Red Devil Redemption

Hinsdale Central’s Lauren Panveno and Sophia Virmani take second in state after tough draw in 2024 BY JEFF VORVA In 2024, the Hinsdale Central tennis doubles team of Lauren Panveno and Sophia Virmani had the worst luck of the draw as you possibly could have. The Illinois High School Association follows a format in which…

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2026 Wedding Trends:
5 Ways Modern Couples Are Redefining Celebrations

1. Destination Experiences Couples are turning their “I do’s” into multi-day escapes—private villas, yachts, and immersive itineraries. Think welcome cocktails, chef-hosted dinners, and a farewell brunch overlooking the sea.   2. Floor-to-Ceiling Design No longer limited to centerpieces, design now surrounds every sense. Suspended florals, mirrored floors, custom scents, and ambient light art create immersive…

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Inside Curling

Villa Park’s Windy City Curling Club is just a stone’s throw away By Maureen Callahan Curling. We’ve all seen it played at the Winter Olympics, but how many can say they really understand this unique sport? To the casual onlooker, it could seem at first like a cross between shuffleboard and marbles played on ice.…

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Is it Almost Spring?

Find out on February 2 in Woodstock, Illinois By Maureen Callahan| Photos courtesy of Woodstock Willie Days Committee By February, most of us have winter blues. That is, unless you live in northwest suburban Woodstock, the town that doubled for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Harold Ramis’ 1993 cult classic, Groundhog Day. February 2 marks the day…

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Dave Wannstedt

From Western Pennsylvania to gridiron greatness By Marcus Fertig | Photo by Victor Hilitski Dave Wannstedt’s football story doesn’t begin under the bright lights of the NFL. It begins in the steel towns of Western Pennsylvania, where football wasn’t just a game; it was a lifeline. “Football was a way out for us,” Wannstedt says.…

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Game Changers

TV’s most memorable ads are aired on Super Bowl Sunday BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN “People are usually annoyed by advertising. But one day a year, they love it.” – Soraya Faber, SVP, Executive Account Director of McCann New York It’s the big day! The dips are made, the chili is simmering, and the beer is icing…

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Where Geology Meets Technology

Discover the Hidden Gems in Your Phone Hidden treasures aren’t always found deep underground—sometimes, they’re right in your pocket. The Hidden Gems in Cellphones exhibition at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, opening October 19 and running through May 2026, reveals the beauty and importance of minerals that power modern technology. Inspired…

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Bill Ramette

Rockefeller Global Family Office For Bill Ramette, helping clients build wealth is only part of the story. The greater goal is helping them use that wealth wisely—to create freedom, security, and opportunity for the people and causes they care about most. As Managing Director and Private Advisor at Rockefeller Global Family Office in Oak Brook,…

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Barrett Group Wealth Management
of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

In an era where financial uncertainty often dominates the headlines, Barrett Group Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network stands out for its enduring commitment to trust, education, and family-centered service. Founded on the belief that true wealth extends beyond numbers, the practice guides clients toward financial confidence through customized, relationship-driven strategies. Managing Directors…

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Performance Wealth

Performance Wealth was founded with one simple goal: to make wealth management more personal, transparent, and empowering. Based locally but serving clients nationwide, the firm is built on the belief that sound financial planning is not just about numbers—it’s about people, their families, and their goals. The advisors at Performance Wealth come from diverse backgrounds…

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