Touch My Heart and their activities and pro-grams, visit touchmyheartusa.org Mindy’s October Giving Inspiration: A fall cleaning of your pantry to find canned goods that could be donated to a food drive or an organization like TMH. ABOUT THE WRITER Mindy Kyle is the owner of Be In-spired Studios and is passionate about helping people discover what brings them joy and to live a full, healthy and happy life. She has her Masters in Fine Arts degree in creative writing from DePaul University and lives in Naperville with her husband, three children and the cutest dog in the land. MONTHLY COLUMNTo Give, To InspireCOMMUNITY LIVINGOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 10:34 AM Page 19

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LOOKING FOR A LUXURY MAINTENANCE FREE PROPERTY WITH AN ELEVATOR & 4 CAR GARAGE If you are considering a change, contact Susan Colella– Baird & Warner Real Estate Professional who has a private luxury town home listing that she would like to share with you! It’s close to 6,000 square feet, plus the fin-ished basement features a wine cellar, theatre, bar, gourmet kitchen, 5 bed-rooms, sauna, steam shower & huge patio for entertaining. For a private tour of this one of kind masterpeice listed for $985,000 in the English Rows subdivsion of south Naperville, call Susan Colella today. Susan Colella, Baird & Warner, (630) 946-3813 Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 21VISIT THIS 10,000 SQ FT SHOWROOM HOMEWERKS KITCHEN AND BATH Recognized as a premiere remodeling company, this 10,000 square foot showroom is truly inspir-ing. Family owned and operated since 1996, HomeWerks specializes in full service remod-eling. The kitchen and bath displays are inter-active, allowing visitors to experience many product features first hand. With the focus of providing high quality products, professional in-stallation and exceptional customer service, HomeWerks has been a welcomed addition to the Naperville community. HomeWerks Kitchen and Bath • 1154 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville (866) 265-8895 • www.myhomewerks.comFALL 2019CREATIVE MARKETING SPECIALTIES 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 re-turn 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 HOME + GARDENBUFF & COAT DOES COMMERCIAL FLOORS, TOO! Buff & Coat has refinished the floors of the Naper Set-tlement Pre-Emption house and recently re-sanded and re-finished the floors of the Naperville Women’s Club because they needed more than a simple Buff & Coat. We were glad to help! To request a free esti-mate for your office, facility, or home, call Ray Horan at 630-689-3800 or visit buffandcoatnow.com, Face-book, or Instagram. To request a free, in-home estimate, call Ray Horan at (630) 689-3800 or visit www.buffandcoatnow.com, Facebook, or Instagram. Facebook, or Instagram. HOME LOVEEnglish Rows, NapervilleDESIGNER BATHS, KITCHENS & MORE SKILL-BUILT REMODELING SPECIALISTS–This remodeling company has been making changes in the homes of customers just like you throughout Naperville and the western suburbs for over 20 years. Through the years they have built a rep-utation of Quality and trust which brings their cus-tomers back time and time again.Start planning your new kitchen, bathroom, basement or home improvement project today. Skill Built Remodeling Specialists - Excellence, Quality and Pride. www.skillbuilt.com, (630) 742-1397October2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 10:54 AM Page 21

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22 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2019 • Glancer Magazine The Art of Organization CLOSET FACTORY–A personalized storage solu-tion built around you; that is Closet Factory. Our team of space-enhancing master designers take pride organizing any space in your home. Our goal, from simple to spectacular is to create a storage so-lution tailored to you. We are proud creators of more Time, Space and Peace every day. This is our pas-sion 100% guaranteed by a lifetime warranty. Reserve your complimentary in-home consultation 866-ART-2-ORG (866-278-2674)Home ENHANCEMENT2019 FALL GUIDEGet Ready for the Holidays ROSELAND DRAPERIES–It’s not too soon to start getting your home ready for the holidays! Roseland Draperies can make it stress-free with a free shop-at-home appointment this fall! Although we are the expert in window treatments, we’re also the go-to company for complete room make-overs. Our shop-at-home service includes reupholstery, bedding, table linens, paint consultations, interior design guid-ance and yes, gorgeous window treatments. Sched-ule your free appointment today by calling (630) 355-1565. Premiere Kitchen Remodeler THE KITCHEN MASTER–The Kitchen Master is the premier kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractor in Naperville, Illinois. From initial design through comple-tion, your kitchen or bathroom remodeling project will be delivered on time and on budget with an unwavering focus on quality. Our start-to-finish approach means you don’t have to worry about the details, whether it’s a com-plete kitchen renovation, a bathroom refresh, or a smaller remodeling project. You’ll get the finest results from Naperville’s best kitchen and bath remodeling company. www.thekitchenmaster.com HOME + GARDENOctober2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 10:48 AM Page 22

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320 Bethany Court, Naperville Offered for $1,249,500 HIDDEN GEM IN EXCLUSIVE CUL DE SAC! Custom-built. 6 total bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths & 3 car garage. 3 levels of fine finishes! Professional kitchen with pot filler, instant hot water, island, & bever-age center. Marble luxury master bath with heated floors. 2nd floor laundry with 2 washers & 2 dryers! Basement is a true recreational retreat. Open, green space in private backyard. Walk to pool, schools, & parks Contact Alexa Mimi Wagner, 630-460-6256, #1 Agent Naperville 2018 LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥HOME + GARDENGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 23WEST SUBURBAN REAL ESTATEChicago’s west suburban real estate market boasts a variety of unique homes for sale in beautiful neighborhoods with award-winning school districts and more. We invite you to schedule a tour of this featured property today and get to know this listing agent for your next move! LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥4147 Royal Mews Circle, Naperville Offered for $455.000 MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING CAN BE YOURS Impressive Victorian inspired townhome with an ELEVATOR that takes you to all 4 luxurious levels. Maintenance free & includes water usage. 2 master bedrooms, fin-ished basement makes a wonderful 3rd bedroom, 2 fireplaces, front porch, balcony and deck great for grilling! Luxurious features include central vac, hardwood floors, white crown moldings & open concept chef's kitchen. Call Luxury Listing Agent Susan Colella at (630) 946-3813 LocalLISTING TO LOVE♥October2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 11:13 AM Page 23

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2019 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 25FAMILY DENTISTRY WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES Valley View Dental offers an array of general and cosmetic dentistry, periodon-tal, dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontic procedures, including tradi-tional braces, Invisalign, teeth whitening, CEREC one-day crowns and even same day emergency visits. With a large staff of multi-lingual doctors, on-site labs at each location, and extended business and weekend hours, Valley View Dental has the ability to treat patients according to their own schedules and convenience. Stop by and see why others in the community have trusted Val-ley View Dental for almost 20 years. Valley View Dental www.vvdental.com. Located In Naperville, Montgomery & Romeoville.Literary Local R.G. ZIEMER | The Ghost of Jamie McVay WARRENVILLE–October is the perfect time to share a spooky ghost story. War-renville writer, R.G. Ziemer, can help with that with his new fiction book and classic ghost story, The Ghost of Jamie McVay. As a junior high language arts teacher, he felt there just weren’t enough fiction books for teen-aged boys and wanted to write a novel with a main character that appealed to both boys and girls. Ziemer’s main character, Brian Krueger, has had some hard times and moves to a new town where on a gravel jogging path, he encounters the ghost of Jamie McVay. He and his new friend, Sharon, set out to discover the secrets of the truth behind the ghost and his quest for redemption and are set on a path to try and prevent a catastrophe on Halloween night. While writing, Ziemer researched the history behind the interurban railroads like the Elgin, Aurora and Chicago line that once ran on what is now the Illinois Prairie Path. “My sons and I frequently rode our bikes on the Prairie Path,” says Ziemer. “The story developed from letting the imagination loose in that setting.” The Ghost of Jamie McVay can be found online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble as well as many local independent bookstores. Know a Local Author in DuPage, Kane or Kendall County? Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.comFrom local suburbia to shaping Hollywood’s red carpet, west suburban Chicago is filled with many stylish residents who are on spot with the latest trends– from sassy hairstyles and gorgeous handbags to jaw-dropping accessories, and all the hot colors of the season. They know how to incorporate timeless traditions with a pinch of fad for eye popping sizzling looks for Fall. Here’s one of them. Tracy Ftacek of Oswego/Plainfield Tracy was born and raised Alaskan. At 21, she became a salon manager where she fell in love with the industry and graduated from Trendsetters School of Beauty in An-chorage Alaska. She went on to work as an International Trainer for John Paul Mit-chell Systems and made her way to the States to feed her passion for other cultures. “I saw first-hand the impact I could make in someone’s life and it inspired me to grow into a business owner,” Tracy says. “Pretty Convenient Extension Studio offers artists an opportunity to focus their cut, color and styling on extension clients alone.” She adds Fall trends include long hair with lived in color; hand-tied hair extensions compatible for braids, waves and texture creating muted looks that translate into fresh, natural-skin makeup, and clothing featuring oatmeal and weathered grey tones paired with a black or soft coral. Tracy is married with two kids, one who runs track for Oswego East and is one of the top 10 Triple Jumpers in Illinois, so with any free-time Tracy is sideline cheering her daughter on to victory. She also finds time to give back to the community through My Daughters Dress which provides discounted hair and makeup for high school stu-dents to attend prom. -Kristen Kucharski Visit us online to meet many more Stylish Local Gals at www.glancermagazine.com/local-women HEALTH + BEAUTYStylish GALPhoto by Mike MantuccaOctober2019_BackUp_Layout 1 9/18/2019 12:16 PM Page 25

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1. Morton Arboretum In Lisle Fall is the most brilliant season at the Morton Ar-boretum where you can hike or bike the many trails decorated with thousands of trees ablaze with colors of fiery orange, warm gold and vivid crimson. Grab a coffee and wander, and you may run into a homemade scare-crow or two. www.mortonarb.org 4. Abbey Farms In Aurora For a memorable family day, get lost in this farm’s 12-acre corn-maze, the largest in Kane County. Explore the many fun activities spread out on this 40-acre farm, grab a craft beer or glass of wine in the big tent and end your day with an evening gathered around the large firepit. www.abbeyfarms.org/pumpkin-season 2. Keller’s Farmstand In Oswego Fill your baskets up with crisp fresh apples as you wander the various or-chards at Keller’s Farmstand. Taste the season by relaxing and indulging in their homemade iced pumpkin and apple cider donuts then get yourself lost in their Alice in Wonderland themed corn maze. www.kellersfarmstand.com 7. Sonny Acres Farm In West Chicago Grab a funnel cake or a fresh baked donut and meander around Sonny Acres Farm’s festival full of rides, attractions and fall shops. Jump up onto the hayride and enjoy the view. If you dare, choose the haunted hayride or maybe visit their haunted barn for chills. www.sonnyacres.com/fall/ 6. Naper Settlement Oktoberfest and All Hallow’s Eve In Naperville Grab your Alpine hat, lederhosen and beer stein on Oc-tober 4th and 5th and get immersed in the lively Oompah music while you try traditional beers and authentic foods. Or wait until later in the month to be haunted by creatures and be eerily entertained at All Hallows Eve. www.napersettlement.org/230/Events3. Scarecrow Festival In St. Charles Leisurely stroll through the historic town of St. Charles during their annual Scarecrow Festival and be greeted by over 100 handmade and me-chanical scarecrow displays. Live music, perus-ing the arts and crafts show and the carnival is the perfect way to spend a fall day. www.scarecrowfest.com The sun shining through the vibrant colors in the trees and the crispness in the air make for an ideal day to get out, enjoy the fall weather and visit some of your favorite fall locales. Finding that perfect pumpkin, picking apples and tasting the fresh fall baked goods are all of what makes the season special. Whether it is an old favorite or a new adventure, here some local fall traditions to love. 1.LOCAL FALL TRADITIONS TO LOVE2.6.5. Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm and Produce In Sugar Grove Enjoy a day at this vintage farm searching for your favorite fall season décor with a variety of corn stalks, straw bales, ornamental corn, mums and over sixty varieties of pumpkins and gourds. It’s the perfect place to hunt down that special family pumpkin for this year’s carving event. www.sugargrovepumpkinf.wixsite.com/sg-pumpkin-farm 4.5.26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2019 • Glancer Magazine 7.3.October2019_Layout 1 9/18/2019 12:31 PM Page 26

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