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A Home Where the Bison Roam
Illinois’ prairie at Nachusa Grasslands has been restored over the past 40 years thanks to The Nature Conservancy By Valerie Hardy There are few places left in the Midwest where you can hear the uninterrupted breeze moving through waist-high grasses and spot a herd of American bison grazing as they did centuries ago. Yet less…
Read MoreLasting Legacy
Giving Beyond a Lifetime By Dave McGowan Did you know that approximately 10% of estates include a provision for a charitable distribution? It’s a great way to leave your legacy and to ensure that the organizations you supported during your lifetime will continue to benefit from your generosity. As I mentioned in my May article,…
Read MoreMaking Polo More Accessible
Introducing a new generation to one of the world’s oldest sports Photos by Courtney Kelly Chicago Polo Academy is helping introduce a new generation of players to the sport. Located in Maple Park, Illinois, the academy hosts scheduled competitive tournaments and offers riding lessons, polo instruction, and practices for students under the direction of Thomas…
Read MoreThe Evolution of the Facelift
Cutting Through the Facelift Confusion Feeling overwhelmed by facelift terms? Between “Deep Plane,” “SMAS,” “Liquid Lifts,” and endless new trend names, it’s almost impossible to know what actually works—and what’s just marketing hype. Here is the simple truth: Most standard facelifts pull your face sideways. When skin and muscle are pulled horizontally toward your ears,…
Read MoreLaGrange Periodontics
At LaGrange Periodontics, specialized care is at the heart of every healthy gum and lasting smile. Serving the western suburbs, the practice offers comprehensive services, including periodontal treatment, dental implants, gum and sinus grafting, laser therapy, and sedation dentistry. The experienced team provides advanced reconstruction, esthetics, and implant care designed to deliver exceptional long-term outcomes.…
Read MoreEsplanade Dental Care
Walk into Esplanade Dental Care, and you’ll notice something patients often mention before the dentistry itself: familiar faces. For many patients, those relationships have been built over years. As a family-owned practice, Esplanade has created an environment where patients know they’ll be greeted by the same trusted team members, receive personalized attention, and have time…
Read MoreDr. Matthew S. Hamedani — Cameo Dental Specialists
For Dr. Matthew S. Hamedani, oral and maxillofacial surgery offers the opportunity to relieve pain, repair injuries, and restore a patient’s quality of life. “I could be removing someone’s wisdom teeth today and repairing a mandible fracture tomorrow,” Hamedani says. That variety keeps the work meaningful. The specialty combines dentistry, medicine and surgery, preparing him…
Read MoreMore Heart Experts for Your Community
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth welcomes four cardiologists to meet the growing need for heart and vascular care in the western suburbs Whether you’re managing high blood pressure, recovering from a heart event or seeking answers about a new heart concern, having access to experienced specialists close to home can make all the difference. To help meet…
Read MoreElmhurst’s Youth Advisory Committee
Giving teens a voice to shape their community By Sophia Schiappa What began as an effort to better connect with Elmhurst’s young people has grown into a program where students aren’t just sharing ideas – they’re putting them into action. The Elmhurst Youth Advisory Committee, established in 2023, was created to give local youth a…
Read MoreAn Open Book
Despite a challenging chapter after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2023, Elmhurst-based author Emily Bond returned to writing with her trademark voice, humor, and focus on female characters who enjoy their jobs. Last March, Bond published her third novel, Sort of Seeing Someone, a romantic comedy sprinkled with magical realism. Sort of…
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