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Arts in our Community7 Dunn right! Actress and comedienne Nora Dunn is spending the summer in the suburbs at Drury Lane Theatre.12 MixeD MeDia savvy: Visual artist Veronica Bruce has tried it all, including a recent residency in Nida, Lithuania.14 iMagination in action: Artist Rachel Weaver Rivera of La Grange Park helps youngsters expand their creativity and build their confidence.

Health & Fitness18 operating, out of the box Elmhurst Outpatient Surgery Center is offering a service-centered approach to ambulatory care.22 Working, out: Warmer temperatures and brighter skies have many getting out of the gym and hitting the outdoors for exercise.

Home & Lifestyle24 rooM With a vieW: Take the inside out, with tips for a great patio or deck that rivals the comfort and style of your family room.32 MiDDle sister no More! Western Springs comes out of its shell with fabulous dining, a walkable downtown and plenty of places to play.

Dining & Entertaining35 out for Dinner: As the air warms, outdoor dining becomes a must-do for summer evenings with family and friends.37 WineD up: Summer’s a great time for a cool glass of vino. Terrie Walker of All Wined Up in Clarendon Hills shares her take on an often underappreciated summer variety.

Fashion & Beauty44 inner cool: Dress up lazy summer days with courageous color. Hats, bags, sunglasses and more embrace a rainbow of choices.46 skin Deep: Hot summer sun can wreak havoc on skin. Experts share some simple tricks to keep skin soft and glowing.

Family in Focus47 DraMa Queens: Columnist Michelle Stein takes a helpful look at handling situations with children who bring the drama to Academy Award levels.48 out of toWn: Find great summer spots within a few hours’ drive, where you can escape the everyday without going too far.

Out & About50 get out there! Concerts and classes, festivals and fundraisers, art openings and outdoor activities.51 scene in the suburbs: See the who’s who and what’s what of the community social scene, with photos from major events, benefits and community functions.

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COVERPictured on the cover is Brynn Arseneau, co-owner of Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts in Elmhurst, photographed on location at the glorious Cantigny Gardens in Winfield. An accom-plished dancer and entrepreneur in the arts, Brynn is a featured local resident in our Arts in our Community section this month, beginning on Page 7.

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Here in the communities we call home, there are symphonies and songstresses, children’s theater and cutting-edge dramas, tantalizing ballet and acclaimed artisans. Blend such culture with the complements

of great food and outstanding outdoor spaces, and you have an arts experience in the suburbs that rivals some major cities.

We boast loyal support for our theaters and our symphonies, our orchestras and our art studios. And in the pages of Suburban Life Magazine this month, we celebrate those shining stars in our own backyards, offering homage and gratitude for the opportunities they provide – both to the avid artist, and the enthusiastic patron.

In our pages you’ll meet Brynn Arseneau, an accomplished dancer who has taken her talents to the studio floor as owner of Elmhurst’s Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts Academy.

You’ll get to know Hinsdale native Veronica Bruce, who just returned from a residency in Lithuania. This sculptor, painter and digital artist shares her work, her overseas experiences, and her impressions of the world, through her own creative sprit.

We preview the cultural events that wrap up our summer in the suburbs. There are concerts at Cantigny, art events in La Grange and great theater in oak Brook.

Speaking of great theater, you’ll get to know a veteran comic actress, Nora Dunn, who is taking the stage at Drury Lane Theatre this summer in a performance of "Boeing-Boeing." She chats with us about her new production, her theater career, and her years at "Saturday Night Live", and shares what keeps her inspired time after time.

There’s so much more to see, and so many stories to tell. Fashion and fitness, dining and design, it’s all right inside these pages, and just outside your door. We’re glad to have you with us as we paint a picture of life in these great communities – your Suburban Life.

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Sherri DauskurdasEditor


In the quiet confines above the Drury Lane Theatre, actress Nora Dunn enjoys sweet solitude while preparing for her starring role in the comedy "Boeing-Boeing."

It’s a fun and lighthearted production, centered on a Parisian playboy pilot and his multiple fiancées, with Dunn as the harried housekeeper trying to keep her boss’s escapades in check.

The humor of the show is a perfect match for Dunn, known early in her career for her many character roles on "Saturday Night Live." But she takes on stage and screen as a comic actress with a serious streak, admittedly more comfortable in roles where she receives direction, and has made a name in the industry for her outstanding strength as a supporting actress, opposite some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

“You know I didn’t really take any of it seriously until I was about 25 years old,” Dunn says of acting. “I have an interesting family, and we all were funny, all told stories, we played in character.”

The Chicago native (she still maintains a home in the city) made her foray into television with the popular sketch comedy "Saturday Night Live" in 1985.

“It was a very interesting family,” she says of the "SNL" cast. “We created our own work every week, together with the writers, always working with different people on different sketches.”

Primarily a solo performer before taking the stage with the weekly comedy show, this group dynamic helped her grow as an artist and learn to fight for her work.

“I learned a different work ethic. I used to work in improv, and improv is a lot of fun, but "SNL" wasn’t improv at all. “We write it, we script it, and your success on has so much to do with the public’s perception of you.”

"SNL" held many firsts for Dunn. Her first time acting as a member of a team, her first time facing weekly public scrutiny of her work, and her first time on camera.

“Luckily I only had 15 seconds in that show," Dunn recalls, "because I don’t remember that moment.”

But experience came quickly for her and as the weeks passed by, she came to embrace the lens.

“I have become very good at working in front of the camera,” she says. “It’s smaller, it’s more intimate. I am very comfortable in that setting.”

No longer camera-shy, it opened the door to film, and Dunn’s career soared.

“I got to work with all these people that I never thought I would even meet – Meryl Streep, Gene Hackman, George Clooney, Dustin Hoffman, Warren Beatty,” she recalls. “And they’re all human beings, and I got over my phobias.”

Today, Dunn’s career moves between screen and stage. The last two years she has been developing a one-woman show, “Mythical Proportions,” which opens at the Theatre Wit in Chicago in August.

“I take that much time because I can’t just sit down with a piece of blank paper and write the character,” she says. “It has to come to me for a reason. I let it happen, I structure it and then I perform it.

But as part of a theater cast, typically, you don’t have the luxury of that kind of time, she said.

“Being in theater becomes a more powerful experience because of the dependence you have on the other actors, which you never have on camera,” she explains. “[In film and television] you really come in with your own skill set, and your own way of rehearsing and working. You hope they do good off- camera work, you hope that they connect with you, but you have got to rehearse on your own.

“But in theater, it’s everything that goes on behind the scenes, that discovery that takes place – and when you go onstage you hope its all still there,” she says.

“I am disciplined enough now to know I can’t wing it.”

Nora Dunn stars in the comedy "BOEING-BOEING" through August 4 at Drury Lane Theatre in Oak Brook. For tickets, and show times, visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com or call the box office at 630-530-0111.

Dunn right! Esteemed actress Nora Dunn returns to her rootswith two local stage productions this summerBy Sherri Dauskurdas

“I am disciplined enough now to know I can’t wing it.”

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As a dancer, Brynn Arseneau loves to inspire others. As a teacher, she strives to instill the same passion in her students.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, they’ll forget what you did, but they’ll never forget how you made them feel,” she said.

As the co-owner of Beyond Center Stage performing arts academy in Elmhurst, Brynn loves helping students develop as artists. Her own development came as an early surprise to her family, who hadn’t expected the rough-and-tumble little girl to choose dancing as her pastime.

“My family wasn’t involved in dance at all, “ she said. “Maybe it was something I saw on TV, I really don’t know, but my mom said, one day,

I walked in, put my hands on my hips and said ‘Mommy, I want to dance,’” she said.

The tomboy quickly fell in love with ballet, and was “teaching” her peers early on. “I was always correcting the other students, telling them to point their toes,” she said.

In addition to ballet, she also enjoyed tap, jazz and modern dance. Today, her favorite disciplines are ballet and lyrical dance. “Ballet teaches poise and grace and these are things that we can use in life, as we learn how to have poise and grace in every situation,” she said.

Lyrical dance allows her to express emotions with her body.

“I recently had a friend pass away and was able to choreograph a piece about the struggle of letting go. Dance is a way to create a picture that others can see as well,” she said.

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By high school, she had begun teaching classes as well, but didn’t consider making dance her career until college. She entered the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in pre-medicine, but quickly discovered she was on the wrong course.

“I felt empty, like I was missing a huge part of my life. The switch made me see how important it was to me and that I needed to have dance in my life,” she said.

She switched to a Fine Art major, and through college and for several years after, focused on performing. She danced in college productions, with the Pilobolus Company on the Oprah Winfrey Show, and in shows at Six Flags, Gurnee.

“I loved all of it, but I had other goals, such as having a family. I wanted a way to be able to balance them, so I decided teaching was a good avenue for me to go down,” she said.

Sara Schreiner, a vocalist and Six Flags show cast mate, shared a similar ambition to open a performing arts school. In 2008, when both women were just in their mid-20s, they decided to make the leap into entrepreneurship.

“Brynn is a beautiful dancer who really inspires the kid. She is so excited about what she does, and is also a really good teacher,” said Sara. “We’re both doers, so when we have an idea, we run with it,” said Schreiner.

The women opened Beyond Center Stage in November 2009, with just 13 students, and learned on the job as the business grew. Today, Beyond Center Stage offers group classes and private lessons in dance, vocal and instrumental music, and acting to 250 students, of various ages and abilities.

In addition to the thrill of combining her passion for teaching and dance, Brynn also loves the artistic spirit of Beyond Center Stage.

“Our recitals often feature collaborations between our students in the different areas. I love the collaboration of the arts as a whole and teaching that together, we can make incredible work,” she said.

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Kids will love the inflatables, painting the 20-foot Cantigny mural and even putting their “John Hancocks” on the Declaration of Independence.

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Sherri Dauskurdas: Describe your art to me, in your own words. Is there a common theme or element that is consistent throughout yourcollection of pieces?

Veronica Bruce: I work in units, which include paintings, sculptures, photographs or video pieces. Video is a new format from the last few years. These objects and images stand alone as autonomous works, yet when gathered together they create an interconnected network of decisions. These pieces are all created during relatively similar time periods and influence and refer to one another by materials, marks or underlying concepts. I’m interested in this relationship and the link of choices present in the process of making.

Most of my work, regardless of whether it is a three-dimensional object or painting, contains a balance between delicate consideration and physically rough manipulations or marks.

The concept of using what you have and responding to a certain scenario, or the availability of materials, is of interest to me. I believe I can create with hardly anything at all and with lots of resources. It doesn’t matter. I

strive to maintain my same voice and vocabulary across all of the mediums I choose to work in. The theme of “using all of the parts” is prevalent in my work. This can refer to using up the collection of found objects and materials accumulating in my studio, to the desire to use all possible marks from a loaded paintbrush. If I have excess paint on a brush, I find a use for it on another painting strewn across the floor or perhaps a found object from that pile of goods that will later become a part of a sculpture.

Sherri: You’ve just returned from Lithuania. Why were you there?

Veronica: I was accepted to Nida Art Colony in Nida, Lithuania, for a one-month artist residency. My decision was influenced by my paternal heritage and the geographic location in a national park on the Baltic. It’s a landscape of pines, dunes, sea and lagoon on the Curonian Spit. I have discovered that I receive a lot of inspiration from the natural world and being able to immerse myself in my present environment. This realization was inspired by a 2012 artist residency in Australia. I enjoy the time to fully focus on my work being away from home and how this experience impacts the work.

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Suburban Life Magazine editor Sherri Dauskurdas took a few moments to chatwith the Hinsdale native about her overseas experience, her artwork, and her inspirations:

Seen From the Side, 2012,(Copyright 2013 © Veronica Bruce)

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While in Nida, I continued a unit of work on which I’ve been focusing since the spring of 2012. It relies on the concepts of repair, parts to a whole, reconfiguring mental patterns, and physical engagement to create change. I explored these ideas through the lens of place and my emotional reactions to being away from home and people I love. The ideas of the conflicting desires for connection with others and the desire for isolation became important in the work.

I wanted to use the influence of the landscape as symbolic of the beginnings of my family dynamic and of myself. I tend to use a lot of materials given to me from my family members in sculptures creating a link to the idea of the family line and how that impacts who you are as a person. Therefore, going to Lithuania had more meaning for me. I spent a lot of my time in Nida working on a sculpture of sewn triangular pieces of cloth, which retained remnants of my painting process. The gesture of sewing carries grace, frustration, and a sense of calm as it becomes a meditative action. This summer, I plan to attach this sewn piece to a similar sculpture in process at home, which I started last year, completing the work.

Sherri: What did you gain from the experience, creatively?

Veronica: I gained more perspective on how my relationships to others influence my work, but I think it’s too early to fully recognize all the

ways in which the experience impacted me. It’s kind of like the subject of history, sometimes you don’t have complete understanding or appreciation for a present situation until you have some distance and time to reflect upon it.

Sherri: You are both an independent professional artist and an art educator. How do you balance one with the other, and how do both aspects of your career work in unison?

Veronica: The balance between the two has been fluctuating over the years. When I am teaching full time, time management is tight with studio practice, writing proposals, and applications. When I am not teaching, I have the gift of time but less stability with income, so it is a constant balancing act which I am learning. I think this balance will be shifting through the years, sometimes teaching more or less to complement my studio practice. I began teaching yoga in Chicago over a year ago as a means to create some stability, with the ability to participate in artist residencies and stay connected to the activity of teaching.

In the past two years, I have had a few opportunities to be a visiting artist at a school and I really enjoyed teaching in that manner.

I am currently trying to find more balance between my roles as art professional and art educator. Presently, I am looking for a teaching position or perhaps finding more visiting artist opportunities in Chicago and the suburbs. I believe that helping others find their own voice in turn has only strengthened my own.

Sherri: How did you decide that being an independent artist would be your career, and not simply your pastime?

Veronica: I’ve always known I was an artist. I have never considered it a pastime. It is who I am and how I communicate and it gives me great joy. I can remember calling myself an artist since the first grade, and I’ve been pursuing a career as an artist since high school.

Sherri: Are you solely a sculptor, or do you work in other media as well?

Veronica: I don’t think it is necessary for artists today to define themselves as either

a painter, sculptor, photographer, or whatnot, especially when the majority of contemporary artists work across multiple disciplines. I know that people like those labels because they make it easier but they aren’t accurate labels, at least they are not for me, and many artists whose work I admire. I started with painting as my primary means for communication as a child and through undergraduate school, but I have expanded and will continue to expand to any and all media that I am excited by and see potential in.

Sherri: Where do you find inspiration?

Veronica: In the everyday. In my relationships. In my physical, mental and emotional states and how I shift between them. I am constantly observing, filtering, deciphering, storing ideas, images, feelings, and planning ways to put my spin onto these experiences to create something new. I observe, filter and generate something in my own vision. I hope that viewers can relate to something they see or hear and also find inspiration and excitement in the things I make.

Sherri: Many people casually embrace art as a break from the everyday routine. but art IS your everyday routine. So what do you do as a hobby or escape?

Veronica: I am really into yoga. I both practice and teach a Baptiste-style Vinyasa yoga. Walking clears my head. I’m trying to start running more but it’s more of a jog/walk at the moment and just getting the fresh air. I love coffee shops. Finding new music also is amusing. I’m really into the TV show "Homeland" and the mind-numbing show "Big Bang Theory." However, I’ve mentioned before, I still find ways to use these experiences in my work.

Fast Forward Thinking, 2013,(Copyright 2013 © Veronica Bruce)

Artist Veronica BruceTriangular Match, 2013,(Copyright 2013 © Veronica Bruce)

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o the neighbors, it would appear to be just another home on the block, but to those who venture inside, it’s a place where imagination inspires creative, quirky, and often messy endeavors.

Imagine Art Studio, tucked along a residential street in La Grange Park, is home to artist and teacher Rachel Weaver Rivera. Here, students go beyond the standard art and craft projects and have the opportunity to use a variety of mediums and develop critical, creative thinking.

“It’s so important for students to have the tools to be creative,” Weaver Rivera said.

With the studio walls lined with her own creations, creativity is both inspired, and accessible, thanks to well-stocked shelves filled with materials waiting to be discovered. Trays of paints and baskets of crayons are packed next to glue, blocks of wood, nails, marbles, a box of scrap paper and other odds and ends.

“I don’t have a table of materials, I have a buffet of materials,” she said with a laugh running her hands along the rows of materials.

The studio is the fitting spot for the artist with a passion for teaching. During the school year she guides students at Union Church of Hinsdale’s preschool program. During school breaks, weekends and summers she’s busy at work in her home art studio, and leading children’s art programs “on the road” at local libraries, a variety of classes from building their own games to clothing design. Her classes fill quickly, as parents like Joni Ptasnik of La Grange Park seek creative outlets for their children.

“After taking art classes at Imagine Art Studio, I saw such growth in my daughter’s creativity,” Ptasnik said. “I think the most important thing that she learned is that she can create and think outside the box.”

Ptasnik said with so many other activities, including sports, it’s easy for parents to overlook the arts and music. With Rivera’s studio right in the neighborhood, Ptasnik said they find time for both art and sports. A Hinsdale native, Weaver Rivera’s passion is teaching art and her philosophy is steeped in the Reggio Emilia approach, an Italian style that encourages students to take ownership in their own learning. It emphasizes collaboration, creativity and the importance of a student’s environment on the learning process.

“It’s a really powerful way of looking at the potential of every child, not just the needs,” she said.

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When her art studio is in use, Weaver Rivera said it gets loud, as music plays and students chat, shar-ing ideas, asking questions and encouraging one another.

“It’s a hub where ideas are born,” she said.

In addition to her love of working with children, Rivera spends time with educators, helping them develop ways to embrace art in the classroom. With teachers under pressure to help students perform and test well, Weaver Rivera sees the ever-growing need for art education.

“Teachers don’t have time for something extra,” she said. “It’s about using the materials in the classroom and making art a part of the lesson, not an addition to learning. “

Weaver Rivera said art gives children a chance to express their voices, go beyond answers that are simply right and wrong. Art is an outlet, she said, a way to work on problem solving and develop critical thinking skills. Students in her class design and build while working with a variety of tools and mediums.

“Creativity is the ability to solve problems, to find solutions that never have been thought of before,” she said.

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Luscombe MusicFor over 35 years, Luscombe Music has provided a one-stop shopping destination for every range of musician from premiere professionals and students to the casual music lover. Along with the largest selection of print music in the Chicagoland area, we carry a wide range of woodwind, brass and string accessories as well as unique music-themed gift items. Instruments, both new and used, are available for rent or purchase with repairs available by one of our expert technicians. Private music lessons, preschool music classes and a variety of community events are offered in our lesson studios. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you experience the joy of music!122 W. Vallette Street, Elmhurst • 630-833-7381 • luscombemusic.com

The Uptown ShopOnce again named Elmhurst’s favorite gift store by Elmhurst Press 2012. Come shop our large selection of gifts, jewelry, home décor and apparel. For almost 10 years, The Uptown Shop has specialized in imaginative, personal and well designed offerings. Cute and practical back-to-school necessities including backpacks, totes, and lunch carriers for all students are featured now. Seasonal gifts celebrate each holiday, culminating each year with our transformation to a 3500 square foot Christmas Store starting November 1st. Browse our shop-in-shops featuring Vera Bradley, Trollbeads, Chamilia and Pandora interchangeable jewelry. Fashion lines include Joseph Ribkoff, Tribal, Lisette and more. Entertain with our beautiful tabletop and paper lines including Mariposa and Caspari. We wrap free and can ship anywhere. Find us steps from the train station just East of York.111 East 1st St • 630-832-9200 • www.UptownShop.com

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Polay’s InteriorsPolay’s Interiors is a family-owned home accent and textile studio located in downtown Elmhurst. Specializing in custom window treatments and interior design, our designers have impeccable taste and unsurpassed talent developed over years of working with the finest clients in the western Chicago suburbs. Projects can range from one window, a complete room, to a complete interior renovation. Polay’s expert designers will be with you every step of the way, from conception through completion and installation. Our design team integrates your style into every aspect of the project, for a personalized design approach. At Polay’s, we see the possibilities. 100 N. York Rd., Elmhurst • 630-833-2331

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offer one of the finest collections of unique greeting cards, paper goods, and also the largest selection of wonderful ribbons in the area. Specializing in gifts for all seasons. Whether it’s a gift for a gardener, a girlfriend, or something

to treat yourself, Bachabee’s is the shop to visit. Come see us very soon!

Featuring Caldrea, Crabtree & Evelyn, La Vie, Michael Michaud, Old World Christmas, and Stonewall Kitchen.“Where we practice the art of living and giving”116 W. Vallette Street, Elmhurst • Give us a ring at 630-941-7665 • www.bachabees.com

Mindy’s Classic Finds Resale ShopDuring only their second year, Mindy’s Classic Finds Resale Shop earned both “Best Gift Shop” and “Best Antique Store” titles in Elmhurst in 2012, making it clear that local owner, Mindy Ries Krissinger, has quickly created a unique niche and a fiercely loyal following in the western suburbs. Now celebrating their third year, MCF’s continues to provide quality merchandise at lower, resale prices. They regularly offer treasures like mint-condition Coach purses, furniture, lamps and trendy home décor. Krissinger’s distinctive approach, creating a boutique-like space where newer resale items blend seamlessly with vintage and antique pieces, seems to be working perfectly for this little gem in south Elmhurst… stop in soon and see why customers consistently say, “I LOVE this place!”105 & 107 E Vallette, Elmhurst • 630-279-1040

Kie & Kate Couture Kie & Kate Couture is a locally-owned women and children’s boutique, located on Spring Road in the heart of South Elmhurst. Clients love the ever-changing selection of women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, home decor, novelties, gifts, and accessories. Children love the custom t-shirt workshop, crafts, unique gifts, and birthday parties. Kate teaches a variety of workshops and classes throughout the year. Winner of the 2012 “Best Women’s Clothing Boutique,” by Elmhurst Patch Readers, the team at Kie & Kate looks forward to the opportunity to meet and introduce you to everything Kie & Kate has to offer.559 Spring Road, Elmhurst • 630-501-0569kiekatecouture.com


marcia Simpson had always been an artist. then, at 73 years old, she noticed her fuzzy vision had been making it difficult for her to paint. after cataracts slowly clouded her

view of the world, marcia elected to undergo laser cata-ract and astigmatism correction surgery at Elmhurst outpatient Surgery Center.

“i am so happy now,” marcia says. “i can do close-up work so much easier. i can see all the details in my paintings and i don’t have to take my glasses on and off. i can’t believe the difference in the colors. i look at my artwork and think, ‘Wow, the colors are beautiful.’”

Offering a technOlOgical advantagemarcia opted for surgery with the Catalys Precision la-ser System, an innovative procedure that offers greater precision, a quicker recovery time, and increased safety

for the patient. there is no needle, no surgical blade, and no forceps. instead, the Catalys process uses laser technology, resulting in little or no discomfort for the patient.

it offers surgeons the precision to create incisions with greater accuracy, and at exact depths, lengths and locations to virtually eliminate astigmatism – getting patients back to their favorite activities far quicker than traditional methods.

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also in use at the Elmhurstoutpatient Surgery Center is stent treatment option for glaucoma, a degenerative disease of the optic nerve, and the leading cause of blindness in the United States.

the iStent trabecular micro Bypass Stent, is an FDa-approved treat-ment, used in conjunction with cataract surgery, to safely and ef-fectively reduce the eye pressure in glaucoma patients. it is the smallest medical device ever approved by the FDa, and is placed in the patient’s eye during cataract surgery. it is not seen nor felt after the procedure is completed, and with iStent, patients will need far less of their costly eye drops to control eye pressure, and some may no longer need medicat-ed drops at all.

PrOviding affOrdableand accessible careSaving on medication is just the beginning. the team at Elmhurst outpatient Surgery Center believes people deserve access to accu-rate prices for all their healthcare services, and encourages its clients to learn what their procedures cost and compare those prices to other options and providers.

“health care should be no different from any other industry. Consum-ers have the right to know exactly how much they are paying for each and every service,” said tina mentz, the center’s executive director. “We have been disclosing this informa-tion to our patients on our website for a long time, and we actively en-courage patients to look for the best value as they undergo specific procedures.”

that value is an added benefit to the care at Elm-hurst outpatient Surgery Center, where the most common outpatient procedures – from cataract surger-ies to tonsillectomies and hernia repairs – typically cost 55 percent less than the average charge at local hospitals. that price comes without sacrifice to safety or quality, and the

center’s procedures boasts an infec-tion rate of less than one percent, lower than many hospitals.

Placing service at the fOrefrOnt Of healthcarePerforming more than 8,000 sur-

gical procedures every year, the staff of medical professionals at Elmhurst outpatient Surgery Center shows commitment to the safety and satisfaction of the patients through a host of customer service innovations. Whether it’s implementing effective mobile first communica-

tion strategies or the use of secure, web-based tools to interact with pa-tients, the members of the Elmhurst outpatient Surgery Center team are getting their patients involved in their own care, and creating a repu-tation for keen customer service in the process.

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at the center, a pre-admission system called one medical Pass-port allows patients to complete medical histories online, at their own convenience, increasing pa-tient safety and compliance. the center also has set up a mobile messaging service called Carewire that provides valuable information prior to surgery including arrival dates and times and instructions or restrictions prior to procedures.

the center has improved the pro-cess of admission for repeat pa-tients, those who have had a pro-cedure in the past 30 days. these patients don’t have to complete a new online patient history, re-verify their insurance, or review privacy regulations. they simply sign a release of benefits and head back to get ready for their procedures.

leading the way withbetter OutcOmes,satisfied Patientsthe combination of innovative technology in the operating rooms, a modern and tech-savvy customer service model, and reduced costs and efficiencies have patients at Elmhurst outpatient Surgery Center moving through their procedures with greater ease, recovering more quickly and expressing their satis-faction with the outpatient experi-ence.

“Certainly individual patients need to choose the most appropriate setting and provider for their care,” mentz says. “But many surgeries do not require a hospital setting, and are actually better suited for an ambulatory surgical center environ-ment like ours at Elmhurst outpa-tient Surgery Center.”

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Cutting edge technology like the Catalys provides precision and accuracy for cataract surgery and astigmatism correction.

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Dr. Mike DeCubellis

You’re suffering from the same chronic pain again.Or your back acts up after playing with the kids or along day at work. Your pain is sharp and piercing whenyou move – or it’s a low, dull throb. This isn’t normalaging.

Fortunately, there’s no reason to suffer neck, back orjoint pain.

Main Street Chiropractic offers a spectrum ofservices to address your individual needs. Situatedabove the popular Ballydoyle Irish Restaurant indowntown Downers Grove, Main Street Chiropracticoffers an avenue of therapeutic treatments.

“We treat the problem, not just the symptoms,”says Dr. Mike DeCubellis. What exactly does thatmean? You might be experiencing pain in your backor neck. The doctor and his professional staff treat theunderlying cause, so the symptoms not only go away,but never come back.

Patients come to Main Street Chiropractic for avariety of reasons; issues associated with posture, neckand back pain, or an injury that never healed properly.And patient ages vary greatly as well. Dr. DeCubellishas noticed a startling trend in the last few years.“Children are putting their spines under much morestress today. With the popularity of Gameboys, Ipads,Smartphones and increasingly heavy backpacks, theyare slowing changing the normal biomechanics of theirspine leading to problems most only have to worryabout in their later years. I should not see a 15 year oldwith a complete loss of curvature and degeneration.”

Main Street Chiropractic’s integrated range oftreatments includes chiropractic adjustments, massage,

strength training and physio-therapies such as electricalstimulation or cold laser. Rehab therapy also helpsrestore strength to weakened muscles. Each aspect oftherapy is designed to address your specific needs. Forexample, for those experiencing pain, massage therapyhelps reduce tension and breakdown scar tissue,improving range of motion.

Before any patient is treated, they will always beinformed of how much insurance will cover and beapprised of the cost, if any, they would be incurred. Adoctor will evaluate you, and you’ll be presented with atreatment plan that’s based on your unique condition.Dr. DeCubellis and his team also work alongsidemedical doctors such as neurosurgeons and orthopedicsurgeons.

This thorough, integrated approach leads topositive outcomes for patients. Says Dr. DeCubellis:“Our goal is to correct the issue causing your pain, soyou won’t be dealing with the same issue in the future.”

Main Street Chiropracticand Wellness Center5157 Main St., Suite 200Downers Grove, IL 60515(630) 326-4197www.mainstchiropractic.com

Main Street Chiropractic and Wellness Center

“Our goal is to correct theissue causing your pain, so youwon’t be dealing with the sameissue in the future.”


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Summer’s here and the time is right . . . for taking your exercise to the street. Whether running a first 5K, or looking to change up regular workouts, area trainers agree that hitting the road, the yard, or the park can be a great way to get a dose of fresh air and physical activity.

“Being outside is a change pace, which affects the psychology of exercise,” said Pam Strand of Strand Fitness, an appointment only fitness service that offers personalized programs in Wheaton. “It changes people’s moods, makes them willing to work out harder.”

Jessica Nierkarz, a running coach at Runner’s Soul in Elmhurst, added that the simply change in environment can effect your body.

“Immediately, it is more challenging to be outside, whether it’s from terrain or the fact that there is no [treadmill] belt underneath you, propelling you.”

For those who never have exercised outdoors, there are some motivators to consider.

“There is a different mentality to running outdoors: the scenery is better and there is social aspect to it as well,” said Charles Wiegand, form and running coach at the

Runner’s Soul location in La Grange. “You can run with a training partner or with a club. You have a better chance of actually doing it if you know people are waiting for you,” Wiegand said.

Using common sense and good preparation are two easy means to successfully navigating regular outdoor workouts.

“You should have a training plan, be equipped with proper hydration, and the proper clothing,”

Wiegand said.

Rain will make certain surfaces like grass and asphalt slippery. And everyone should be aware how their bodies might adapt to the temperature and the humidity.

“It takes time to acclimate to humidity,” said Nierkarz. “Listen to your body, if you are out of breath or overheated, it’s time to step back.”Nierkarz noted that if you regularly

exercise indoors, be prepared to scale your regular workout back until you acclimate to the new environment.

“There is no shame in run-walking. There are a ton of run-walk programs out there that will help you acclimate to a new terrain, to the weather, and to the act of physically propelling yourself on your own,” said Nierkarz.

Also essential is proper equipment for outdoor activity. The trainers must have list includes: proper shoes, a water bottle, layered comfortable clothing and sunscreen.

Nierkarz recommends a cool down activity, such as a walk, after your outdoor workout.

“Let your heart rate come down slowly, not an abrupt stop which can cause dizziness.”

Nierkarz also reminds everyone to stretch to prevent muscle tightness.

“Hit all major muscle groups when you stretch: glutes, outer hip, calves, twists for low back,” she said.

Consuming a combination of carbs and protein also is a sound idea.

“Chocolate milk is a good example,” Nierkarz said.

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The cool of spring has passed by, and now the bright, glowing days and lazy, sultry evenings are beckoning. Summer is here, and what better place to soak up all it offers than your own backyard.

Today’s decks and patios are enjoyed for more than simple barbecues - they have become a valued place for relaxing with family, entertaining friends, and unwinding at twilight.

“Everyone wants to make an extra room. Space is everything, ” said Ellen Agnew of the Great Escape. “It’s less just eating dinner and using the grill – more about [how to] sit out, relax, enjoy the yard, and watch the kids play.”

More time spent in the outdoor space brings with it the desire for the same luxuries found inside the home. People are transitioning from traditional chairs and tables to more comfortable furniture for their outdoor spaces, such as sofas and mini sectionals, said David Forde of Room and Board oak Brook.

“Using a patio is now more about group gathering than eating a meal,” Forde said. “People are finding ways to spend their time outside as much as possible; taking a nap, gathering with friends, not relying on a table.”

ROOMwith a viewTurn your backyard inside-out with style and comfort once reserved for the family roomBy Becky Neems

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Traditional wicker can split in harsh suburban temperatures. Synthetics are the new alternative to maintaining that weaved look while stand-ing up to rain, heat and even snow, Agnew said. Synthetic wicker has a metal frame and is made out of vinyl or high-density polyethylene, so it’s durable all summer long.

“Not everyone thinks about it, but your patio is an equally important extension of your home that offers the opportunity to surprise unsuspecting guests with an outdoor oasis,” said Aimee Beatty, in-house stylist with Pier 1 Imports.

Bright colors and bold shapes are trending, and that’s something to keep in mind when looking to spice up the patio. There are options of bright-colored synthetic wicker as well as weatherproof fabrics on pillows and cushions.

If a cerulean blue sofa or a sunny yellow lanai beg more color commitment than makes you comfortable, there are other ways to add that extra flair. Beatty suggests complementing earth-toned options with pillows and cushions featuring bright colors in mix-matched bold stripes and geometric patterns.

In order to keep fabric vibrant and bright despite the seesaw weather, they can be made of syn-thetic vinyl or Sunbrella® fabric, which is a mate-rial made to last that is also used in umbrellas.

Sunbrella® is a solution-dried acrylic fiber that holds up against mildew, stays waterproof and keeps its color. There is no worry when cleaning it with bleach because it doesn’t harm the fabric and the colors stay bright, Forde said.

Synthetic rattan swings are a fun alternative as well with cushions that have UV-protection and mildew resistance. These synthetics and fabrics are made of different forms of plastic, sometimes recycled materials, and can be left outside year-round, Forde said.

While the sun can be fun, nothing says summer-time cool like a great patio umbrella.

Cantilever umbrellas are popular because their poles aren’t in the way when gazing at the yard, walking around the deck or talking to guests. Similar in shape to a work-desk lamp, their func-tion and style make them a popular choice for

seating arrangements. Agnew said, and they can stand on their own unlike other umbrellas that are likely to fall over in the breeze. They also are available with LED lights, perfect for curling up on the patio couch to read a good book after the sun goes down.

Speaking of sundown, as the heat of summer draws to a close, the backyard fun doesn’t have to end. Moveable fire pits bring warmth and style to the outdoor space, and come in different shapes and sizes to create a welcoming ambi-ance.

But if the smoke has you second-guessing, look for fire pits that burn a vegetable-based ecofuel made of bioethanol Forde said. This fuel is bio-degradable, and burns clean with no smoke or fumes to compromise a clear summer night .

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Local kitchen and bath remodeling firm, Sullivan’s Home Design Center, is doing its part to ensure clients get all the beauty and function they seek from their remodeling projects, at prices that meet their expectations.

Located in historic downtown Lemont, Sullivan’s is a complete design and build remodeling firm, focused on interior residential spaces and specializing in kitchens and baths. And the folks at Sullivan’s keep attuned to their neighbors needs as they’re local residents, themselves.

Phil Sullivan, owner of Tom Callahan Plumbing, has been entrenched in the Lemont area for nearly a quarter century. For the last eight years Phil’s son, Ryan Sullivan, has built off his father’s experience, expanding services into remodeling and home design. Whether building a new space, recreating an existing one, or seeking guidance on a DIY project, the Sullivans’ have everything you’ll need, from fabulous fixtures to sage advice.

The Sullivan’s showroom offers complete kitchen and bathroom displays for remodelers to peruse, a live performance shower experience to indulge the senses, and selection centers for cabinets, faucets, sinks, countertops, hardware, flooring to satisfy every taste and budget.

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Smokey Row Antique ShopWhen walking in Smokey Row Antique Shop one will find a world of unique antiques, jewelry, speciality gifts and eclectic home decor. Located in the heart of downtown Lemont, Smokey Row Antiques also conducts estate sales and restores dolls and teddy bears. A great place to find some awesome vintage stuff! Stop on in this Lemont Treasure and say hello to their friendly staff.Smokey Row Antique Shop112 Stephen Street, Lemont630-257-1112

The Inn At Smokey RowThe Inn at Smokey Row is a special place tucked away in Downtown Lemont where your needs have been thoughtfully anticipated. A place to relax and enjoy offering guests a stay in a 130 year old renovated building in Downtown Lemont. It features four suites, common areas and a deck. Gary and Sue, the proprieters, will make your stay delightful with their

attention to detail and hospitality. Located steps from shopping, dining and entertainment in Historic Downtown Lemont, The Inn at Smokey Row is a great weekend getaway or perfect for any special occasion. Open all year round...The Inn At Smokey Row112 Stephen Street, Lemont 630-888-5259

Image Icon PhotographyLocal photographer Rachel Owen offers contemporary glamour, portraits and wedding photography in Historic Downtown Lemont. You can see her beautiful work at www.imageicon.com. For bookings and inquires please contact her at 630-240-1037.Image Icon Photography311 Canal Streetwww.imageicon.com

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Lemont Area Historical SocietyLemont Area Historical Society, located in the historic “Old Stone Church” at 306 Lemont Street is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of the Lemont area. The Society’s Museum, a great summer outing for the whole family, diplays a turn of the century general store, livery, medical office, school room, opera house and local artifacts. The Library on the upper level houses the Society’s impressive collection of photographs, microfilm news clippings, family histories, maps and books. The Society has an active Genealogy Department to assist in tracing family heritage and Lemont roots. Tours of the museum, Lemont’s historic downtown, the Heritage Quarries and Lemont churches are offered and available by contacting the Society.The Society’s main floor chapel, with its spectacular Italian stained glass windows, is available for weddings, christenings and memorial services.The Historical Society sponsors the Lemont Quarrymen, a team that re-creates the 1858 game of Baseball with uniforms, rules and vernacular of the era. The team’s remaining summer home games on July 20 and August 4 at 1:00 p.m. are played at Covington Park, 127th Street & Covington Drive, and are a great free family Saturday outing.For more information including museum hours, wedding and tour reservations, contact the Society at (630) 257-2972 or www.lemonthistorical.org

Lemont Quarrymen - Lemont’s Vintage Baseball ClubHistory buffs and baseball lovers have united to form the Lemont Quarrymen, a vintage baseball team. This club, ranging in age from 25-62, promises to showcase the way baseball was played in 1858. At matches, the Quarrymen will tend their bases and scout the outfield without mitts, always hoping that the “onion” is knocked their way. While at bat, the ballists strike with their willows to knock the “apple out of the orchard” or “cut some daisies” in order to tally more aces than their opponents. For these Quarrymen winning is nice, but this pursuit never dims their gentlemanly characters.

So, baseball fans, show some ginger and come support the Lemont Quarrymen this summer as they take on several rival baseball clubs. All spectators, cranks, bugs and charming deadheads are welcome to watch or participate in all games. Please inquire with the Lemont Historical Society for more information at 630-257-2972.Hip Hip Huzzah, for the Lemont Quarrymen!


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Western Springs comes out of its shellwith fabulous dining, a walkable downtown, and plenty of places to playBy Sherri Dauskurdas

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Burlington Avenue in downtown Western Springs is a combination of quaint and contemporary.

At top: The iconic water tower,built in 1892, is home to the village's historical society and museum.

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and the bell of the evening train arriving at the station, there is a hum of progress.

Western Springs has come into its own.

This once-sleepy suburb, nestled between La Grange and Hinsdale, is building a downtown and a reputation as an ideal place to set up both business and home.

Trendy boutiques and smart storefronts line the main drag. Generations-old businesses – Casey’s Market, Kirschbaum’s Bakery, The Competitive Foot – are joined now by national chain stores and stylish restaurants.

“The face of downtown has changed dramatically,” says Joe Lane, president of the Western Springs Business Association, and longtime manager at Casey’s Market. He’s been part of the community for more than 20 years. “Our storefronts are flourishing again, and there’s more development downtown. From 4 to 6 p.m. it’s always hoppin’.”

People are shopping again. They are picking up fresh items for a backyard barbecue. Some are meeting friends for a glass of wine. Many are sitting down to fabulous plates of food at one of several impressive dining spots that dot the block.

Vie, renowned for its exquisite cuisine and its equally prestigious chef Paul Virant, has “put Western Springs on the map” Lane attests. Named one of the Top 40 restaurants in the USA by Gayot Guide, and heralded as one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in the business, Vie builds a menu of succulent offerings with local meats and produce from Midwest farms and artisans.

Newcomer Davanti Enoteca, part of the Francesca’s family of restaurants, boasts a trendy tapas style menu, complete with items like a hunter’s style wild boar salami, mascarpone polenta, or a lightly baked focacchia with sweet cheese and served with local honeycomb.

“It’s small plate sharing – polenta, homemade ragu, vasi (homemade spreads and Tuscan bread) – it’s a seasonal menu and people love it,” said Davanti managing partner Chris Elsey.

And the feeling is mutual. The restaurant group chose the Western Springs spot for its downtown footprint, and its central access to surrounding communities like Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills and La Grange. But in the process, Elsey and his partners found a niche in a local community that cares for its businesses.

“You want to modernize the‘old town feel’ without losing what’s great about it.”-Joe Lane, presidentwestern Springs Business Association

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“We love it here. Everything here is great,” he said. “People can walk here. They really appreciate and want to support a restaurant. They keep telling us they want us to stay.”

That close-knit loyalty from the Western Springs community keeps the very heart of this village beating. It’s a town where people say hello to one another on the street, and where parents feel safe to let their tweens walk downtown for a snow cone or a candy bar.

“The residents of Western Springs are the nicest people in the world,” says Lane. “I know them. Many of them are my friends. I have watched their kids grow up. They were my cashiers, and now they come into the store with their own children.”

It’s a village that offers its own theater, an active historical society, and a wide array of local festivals and family events. Top-notch schools and parks around nearly every corner secure the village’s ranking among the finest for raising families.

“Neighbors here know each other's children, and people really do look out for each other,” says Lane.

And as the downtown community grows, keeping the balance between quaint and contemporary becomes the biggest goal for folks like Lane.

“You can’t stay the same, otherwise you’re done,” he says, “but you want to modernize the ‘old town feel’ without losing what’s great about it.”

Thomas FordMemorial Librarywas built in 1932.

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Your next getaway could be a short walk down the street or a quick drive across town. Thanks to the summer season and the opening of patio dining areas, you don’t have to pack or book an airline ticket to grab a sense of being someplace else altogether.

At Front Street Cantina in Lemont, general manager Amy Kelly admits to a passion for outdoor dining.

“I love it out there,” she said. “You can eat a meal any-where, but our patio is a dining experience. It’s like being on vacation. At night with the lights on and the live music playing you can pretend you are anywhere.”

That was just the plan at CiNe in Hinsdale, where a newly-opened outdoor space offers the ambience of Colonial Mexico in the heart of DuPage County.

“ We assembled a portion of a Colonial town, circa 1500s Mexico, with narrow alley ways, cobblestones and balco-nies,” said general manager Martin Fitz. “We wanted to make sure it had charm to it.”

CiNe in Hinsdale’s goal was to create a different dining experience, converting what once was an adjacent alley into a quaint and secluded dining atmosphere, Fitz said.

“The guests love what we have accomplished. They have compared it to their town experiences in Mexico.”

At Ivy in Wheaton, a sense of intimacy begs diners to its patio, offering an ivy-covered escape from the buzzing of the busy downtown neighborhood.

“When you’re sitting outside you don’t see the street,” said general manager Jason Sandquist. “There is a lot of privacy with huge canopy umbrellas and all the foliage. It’s ivy-enchanted, so it’s a little bit magical.”

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But the close and quiet style at Ivy hasn’t compromised its space. You can take as many or as few people along on your getaway as the patio experience is welcoming to couples, families or large groups.

“Because of our neighborhood, we run our live music earlier in the evenings, so families can enjoy our patio as well,” said Sandquist. “What isn’t covered with ivy offers you a great view of local architecture.”

With seating for 85, Ivy is the largest outdoor dining area in Wheaton, according to Sandquist.

“We’ve had wedding rehearsal dinners out there,” said Sandquist, “but it’s still a wonderful place to take your grandmother to lunch.”

For those seeking the camaraderie of a family party, The Irish Times in Brookfield, just steps from the Metra station, offers an outdoor dining experience akin to a backyard soiree in old Ireland.

“We have the whole block here, so our garden runs from building to building surrounded by mature trees,” said owner Martin Lynch. “It meanders through the back, with old Chicago red brick, and it’s quite unique. The antiques and the lighting and the trees set a nice ambiance.

An old world stone cottage sits adjacent to the outdoor space, perfect for a summer gathering. In the summer, Irish bands fill the air with music.

That combination of sunshine and fresh air, good music and great food lends to the psychology of outdoor dining.

“In Chicago you spend six or seven months in hibernation, so anytime you have a chance to eat al fresco you should, “ said Fitz. “You get a little vitamin D from the sun, have great cocktails and a great meal.”


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Ahh, summer. This toasty time means something different to everyone, but to me, what it means is Rosé season! Pink wine, in all its festive hues and flavors, will be gracing my glass from now until fall.

The beauty of the dry Rosé (yes, I said dry. I’m not talking about your mom’s sweet pink stuff here) is that it’s the perfect summer wine. With intoxicating aromas of honeysuckle and roses, the soft, subtle flavors of watermelon and strawberry, and a temperature that’s refreshingly cold . . . what’s not to love?

Unfortunately, pink wines tend to get a bad rap in this country. Back in the day, the production of White Zinfandel still makes us think that pinks are sickeningly sweet. But let’s face it, many of us began our wine-drinking days with that very same White Zin, although our mature palate today may prefer a nice dry white or red. And the truth is, most Rosés today have very little, if any, residual sugar, so they’re a lot closer in style to your fave white or red than you may think.

Rosés typically begin their life like a red wine. Black-skinned grapes are crushed and the extracted grape juice is left soaking with the dark skins. But here’s the catch: instead of leaving the juice with the grape skins for the extended amount of time needed to extract all of the flavors and colors necessary to make a red wine, the juice is left in contact with the skins for a very short period - perhaps only a few hours or days. This way, only some of the beautiful red colors and deep flavors seep into the juice. The wine then is finished off as if it was a white wine - fermented and bottled and served deliciously cold. The result is the perfect marriage of all that is good about red and white wines - together in one happy, pink glass.

Although usually fermented dry (which, in wine terms, is the opposite of sweet), Rosés often have beautifully aromatic and fruity qualities. They are found in every part of the wine-making world, and can be made from just about any black grape, with some of the more

common being Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. From the palest

of pink in Provence, to the light salmon and bubblegum hues in California and Oregon,

to the deep hot pinks of Spain and Argentina – all have their own unique

flavor profiles.

Some drink delightfully light, and are just a small step up from your favorite white wine. Others are bold and savory, perfect pinks for red wine drinkers. Either way, their easy, middle-of-the-road style lends them perfectly to food pairing. You won’t find a better match for grilled salmon, chicken, salads, light pastas. . . just about anything! And of course, they’re

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Coffee Drop Shop originally established in 1980 in St. Charles, since moved to the Berry House Shops in Geneva in 2009. You’ll find Judy in the store daily from 9-6 while Jerry is ordering, roasting and flavoring all the coffees for the store. What makes them so different from their competition is that they do all their own roasting from over 15 different coffee producing countries. They sell flavored, non-flavored, regular and decaf in all their varieties and stock over 80 coffees. They can be purchased ground or whole bean and they ship daily. Besides coffee, and since tea has become so popular, they stock over 200 varieties of bulk teas in regular, decaf, herbal, green, red, and white. Many of the bulk teas also come in teabags with all the tea accessories that you need. Stop in and have a cup of a daily flavored coffee or a tea of your choice anytime. They would love to see you.Coffee Drop Shop 227 S. Third Street , Geneva 630-845-3255

“The Latest Crave” Cupcake ShopThe most commonly spoken phrase at “The Latest Crave” Cupcake Shop is “oh, it smells so good in here!”. That’s because we pride ourselves in serving only fresh baked cupcakes daily.“The Latest Crave” opened its pink door in 2008 in historic downtown Geneva. Our cozy shop is cheerfully decorated in hot pink and bright green, with matching Adirondack chairs for lounging outside on our patio.Our cupcakes are also featured on Toasty Cheese gourmet mobile eatery and served in Geneva at The Box Car family restaurant on 3rd Street and The Perk Up Coffee Shop at the Geneva Train Depot. Voted one of the best bakeries in the Kane County, the shop sells over 2000 cupcakes per week, with our signature cupcake, the blackbottom being our top seller on our rotating menu. Also popular, our English toffee, frosting shots, cookies and our custom decorated jumbos. Located on the corner of Third and Franklin. Geneva. 630-262-8200

MuffinsMuffins, established in 2011, was built in downtown Lemont by the Bohne family. The Bohnes combined their vision of a warm, comfortable, French-style coffee house with their construction background crafting the Muffins Shoppe to match the charismatic historic area. Providing only exceptional products they teamed with award-winning Plush Horse Ice Cream, a Palos Park landmark, founded in 1937. Their homemade ice cream, known throughout the Southside, has been the perfect addition to the Muffins Shoppe.Our customers enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. The Shoppe offers a friendly neighborhood gathering place for residents, commuters and students to enjoy their high quality, homemade ice cream, muffins, coffee and tea.Muffins Ice Cream Shoppe400 E Illinois Street, Lemont 630-243-1786muffinsicecream.com

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Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop We’ve been making Fresh Homemade Premium ice cream here on site in the heart of downtown La Grange for over 25 years. We make the old fashioned flavors like Butter Pecan and Fudge Ripple to the trending Superman and Blue Moon.Old Fashioned Treats like Ice Cream Sodas, Root Beer Floats, Traditional Banana splits and hand dipped waffle cones are also a specialty.

We offer shelves full of iconic candies, glass bottled soda pops and wooden toysDaily $5 Craft & Scoops and Weekend Hula Hoop ContestsTATES hides TATES TOKENS in surrounding parks daily that are good for FREE Ice Cream Cones!During the months of November and December TATES is

turned in to a gingerbread shop where you can make your own gingerbread house or sip on

Colored Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Floats! (Blue, Pink, Red, Green, Purple, etc hot chocolate.)

Planning a birthday party? Call Tates for details on our party packages.

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at 630-975-233625 S. Ashland AveLa Grange708-352-4848tatesicecream@gmail.comwww.tatesicecreamshop.com

Isn’t That SweetIsn’t That Sweet is a dessert boutique located in Downtown La Grange, that offers a variety of pastries to make any sweet tooth happy! All of our desserts are made daily, with only the freshest and finest ingredients, such as organic flours, cage free eggs, and European butter. We offer between 5 & 6 cupcake flavors per week, as well as tarts, macarons, and entremets, with our flavors changing every Tuesday. Special orders are welcome, with advanced notice, or come in and create your own tasting box with the flavors we have available. Isn’t That Sweet is also proud to offer Metropolis coffee, so stop on in for a delicious cup of coffee, and one of our fantastic desserts! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram to keep up with all our “goings on”. Isn’t That Sweet21A S. La Grange Road. [email protected]


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At Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in Elmhurst,

recipes from generations gone by combine

with quality ingredients to provide diners with

an Italian culinary experience that’s savored

through the last bite.

Patrons will find their longtime Italian

favorites on the menu – homemade pastas

with savory fillings and sauces, chicken

parmesan, veal milanese – complemented by

outstanding antipasti and delicious deserts

reminiscent of an evening in the Italian

countryside.

Located at 483 Spring Road, Roberto’s

Ristorante is perfect for a romantic night out

or a comfortable evening with the family. It’s

elegance and intimacy provide the perfect

backdrop to great conversation and fantastic

food.

For larger groups, the Tuscan-style

sophistication extends to the restaurant’s

private dining rooms, situated for up to 55

guests, the perfect size for a gathering of

family and friends.

Since it opened for business in 1962, the

Moreci family at Roberto’s Ristorante

has treated the customers’ comfort and

satisfaction as the highest priority.

Whether it’s a French cut rib-eye with

baby artichokes and roasted potatoes at

an intimate table in the dining room, or a

mouthwatering gourmet pizza delivered to

a regular customer’s front door, diners can

count on Roberto’s for impeccable service and

food that is simply delicious.

Both reservations and walk-ins are accepted,

and outdoor seating also is available. Call

630-279-8486 to reserve a table or order

dinner from the comfort of your home.

roberto’s ristorante & Pizzeria 483 Spring road – Elmhurst www.robertosristorante.com

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pattern play Why not mix your little black dress and little white dress to get the ultimate black and white midi check!Turbocharge this retro look with a studded bomber and bright bag. Add sparkly chandelier studs to finish the look!

A check sleeve blazer to highlight the look for guys! Half sleeves are a trendy alternative for the warmer months. Pair it casually with a muscle tank and layered medallion necklaces. Top it off with luxe sneaks for that modern, ultra chic vibe!

Collections available at Generation Bliss in Lemont and www.generationbliss.com

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sweet surrender Translate this edgy black crop top with its flirty feminine counterpart! Florals keep the edginess of this crop in check. Pair the ensemble with a coral clutch…the contrast is unexpected, but we find it rather cheeky. Makeup matchup: a bright matte lip keeping the rest of your makeup minimal.

As for the guys, why not incorporate some color denim… totally unpredictable and totally in season! We suggest a crisp white collared shirt with a contrasting cuff. Roll it up to complete the look!

Collections available at Generation Blissin Lemont and www.generationbliss.com


Lazy days at the beach, outdoor concerts

and street festivals, dining alfresco, or a simple gathering of friends and family on the path –whatever summer has in store for you, dressing the part makes everything more fun. Playful summer accessories are just the ticket to kick up your look this season.

“Trends for 2013 include brightly colored statement necklaces which can be worn with a simple tank and maxi skirt, or dressed up for evening,” said Dana Wellings, manager at Enzee Boutique in Elmhurst . “Stack and wrap bracelets are very popular including leather wrap-around watches from La Mer Collections.”

The hottest bags include follow the season’s colorful trend with cross body styles with fringe and tassel details or bright color blocking, she said.

Nothing says “summer” like a big floppy hat., and hat trends include larger sun hats from San Diego Hat Company that are easily packable and come with built in SPF. Additionally, pop culture gets its say in boutiques like Enzee, as movies like the Great Gatsby have style-savvy shoppers looking to mimic the that fashionable era.

“With the popularity of the Gatsby movie, we’re showing a lot of bedazzled headbands and hair ties (that double as bracelets) including hand-beaded styles by Deepa Gurnani,” Wellings said.

Of course, you’ll want to protect your eyes from those golden summer rays, as well, and there’s no reason why you can’t do it in style. Michael Caputo, Director of Marketing for Spex eyewear stores, shares what’s hot in sun wear fashion.

”This summer season is all about the bold – exaggerated ‘cat eye,’ rich, vibrant color, and flash mirror lenses in hot colors,” Caputo said.

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Spex carries a variety of fashion lines; Tom Ford, Ray-Ban, and David Yurman are but a few of the trend collections that are equally stylish while offering complete UV protection, he added.

When looking for sassy shades, shoppers should consider a polarized lens to reduce eyestrain, particularly during mid-day hours during the summer months when UV radiation is most prevalent, Caputo said.

So, grab a fabulous hat and your coolest shades and make the most of the season. You’ll keep your cool while looking hot!

“With the popularity of the Gatsby movie, we’re showing a lot of bedazzled headbands and hair ties,”-Dana Wellings,Enzee Boutique

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spending time at the beach or catching some rays. But the hot temperatures can cause

concern for women everywhere. How do I protect my skin from the sun’s harmful rays? How do I keep my makeup from running down my face in these high temps? Should I skip the sun tanning all together? We talked to experts in the fields of women’s skin care and cosmetics.

At Essential Skin and Beauty in Elmhurst, owner and esthetician Andrea Stodola suggests using a titanium and zinc-based sunscreen, with at least an SPF 30 rating. These sunscreens reflect the rays instead of absorbing them. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, make skin more sensitive to the sun, she explained. Don’t forget your ears, or an SPF lip balm to keep soft and

supple. SPF hair products protect against a sunburned scalp.

While the best source of SPF is still a hat, she

said, extra coverage can be found by using a moisturizer with SPF before applying makeup. Internal SPF pills also are available, allowing you to get sun pro-tection just like put-ting on sunscreen.

Avoid aerosol sprays, despite the illusion that sunscreen can be sprayed on the body with ease.

“I went to the Caribbean with a friend, and she used an aerosol spray,” Stodola said. “She got badly burned.”

The reason, she says, is because the spray misses places on your skin. Lotion affords the maximum amount of coverage.

While moisturizing creams and SPF rich lotions can bathe your skin in protection, many women opt to peel away previous damage, but in the heat of the summer, Stodola says to skip the harsh chemical peels, which also strip your skin of pro-tective barriers. Instead she proposes choosing a fruit enzyme peel, which uses natural ingredients like pineapple and papaya to exfoliate the skin safely.

Once your skin is ready for the daylight, it’s time to consider color, and makeup can be reworked during those bright and sunny summer months.

Professional makeup artist Angela Hall says orange is the hot makeup color this summer- for both lips and eyes. MAC lipstick in Morange or Ob-sessive Compulsive Lip in “Beta” are her favorites to achieve this citrusy look.

“A teal eyeliner pop on the bottom lash line is really popular right now,” she said, suggesting Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tenacious Teak and Makeup For Ever Aqua Eyes in 52L.

If you struggle with perspiration in the summer heat, don’t sweat it! Hall uses MEDeTATE individu-al wipes to take on the go and absorb the extra oil on your skin. They are best used before putting on your makeup so that everything sticks and you stay fresh, Hall said.

Another, professional trick to keep your look from wilting in the summer sun is to use hairspray over makeup to seal everything in place. Urban Decay

All Nighter Setting Spray is Hall’s favorite.

“I use it on my brides because we do their makeup at two in the afternoon, the weddings are usually not until later at night and they don’t get done until around midnight,” she said.

For the fair-skinned females and the too-busy-to-tan ladies, bronzer is an easy way to getting that summer glow without the rays. But don’t be heavy-handed. A fluffy brush is a simple way to avoid putting on too much.

“People tend to overdo it,” Hall said. “You should put it where the sun would naturally hit you–tops of your cheeks, forehead, bridge of your nose.”

In the end, it’s summer.

“Keep it simple,” she said. “Summer is for picnics and going to the park.”

A little cream eye makeup with some shimmer, tinted moisturizer or bronzer, mascara and you’re all set to go.

“Skip the foundation,” she said. “Use a little con-cealer if you have to.”

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I think if I had to sum up the difference between raising a boy and a girl, it would be that boys are physically exhausting and girls are emotionally exhausting.

Since the beginning, my daughter has fulfilled her role as my “emotional child.” I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this girl started a “cycle” at age 2. Every few weeks, she would get noticeably moody, crabby and irritable. I never knew a little girl could be described as melancholy until my kid came along. To say my daughter is a drama queen is an understatement.

Now that she is turning 6, she might as well be turning 16 because the drama has become more intense, her moods more drastic and unpredictable. She is affected by everything and everyone so much, I might change her middle name from “Elizabeth” to “Sensitive.” I am known for my sarcasm and simple jokes, but if I catch Maddie on an off day, she will pour on the waterworks for a simple quip about her hair.

From the moment she wakes up, she is in character. If I don’t make her waffles perfect so that the butter melts just right, she brings on the drama.

If I don’t allow her to wear red pants with a hot-pink top along with mismatching socks, she puts on a pouty face.

When the Velcro on her shoes won’t line up properly, she is sure to blow a gasket. And don’t even get me started on homework. She can turn two plus two into the most complicated algebraic equation in three seconds flat. If she’s this bad in kindergarten, I can just imagine how high school homework will go down.

of course, I have to have a relative amount of empathy since I was known to spend many an evening crying over my Spanish homework at the kitchen table. If things didn’t go my way, I admit I could pout, sulk, sigh and stomp my feet with the best of them.

Maddie has always been particularly attached to me, and if I make plans to be away from the house for any

period of time, she finds a way to manipulate me and send me on a guilt trip that warrants a stamp on my passport.She also developed a sensitivity to my own mood swings. If I am feeling down or stressed out, she is the first to look out for me and make sure I am okay. However, sometimes we feed off each other’s emotions, and God forbid we both wake up on the wrong side of the bed. It is battle royale in the Stien house.

of course, that is when I employ my own form of armchair psychology in order to work through our respective rough patches. I’ve enlisted a little therapy session for such occasions. We sit down together, talk through what is bothering us, agree to press the restart button on our day, count to 10, force ourselves to smile and move. oddly, in most cases, we never can really pinpoint what is bothering us. Bad moods just crop up for no reason. Typical girls.

I have to admit, as challenging as it is to raise a daughter, it has enabled this self-proclaimed drama queen to take a long, hard look in the mirror … and then call my mom to apologize. My payback for putting my mother through the emotional ringer is my very own daily dose of Academy Award-winning performances.

In the end, those who suffer the most are my husband and son. They are just left shell-shocked by the two lovely ladieswith whom they live. Catch us on the wrong day and end up in our cross-hairs, and they might as well sign a death wish. Even Maddie has learned to throw daggers with her eyes and disappear into her room for some alone time if she is rubbed the wrong way. The boys seem to push buttons and don’t know when to stop.

Both my husband and son, however, had better learn a valuable lesson in quitting while they are ahead if they ever want to make it past Maddie’s 16th birthday and my Change of Life.

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Write This Downwith Michelle StienMichelle Stien is a stay-at-home mom of two children, ages 3 and 5. Her mother always told her to “write this down,” so she is sharing her experiences with other suburban women to help them deal with the craziness of being “Mom.”

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School’s out, and in these warm summer months, family time grabs the summer spotlight.

But if planning the two-week road trip sounds like more work than play, a weekend jaunt can be a great way to bring the family together and enjoy some great places that surround the suburbs.

Just a few hours west of the heart of DuPage County sits picturesque Galena. While known for its rolling hills and lush wines, Galena offers far more than simply a romantic getaway. Its surrounding area offers families tons of vacation fun in the great outdoors.

Local trails and waterways abound in Galena and across Jo Daviess County. And there’s no need to haul bikes or canoes all the way from the suburbs, as rentals are available at many local shops, as are trail tours, a perfect adventure for family members of all ages.

Taking the family out to dinner every night can get very pricey. Instead, families can pack some healthy sandwiches and a blanket in a basket for a picnic, suggests Salastino Ruffini of the Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

“Take the pedestrian bridge to Grant Park and enjoy a family picnic overlooking Galena,” Ruffini said.

For families of “night owls,” Galena beckons you to stay out late. Stargazing is great option, telescope required. The visitor’s center has schedules for fun nighttime events.

Just because school is out doesn’t mean that the learning has to be done for the summer. Local historical sites and history museums are a great source of information and family fun.

“Most people forget or don’t realize the impact Galena had pre-Civil War and even afterwards,” Ruffini said.

But if your family’s idea of fun in the sun means squishing your toes in the sand, then pack your beach bag and head to St. Joseph, Michigan, where some of the best Lake Michigan coastline is just 100 miles from home.

Pack sunscreen and towels, but don’t bother bringing big, bulky swimming equipment,” said Jill Stone, Executive Director of the St. Joseph, Michigan Welcome Center. Kayaks, swimming tubes and all kinds of beachfront essentials can be rented from local shops near the water.

If the teen thinks she’s too cool for family vacations, families can try sporting activities like jet skiing, or just keeping it simple.

“Getting some ice cream is a great idea–everyone loves a special frozen treat,” Stone said.

Be sure and to make the welcome center an early stop on your trip, to pick up brochures and information

about special events that are happening in their destination. Talking to locals is also a great way to find out the best events in town, particularly if the weather isn’t as warm and dry as planned.

“Always have a Plan B if it starts to rain,” Stone said.

If your idea of a getaway involves escaping the hustle and bustle of home life, a stay at a relaxing hotel may be just the way to spend time with the kids while someone else takes care of all the details. But if you still crave a nice home cooked meal and the ability to walk to the beach, home rentals may be a great way to get away.

Rental houses provide plenty of space for everyone and more opportunities for the family to bond. Even in such resort-laden locales as Wisconsin Dells, there are homes of every shape and size ready to meet the needs of families and friends.

Getting there is often half the fun, but children can get fussy even on a short jaunt in the car.

“Being in a car too long with no activities can cause tired, cranky kids and a poor start to the trip, so bring snacks and games.”Silver Beach at dusk, in St. Joseph, Michigan is a popular spot for a Midwestern beach getaway.

Photo by Joshua Nowicki

Homes of every shape and size are available for getaway rental through local property managers and online sources, like

HomeAway.com This home, Devil’s Lodge, just outside bustling Wisconsin Dells, boasts a stunning mix of wood, stone and tile finishes, three fireplaces, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and

nearly 4,000 square feet of space. Provided photo.

A favorite summer family activity in Galena is the Chestnut Mountain Alpine Slide, a joyous ride with breathtakingviews of the Mississippi River and surrounding hillsides.Provided photos.

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thRough SeptembeR 1 – FaCeS oF the 1St opens 10 a.m. daily at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonThis summer exhibit at the First Division Museum offers the stories of 15 veterans of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division. Visitors experience the division’s history from 1918 through modern day, through the eyes of the soldiers who served. Free with paid parking of $5.

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July 4 – auguSt 31 – eagleWood ReSoRt & Spa “Songs of Summer” Concert Series Fridays at 8 p.m., at Eaglewood Resort and Spa, at 1401 Nordic Road in ItascaFeaturing Frank and Dave playing classic rock and pop hits, as well as a different band every Friday night! For more information, visit www.eaglewoodresort.com/summer.

July 4 – independenCe CelebRation at Cantigny Noon-4 p.m. At 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton on Parade FieldEnjoy patriotic sights, sounds and activities for the whole family! Events and parking will be free all day. Kids will love the inflatables, painting the 20-foot Cantigny mural and even putting their “John Hancocks” on the Declaration of Independence. The Navy Band Great Lakes will perform patriotic music in front of the First Division Museum at 3 p.m.

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July 13 – WeSt SubuRban Symphony oRCheStRa 8 p.m. at Cantigny Park’s First Division Museum, 1S151 Winfield Road, WheatonEnjoy a Ravinia-style outdoor concert as the West Subur-ban Symphony and Maestro Peter Lipari present “Cinema Classics,” including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture, Ravel’s Bolero, and Sibelius’s Finlandia along with rousing tunes

by Mozart, Schubert, Verdi and Wagner from popular films. Tickets are $12 in advance or $18 the day of show. Canti-gny Plus members pay $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Purchase tickets at Cantigny.org or call 630-260-8162. Tickets also are available at Cantigny Park in the gift shop and at the parking booth.

July 16 – Radio dayS 1 p.m. at Fischer Farm, at 16W680 old Grand Ave. in BensenvilleSteve Darnall, host of the “Those Were the Days” Radio Program and editor of Nostalgia Digest, will discuss radio during the 1930s and 1940s including the popular shows, the performers, both the famous and not-so-famous. He will also play clips from various radio shows. For more information, please visit www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

July 20 – CaRdboaRd boat Regatta 8 a.m. at Nor-man P. Smalley Pool, 665 S. York Street in ElmhurstBuild a boat out of cardboard and duct tape at home that is capable of being launched and paddled across the pool while holding two people! Each age group (ages 6 and older) will have the opportunity to win different awards. There is a $12 boat fee. For more information, call 630-993-4724 or visit www.epd.org.

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July 21 - 3Rd annual aRt in the StReet Noon in the Berwyn Depot District, at Stanley and oak Park Avenues Featuring exhibitors showcasing ceramics, crafts, fiber art, glass, graphics, jewelry, mixed mediums, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood. For more information, visit www.berwynartscouncil.org.

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July 23 – SummeR Jazz band ConCeRt 7 p.m. at Wilder Park, at 175 Prospect Avenue in ElmhurstBring a blanket and a picnic basket and enjoy an evening of music. For more information, visit www.epd.org.

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Patrons of the arts donned their best vintage formalwearand joined together for a night of retro fun at Prom-O-Rama,

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CLoCKWISE FRoM FAR LEFT:Dr. Paul and Theresa Ternaof Wheaton enjoy the evening at the 2013 Alexian Brothers Foundation Ball de Fleur.

Melanie and John Furlan of La Grange Park show off a guitar autographed by John Reznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, up for auction at the 2013 Alexian Brothers Foundation Ball de Fleur.

Lilac Queen Megan Cotterill greets guests at the 54th Annual Lilac Ball.

Matt and Vicki Wakely of Lombard enjoy the Ball de Fleur.

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