Links & Drinks – plus post-round cuisine

BY VALERIE HARDY You don’t have to join a country club to enjoy a round of golf on a beautifully manicured course followed by beverages and bites at a quality clubhouse or onsite restaurant. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or still growing your game, this list of local courses is sure to provide a pick…

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Gaining Momentum – Hinsdale Alum Cathy Richardson

By Scott Jonlich | Photos by Victor Hilitski Cathy Richardson is one of Hinsdale Central’s most famous Hall of Fame members. She lived in Burr Ridge while attending Hinsdale Central and graduated in 1987. To quote her induction statement as a 2020 Hall of Fame inductee, “Her music career was in full swing at Central,…

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Mary Doten National APTA Champion Retires

Mary Doten

“It’s Time” Six-time National Champion and Hall of Fame Inductee Mary Doten retires By Cynthia Maquet Photos by Marcello Rodarte   “Humble,” “passionate,” “kind,” and “loyal” are just a few of the words used to describe Mary Doten, known to many as the GOAT of Paddle Tennis. Three decades of coaching and competing in paddle…

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Home & Design: A Slice of Americana

Sears Homes offer a glimpse of a past that will stand well into the future By Maureen Callahan | Photos by 726 Visuals Instead of looking online or working with a realtor to find your ideal home, imagine being able to order it from a catalog. Choose the number of bedrooms, room dimensions and finishes…

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Exotic Summer Destinations

This summer, get far away from it all By Maureen Callahan Travel, of any kind, enhances us as people. It’s a great way for kids to learn. It’s an opportunity to see firsthand that our way of life is just one of many, and for all our differences, there are quite a few commonalities. The…

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Home Grown: Leading the Snacking Revolution

Nut butter-filled dates are changing the snacking world… for Realsy By Maureen Callahan It’s tough to find healthy snacks these days. You wander up and down grocery store aisles looking for items presented as health food that aren’t, in reality, good for you. There are many “greenwashed” brands, falsely marketed as more natural, wholesome or…

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Food & Wine: The Perfect Pair

BY VALERIE HARDY Spring is in the air, and it is time to shift from comfort foods to lighter fare. Give this guide a glance to find the best fork + cork combos. Scott Harris Hospitality’s Davanti Enoteca’s Wine Expert, Kristen Jackson, shares the best wines to pair with some favorite dishes.

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Community Scene: Deco at the Drake

The Hinsdale Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society held its annual benefit luncheon Tablescapes 2023: Deco at the Drake on Sunday, March 12. More than 400 generous guests packed The Drake Oak Brook Hotel for an afternoon of lively shopping, bidding, and dining. This year’s theme celebrated and honored the city of Chicago, which is…

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Snapshot: Center for Healing & Integration

The Center for Healing and Integration (CHI) is a new sanctuary for holistic healing for the mind, body, and soul. This spa-like center is a hidden gem, offering knowledgeable and compassionate guidance on an individual’s path to healing. After 15 years as a therapist in private practice, Julie Rutkowski, LCSW and Founder of CHI, had…

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Community Scene: Elm School Spring Fundraiser

Photos by 726 Visuals On the evening of March 11, parents and teachers from Elm Elementary gathered at The Elm in La Grange for their annual spring fundraiser. It was a night to remember with dueling pianos by Howl2Go and a live auction featuring school parent John Rante. Elm Principal Sara Olson and District 181…

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