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HALLOWEEN MOM This Month It’s All About Mom & Her Boo-tiful Family Fall fun has just begun! Moms are busy planning an exciting month– from hayrides and haunted festivals to winewalks and shopping galore, there’s so much FUN to be had this October! Our pages feature all things that local moms love– must-visit shops, kid hot spots, restaurants and autumn-themed events happening throughout the western suburbs, giving her a preview of all that’s to come locally this season. Highlights include our newest feature New In Town introducing a fresh new dining experience and the resident’s passion for bringing it to our area.. Also featuring 7 Spectacular Haunted Happenings for Kids and 10 Trends In Fall Fun...Just for Moms, plus many more fun & festiveg features you’ll love. Thank you for reading! Lindy Kleivo Founder/Publishing Director Lindy Is Pictured with Her Husband John In 2012 at Glancer’s Halloween PartyOCTOBER 20225 Hello From Glancer Magazine 7 5 Things to Do 8 Halloween Treats Moms Will Love 10 10 Trends In Fall Fun....for Moms Only 12 Women Inspired: Amy Nelson, Photographer 15 Glass Pumpkins at Morton Arboretum 16 Dining & Cocktails: Cheers! to Halloween 18 Chicago Style: Jack’s Pumpkin Patch Pop-Up 21 Shop Gallery Featuring the Hottest Shops 22 On Stage: Gladys Knight In St. Charles 32 Unique In Suburbia: Hello Donut In Elmhurst 34 New In Town: Brown Bag Seafood Company 36 Fall Preview: A Guide to All Things Autumn 47 Realtor Elite Fall 2022 58 To Give, To Inspire: Pink Out for October 61 Anti-Aging Local Expert Katie McManigal 66 Trendy Traveler: 8 Family Fun Destinations 68 Literary Local: Meet Jessica Mlineric 69 Wedding Guide, Fall 2022 76 Mom’s Little Black Book: A Haunted Adventure 80 Million Dollar Listing: A Naperville Beauty 82 Kid Stuff: Halloween Outfits, Activities & More 84 Meet the Band: Shoop Dogs 90 7 Spectacular Haunted Happenings for KidsTABLE 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. OCTOBER 2022 | Vol 16, Issue 202 HALLOWEEN MOM This Month It’s All About Mom & Her Boo-tiful Family Fall fun has just begun! Moms are busy planning an exciting month– from hayrides and haunted festi-vals to winewalks and shopping galore, there’s so much FUN to be had this Oc-tober! Subscribe for daily, weekly and monthly updates at www.GlancerMaga-zine.com ©Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Glancer Magazine, Inc. OOCCTTOOBBEERR 22002222®Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 5

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5 Things to Do AUTUMN 2022 2 Craft Beer Train Hop METRA UNION PACIFIC WEST 2 0 GENEVA Visit 4 breweries taprooms beer bars along the Union Pacific West Metra line with this fun and educational guided tour getting on and off the train at predetermined stops drinking good beer at good places with good people www brownbeertours com 1 Boo Bash OCTOBER 23 11am 5pm ST CHARLES trend relic is calling all ghouls boys Get ready for a FREE day of hocus pocus at trend relic where their will be Complimentary professional photo shoot for kids courtesy of Mandy Ringe Photography storytime with Republic Road trick or treating with many of the little shoppes sips for mumy daddy and so much more www trendandrelic com 3 Pumpkinfest AT COSLEY ZOO ALL MONTH LONG WHEATON Taking in the beautiful fall colors at Cosley Zoo is a must do Come see the animals and view the thousands of pumpkins scattered on the zoo s lawn Children s rides are also available for an additional fee Apples gourds pumpkins cider cornstalks and various sizes of straw bales are available to purchase Tickets required www cosleyzoo org 4 47th Annual Artisan Market OCTOBER 15 9am ST CHARLES The GWC Artisan Market will feature 100 artisans crafters a bake sale and raffle items Attendance is 1500 The event will be held at the Kane County Fairgrounds Proceeds support Geneva Women s Club charitable organizations see website for details www genevawomensclub org 5 Friday Night Dance Party November 18 NAPERVILLE Fort Hill s annual Friday Night Dance party is back Groove to the dance styles of Body Jam Zumba and Zumba Gold led by the fabulous instructors of Fort Hill Fitness You ll enjoy an energetic and amazing workout and lots of laughter with friends as you dance the night away Event begins at 7pm Light refreshments will be served from 9 9 30pm Current Fort Hill Fitness members should call 630 9958900 to receive the event discount Register online at www napervilleparks org Glancer Magazine OCTOBER 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 7

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10 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine10TRENDSFall Fun Especially for MomsAutumn Fun...Especially for Moms! October is always a busy month for families, especially for moms. From costume planning and dec-orating the house, our calendas fill up fast. That’s why we wanted to highlight a few fun events and we know local moms will love. Grab your girlfriends and take some time to yourself. Enjoy! #1 | Witches Night Out NAPERVILLE–Calling all witches ages 21 and over, Naperville Woman’s Club is hosting Witches Night Out on October 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Use your creativity and conjure up a cos-tume for a night of fun and fantasy embracing this year’s theme of Fairy Witches. Flowing gowns, wings, and flower crowns, as well as traditional black capes and pointed hats will support this an-nual fundraiser for art, education and community service. www.witchesnightoutnaperville.org #2 | Autumn on the Fox ST. CHARLES–Autumn On The Fox Art and Craft Show will be at Pottawatomie Park on October 7th-9th displaying a large variety of jewelry, metal art, stained glass, photography, primitive wood, as well as whimsical folk art will be available, including fall décor such as floral, scarecrows, iron sculpture, painted pumpkins and carved gourds. Plenty of seating and food, including soup and dip mixes, a variety of chocolates, baked goods, honey products and BBQ items. www.artoftheheartland.com/autumnonthefox.html

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#3 | Barley & Grapes Train Hop GENEVA/WHEATON/ELMHURST–Don’t miss a craft beer and wine ad-venture with a designated driver on October 8th! Visit three breweries and wine tasting rooms along the Union Pacific - West Metra line starting at Third Street Station in Geneva and stopping at Dry City Brew Works and Taste deVine in Wheaton, as well as Tannins in Elmhurst. This fun and education tour is led by a Certified Beer Server, homebrewer, & studying Cicerone. A 21 and older event. www.thirdstreetstation.com #4 | Brew Trot WARRENVILLE–4th annual Brew Trot will be back on October 8th at Sum-merlakes Park. Better than ever with new hats, and more surprises this year! Run or walk your way through this unofficially timed 1.5 mile fun run to an after race celebration at Two Brothers! Specialty pint included in race entry fee. (Must be 21+ to receive a pint). www.warrenvilleparks.org #5 | Artisan Market NAPERVILLE–The Naperville Artisan Market will be held outdoors at City-gate Centre on October 8-9th at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will showcase the Midwest’s finest artisans in fashion, food, home goods, and art. Admission is free. Celebrate the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products. www.napervilleartisanmarket.com #6 | Wine Walk HINSDALE–Attention all wine lovers! Join the Community Affairs Commit-tee and other HJWC members at this year's Hinsdale Wine Walk! Please purchase your tickets ASAP, and join us for some wine, walking, talking and shopping on Thursday, October 13th! Oct 13, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce , 22 E 1st St Hinsdale, IL www.hjwc.us # 7 | Pop-Up Market OSWEGO–Oswego Brewery Company is hosting an end of season com-munity Patio Pop-Up Market on October 16th from Noon to 5 p.m. featur-ing craft vendors and brews. www.oswegochamber.org #8 | Howlin’ at the Moon NAPERVILLE–Enjoy thrilling performances and attractions at this Hallo-ween Event for adults (21+) on October 21st and 22nd from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Howl along to live music, feast your fangs at the Food Truck Grave-yard, quench your thirst at the Booze Bar, shop at the Moonlight Market, and wander through the Dark Art Gallery, and participate in the costume contest. www.napersettlement.org #9 | New Philharmonic Halloween Spectacular GLEN ELLYN–Enjoy the bewitching music that only Maestro Muspratt can conjure with his baton for a musical treat of a haunting classical concert featuring legendary thriller Ride of the Valkyries and pieces from Witches of Eastwick and Young Frankenstein. Audience members are encouraged to dress up and join our costume contest, or come as you are. www.atthemac.org #10 | Haunted Halloween Flea Market WHEATON–Held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, enjoy shopping unique finds on October 29th from 3 p.m. to Midnight as well as special guests such as Count Gregula, who was also a recurring guest on The Mancow Show formerly of My50 and The Loop 97.9 FM; actor and comedian Patrick Ryan; Larry Dee Wilcox best known as Captain Jona-than "Jon" Baker in the television series CHiPs; actor Richard Masur; au-thor Sue Rovens; Housewife of Horror, and more! www.zurkopromotions.com Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 11

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 13Amy Nelson, Hobbyist Turned Professional Photographer AURORA–Amy is inspired by everyday people who utilize their talents to encour-age others and add value to their com-munities in genuine, big hearted ways. As a hobbyist turned professional photogra-pher, she forever captures passion through her camera lens. “This summer I was able to snap a few photos of Buddy Guy (pictured above) performing at Rivers Edge Park in Au-rora,” she shared. “As I watched him, I could only think, gosh I hope I have as much zest for life at 86 years old as he does!” On another shoot, as she was setting up the shot of Brey-annah Tillman (pictured above), who plays Effie in Dream-girls, she asked her to just sing a little something to encapsulate emotion in the photograph. Breyannah’s little something was such a powerful and beautiful sight and sound, Amy felt lucky to be there to document such talent! In business now for 4 years now, Amy loves the variety of her job. One day she’s photographing actors on stage, the next a local musical festival. Some of her major clients are Para-mount Theater, Aurora Area Conven-tion and Visitor Bureau, Renew Salon & Spa, Aurora Chamber of Com-merce, Aurora Downtown, The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange. “It is a great way to get to know my community, and the awesome people who live, play and work here.” When not working, Amy and her hus-band Curtis love spending time with their young son and family, and visit-ing some of their favorites like Black-berry Farm, the rocketship park at Hope Wall School, ice cream at Deri Delight, La Quinta de Los Reyes, kayaking on the Fox River, strolling the Gilman and Fox River Trails,and some social time at Society 57. “This summer I was able to snap a few photos of Buddy Guy performing at Rivers Edge Park in Aurora and was admiring his zest for Life” -Amy NelsonWOMEN INSPIRED

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Glass Pumpkins Plan a Day to Visit the Arboretum NAPERVILLE The 12th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch opens on Wednesday October 12 2022 and runs through Sunday October 16 2022 It will be open from 10 00 a m to 5 00 p m daily and will take place on the West Lawn and Staff Lot of the Arboretum grounds Entrance to the event is included with admission to the Arboretum The event has several components The Glass Pumpkin Exhibition 10am Wednesday October 12 through 1pm Friday October 14 The Glass Pumpkin Sale 1pm Friday October 14 through 5pm Sunday October 16 Glass blowing demonstrations Noon to 5 00 p m Wednesday October 12 through Friday October 14 all day both Saturday October 15 and Sunday October 16 Guests are invited to stop by and watch daily demonstrations by featured glassblower Shannon Jane Morgan along with many other artists as they dramatically turn bits of glass into stunning molten pumpkin masterpieces see times above Narrators will take them step bystep through the process as these talented artists demonstrate this ancient art form explaining the processes and tools used to create these stunning autumnal beauties This year guests can also visit the new Halloween tent to find enchanting and frightful works of art to decorate both home and garden this spook tacular season www mortonarb org Glancer Magazine OCTOBER 2022 WESTERN SUBURBS 15

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AN EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH HISTORY, HALLOWEEN-THEMED COCKTAILS AND MORE SANDWICH–If you haven’t been to this unique Kendall County hot spot, this month is a great time to visit! At the Bull Moose Bar & Grille, the culture is driven by a cheerful, enthusiastic, dedicated staff who love what they do– helping guests enjoy a fun and memorable dine-in experience. The unique historic setting sets this place aside from the other, incorporating an 1893 Pullman Palace dining car used by President Roosevelt in his 1912 “Bull Moose Party” presidential campaign. How cool is that? With an inventive menu, The Bull Moose has taken on a Cheers-type at-mosphere, becoming a favoriet local meeting place in town and well-trav-eled destination spot for those outside of the area. The spectacular bar provides a great place for afternoon drinks or late night partying. Be sure to visit for a fun Halloween-themed cokctail...or two and follow them in social media to stay updated to events and new arrivals on the menu. Located at 202 S Main St, Sandwich. www.bullmoosebar.comNEXT STOP: SANDWICHWEST SUBURBAN DININGDININGDINING + COCKTAILS16 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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DINING + COCKTAILSSake Bombs at Blue Sushi Sake Grill NAPERVILLE–If you love Sake, then you’ll love everything about this unique cocktail at one of Downtown Naperville’s most cele-brated restaurants, Blue Sushi Sake Grill. There’s just something about a Sake Bomb that sits just right on a crisp fall day. www.bluesushisakegrill.com CCoocckkttaaiillssWine & Canvas: Jack-O'-Lantern at Blackberry Farm • October 12 AURORA–Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides you through your own custom canvas creation at beautiful Blackberry Farm this month. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine, snacks, a few friends and enjoy a lively, social and cre-ative night out. Don’t miss out on this fun fall event! www.blackberryfarm.info Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 17Fun Cocktails, Trivia Night and More at Spartan Ale House NAPERVILLE–Beyond fun, this local hot spot has fast become one of the area’s most favorite places to meet, mingle and dine. On Wednesdays they have 1/2 off of martinis, a great day to try the new S’Mores Martini. On Thursdays, grab your besties and enjoy Trivia Night with a bucket of White Claw or your other favorite beverage. Lots of fun to be had! www.spartanalehouse.com

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Jack’s Pumpkin Patch www.jackspumpkinpopup.com CHICAGO–Looking for the perfect fall experience without leaving the city? Jack’s Pumpkin Pop Up, the ultimate interactive and immersive fall experience, located on over 2 acres in Goose Island, returns to Chicago! Jack’s Pumpkin Pop-Up is all abuzz throughout Chicagoland. Not only is it attracting Chicago residents, but also those who live outside of the city. People of all ages are flocking from near and far to enjoy this one of a kind Halloween stop filled with countless surprises.The 100% outdoor fall experience has Chicago’s largest corn maze, a hid-den boozy bar, axe throwing, carnival games, music, fortune telling, three full-service bars, and one of a kind Instagram photo ops (oh, so fun!) Purchase your tickets online & make new memories. Chicago StyleCHICAGO STYLEPumpkins Galore & So Much More at this Halloween Pop Up18 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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A RARE INTIMATE PERFORMANCE ST. CHARLES • OCTOBER 22 • 8:30pm One of America’s favorite musical icons, Gladys Knight, will be performing in St. Charles this October. This is an extremely rare opportunity to spend an evening up close and personal with the incredible vocalist. Gladys Knight is the celebrated singer of the timeless song “Midnight Train to Georgia” and is also known as the “Empress of Soul.”. The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance. Notable Songs: "Midnight Train to Geor-gia" "Heard It Through The Grapevine" "Love Overboard" www.oshows.com Gladys Knight to Perform at Arcada TheatreON STAGE20 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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HOME DESIGN TO BE FEATURED ON DESTINATION TV ON CBS 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 nu-merous magazines including HGTV Magazine and House of Markor Magazine. The Pep Line, a line of curated goods hand selected by Shannon, carries a wide variety of goods for the home including furniture, artwork, lighting, rugs, drapery, pillows and accessories. Both The Pep Line shoppe and Peppeard Design studio are located under one roof inside The Collins House. As one of St. Charles' oldest buildings, it features a beautiful limestone facade and architect-rich interior serving as the perfect backdrop for both businesses. The Pep Line & Peppeard Design will be featured on the upcoming television series Destination TV the Chicago edition which showcases the hottest business around the country. The episode is confirmed to air on Sunday, October 30 at 1:30pm CST on WBBM-Ch. 2 (CBS-Chicago). Tune in then to hear more about their story and for a look inside the The Pep Line shoppe! The Pep Line is hosting a Holiday Open House on Wednesday, November 2nd 6:00-9:00pm to launch their new holiday collection. Shop for your holiday decor and gifts, while enjoying a cock-tail and mingling with friends. To RSVP for the event visit thepepline.com. The Pep Line & Peppeard Design 201 Cedar Ave, St. Charles | 630-549-7088 www.thepepline.com | www.peppearddesign.com Shop Gallery22 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer MagazinePhotos By Margaret Rajic

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TWO LOCAL BOUTIQUES FEATURING LIVERPOOL FALL STYLES 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 10-31-22Shop Gallery24 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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26 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 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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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 Gallery28 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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30 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer MagazineOVER 45 VENDORS VINTAGE SHOP SHOP • OCT 7 & 8 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 THE OUR AUTUMN EVENT August 27 & 28 – Events Happening All Weekend Long! trend + relic, 1501 Indiana Avenue, St. Charles, Illinois • (630) 803-5253 www.trendandrelic.comShop Gallery

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HELLO DONUT IN ELMHURST There is no denying it … America has a love affair with donuts. Cake. Old Fashioned. Cream-filled. Yeast. Glazed. Sour Cream. Jelly-filled. Fritters. Powdered. Crullers - the list goes on. So why the obsession? Perhaps, it’s nostalgic for some (after all, ‘tis the season for pumpkin picking and apple-cider donuts!). Perhaps, it’s the fact that it goes hand-in-hand with our morning coffee fix. Or perhaps, the answer is simple - they are delicious. Just as our love of donuts is unwavering, so is our love for artisanal goods. A yearning for handmade, quality ingredients, authenticity, originality and ‘storytelling’ continues to propel today’s economy. Hello Donut, in Elmhurst, is making an art out of selling donuts. HD, an artisanal donut shop that specializes in international flavors, opened its doors July 2022. Gone are the days of jelly, vanilla and chocolate. The menu features 45 flavors each month - a mix of tra-ditional, chef-featured and seasonal creations. October’s menu will release a mix of sweet and savory donuts, including: apple cider, oreo cookie, gold bar, greece (whipped truffle feta with hot honey!), mango lassi (Indian inspired), coquito (Puerto Rican inspired) and mochi (Filipino inspired). This family-owned business strives to bring cultural inspiration, cre-ativity and never-before-seen creations to its recipes. And, most im-portantly, everything is made from scratch. Whether it’s sweet or savory, vegan, gluten-free, culturally inspired or seasonal … there’s something for everyone. Local favorites: mango tajin, birthday cake and old-fashioned glazed! Deliveries are now available via Grubhub, Uber Eats and DoorDash. Stop by or order online - you donut want to miss out. UNIQUEby Brianna Bartemeyer Photo Submitted by Hello Donutin Suburbia32 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 35Brown Bag Seafood Company Brings Quality Seafood to the Western Suburbs NAPERVILLE–The first suburban location of Brown Bag Seafood Co. opened in June and is locally operated by General Manager, Christian Maulsby who has lived in Naperville for over two dec-ades. “This has given me an opportunity to connect even more with a community I know well, he says. “My crew is hard working and passionate and appreciate our sustainable and environmentally conscious approach.” Brown Bag Seafood is a Chicago-based fast casual seafood chain known for its quick, fresh, and sustainably sourced seafood. They prioritize environmental responsibility by striving to be a zero-waste restaurant, using fully compostable packaging, and recy-cling its used oil into biodiesel fuel. “As a pescatarian myself, I found it very difficult to find quality sea-food without a white tablecloth and the cost associated with it. At Brown Bag, we’re here to make great seafood accessible to all,” says Donna Lee, Founder and CEO. Guests fill out a menu card to customize their meal starting by se-lecting from a variety of proteins such as grilled salmon, shrimp, or the rotating daily catch. Proteins are paired with creative “builds,” including salads, sandwiches, tacos, and grain and veggie bowls served alongside an array of housemade sides and sauces, such as Supergreen Garlic & Herb, Golden Ginger Lime, and Ses-ame-Soy Sriracha. The menu also features pre-built house favor-ites like the seasonal “CLT” – a crispy cod, lettuce, and tomato sandwich with spicy tartar, pickle slices, and seasoned fries. The brand prides itself on forming local partnerships with schools and charitable organizations and plans to make community in-volvement a priority. www.brownbagseafood.com FALL SHOPPING

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36 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer MagazinePINOT’S PALETTE Girls Night Out Fun! NAPERVILLE–Fall is here! Plan a GNO. Pinot’s Palette is the best night out in Naperville! It’s a fun-filled, party atmosphere where you and your friends, family or date can talk, laugh, paint and sip. You don't need any art experience – their talented local artists will guide you step-by-step through the night painting. Follow their instructions or go rogue and end up with a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! They also offer Mosaic Classes, Chunky Knit Blankets, Take Home Painting Kits, Virtual Live Streaming, In Studio and Virtual Private Parties! • Aprons and supplies provided • Snacks are welcome • Real wine glasses – no paper or plastic • There’s always rockin’ music Pinot's Palette Naperville 175 W. Jackson Avenue Downtown Naperville www.pinotspalette.com/naperville 2022 AUTUMN PREVIEW

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FALL FUN IN NAPERVILLE Howlin’ at the Moon October 21 & 22 NAPERVILLE–Enjoy thrilling performances and attractions at our Halloween event for adults (21+). Howl along to live music, feast your fangs into delicious local cuisine at the Food Truck Graveyard, and quench your undying thirst in our Booze Bar. Take a stroll through the Moonlight Market to purchase eerie and bizarre items, wander through the Dark Art Gallery, and par-ticipate in the costume contest using a 360 photo booth by SweetPix360 for the chance to win a prize. Other attractions in-clude fire dancers, a liquid lights show, a contortionist, a magi-cian, a graveyard photo-op, and more! 21+ older only. www.napersettlement.org2022 AUTUMN PREVIEWhowlin!Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 37

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NAPERVILLE 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 celebrate!2022 AUTUMN PREVIEWGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 39

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40 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer MagazineDOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE A Fun Season Ahead DOWNERS GROVE–The variety of small businesses, amazing owners and community support makes downtown Downers Grove the destination it is today. This past month Leffelman Meat Center and The Paper Peony joined to the downtown business community. Residents look forward to welcoming Poundcake Bakery in the next couple months! On October 1-31 there will be a Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt where event goers can find the pumpkins hiding in the downtown Downers Grove businesses, identify their unique characteristic, fill out the form & turn it in for a prize. Adults can be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $50 Downtown Downers Grove Gift Certificate. The Annual Halloween Window Painting hosted by Downtown Downers Grove, in conjunction with Downers Grove Rotary Club, will be held on October 22, 9am-12pm. The Trick-or-Treating at par-ticipating downtown Downers Grove businesses will be on October 23, 1-3pm. Downtown Downers Grove restaurants and cafes can please every taste bud. Plus, the extended outdoor dining offers many alfresco options in addition to indoor, delivery and pick-up. www.downtowndg.org2022 AUTUMN PREVIEW

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AUTUMN IN AURORA Pumpkin Weekends AURORA–Every fall, just about the time Mother Nature starts to change her outfit, historical Blackberry Farm and its natural beauty plays host to Pumpkin Weekends – a popular, monthlong event for families to celebrate the sea-son and add memories to the digital scrapbook. Pumpkin Weekends are held every Saturday and Sunday in October, along with Columbus Day, at Blackberry – the Fox Valley Park District’s living history museum, located at 100 S. Barnes Rd. in Aurora. Guests can roam the 52-year-old park, festively decorated in the spirit of pumpkin season, and enjoy hay wagon rides, ponies, paddle boats and the replica steam-engine train. A picnic area will have pumpkins for purchase and an assortment of decorating materials will be provided. www.blackberryfarm.infoGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 412022 AUTUMN PREVIEW

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ENTHUSIASTIC & TRUSTWORTHY Nineteen years ago, following a career in the hospitality, fitness and bookstore industries in the U.K., @properties Christie’s International Real Estate luxury Realtor Kim Scott moved to the U.S., ready for change and eager to fulfill her sense of purpose and drive. “I loved how this got me out and about,” she recalls. “I had a lot to learn in a new country.” Scott says that her biggest accomplishment has been going from not knowing anyone in the U.S. to deriving nearly all her business from friends and referrals, an evolution that has brought her the Top 1% award in both sales and volume in Chicagoland from the Main-street Organization of Realtors. A Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, Scott at-tributes her success to her forward thinking and determination. “It’s a vibrant market,” she says. “You need to hustle.” Scott believes that clear and concise communication is at the heart of every successful real estate transaction. Her up-to-date industry knowledge and years of experience allow her to make the buying or listing process an easy one for her clients. Beyond her passion for her work, Scott is a global traveler. Her last trip (pre-COVID, of course) took her to Vietnam, where she back-packed from Saigon to Da Nang to Hoi An to Hanoi. She is also an avid runner, having twice qualified for the Boston Marathon and run-ning 15 marathons in all. “I may be a retired runner,” Scott remarks, “but never say never.” And just when you thought she might have some free time, she also supports the Agape Orphanage in India, which helps poor children orphaned by the AIDS pandemic. She has been married for more than 20 years and has two children, Georgina (27), who lives in Sydney, Australia, and William (25), who is following his mother into Chicago real estate.-Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike Catuara CONTACT KIM Kim Scott @properties 1003 S. Washington St, Suite 137, Naperville kimscott@atproperties.com Cell (630) 484-6775 | Office (630) 634-0700 AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Luxury Real Estate Specialist 2022 Inman Innovator Award- Brokerage of the Year #1 Brokerage in Chicagoland Top 10 Brokerage in United States Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America- 13 Time Honoree 48 • WESTERN SUBURBS • SEPTEMBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY The Ville Team is composed of eight full-time Broker Associates with Coldwell Banker Realty in Naperville, Illinois. They are a full-service team for residential, rental, and commercial proper-ties and are dedicated, knowledgeable, and committed to pro-viding an exceptional customer service experience with every real estate transaction. Walt Burrell and Bridget Salela, co-owners of The Ville, created the team based on a true team environment with the client’s best interest in mind. This advantageous approach provides the client with the experience and teamwork of multiple Brokers working towards one strategic, common goal. The Ville closed $68+ million in 2021 and doubled sales last year due to their exceptional customer service, unique marketing strategies, exclusive digital platforms, and global network. Combined with over 80+ years of real estate experience, it is no wonder that The Ville has been the No. 1 team for the past three years in Coldwell Banker Naperville. “Our brand is built on a strong foundation of knowledge, experi-ence, and integrity,” says Bridget Salela. “This is highlighted dur-ing each transaction as we deal with some of our clients’ biggest assets.” The Ville Team shares everything there is to know about the area with their clients — the ins and outs of the different sub-divisions, neighborhoods, and school districts — because their team members have lived in and raised their families in the com-munity. “The Ville is where we have built our foundations and families,” Walt Burrell adds. “We’re excited to share the unique amenities Naperville has to offer.” -Kristen Kucharski, Photos Submitted CONTACT THE VILLE TEAM The Ville Team - Coldwell Banker Realty 1212 S. Naper Blvd., Suite 122, Naperville (630) 420-8834 thevilleteam@gmail.com TheVilleTeam.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS #1 Team Coldwell Banker Realty Naperville (3rd year in a row) #3 Large Team (4+) Coldwell Banker Realty Illinois by AGC President’s Club 2019-2021 including the International Presidents Elite Team tier in 2021 Top 1% Residential Sales Volume for 2021 by Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS® (Data provided by Chicagoland MLS) 50 • WESTERN SUBURBS • SEPTEMBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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HONESTY INTEGRITY DRIVEN Julie Kaczor is one of the top Real Estate Brokers in Naperville and the surrounding suburbs and has been selling homes for over 28 years With 825 million in career sales her clients appreciate her honesty integrity and vast knowledge of the market If you are looking for a top Real Estate agent that will guarantee you exceptional customer service state of the art marketing best terms and most importantly top dollar for your home call Julie today Julie s discipline hard work and consistency make for efficient and effective transactions Her morality loyalty and utmost customer service set her apart from the competition Inspired by her managing broker Bill Gill and backed by a full service team allows Julie to put her focus solely on her clients for a seamless transaction from pre marketing to closing thousands of local buyers From video tours to virtual staging sharing on social media to customized search emails she completely embraces and takes advantage of the benefits of technology in today s market Julie still expects sellers who have seen home equity gain to be thrilled that the inventory of homes remains low allowing for solid home sale prices Buyers can expect to take advantage of relatively low interest rates and first time homebuyer incentives As an Accredited Buyer s Representative Julie guides her clients every step of the way while finding their dream home Starting with a tailored buyer s consultation and ending with a smooth closing Julie assures the highest level of customer service As a seller clients appreciate Julie s expert premarketing staging skills coupled with her negotiating experience to guarantee the highest price and best terms possible Julie is a big believer in supporting area businesses and enjoys shopping and dining out locally whenever she can Technology is vital with today s consumers and Julie has incorporated the tech world into her strategic process of buying and selling homes With a dedicated Marketing Specialist every listing is viewable to Julie s clients consider her their Realtor for Life call her today to find out why Kristen Kucharski Photos by Mike Catuara Submitted AWARDS ACHIEVEMENTS CONTACT JULIE Almost 1 Billion in Career Sales Baird Warner Founder s Club Member 2007 2021 Crains Chicago Business Notable Real Estate Agent Julie Kaczor Broker Associate Baird Warner 836 W 75th Street Naperville Office 630 718 3509 Cell 630 399 9399 julie kaczor bairdwarner com 54 WESTERN SUBURBS SEPTEMBER 2022 Glancer Magazine

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PURPOSEFULLY DRIVEN Debbie’s community ties since 1995 gives her an enthusiastic edge when working with buyers and sellers. Her professional, down to earth approach with unwavering commitment to her clients, has enabled her to build up a vast network of referrals over the past 8 years. Attention to detail combined with an exceptional understanding of the mar-ketplace, genuine care for people, attentive listening skills, and dedication to fulfilling client’s goals is abundantly evident. “I LOVE people and the journey that takes us from A to Z. I believe we all have a story to tell, and that story begins at home,” Debbie shares. “For much of my adult life, I was known as a working stay-at-home PTA mom/wife, and was led to a new full time career as a 50 year-old single mom. It took perseverance, patience, and trust in the process to transition to Debbie Lendino, john greene Realtor, trusted advisor extraordinaire!” Debbie’s strong ability to negotiate and problem solve support her business that has been predominantly built on referrals, open homes, and networking. She is confident, yet humble; compassionate, yet persistent; knowledgeable, yet always learning. She relies on jgR’s tools to maintain a powerful post close process for her buyers and sellers and has an impressive social media presence that aids in marketing her listings. With the Naperville and western suburban market tilted to sellers from a supply/demand imbalance, the housing market overall has peaked and is headed toward stabilization. Area home price appreciation is up almost 14%, and a slight cool is a good sign for Debbie’s buyers who are coming off the sidelines, even with interest rates on the rise. “Utilization of john greene Realtor's technology is unmatched,” she says. “Always fresh, always something NEW, excellent!,” Debbie says. “I love being a part of an organization that supports each other - a cheerleader to new agents, mentoring small groups, collaborating with business partners, brainstorming with outside agents, networking, volunteering...these all align with my purpose!” As a top performing agent, it brings Debbie great joy to build on her referral base and provide an elite experience for her clients. She is purposefully driven and happy to help! -Kristen Kucharski, Photos by Mike CatuaraCONTACT DEBBIE Debbie Lendino, CSC, SFR Broker | john greene Realtor 1311 S. Route 59, Naperville Office (630) 820-6500 | Cell (630) 596-3672 DebbieLendino@johngreeneRealtor.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Rookie of the Year 2015 for john greene Realtor Top Performer/President's Club 2015- Present at john greene Realtor Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Top 2% in Sales Volume and Number of Transactions Top 3% in Northern MLS Most Innovative Marketer 2020 for john greene Realtor 54 • WESTERN SUBURBS • SEPTEMBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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BOUNDLESS ENERGY Penny O’Brien’s clients always comment on her boundless energy and her intense work ethic. When she meets clients, she brings her confidence and determination to do her best work. She listens to what is important to them and the results they'd like to achieve. O'Brien's rise in the ranks of Naperville real estate has been lightning fast, selling $53 million in 2021, her 8th year in the business. Penny was the #1 agent at Baird & Warner Naperville in 2021. Year to date for 2022, the Penny O’Brien Group has $46 million in written and closed sales and 86 trans-actions. Mainstreet Organization of Realtors recognized her as among the Top 1% in Sales and Transactions. She was awarded Glancer Magazine’s Readers’ Choice award in 2020, 2021 and 2022. She works with two full time agents, Karen Sanders, Mia Dehnoo and a full time transaction coordi-nator, Leslie Lathrop. They each have our own clients, but they support each other & complement each other’s skill set. Sellers often can't envision what it takes to get their home ready for the mar-ket. O’Brien puts them at ease, sets the timeline and recommends her team of contractors to seamlessly ready the home. The results are in. Her listings receive an astounding 200% more showings than the average agent. She believes in strategic pricing, offers a price range, and discusses the different outcomes. Her listings sell for 2.9% over the market average. She is a con-summate communicator. The Penny O’Brien Group’s services include com-plimentary professional staging, drone photography, dazzling videos and top-notch innovative marketing—in fact, 35 percent of the group’s clients come from marketing. “I’m honest, confident and determined, and will explain to clients what it takes to get the job done,” O’Brien says. “The reason to work with an agent doing a lot of business is because they have the reputation, people, mar-keting and processes in place to make the transaction as seamless as pos-sible.” I am proud to call Naperville home for 22 years. I love sharing my enthusi-asm & knowledge of Naperville with its many neighborhoods & 2 school dis-tricts. This summer, the Penny O’Brien Group is proudly sponsoring the Naperville Park District Concert Series. -Kristen Kucharski, Photos SubmittedCONTACT PENNY Penny O’Brien-Broker Baird & Warner 836 W. 75th Street Naperville, IL 60565 (630) 778 1855(office) (630) 207-7001(cell) www.penny-obrien.com AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS #1 Agent Baird & Warner Naperville 2021 Glancer Magazine Reader's Choice Award 2020-21-22 Baird & Warner Top 1% & Founder's Club Top 1% in Sales & Transactions Mainstreet Organization of Realtors Chicago Agent Magazine Who's Who 2019 - 2022 Chicago Magazine Top Realtors #13 In Naperville for Social Media - Property Sparks 56• WESTERN SUBURBS • SEPTEMBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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Dig Pink for the Side-Out Foundation WHEATON/PLAINFIELD/ NAPERVILLE–October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everywhere you look, pink prevails. You will see sports teams wearing pink socks or jerseys, girls and women putting pink extensions in their hair, and many pink t-shirts in support of the cause. To help with awareness, many of our local high school girls volley-ball teams participate in a special tournament in Oc-tober called Dig Pink to benefit the Side-Out Foundation. This foundation wanted to do more than just raise awareness and fundraise, so they hired scientists and formed research teams to own, manage and operate science that actively searches for answers and treatment options for those living with metastatic breast cancer. “We don’t just fund research, we do re-search,” says Rick Dunetz, Founder and Executive di-rector of Side-Out. “We have helped nearly 1000 people with our research findings, and we share our data at every major breast cancer convention every year.” It is a simple concept. A team commits to making one of their matches a Dig Pink match. They pink out the gym, sell t-shirts, raise funds and spread the message of Side-Out. Bill Schreier, Wheaton Warrenville South’s Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach, has hosted a Dig Pink tournament several times for Side-Out. “The last few years we have paired with Plainfield North High School,” says Bill. “In total we have raised close to $25,000 in our past matches. Now, post-pandemic, we are ready to go at it again.” This year’s event will be played at Wheaton Warrenville South on Thursday, October 6th. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Besides 5 levels of com-petitive volleyball games, there will be raffle baskets, silent auc-tion items, a guest speaker and a bake sale. Naperville’s Neu-qua Valley High School and Metea Valley High School work hard every year to honor Breast Cancer Awareness with their Dig Pink tournament. This year the celebration will be hosted at Metea Valley on Thursday, October 13th. “We have had Dig Pink events in all 50 states and in over 5,000 schools,” says Rick. “We would love to unite many more volleyball teams with Side-Out in Oc-tober and work to make a significant and identifiable impact for those living with metastatic breast cancer.” View online more information on the Side-Out Founda-tion. www.side-out.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 cre-ative writing from DePaul University and is a veteran of Chicago’s theater and com-mercial world as well as a graduate of the Second City Improv School. Mindy lives in Naperville with her husband, three children and the cutest dog in the land. VIEW MINDY’S MONTHLY COLUMN AT www.GlancerMagazine.com/to-give-to-inspire Local High School Volleyball Teams Set to Participate In a Special Tournament Honoring Breast Cancer AwarenessCARING + SHARINGGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 59

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Covid 19 and Hair Loss WARRENVILLE–If you’ve experienced the Covid 19 virus over the past 2 years, around 25% of you have likely experienced hair loss after the virus. Just when you think you’re past the worst and you’ve made it out without lasting damage, this experience can be frustrating, overwhelming, and downright scary. While the hair loss that accompanies Covid is not dan-gerous, hair is part of our identity for many people and it can be unsettling to know if and when it will stop, and if there’s anything you can do about it. Telogen Effluvium is described as a temporary shedding of hair after a major shock to the system. This shock to the system can push the hair follicles into a rest state that precedes the hair falling out. You can lose up to 3 times the amount of hair that you typically lose on any given day. The reason many people’s hair loss may not start for 2 to 3 months after ex-periencing an infection with Covid 19 is that the follicles remain in that resting phase for 2 to 4 months prior to falling out. Many people will regain this hair over time, but much depends on the state of one’s systemic health and oxidative stress (inflammation) heading into the hair loss event. Basically, the worse off your underlying immune and metabolic health is heading into Covid, the worse the hair loss experience can be and the harder it can be to fix. We do recommend ruling out additional root causes such as underlying thyroid conditions or autoimmune disease, as these can also be contrib-utors to hair loss. Once you’ve ruled out additional underlying root causes, you now have two choices. 1) You can wait and see. Many people will begin to see re-growth around the 3 to 6 month mark after the loss completely stops OR 2) you can take an active approach to make sure all systems are opti-mized, follicle health and stimulation is top priority for your system, and systems are in place to optimize hair growth. ABOUT THE WRITER Katie McManigal is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in functional and regenerative medicine. 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 lifestyle clinic devoted to providing residents with the tools needed to optimize their health. Learn more at www.peakhealthinstitute.com HEALTH + WELLNESSLO CA LlndustryEXPERTⓇⓇAnti-Aging LOCAL INDUSTRY EXPERTGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 61

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Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 63Microneedling with PRP for Scalp (Hair Restoration) WARRENVILLE–Microneedling and PRP are two different things, but when combined together it can pack a punch at restoring hair growth and creating healthy well-functioning follicles. Microneedling is the process of using fine needles with a very precise tool that penetrates the scalp at the proper depth and intensity in order to induce the formation of collagen, growth factors, and neovasculariza-tion (the formation of new blood vessels) in order to ensure optimal health and circulation at the follicle site. Additionally, the penetration of micro needling opens up micro abrasions on the scalp in order to allow other topical substances that promote hair growth to penetrate more deeply and therefore improve absorption and utilization. PRP is one of those growth substances we can apply to the scalp with microneedling in order to stimulate dermal papilla cells which play a very important role in hair growth. PRP is short for Platelet Rich Plasma. The process involves using a needle to remove a small amount of your blood, and then spinning that blood down to separate the platelets and growth factors from the red blood cells. When applied via microneedling or in-jection, the platelets and growth factors stimulate healing and tissue re-growth. The procedure is safe, quick, and most importantly, effective! We combine the above therapy with red light therapy which helps to stim-ulate and repair the hair follicles, and we often utilize peptide therapy in order to reduce systemic inflammation and stimulate regrowth at the fol-licle. The best way to determine your most effective course of action for hair regrowth is to schedule a consult with one of our functional nurse practitioners to determine the best course of action for your situation spe-cifically. Peak Health Institute 3S517 Winfield Rd, Warrenville (630)791-9335 www.peakhealthinstitute.com HEALTH + WELLNESSHEALTH SPOTLIGHT

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66 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer MagazineTrendY Girls’ Getaway At Renovated 35,000 Sq. Ft Spa Is Premier Autumn Destination Lake Geneva's Abbey Resort Calling Gal Pals to Celebrate All Things Fall FONTANA–The Abbey Resort, Lake Geneva’s only full serv-ice resort, and the Avani Spa, are inviting women of all ages to escape and indulge for a full weekend of Autumn activities. Gal pals, mom/daughter combos, and “football widows” are welcome to relax and unwind on 90 acres of beautifully manicured lakeside property to celebrate all things Fall. From sipping a pumpkin spice latte on a patio overlooking a harbor sunrise to cozy evening bonfires complete with s'mores and hot cider, the Abbey has everything you need to make the most of the season. Celebrate Fall With a Weekend In WisconsinTravelerTRENDY TRAVELER

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Autumn Getaway Weekend Highlights: 3rd Annual Girls' Getaway Weekend November 18-20, 2022 Enjoy food & beverage specials, a mixology class, and morn-ing yoga & mimosas overlooking Lake Geneva harbor. The award-winning Avani Spa recently re-opened with $2 million upgrades. The spa now includes 16 luxury treatment rooms, two new couples’ suites, two salt and infrared relaxation areas, updated spa and salon services menu, and a re-vamped fitness center. Avani Spa guests also have access to the tranquil surroundings of the private Avani Atrium Pool. Girls getaway weekend activities include Pour Your Own Epoxy Event, yoga and mimosas, a cocktail creation class, and boozy bonfire with smores. Some Girls’ Getaway week-end events require registration prior to event. . Lakeside Laughs Comedy Night Friday, October 21 at 7pm Leave your cares at the door for an evening of laughs hosted by Jose Montero and featuring stand-up comedians Chris Tani, Dana Ehrmann, and Melanie Mackey. Tickets are $15 per person. Pour Your Own Epoxy™ Class October 15 at 1:00pm Find a new way to let creativity shine and create something beautiful, unique and practical. Choose between creating a Charcuterie Board or a Lazy Susan. $125 transferable tickets are required and items will be shipped to attendees approx-imately 2 weeks after class completion. Leaf Peeping Explore the 26 mile Lake Geneva Shore Path that passes by historic homes and local wildlife while enjoying gorgeous golden hues and the sound of crisp leaves underfoot.. Com-plete the weekend by visiting one of the local orchards for fresh, crisp apples and ciders, or picking out the perfect pump-kin at an area pumpkin patch The Flavors of Fall The Lake Geneva area is the perfect place to experience the unique taste sensations of Autumn. Start at 240 West for sea-sonal fresh farm-to-fork dining paired with stellar harbor views or indulge in an Exclusive Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned or one of our other Wisconsin's Original Craft Cocktails. Health And Safety: The Abbey Resort follows modern sanita-tion and hygiene practices using an 8-point hig h-touch clean-ing procedure and updated equipment to ensure the highest level of cleanliness in our entire resort. About The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa: The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa has been providing The Lake Geneva Experi-ence to guests for nearly 60 years. The Abbey Resort is the only full-service resort on the shore of Lake Geneva, welcom-ing families, corporate guests, couples and friends year-round, and is conveniently located just 75 miles from Chicago and 45 miles from Milwaukee. The Abbey offers 334 guest rooms, award-winning dining experiences, over 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, and the on-site 35,000 sq-ft Avani Spa. www.theabbeyresort.comTRENDY TRAVELERSawyer, MichiganGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 67

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68 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazineby Mindy Kyle Photos SubmittedJessica Mlinaric Chicago Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Chicago’s Hidden Treasures CHICAGO–About a year into the pandemic, Chicago author Jes-sica Mlinaric was speaking to her publisher about ways that people could get back to engaging with the city and each other in a safe way. On the tails of her last book, Secret Chicago:A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure (2018), they came up with the idea for an outdoor scavenger hunt and interactive mission to explore 17 neighborhoods across the city. Readers of her new book, Chi-cago Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Chicago’s Hidden Treasures, decipher riddles in rhyme and track down photos lead-ing them to over 300 hidden gems, including little-known mu-seums, vibrant public artworks, nature areas, overlooked historical markers, charming cafes and architectural oddities. “When I first moved to Chicago, I was curious about everything I saw and started sharing stories about interesting places on my blog Urban Explorer (urbnexplorer.com),” says Jessica. “With Chi-cago Scavenger, you aren’t holding a book; it’s a treasure map to unlock the hidden gems of Chicago’s neighborhoods.” Jessica’s goal is to inspire others to engage with people and places that are new to them and see the familiar in a new light. Chicago Scavenger can be found at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and your local bookstore, along with on her website www.chica-goscavenger.com . LITERAARRYYlocalKNOW A LOCAL AUTHOR? We’d Love to Meet Them! Introduce Us at editorial@glancermagazine.com

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AURORA The Blackberry Farm wedding team is excited to create an ex-perience which delivers a lifetime of memories for you and your guests. Our one-of-a-kind setting features country elegance and personalized service that caters to your needs – all at a value that can’t be matched. Planning the big day is a piece of cake. We’ll remove any stress, answer all your questions, and anticipate and communicate every detail in advance of your event. Our space is flexible and beautifully appointed, featuring rustic touches and country charm amidst Blackberry Farm’s historic backdrop. With a convenient location and ample parking, The Barn at Blackberry Farm is the perfect showcase for your big day. As you browse information regarding your wedding, please note that ALL packages include table and chairs at no extra cost. We hope to extend every hospitality to you along your decision-mak-ing process and are here to answer any questions or schedule a tour at your request. SPECIAL FEATURES Picturesque locations throughout Blackberry Farm, Outdoor Ceremony Options, Whiskey Barrel Cocktail Tables, Rustic Bar, Outdoor Patio and Lawn Space The Barn at Blackberry Farm Aurora www.blackberryfarm.com/wine-food/dinner/barnGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 73

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ST. CHARLES The Hotel Baker has established a tradition of elegance and personal service for our many married couples. No matter the season, our professional wedding specialists can assist you in creating a beautiful wedding with memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Dreaming of a beautiful outdoor ceremony? With the scenic Fox River as your backdrop, recite your wedding vows on our Water-front Patio or in our lovely Rose Garden. Then move inside to either our newly-renovated Waterfront Ball-room or our spectacular, two-tiered Rainbow Room where you’ll share your first dance as a married couple amidst the multi-col-ored lights. Your guests will be enchanted with our historic splendor, pol-ished service, and spectacular cuisine. For your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception, the expertise of our wedding staff will ensure that everything, from setting to decor, is abso-lutely perfect. Our wedding menus, from traditional to unique, are designed to provide elegant dining on your special day. Let Hotel Baker turn your fantasy wedding into reality! Our dedicated wedding con-sultants are ready to assist in planning every detail of your wed-ding… Hotel Baker, St. Charles www.hotelbaker.comGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 75

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Haunting Trails of Truth Whenever I hear the words based on a true story, I’m hooked! October always brings a sense of enchantment and mystery in the crisp cool air as the season changes from warmth and sunshine to crisp and somewhat chilled. With Halloween comes ghosts, ghouls, and trickery; yet, giggles, parties, and make believe, so a Ghost Those who know me well, also know I love haunted houses and everything Halloween. Opportunities like American Ghost Walks was another way for me to get my fill during this time of year. I had heard the stories of Aurora having been coined the "City of Cemeteries" and the rumors of the historic Round-house being haunted, but had to see for myself. Armed with EMF ghost meters, we were guided on a two hour ghost walk tour of Aurora's thriving downtown. We started at the railroad's haunted, 150-year-old roundhouse and were en-thralled with the recounts of children playing in the vacated building to tales of Walter Payton’s overnight workers. MOM’S little black book76 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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We meandered through Aurora's Riverwalk and Stolp Island, and the narratives continued of shocking murders, ghastly crimes and lost souls. We heard of leaps from the Leland Hotel, and treachery over the Fox River dam; and stories of concrete planter boxes with mystery contents beyond the flowering greens. Our EMF meters were relatively quiet through-out most of the night, but as we paused at our last stopping point, they all went off simulta-neously near a manhole in the city’s walkway. We each gazed at each other with big eyes as our guide had just an hour prior shared a story of a woman found deep under the streets. The tour was filled with interesting historical facts and a great view of the City of Lights that Aurora has so beautifully developed. Overview Combining a fascination with the paranormal and love of history to uncover the most haunt-ingly true tales of the paranormal across Amer-ica and providing entertaining tours that are full of true happenings, and fascinating facts. American Ghost Walks/Chicago Hauntings Aurora/Naperville/Chicago/Woodstock (833) 446-7813 www.americanghostwalks.com www.chicagohauntings.com Hours: See website for schedule Price $: Varies Depending on Selection ABOUT THE WRITER Kristen Kucharski’s days are never dull, her kids are never bored! Over the years #MomsLittleBlackBook has explored hundreds of kid friendly things to do in our surrounding community 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 re-discovering 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 BOOKGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 77

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PERSONABLE, ENERGETIC & CREATIVE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL SUSAN COLELLA OF BAIRD & WARNER This proud Naperville resident shares that helping local sellers and buyers doesn’t feel like work making it easy to be dedicated and 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 Colella80 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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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 • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 79Susan Colella

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Cabinetry & Design Since 1997 BATAVIA–West DuPage Cabinets and Gra-nite has been providing cabinetry and 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 de-signs with top industry designers. As a proud member of the NKBA and KCMA, this women-owned local area home design estab-lishment guarantees your absolute satisfac-tion. 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? CCAABBIINNEETTRRYYand design82 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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Do you like to entertain? How many people are usually in your kitchen at once? Once they have all of the information needed, the team will create a design to present to you, the homeowner, upon a visit to the Batavia showroom. Homeowners enjoy a stress-free process with this local one-stop home designer, as this top-rated Batavia business has everything needed to complete a kitchen or bathroom design– including labor for each project. Additionally, West DuPage Cabinets and Granite extends their discounts at the supply houses to their clients (specifically for appliances and plumbing fixtures). The entire process is coordinated with your designer who stays with you through the entire project, leaving the homeowners com-pletely satisfied throughout. INDUSTRY TRENDS Catherine noted that the industry is always changing with future trends leaning towards larger islands, coffee bars and entertain-ment 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 Remod-eling 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.comCABINETRY AND DESIGNGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 83

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The Shoop Dogs of Geneva GENEVA–At a neighborhood Christmas party in 2013, four neighbors stopped talking about creating a band and started jamming, launching their first performance in 2014 at the Shoop Drive Block Party. Andi Balloun, Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Gabe Backstrom, Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, George Posejpal, Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals, and Bill Engerman, Drums all live in Randall Square in Geneva and predominantly perform at local venues in Batavia, Geneva, Elburn, Wasco and Elgin at places like EvenFlow and the South Elgin Riverfest, with dreams of playing at Red Rocks, Soldier Field, Lollapalooza or Wembley some day. “We play a wide variety of stuff, including music with American heritage,” says Gabe. “Whether it’s country, blues, soul, South-ern rock, hard rock, or punk, what we do traces its lineage back to music that originated in the post-war, mid-20th century U.S. “We each bring a different sensibility to the band musically, which makes our sound kind of unique. MEET THE BANDby Kristen Kucharski Photos Submitted84 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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George is a hard-rocker through and through. Bill’s inspiration comes from jazz. Andi’s background is as a folk musician; and I play lead guitar which creates a rollicking rhythm section. The band works well because of the friendship that has developed between them. They can anticipate the impromptu direction some-one might take and enjoy feeding off of each other's creative incli-nations. “We read each other and can communicate without saying words when we are on stage," George chimes in. Besides sharing a drink before each performance, the band always does a sound check with the song Angel from Montgomery. Once the show begins, they try to always incorporate some of their fa-vorite songs such as Chris Stapleton’s I Was Wrong, the Allman Brothers’ Whipping Post, and Neil Young’s Down by the River. Bringing their brand of entertainment to the Fox Valley area and making people smile, dance, shout and let loose is what The Shoop Dogs are most proud of. www.facebook.com/shoopdogs MEET THE BANDGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 85

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Kid Stuff86 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer MagazineGet Creative this Fall! COLOR ME MINE INVITES YOU IN NAPERVILLE / GENEVA–There’s tons of FALL fun planned for September at Color Me Mine! Get creative and have a blast painting unique treasures together. Color Me Mine is an inter-national paint-it-yourself ceramics studio with locations through-out the western suburbs. Each offers Pottery Painting, PYOP, Ceramics, Ceramic Painting, Homemade, Gifts, Paint your own pottery, pottery studios, paint your own ceramics, ceramics stu-dio, ceramics painting and more. www.colormemine.comPumpkin Weekends AT BLACKBERRY FARM ALL SEASON LONG! AURORA–Pumpkin Week-ends are held every Saturday and Sunday in October, along with Columbus Day, at Black-berry – the Fox Valley Park District’s living history museum, located at 100 S. Barnes Rd. in Aurora. Enjoy! www.blackberryfarm.infoCutest Pumpkin In the Patch & More ADORABLE OUTFITS AVAILABLE AT ARLO.HENDRIX BATAVIA / NORTH AURORA / ST. CHARLES / ELBURN–Find the cutest, most adorable must-have for babies and toddlers at this local area baby boutique focus-ing on garments that are "Clean.Cozy.Cute". The boutique is named after Brittany Sabitano’s (owner) 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’s following in her mother’s footsteps who owned a children’s clothing boutique in Elmhurst for over 20 years. This fall is her first ever Mama+Me collection in sizes 2T-XXL, as well as Halloween in general from 0-3mos such as the super cute onesie pictured here. Shop local! Shop today! www.arlohendrix.com

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KID STUFFDUPAGE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Family Fun, Trains, Pumpkins & More at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE–Laugh, learn, and love spending time together with a trip to DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM). It’s no secret that kids love trains – DCM’s mini pop-up experience featuring trains, DCM Express, will be stationed in the Museum for a limited time. The month of October is the last chance for $5 Friday Nights; DCM is open until 8:00pm. Pay less ad-mission and have all the fun! After a long week of school (or work!) a trip to the Museum is the perfect way to unwind by making a splash in AWE-some Water, “flying” through AWEsome Air, and building with real tools in the Construction House. Coming up on October 29, join in on the fun at Pumpkin Palooza to celebrate the fall season. Plan your visit today! www.dupagechildrens.org adventure awaitsGlancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 87

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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 • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 89

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4. Fall Festival WHEATON–The Cantigny Fall Festival promises autumn fun for all ages from on October 8th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with multiple bouncy houses, a petting zoo, food trucks, music, and over 75 crafters. e www.cantigny.org4.2. Halloween Happenings NAPERVILLE–Enjoy games, goodies, goblins, and ac-tivities at Naperville's FREE Halloween fest for kids 10 and under at Naperville’s Grand Pavilion located west of Cen-tennial Beach in downtown Naperville on October 30th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. www.napervilleparks.org /halloweenhappening3. Night at The Museum WHEATON–Come dressed in your Halloween costume and enjoy a Night at the Museum for a three-floor flashlight scav-enger hunt, movie and crafts on October 21st from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the DuPage County Historical Museum. www.wheatonparkdistrict.com1. Scarecrow Fest ST. CHARLES–The 37th an-nual Scarecrow Weekend, presented by AAA, will be held October 7-9th in downtown St. Charles offering many family friendly activities including over 85 Handmade scare-crows, a Family Zone with live entertainment, a festive photo op area, and the Au-tumn on the Fox Craft Show in Pottawatomie Park. www.scarecrowfest.com IT’S HALLOWEEN TIME! October is here and kids throughout the western suburbs are excited for all of the ghoulish fun that awaits! From haunted hay rides and Trick or Treat events, to pumpkin patch surprises! Here are 7 Spectacular Not-To-Miss Sunflower Scenes:HAUNTED HAPPENINGS FOR KIDS2.1.3.90 • WESTERN SUBURBS • OCTOBER 2022 • Glancer Magazine

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6. BatFest BATAVIA–BatFest is Batavia’s annual Halloween-themed family event on October 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attracting over 2,500 ghouls. BatFest includes downtown Trick-or-Treating, Mothers’ Club Parade, pumpkin bowl, contests, BatArt, stories, and games for free family fun! www.downtownbatavia.com/venue/downtown-batavia/ 5. Halloween at the Farm YORKVILLE–Old fashioned games and trick or treating for the kids. Cele-brate with a costume parade with prizes and awards. Hayrides will take you through the haunted barn. A great time for kids of all ages at Lyons Farms on October 16th and 23rd from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. www.lyonfarmkchs.org5.7. Halloween Lights Tour NAPERVILLE–From October 20th through October 31st - wear your Hallo-ween Costume and Trolley past some highly decorated Halloween homes in Naperville with the option of also getting off the Trolley to get a closer look at some of the homes....you may hear a BANG! THUMP! or SCREAM!!! www.napervilletrolley.com7.6.Glancer Magazine • OCTOBER 2022 • WESTERN SUBURBS • 91