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t Hinsdale Dentistry, we understand dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant specific infection control considerations.

Therefore, with respect to our valued patients, we prioritize the most critical dental services. This allows us to minimize harm to patients from delaying care, as well as harm to both patients and personnel from potential exposure to COVID-19. Dr. Harnois and Dr. Kowalczak proactively communicate to both personnel and patients the

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need for them to stay at home if they are sick. Our staff is trained to know the proper steps to take if a patient has COVID-19 symptoms. Dr. Peter was on the first committees in 1985 to advise OSHA of the best practices & protocol, and has stayed ahead of these guidelines ever since. Per the Center for Disease Control (CDC), anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions, including heart or lung disease, or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

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Hinsdale Dentistry transforms hundreds of smiles per year. Just why are so many patients choosing this practice for cosmetic dentistry? Because they know that Dr. Harnois is an esthetics expert—not just regionally, but internationally. Combine his authority with the top-tier technologies available at his practice, and the decision becomes crystal clear.

Hinsdale Dentistry has long been setting a standard for comfortable patient care, with the aid of multiple dental lasers and the iTero digital scanner for digital impressions. These tools provide more comfortable, precise and efficient treatment and give patients of all ages a new understanding of dental care. Whether Hinsdale Dentistry’s patients are children receiving fillings prepared with a water laser and no painful shots, adults prepping teeth for crowns or veneers, or anxious patients hoping to whiten their teeth without sensitivity or to avoid traditional impressions, the practice’s minimally invasive technologies revolutionize their experience.

Dr. Harnois’ mastery of these tools has led to him becoming a sought-out trainer for emerging dental technologies and techniques. He travels throughout North America teaching other doctors to provide similarly exceptional treatment, sharing his skills as a clinician and esthetics authority.

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THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY (AACD) Dr. Harnois is a 10-year member of the AACD, which is considered the highest body of knowledge of esthetic dentistry. He is also one of the main presenters at their annual educational symposium each year.

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FACIAL ESTHETICS (AAFE) Dr. Harnois is the President of the Illinois American Academy of Facial Esthetics and trains dentists in Botox and dermal filler techniques. He is a nationally recognized leader in minimally invasive total facial esthetic techniques. Dr. Harnois has instructed thousands of healthcare

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As an educational leader for current dental technologies and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Harnois is able to truly transcend and provide patients with unparalleled dental care. If you’re interested in learning more about a noninvasive smile makeover or full mouth rehabilitation, reach out today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

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REBOUND IN 2021 Every new year is an opportunity to start fresh, this year especially. So, we are being pro-active and want the January 2021 issue to be as helpful as possible on how to rebound from a challenging 2020.

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There is reason to be cautiously optimistic, given the positive news on the COVID-19 front, in terms of vaccines and anti-body therapies. COVID-19 is performing like every virus as it moves through the population, and we have learned a great deal about protecting the vulnerable. We believe that sooner, rather than later, lockdowns will be lifted and we will be returning to more positive conditions, which will be better for our collective Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club Planning April Benefit physical and mental condition, not to mention our economy.

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Since we are going through these shared experiences together, helpful thoughts and wisdom from our community will be helpful to all.

In this edition of our annual “Giving Book”, read about the DuPage Foundation and how important it is to all non-profits in DuPage County. The foundation supports non-profits who help those in need, several of which are covered in this issue. You will also learn about other non-profits that the foundation supports: arts and culture, the environment, education, and animal welfare.

You can also learn about how the Hinsdale Police Department and Fire Department serves our community so well.

And, in this time of holiday shopping under certain restrictions, we want to remind you of the winners of 2020 “BEST of Reader Favorites” who will certainly appreciate your support.

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TO PROTECT AND TO SERVE Highlighting the Hinsdale Police Depar tment

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f you’re like me, you take for granted the safety in the quiet streets of this town. After all, just 20 miles away, safety can be hard to find.

We decided to spend some time with police chief Brian King to learn more specifically how the Hinsdale Police Department works to keep the town safe.

unlocked, or a house door unlocked," King said. "People walk out in the morning, and their vehicle is gone, or

quite small," he said; "however, that doesn’t matter when it happens to you. We are typically able to recover the vehicles in one of a handful of neighborhoods in Chicago and the south suburbs.

Cars stolen in Hinsdale are usually used by offenders for transportation in order to commit other crimes.”

“What residents can do: please get into a habit. When you get out of that vehicle, or close that garage or front door, make sure it is locked. Ten seconds makes all the difference.”

According to King, without being an alarmist, residents can take several steps to keep themselves and their neighbors safe.

“Sometimes, because - BRIAN KING, chief, Hinsdale Police Department it's so quiet, residents take safety too much for granted…like when they property has been stolen. All of our “What residents can do: please get absentmindedly leave a key fob in auto thefts involve unlocked cars and into a habit," he said. "When you their car, or leave a garage door garages, where their key fobs were left get out of that vehicle, or close that garage or front door, make sure it is in vehicles. locked. Ten seconds makes all the "In 2019, there were 59 vehicle difference. burglaries, up from a five-year average “Second, if you haven’t already of 46. There were 15 vehicle thefts, up from a five-year average of 12. done so, consider surveillance There were 152 other kinds of thefts cameras on your property. Their in 2019, up from a five-year average very presence and visibility serve as deterrents. of 108.”

King said "troublesome."

the

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"In a town of 5,800-plus households, the numbers are still

“Third, join 'block watch.' If you already have outdoor video cameras, be willing to help investigators by sharing your videos. Often, videos

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Detective Sgt. Louis Hayes, intelligence analyst Safia Rusilis, investigator Frank Homolka, detective Art Holecek, school resource officer Dan Mazepa, detective Carter Sward and juvenile officer Karen Kowal

show evidence that can be very helpful in solving crimes. The program is voluntary. You simply have to register your cameras with the police department. There is no charge to participate, and your cooperation will be kept confidential.”

King also suggests residents join "Code Red," the community alert network, which provides them access to department notifications of emergencies.

detective sgt. Louis Hayes Jr., they have steadily improved techniques for identifying offenders, tracking stolen property and collecting evidence.”

in [other] DuPage suburbs," he said.

In speaking with the group in a roundtable discussion, they described how they go about their jobs.

“If you haven’t already done so, consider surveillance cameras on your property. Their very presence and visibility serve as deterrents.”

Detective Carter Sward, whose specialty is investigating auto theft, digital forensics and Internet crimes, described how meticulous they are in collecting evidence.

“Today, cameras are everywhere, and they are instrumental in collecting - BRIAN KING Police Chief, Hinsdale Police Department evidence," Sward said. "We “As for the police make sure we use footage department,” he said, “we from every camera at a According to Hayes, the have already stepped up overnight crime-scene.

We also collect evidence investigative team vehicle patrols, particularly where department's from stolen goods, including consists of three police officers, two there are patterns of crime.” fingerprints and any piece of evidence officers assigned as juvenile officers During our tour, HM also met in the local public schools and two left behind on the stolen goods or with the department's investigations part-time civilian staff members. around the crime scene. Databases divisions. of fingerprints help us a great deal in “In March, we executed search identifying suspects. All of this not “Over the last three years, the warrants in the south suburbs, department has invested time, arresting seven in connection with only helps us solve the crime, but this money and effort with good results," overnight auto thefts and burglaries effort makes for an air-tight case in King said. "Under the leadership of occurring not only in Hinsdale, but the courtroom.”

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gets involved with other important crime areas: drug use among teens and adults, and various types of abuse among teens and within families.

According to Daniel Mazepa, a school resource officer, teens and younger children are increasingly employing social media to "cyberbully" their peers.

"They just don’t realize the harm they cause themselves when they misuse Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and all the rest for inappropriate pictures and videos," Mazepa said. "It is just too easy, and it is a permanent record that cannot be erased. I ask parents to check their children’s phones and apps regularly to see what they are doing with their devices.”

Mazepa also asks parents to be more aware of opioid use.

“Kids today have access to more and more prescribed drugs for pain," he said. "Unfortunately, opioids are very addictive, and can easily lead to heroin addiction and deadly heroin laced with fentanyl.”

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Investigator Frank Homolka, a 40-year veteran of the department and evidence custodian, said the sophistication of evidence collection today has become "amazing."

"The advent of cameras and social media make it more possible than ever to track people down— especially since so many criminals are repeat offenders,” Homolka said.

people be more vigilant, and get into the habit of always locking doors to vehicles, homes and garages.”

Karen Kowal, who investigates juvenile and adult abuse crime, echoes Mazepa’s concern, along with suggestions for help.

“The sophistication of evidence collection today is amazing. The advent of cameras and social media make it more possible than ever to track people down—especially since so many criminals are repeat offenders.”

“When we see abuse, we often can help by putting people in touch with a host of family services that we are so lucky to have in the community," Kowal said.

All in all, while the investigations division is not - FRANK HOMOLKA, evidence custodian, Hinsdale Police Department as visible as the According to Hinsdale police Hayes, about 80 vehicles that are In addition to tracking crime in percent of the crime in Hinsdale is constantly patrolling the streets committed by people who live outside stolen goods, investigation team in town, it is clear they are doing of the village. He shared a “trace map” member detective Art Holocek is important work. that shows how police departments continually working with banks and As they are doing their jobs, as can map stolen vehicle activity in and financial institutions to solve “whitecollar crime” such as embezzlement residents, you are asked to do yours. around Hinsdale. and fraud.

“Frankly, because crime is so low, “It is a full-time job, even in a town people in the community can get a like Hinsdale," Holocek said. little too trusting," Hayes said. "All The investigations division also of us in the department ask that HINSDALE MAGAZINE | HinsdaleMag.com

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“When it comes to being innovative, our fire department continues to advance in fire and life safety methods and practices.”

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his Thanksgiving and holiday season, HM thought it would be appropriate to recognize the Hinsdale Fire Department.

According to Hinsdale fire chief John Giannelli, the fire department takes "great pride" in serving the community."

"I am very proud of all the members and everything they have accomplished, achieved and continue to strive for," Giannelli said.

The Hinsdale Fire Department was awarded the Joseph Hartmann award of excellence in 2020. This award is presented to a medic crew or fire department that best exhibits excellence in the delivery of emergency care in a pre-hospital setting.

"Since that time, we continue to preserve our history with displays and memorials throughout our station," he said. "Our Station 2, located right in front of the firehouse, houses a horse-drawn fire engine among other historical department keepsakes.

“When it comes to being innovative, our

purchased a pair of new Lucas automatic chest compression systems.

"These devices provide continuous chest compressions during a sudden cardiac arrest event," Giannelli said. "Even though we respond with all six shift members on a reported cardiac arrest, the Lucas device helps maximize our manpower to provide the best possible outcome for the patient. Our patient survival rates are the best we have seen, and it’s because of this specialized equipment, our training and teamwork."

“Our fire department takes great pride in serving the community. I am very proud of all the members and everything they have accomplished, achieved and continue to strive for.”

“Our department’s history, traditions and values are exhibited by our firefighters that serve this community every day," Giannelli said. "Our mission statement says it all: ‘To be worthy of the trust placed upon us, and to uphold the privilege of wearing this uniform every day.'

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According to Giannelli, the department began with the founders of the village served on it.

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- JOHN GIANNELLI, Hinsdale fire chief

fire department continues to advance in fire and life safety methods and practices.

Thirty years ago, we were one of the first few fire departments to cross-train firefighters to the paramedic level to provide advanced life support EMS services."

In recent years, the department has

Nearly all members of the fire department have or are in the process of achieving an associate’s, bachelor’s, and/or Master’s degree. All department members extend their learning throughout their fire careers, by completing continuing education courses, in addition to firefighter advancement classes and officer development training.

Many department members are trained in a specialized skill, and are assigned to teams or task forces that provide mutualaid to the surrounding communities. All Hinsdale firefighters are state-certified

paramedics, six are CPR instructors and two are critical-care paramedics. Three are members of the Illinois firefighter peer support team, and are deployed to provide mental-health and wellness resources; three others are on the fire investigator team; two more are on the DuPage County arson and fire investigation task force; and three are on the hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response team.

Firefighters with the department were deployed to assist in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit, to Utica after a deadly tornado passed through the vicinity, and to numerous structure fires and mass-casualty incidents throughout the Chicagoland area.

In addition, the department provides CPR training and certification for residents and healthcare providers. It partnered with the DuPage Narcan program, and hosted a community training event at the new Hinsdale Middle School, providing the community an opportunity to learn about opioid overdoes and training on Narcan administration, a lifesaving antidote that is used to save someone who overdosed on opioids.

The department holds an annual open house for families to learn about fire and life safety, climb on the apparatuses, participate in a “firefighter physical challenge" and

“We are called upon to respond to these types of emergencies, because we train at the highest levels and maintain state-of-theart apparatus and equipment,” Giannelli said, adding that members record roughly 7,000 training hours per year, which greatly exceeds state and federal requirements.

On their days off, the firefighters teach, train and educate other firefighters in surrounding departments. Two members are instructors for the emergency medical technician (EMT) program and the fire science technology degree programs at the College of DuPage. Another is a field instructor with the Illinois Fire Service Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, and also serves as a mentor for firefighter programs across the state. Another is on the International Association of Fire Chiefs' national safety board, and two members work as emergency-room technicians at local hospitals.

experiment with a fire extinguisher.

For the past ten years, the department has hosted a charity softball event in honor of former deputy fire chief Mark Johnson, who died in the line of duty in 2010. This event raises money for local charities, such as Safety Village, Wellness House, the

Make-a-Wish Foundation, Illinois Burn Camp, Special Olympics and the Illinois Firefighter Survivor Network.

Around Christmas time, firefighters and their families have purchased, wrapped and delivered Christmas presents to children served by Wellness House.

Fire department responses by the numbers The department responds to calls for service that involve fires, emergency medical services (EMS) and other emergencyrelated incidents. It is split up into three shifts, (black, red and gold,) each working 24-hour shifts every day. In addition to shift members, its administrative staff includes the chief, assistant chief, administrative services coordinator, fire inspector and IT support staff.

In 2019, the department responded to a total of 2,645 calls—an average of 7.2 calls per day—631 of which were fire-related responses. More than 1,400 calls were related to emergency medical services, and there were 579 emergency-service responses for emergencies such as carbon monoxide alarms, downed or arching power equipment, elevator emergencies, lock-ins and lock-outs, spills and leaks and other hazard investigations.

In addition, the fire prevention bureau conducted a total of 1,102 activities, which included fire inspections, fire-alarm drills, school crisis planning and sprinkler-system testing.

The Hinsdale Fire and Police Departments continually train and work closely together, along with neighboring departments, schools and local healthcare providers and hospitals. In 2019, the rescue task force was formed and developed to better prepare and train local responders for potential threats or acts of violence.

The fire department is also heavily involved with public education and community outreach programs and events throughout the village. Members participate and assist with the community’s Safety Village program, Wellness House events, preschool and early childhood education programs, and visit local schools to share fire prevention and safety tips.

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well-designed, well-constructed luxury homes, remodels and additions, as well as baths and kitchens, all over the Chicagoland area. When you look at our Web site, you will see the quality of construction; you will see the quality of smart, modern design; you will see the quality of the materials we use. And you can read the Q. We know there has been testimonials of the work we a residential construction have done and how we have boom since about April of worked with our customers. this year. How has your firm - MARCIN KAWA, founder and owner, MK Construction & Builders They speak better than I do— been doing? and that’s why most of our A. Fortunately, we have work comes from referrals. been busy, but we know that there are running the job from beginning to Q. What trends do you see in new more customers that we can also take end. And most of all, I learned that I home construction? care of, especially in luxury residential had an eye for design, which can lead A. We build all over the area. construction. to more luxury home projects. Along Because we build in the city, where Q. What separates MK Construction the way, I got to know people in the space and lot-size are at a premium, we industry who wanted to do the best job from other residential builders? have gotten to be very good at making possible, like I did. And so, in 2004, I A. I spent several years as a efficient use of space. And while there decided to start MK Construction & contractor, learning the business from is demand for large luxury residences, Builders, with a focus on quality, highthe ground up, so to speak. I learned there are also trends away from end construction. first-hand the best practices that go "McMansions" and toward making Now here I am 16 years later, more efficient use of outdoor space into building a home that people really appreciate and which allow us to be thankfully, with a staff that has grown for more entertaining and family use. very price-competitive. I learned [that] with the business. I am still "handsthe better you listen to the customer, on," and together, we are building Continued on next page insdale Magazine recently reached out to Marcin Kawa, founder and owner of MK Construction & Builders, to learn how his company has been doing during the residential construction boom this year.

the better the job will go, because we are bringing their dreams to life. I also learned the importance of delivering a job on-time and on-budget, and

“Fortunately, we have been busy, but we know that there are more customers that we can also take care of, especially in luxury residential construction.”

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Naturally, this is good for us and our expertise in making the most of space inside and out. We even have spec homes, where people can actually see some of our homes for the quality of design, quality of construction and use of top-quality materials.�

Q. How about the trends in remodeling and additions?

A. After living in a home for a while and wanting to stay in the home, people know what they want, or they are thinking about upcoming changes.

The pandemic has more people working from home, and having their children "go to school at home." So, instead of having an entrance with a living room/family room, people are thinking of a front room that can serve as a home office for the family.

They want that flexibility of the space. We are quite good at helping people decide on whether it is better to remodel or add on. It depends on

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how they see their future needs over the next 10 to 20 years. Above all, they want well-designed plans that are functional, meet their tastes and [are] cost-effective.

Q. What trends do you see in remodeling luxury bathrooms and kitchens?

A. Customers are asking more about spas and tubs in bathrooms where people can relax, or designs with more walk-in showers and luxury appointments in finishing the bathroom areas.

Kitchens are already a place for people gathering. Today, they want them to be even more a place where people can gather and for space that is more multi-purpose. So, not only is there an emphasis on kitchen islands with seating; there is also demand for more space where people can sit around a table, and the kitchen area can be more multi-purpose. And, of course, they want the finest in appliances.

Q. What are you doing to respond to the current limited ability to meet face-to-face?

A. We have turned this problem into an advantage for our customers and ourselves. We work on the basis of virtual meetings to keep customers up to date. We regularly use 3-D home tours, so customers can see actual progress on a job as it progresses. Constant updates with this new technology have made us more efficient and more responsive, and our customers have told us they appreciate the technology.

To learn more about MK Construction & Builders, go to mkconstructioninc.net, or dial 773-817-1861.

Pictures are from recent custom remodeling project in Chicago.

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On October 29, LyArts at The Community House offered a free Fall in Love with The Arts outdoors experience. Included was art

by Alex Levesque, shown here, and live music by Tank and the Beez with Roberta Wentling. DuPage Foundation helped support the event as part of arts and culture initiatives.

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attractions, and great places to shop and dine. All of this makes the region very desirable.

At the same time, there are those who need help even in DuPage County— especially during these times. In fact, one in five families is considered low-income— which brings us to DuPage Foundation.

HM had an opportunity to learn about the foundation in a meeting with president and CEO Dave McGowan.

“Without fanfare, DuPage Foundation works behind-the-scenes, helping not only those in need, but raising the quality of

life for all the residents in the county,” McGowan said. “I’m proud to say DuPage Foundation is the very definition of a community foundation—which is a special type of public charity.”

According to the Council on Foundations, community foundations are “grant-making public charities that are dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families and businesses to support effective not-for-profits in their communities.”

McGowan said the foundation started in 1986, with the efforts of a few individuals.

“To date, with a lot of hard work by staff and many volunteers over the years, not to mention the donors, more than $55 million has been distributed to DuPage County not-for-profits,” he said. "And according to Crain’s Chicago Business, DuPage Foundation is a Chicagoland top-25 foundation, holding more than $95 million in assets. That financial base supports many charities that apply for and receive grants to help them continue their vital work for the citizens of DuPage County.

“We like to say that we’re doing a world of good in our own backyard.”

• Candor Health Education (formerly the Robert Crown Center) • The Community House • First Folio Theatre • Graue Mill and Museum • HCS Family Services • Hinsdale Humane Society • Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art • LOVE Christian Clearinghouse • Mayslake Village • Wellness House Third, there are 12 staff members

Julie Curran (Arts DuPage advisory committee) Laurie McMahon (Financial operations committee, grant committee, Trustee Emerita) Ernie Mrozek (Former vice chair, recentlyretired trustee and current chair of the strategic planning committee) Braden Waverley (Investment committee) According to McGowan, in the spring, the foundation launched a COVID-19 response fund to raise “urgently-needed funds to support organizations that are helping people survive the coronavirus pandemic.”

Through November, the foundation raised and granted $1.4 million.

Specifically, there are three main components “We quickly that make up the raised and foundation, as it Last year Next Generation Initiative teamed up with the GardenWorks Project distributed funds fosters philanthropy, to build vegetable gardens in areas of DuPage County where people lacked easy to the organizations connects donors to access to affordable fresh produce. that needed them area needs and builds most to serve the greatest community partnerships. number of people as fast First, of course, there are as possible,” McGowan the donors themselves. said. “The fourth round - DAVE MCGOWAN, president and CEO, DuPage Foundation of grant-funding also Second, there are included funds to support hundreds of non-profit and more than 150 volunteer experts to arts organizations, as they struggle to stay organizations that apply for grants from help the foundation set and meet goals, solvent during the pandemic shut down.” the foundation’s flagship grant program, and work with donors to make the most called Community Needs Grants. Eligible Supporting DuPage Foundation impact from the funds they offer. non-profits fall into five categories for this McGowan said the foundation employs Several of the volunteer experts are area DuPage Foundation program: a variety of strategies to raise funds to meet resident.

• Health and human services including its mission.

Nate Wasson several on the following pages “Most importantly, we work to help DuPage Foundation is governed by a • Education board of trustees. Hinsdale resident and individuals, businesses and organizations • Arts and culture current trustee Nate Wasson serves as become aware of the impact they can • Environment vice chair. This is Wasson’s eighth year have on their communities,” he said. "For • Animal welfare on the foundation’s board, an activity he example, gifts of appreciated property Donors can direct funds to specific completes outside of his role as senior are an attractive means toward achieving causes (called fields of interest) if they vice president and private wealth advisor charitable goals. We also host a gala every wish, or they can initiate a specific fund for Chicago-based Capital Group. He fall, in addition to other social and service or designate amounts as “unrestricted,” also serves on the foundation’s strategic events. There is even a Next Generation which means the grant committee can best planning committee, which developed Initiative to encourage people new to determine where those funds will have the and launched a new strategic plan for the philanthropy.” most impact based on the greatest need. foundation in 2019.

To learn more about the DuPage Foundation, Several of those not-for-profits are right Norm Beles (audit committee, by-laws visit www.dupagefoundation.org. in our part of DuPage County: committee, trustee emeritus)

“We like to say that we’re doing a world of good in our own backyard.”

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Give thanks and give back Our annual gathering of worthy non-profits ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHICAGOLAND WEST Hinsdale 630-321-2529 alcw.org BRIDGE COMMUNITIES INC. Glen Ellyn 630-545-0610 bridgecommunities.org

DIVEHEART FOUNDATION Downers Grove 630-964-1983 diveheart.org DUPAGE PADS Wheaton 630-682-3846 dupagepads.org

HCS FAMILY SERVICES CANDOR HEALTH EDUCATION Hinsdale 630-323-2500 Hinsdale 877-670-4522 hcsfamilyservices.org candorhealthed.org HINSDALE HUMANE SOCIETY DISTRICT 181 FOUNDATION Hinsdale 630-323-5630 Clarendon Hills hinsdalehumanesociety.org 630-861-4900 d181.org/parents/ district-181-foundation 34

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INFANT WELFARE SOCIETY OF CHICAGO Auxiliaries in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale and Oak Brook infantwelfaresocietyauxiliary.org

SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN Chicago 773 653 2200 safe-families.org

LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES Naperville 630-355-3663 loaves-fishes.org

THE COMMUNITY HOUSE Hinsdale 630-323-7500 thecommunityhouse.org

PILLARS COMMUNITY HEALTH La Grange 708-745-5277 pillarscommunityhealth.org

THE SERVICE CLUB OF CHICAGO Chicago 312 220 9600 theserviceclubofchicago.org WELLNESS HOUSE Hinsdale 630-323-5150 wellnesshouse.org

Assistance League to shop for student clothing as part of AL's Operation School Bell middle-school shopping program.

League membership continues to grow, as it addresses the changing needs in our community.

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact membership@ alcw.org.

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he financial support Assistance League (AL) through donations has remained strong, but not at the record levels we have seen in the past couple of years. AL has attracted new interest from local businesses, including volunteers from Advocate Children’s Hospital, who joined in October

AL continues to adapt its programs to increased community need and adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

The Operation School Bell winter coats program utilized curbside pickup to distribute coats, as classroom fittings could not be executed.

New this year, AL provided coats and books to Head Start students throughout DuPage County and to LADSE students in La Grange.

Safety issues necessitated the cancellation of early reading literacy backpacks this

year. The Operation School Bell middleschool shopping program exploded with 50 percent more students requesting schoolappropriate clothing this year. To adhere to COVID guidelines, students were not able to shop for themselves. Assistance League volunteers became “personal shoppers” at a local Kohl’s store to fulfill student wish-lists.

The New Start program has already provided essential kitchen equipment to 20 percent more families than this time last year. The league has also seen its partnership with DuPagePADS grow, committing to deliver an additional 41 kitchens for their clients moving into permanent housing.

With the pandemic still in full swing, AL anticipates that need will continue to rise.

The league has taken extraordinary steps to increase its program budget to allow it to help as many people as possible. Donations and grant opportunities are essential to AL's mission of transforming lives and strengthening community. The league hopes that many in the community will consider it a worthy recipient of their year-end charitable giving.

Learn more about Assistance League at www.alcw.org.

Bridge Communities families recover from the traumas of homelessness through housing, mentoring and supportive services. And this year, Bridge is finding that its supportive services have become more comprehensive than ever before, as it deepens services and continually leans into the emerging, new needs of families.

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here’s no doubt that 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year. And as we’ve seen, a pandemic does not stop homelessness.

But Bridge Communities has continued to carry out its mission of helping DuPage County

So far, about 12 families in Bridge's transitional housing program this year have had their time extended due to the pandemic interrupting their financial, educational or career goals. Additionally, the majority of Bridge children are learning remotely, and have faced some struggles with the change. Bridge's dedicated mentors and volunteers have lent their support by pivoting to remote coaching, and providing ongoing guidance for Bridge families; and the staff has come to the rescue with virtual trainings, support groups and meetups, plus parenting workshops, school supplies, remote workspaces, daycare assistance and more. Bridge staff and volunteers are committed to serving

its families, and dedicated to helping them reach success.

This year, Bridge has seen an increase of about $100,000 in extra expenses due to the pandemic. Much of this cost is related to providing the needed technology, mentalhealth care for Bridge families, remote workspaces for parents and children and ongoing building sanitation; and the organization anticipates these costs to continue for some time. Bridge is incredibly thankful for its donors, and humbly asks them to continue to journey alongside its families through this very challenging time.

Here’s how you can support Bridge Communities during COVID-19: • Make a donation at www.bridgecommunities.org.

• Become a volunteer and remotely mentor a homeless family. Contact suzanne.thibeault@bridgecommunities. org for details.

• Hold a drive for cleaning supplies or personal-care products, or donate gift cards for grocery stores, Target or Wal-Mart. Contact vicky.joseph@ bridgecommunities.org for details.

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Candor Health Education

New Name – Same Mission Candor Health Education is the new name for the Robert Crown Center for Health Education. The organization was founded in 1974, and today its name has changed, but its mission remains the same: to positively impact the physical, social and emotional health of youth through innovative education programs in partnership with parents, schools and communities. Candor Health educators continue to bring accurate, science-based health programs to elementary- and middleschool students across Chicagoland. Candor partners with more than 600 Illinois schools

to bring high-quality drug and sex education to young people.

Candor health educators normally serve 80,000 young people each school year, but last year was exceptional, and many programs were canceled when schools closed in mid-March. It revamped its traditional programs (delivered in-person) to accommodate virtual learning and hybrid learning, and it now has online interactive programs and recorded programs with live virtual question-and-answer sessions, so young people and their parents can still access sex- and drug-education lessons even if they are doing distance learning.

Candor Health Education’s curriculum is comprehensive and age-appropriate, and adheres to the state and national standards for health education, social-emotional learning and education best practices. Sex-education programs begin in fourth grade. Candor offers two puberty classes (Puberty I and II), Life Begins and Teen Sexual Health I and II. Its three Science Behind Drugs programs cover the effects of drugs on the adolescent brain

and body, and teach essential topics to fourththrough eighth-grade students. Candor's new classes use online modules to engage students with games and animated videos that students enjoy. It uses technology to help young people learn healthy coping skills, so they can manage stress and anxiety and avoid harmful behaviors.

Candor reinforces the importance of having a trusted adult in a young person’s life. It also provides community education on emerging topics like the legalization of marijuana, vaping and consent, so parents and youth are wellinformed.

Giving opportunities Candor depends on the generosity of the community to ensure that all youth have equal access to high-quality prevention programming.

All annual appeal donations support a slidingscale fee so the organization can educate students in lower-income areas. Candor also has a scholarship fund for its summer camp Body Trek—a unique, hands-on biomedical camp held in Hinsdale and Naperville, and in Chicago in partnership with the Gary Comer Youth Center. If you are interested in sponsoring low-income students’ access to high-quality prevention education, visit candorhealthed.org to learn more and donate.

DuPagePads of food, essential supplies and wellness checks as often as every 48 hours.

With the overwhelming support of the community, DuPagePads increased capacity to 115 hotel rooms, supporting more individuals and families. Countless faith communities, support groups and restaurants are donating time and resources, ensuring clients in emergency housing and the agency’s 150-plus supportive housing apartments will have food, essentials and, most importantly, hope during this challenging time.

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or 35 years, DuPagePads has remained a beacon of hope for those experiencing homelessness. With winter months approaching amid a public-health crisis, safe housing is more critical than ever for the health and wellbeing of our community.

In March, DuPagePads transitioned from its traditional 29-site interim housing model to utilizing hotel rooms to limit the spread of COVID-19, and safely house families and individuals during the pandemic. More than 11,000 nights of shelter in emergency housing have been provided, along with weekly deliveries

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The timing is more important than ever. As of November, one-third of those sleeping safely in DuPagePads’ emergency housing program are children.

With the alarming increase of children now in emergency housing, staff is focused on working with community partners to ensure every child has the tools they need to be successful in virtual and hybrid schooling. To help limit the isolating and traumatic effects of homelessness without a home or traditional classroom, DuPagePads is also seeking help with providing families a way to celebrate the holidays. Donor and volunteer support are needed for fresh Thanksgiving meal deliveries, a Christmas gift-giving program and creating New Year’s Eve kits for families and individuals to celebrate safely.

The need is huge, but so is the support of the surrounding community making DuPagePads’ work possible—such as from local groups that collected diapers and baby formula to feed and clothe two new sets of infant twins in housing, families bringing carloads of non-perishable food and supplies to the contact-less donation container at DuPagePads’ client service center, and the groups of volunteers organizing safe delivery of frozen and fresh meals for individuals and families in housing.

As winter approaches, the number of those in need of shelter increases. DuPagePads is collaborating with congregation leaders and county health officials to reopen a modified version of interim housing following new socialdistancing standards. This will provide a cohort of 20 clients with a safe, warm destination for food and rest nightly, and would not be possible without the hard work of volunteers and the generosity of congregational hosts.

You can help DuPagePads end homelessness for more families and individuals today.

Sign up to volunteer at https://volunteer. dupagepads.org, or provide a donation at www.dupagepads.org/donate.

District 181 Foundation to deliver financial support, and develop impactful programs and resources for students, teachers and parents. The volunteer board has continued to meet virtually, and the foundation appreciates the new board members that joined this year.

From the onset of the pandemic, the District 181 Foundation assessed its event and programming calendar, and adapted to best serve students, parents and teachers.

Its KIDS grant program continues to flourish, with students looking for charitable ways to make a positive impact within the community. Some of the projects students have created with KIDS grants include gift packages for nursing home residents, supplies for pets housed in humane societies, and masks and mask accessories for frontline healthcare workers.

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hroughout the pandemic, the District 181 Foundation has remained committed to responding to the current challenges, and continuing to support students, teachers and parents in the district. The foundation has collaborated closely with District 181 administration

In addition, the foundation continues to invest in teacher training opportunities focused on improving their ability to provide quality hybrid, E-learning and remotelearning experiences for students.

nationally-recognized speakers.

The foundation is excited about several programs that further support student learning. For example, in collaboration with the District 181 administration, it is piloting a "math assistance hotline" to give students a place to call after school hours with questions about math homework.

The foundation has also reinvented its popular young writers night event as young writers night: the 2020 project. This year, students will be invited to submit a piece that captures their feelings, observations and experiences about the year 2020. Their writing will be published in a commemorative book. There will be a special live-streamed program to celebrate the student authors on March 11, 2021, featuring New York Times best-selling youth author Nathan Hale.

For more information about the District 181 Foundation, become involved or make a donation, visit www.d181foundation.org.

The foundation is also supporting the community speaker series for parents, which will offer webinars this year from several

HCS Family Services is unwavering.

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or the past 83 years, HCS Family Services has worked with fervor to strengthen the community by reducing hunger and promoting self-sufficiency.

Since its inception, HCS has been based out of the Hinsdale Memorial Building—a building that has always stood, both literally and figuratively, at the heart of Hinsdale.

Within these historic walls, HCS pantry operations have changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, yet its commitment

In 2020, as with many things, the way HCS approaches and fulfills its mission has changed. Weekly food distribution consists of three small but mighty hours—and during these hours, HCS serves as many as 380 cars of families (up from 140 families pre-COVID-19), for an estimated 1,500 people at its pantries in Hinsdale and at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in unincorporated Willowbrook. Outside of those three critical hours, HCS is joined in partnership with hundreds of people concerned about food insecurity.

Volunteers arrive at pantries ready to roll up their sleeves to sort food, pack bags and distribute food to families awaiting in their cars. Amateur and master gardeners donate the food they have lovingly tended; and concerned individuals and groups altruistically host food drives, or pick up

extra non-perishables during their weekly shopping trips, and then donate food, often placing their donations anonymously into red donation bins. Nearly 1,000 people at year-end join HCS in providing holiday gift assistance and Thanksgiving baskets; and many contribute their treasures, some with a $10 gift, and others with much more, to support food purchases and staffing a small but mighty team that performs this critical food-pantry work.

What we all join together to give is food, but it is much more than that—it’s comfort, kindness, connection and relief. And what we get in return is the same in many ways. With steadfast commitment, HCS is honored to do this work with the support of our community, and gives thanks to all the brave people who have joined its mission during these unprecedented times.

Should you have interest in hosting a food drive, or giving your time, talents or treasures in any other way, please join HCS Family Services by calling 630323-2500, ext. 102, or donating at www. hcsfamilyservices.org.

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Hinsdale Humane Society With a 25-percent increase in animals going home, there has been no increase in the returns of pets. On the other hand, the financial challenges the non-profit has experienced have not been as easy to resolve.

Without fundraising events, HHS has taken a hit. While its adoption numbers are incredible, those fees barely cover the cost of medical and general care required to keep pets thriving while they're with the society. HHS relies on donations from sponsors and friends to help continue its mission.

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he Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center (operated by the Hinsdale Humane Society/HHS) has had its share of COVID challenges. While managing an increase in adoptions, HHS has also experienced funding shortfalls due to canceled events.

To accommodate adopters at a time when the facility is closed to visitors, HHS transitioned to appointment-only. Interested individuals fill out an online application for a pet from the organization's website, and then leave a message at 630-323-5630 to get a call back for an appointment.

But for every bad piece of news, there’s a bright side. So many caring people came forward to volunteer back in March. With safety protocols in place, HHS has slowly brought them in. The cost-avoidance they have allowed has been immeasurable.

To finish out 2020, the society is offering a weekly Queen of Hearts raffle, whereby a cashprize winner is drawn live every Tuesday at 4:05 p.m. on social media. HHS's new "dog DNA" event answers the question of what breeds my dog consists. The always-popular sponsor-ananimal is easier than ever, offering last-minute shoppers a meaningful and custom instant gift.

Even in the midst of a worldwide crisis, HHS is in awe of the generous individuals, businesses, partner shelters and other organizations that have stepped up to help the society, so it can help the animals and the community.

With the financial burdens on so many as a result of COVID, HHS has added a twicemonthly, low-cost, pet-care clinic in its building.

The Millstein vaccination program provides everyone with basic pet-care services and a food bank during this difficult time.

The society's new website store features unique animal welfare clothing and accessories, with a portion of proceeds going to its animals.

HHS has also launched a membership program, providing its “humane heroes” with a gift, an inside-scoop just for them, pet-naming opportunities and more.

Loaves & Fishes due to safety concerns. Because of these challenges, they were purchasing more food to meet the demand.

The Loaves & Fishes CARES programs provide additional resources to help struggling families with essential needs such as rent or utility payments. The volunteer team adapted to virtual consultations, and worked around the clock, assisting clients. Calls for this emergency assistance have doubled during the pandemic.

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ver the last several months, Loaves & Fishes has adapted to serve the dramatic increase of struggling families in our community and the many challenges brought on by the economic fallout caused by the pandemic.

In order to provide a safe environment for clients, volunteers and staff, Loaves & Fishes adapted its grocery distribution model to curbside delivery, and reduced the number of people in the building by more than 80 percent.

Before the pandemic, Loaves & Fishes’ groceryassistance program served, on average, 789 families a week—it is now serving approximately 900 to 1,000 families per week. Loaves & Fishes relies on local grocery partners for its food rescue program. During the beginning of the pandemic, they experienced a significant reduction in this food supply; additionally, they were unable to accept physical food donations

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Food insecurity and financial distress continue to rise, and families will continue to need help.

The community can be part of the Loaves & Fishes "journey of generosity" by becoming involved in some way, whether through contributions, volunteering or hosting a food drive virtually or in-person. This community selflessly sets hope into motion for thousands of struggling families.

“If not for Loaves & Fishes, I wouldn't even have any groceries," client Mary said. "You're literally saving my life, and relieving the stress of choosing paying rent and utilities or buying groceries. I can't say enough about your service and sacrifice. … You have gone above and beyond helping those of us who need this help—an outstanding group of people helping others.”

Giving opportunities Food distribution and CARES program support: Financial gifts of any size are deeply appreciated, and

will help the hundreds of families that come each week for grocery assistance and CARES programs.

With Loaves & Fishes’ cooperative buying power, $1 can purchase $8 worth of food.

Virtual food drive: Those who wish to donate food will find the virtual food drive a great option.

From the comfort and safety of your own home, you can purchase healthy food products at discounted prices that are most needed by clients.

Car donations: Loaves & Fishes is always in need of donated cars. It will have them serviced and then donated to deserving clients. Lack of reliable transportation is a barrier to employment or childcare.

Volunteer opportunities Join the Loaves & Fishes family as a volunteer. Your time is very valuable in the fight to end hunger.

Sorting food, distributing food and connecting clients to available resources can be very beneficial and rewarding.

Corporate work groups: Loaves & Fishes is a great place to bring employees for a group service opportunity. Corporate work-groups might help pack food boxes, distribute food or guide clients through the distribution process.

For all giving opportunities, visit www.loaves-fishes.org.

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Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare president Jen Alsman, vice president Melissa Woodbury, out-of-town luminaria chair Anne Marie Bodrozic and in-town luminaria chairs Kim Peterson and Susan Overbey.

Lighting up the parks

Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare seeks to expand luminaria sales in 2020

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ost non-profit organizations planning fundraisers in 2020 have been forced to adapt due to the Coronavirus pandemic, converting traditionally inperson events to virtual ones, which have often resulted in diminished revenues. But one non-profit that has a traditional fundraiser that dates back more than half a century hopes that the circumstances the pandemic has imposed will actually assist in growing it.

Eve luminaria is organized annually by the Clarendon Hills chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago auxiliary (CHIW), and all proceeds from kit sales are directed towards the parent organization.

“The biggest impact that Coronavirus is having on luminaria is that we are making a bigger impact this year with this effort to bring the community together, and also for the cause.”

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of single candles enveloped by brown paper-bags.

Started in the mid-1960s, Christmas

“It’s not just beautiful, but the money that we make from selling the luminaria goes to a really good cause,” said Susan Overbey, co-chair of intown luminaria sales for the chapter.

According to Overbey, the tradition originated with CHIW members, who inherited it from the Southwest.

“The idea is that you light up the paperbags, and on Christmas Eve, they create

hopefully an unbroken chain of lights on the streets of Clarendon Hills,” she said.

Overbey, a Hinsdale native, said growing up, her family would pass through Clarendon Hills on Christmas Eve to view the luminaria.

“It’s a special tradition that people from all over the area come to see,” she said.

Because the activity involves the collaboration of individuals each placing the lanterns on their own properties, chapter members believe it will not suffer from the pandemic, but in fact, may indirectly benefit.

“The biggest impact that Coronavirus is having on luminaria is that we are making a bigger impact this year with this effort to bring the community together, and also for the cause,” CHIW vice president Melissa Woodbury said.

“We know people are going to be around more on Christmas Eve, and maybe with not being able to go to church or out to dinner, something for everyone to be able to do,” chapter president Jen Alsman said.

This year, CHIW desires to “light up the parks,” setting up luminaria throughout Prospect and Hosek Parks, at village hall and in sundry triangles scattered throughout the village, such as the J. Kenneth Sloan Memorial Triangle in the downtown business district and the triangle at the intersection of Prospect and Harris Aves. about a block to the southward.

“The hope is that we will be able to light up all of Prospect Park, and if we sell more than that, other parks within the village, to expand luminaria this year, and raise more money for the health clinic,” Overbey said.

In order to illuminate these public spaces, the chapter is seeking sponsorships from corporations and residential blocks.

Overbey said typically, homeowners might purchase three or four kits for their house, but this season, "we would encourage homeowners to consider buying an extra kit that would go towards this year’s 'light up the parks’ initiative."

CHIW members and their families will place the luminaria in the parks, along with the chapter's new junior board, comprised of kids eighth grade and older in the community.

Alsman said the number of illuminated

spaces “depends on the number of sponsors that we get.”

The chapter also sells luminaria kits to other auxiliary chapters, neighborhood associations and golf clubs in the western suburbs.

generously let us use this space year after year, and is a very important partner in our sales,” said Kimberly Peterson, cochair of in-town luminaria sales.

Anne Marie Bodrozic, the CHIW outof-town luminaria chair, said the chapter has observed “an increased interest this year” from outside groups.

Luminaria will also be sold beginning at the end of November at Clarendon Hills Bank, Kramer Foods in Hinsdale and online, with Web purchasers possessing the option of having kits delivered to their homes.

“More communities or streets have heard about the tradition, and want to bring it to their own neighborhoods and towns,” Bodrozic said. “I think that that's a real positive, that the light will be spreading to additional communities this year to help this good organization.”

Aggregately, the chapter purchases approximately 25,000 candles, and came close to selling out last year. It generally raises approximately $25,000 through luminaria sales—CHIW’s second-largest fundraiser behind its annual benefit in January.

CHIW members prepared luminaria kits at the Lions Park Pool pavilion on Nov. 7. According to Overbey, each of the chapter’s 50 members is responsible for wrapping 80 kits, all of which contain five candles. Some CHIW members picked up their supplies to perform the wrapping at home.

At $6 per kit, Woodbury said the purchase of ten kits “would cover two health visits for a client at the Angel Harvey [Family] Health Center”—Infant Welfare’s clinic on the Northwest Side of Chicago that provides medical treatment to uninsured and under-insured individuals.

“I know a lot of people’s children really like wrapping them,” Overbey said.

Alsman said the activity presented a nice opportunity for chapter members to gather together.

“All of our meetings have been over Zoom,” she said. “We got lucky that it was so beautiful, that we could all come together and socially-distance.”

Kits are stored and sold at the pavilion, which is managed by the Clarendon Hills Lions Club. “[The Clarendon Hills] Lions Club has

“You’re covering doctor visits for people who don’t have any other options,” she said, “just by lighting up your house.”

The Clarendon Hills chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago will be selling luminaria at the Lions Park Pool pavilion, Clarendon Hills Bank, Kramer Foods and online leading up to Christmas Eve. Prime viewing spots for the picturesque scene after sunset on Christmas Eve include Notre Dame Catholic Church, Walker Elementary School and Norfolk and Golf Aves. All proceeds from luminaria sales will be directed towards the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. For more information about the chapter, visit www. clarendonhillsinfantwelfare.org.

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A Special ‘Thank You’ . . . for helping bring the gifts of medical care and healing to more families in need.

The Oak Brook Chapter sends its sincere thanks to our wonderful donors.

Your support of our 2020 Mistletoe Medley virtual fundraisers has been nothing short of overwhelming! At this challenging time for healthcare providers like the Angel Harvey Family Health Center of the Infant Welfare Society and fundraisers like the Oak Brook Chapter, your kindness is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for enabling us to raise significant funding for the Infant Welfare Society at such a consequential time. It is your inspirational support that has enabled us to provide needed funds so that the Clinic could open an Immediate Care area to treat our sickest patients and for critical Personal Protective Equipment for our dedicated healthcare workers. Your generosity will never be forgotten!

We wish you a happy holiday season and a peaceful, and healthy new year!

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Eleanor & Susan Heil Foundation

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Amanda McCampbell, in memory of Tray McCampbell Janice Milano

Benefactor Bill & Liz Berglund CIBC John & Connie Craig Tom & Marianne Kelly Robert & Sue Sanford Dr. Gilbert & Marge Tresley

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Mary Lou & Ray Cesca Susan & Tom Santefort Douglas & Mary Ann Evans George & Carolyn Thein

Supporter Joyce & Woody Cunningham Mary Delgado Carol Goodwin Patricia & Albert LaValle Daniel & Nan Letizia

Annette Lovelace Merry Richards Jewelry Janice Van Dyke-Zeilstra Debbie Vaccarella

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Pillars Community Health grief-related project. The program is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020.

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n estimated 1 out of 14 children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling before they reach the age of 18, according to the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model. The pandemic has only increased the number of child grievers.

Pillars Community Health (PCH) offers Buddy’s Place, a childhood bereavement program with free family-based support groups for children and teens ages 4 to 18 and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant in their lives. Services include an eight-week support group, as well as monthly gatherings in which families work together on a creative,

"In 2000, the creation of Buddy's Place transformed my dream into a reality,” said Linda Moran, Buddy’s Place founder and director emeritus. “I envisioned a supportive place for grieving children who might realize they are not the only ones who had experienced the death of a loved one. Just as important was also providing this supportive place for their caregivers to better understand the uniqueness of childrens' and teens' grieving process. Buddy's Place now provides our community with a unique place where families of grieving children can feel supported and educated."

In late 2019, Buddy’s Place received a $20,000 "grief reach" grant (awarded by the New York Life Foundation, in partnership with the National Alliance for Grieving Children) to explore the need for expanded services. PCH has seen an increase in requests for grief-related support groups at west-suburban schools and an increase in calls requesting Spanish-speaking services. In addition, a survey of 86 Buddy’s Place supporters (families, volunteers, health professionals and community leaders) revealed a

desire for access to grief-related support groups beyond Buddy’s Place’s base in Western Springs to additional communities, including those especially impacted by COVID-19. PCH hopes to expand Buddy’s Place programming to the eastern portion of its service area in the future.

“It’s so important for children and their families to know they do not have to grieve alone, and to help them develop those coping skills in community,” Buddy’s Place director Michelle Halm said. “We can help children find ways to cope and develop resiliency to support them on their grief journey. That’s perhaps never been more important in the midst of a pandemic, when so many families and children are experiencing isolation, the loss of special moments or the ability to be in-person for special events or schooling, and even the death of family members or friends.”

November is children’s grief awareness month.

If you know someone who could benefit from childhood bereavement services, or if you are interested in volunteering, call 708-995-3751.

Buddy’s Place is part of a larger set of mentalhealth services from Pillars Community Health, where grief can also be addressed. PCH also offers medical and dental services, substance use disorder services and domestic and sexual violence services. The agency will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2021. Learn more at www.PillarsCommunityHealth.org, or call 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277).

Safe Families Nellye desperately wanted to give her 4- and 6-year-old girls a different life—one that was happy and secure. A former teen runaway, now with no family or close friends, she didn’t have a community to turn to for help or support.

Since 2003 in Illinois, Safe Families has grown to include more than 120 chapters in 40 states, with a goal to add 10,000 more volunteers in 2021, and help even more at-risk children stay connected with their families.

Nellye is one of millions of low-income parents who lack the resources—like reliable childcare, a caring friend or an emergency fund—to weather the storms of a crisis.

• Every day, 1,844 children in America are confirmed as victims of abuse or neglect.

She was feeling completely hopeless when her therapist suggested Safe Families for Children.

Safe Families is a faith-based organization that provides nurturing, temporary homes for children, while keeping parents fully involved, and helping them get back on their feet.

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ellye was in a state of despair.

Doing her best to care for her two little girls, but buckling under the weight of anxiety and PTSD from an abusive childhood, she was exhausted and stressed from long night shift hours, trying to make ends meet.

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A fully-vetted host family took Nellye’s two daughters into their nurturing home, while other Safe Families volunteers coached Nellye as she looked for a better job and suitable housing.

Nellye and her kids remained in close contact, while Safe Families volunteers formed a loving community around them, encouraging them and providing a strong support system.

“They're there for you for anything you need,” Nellye said. “And it's not just a program: they kind of become your family too.”

Consider:

• Six out of ten reports stem from poverty and neglect, not physical or sexual abuse. More than half of these cases involve children under the age of 7.

• Only about half of children who enter foster care reunite with their families.

• The average Safe Families stay is six weeks.

Approximately 95 percent of children are reunited with family.

Ways to support

Safe Families volunteers contribute their time, talents and treasures in a variety of ways. Whether that’s donating a crib or a car seat, buying diapers or formula, mentoring a parent or hosting vulnerable kids, there are ways to help families stay connected.

Learn more at 773-653-2200 or by visiting safe-families.org/involvement/. To make a tax-deductible gift, visit safe-families.org/ donate-now/.

The Community House change; its sports and arts programs have given a sense of normalcy to kids navigating an unknown world; and the families in the Willowbrook C o r n e r neighborhood have benefited from knowing their kids have the academic support they need to learn and grow.

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he Community House (TCH) has been a second home to many families and individuals for decades— some for a few hours, some for generations.

The pandemic has challenged its ability to operate programming and services, but its mission to enrich lives and strengthen

communities has been alive and well.

Healing and reconnecting has been at the center of TCH's adjusted offerings. The therapists in its counseling center have continued to help clients manage through difficult times; its remote-learning program has helped families find a safe place for students to thrive when school schedules

As a nonprofit that does not receive tax support, more than 40 percent of TCH's operating revenue comes from philanthropic giving. Contributions from individuals are what keep its doors open, so it can be there for the community when most in need of services.

The Service Club of Chicago informative online event ran for10 days in October. Online, they featured an interactive website where guests could donate, watch an informational video about the Club, and purchase raffle tickets to a luxury gift drawing.

They also enlisted support from a host of local sponsors early on which helped to further ensure success.

Along with the proceeds from other Service Club events this year, the club will be able to give out grants exceeding $500,000 to local 501(c)3 organizations for the first time in their history.

This year’s co-chairs Mary Claire Moll, Tina Weller, Kristine Kinder and Mary Lasky of the virtual “Phantom Gala”.

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aced this year with having to pivot away from a traditional in-person ball, the Service Club of Chicago rallied in October to develop an extremely successful online fundraising campaign. In fact, it was so successful they raised a record amount for a

single event of $350,000.

Much of the credit goes to this year’s cochairs Kristine Kinder, Mary Lasky, Mary Claire Moll and Tina Weller. They developed the theme “The Phantom Gala”. They then worked to create a well-planned, engaging,

Grants will be accepted for consideration between Jan. 1 - Jan. 15, 2021, and after a lengthy vetting process, grantees will be awarded in May/June 2021.

The Service Club, is Chicago’s oldest women’s charitable organization, and is well known for festive fundraising events. The goals, determination and mission have not changed in over 130 years. Today, The Service Club of Chicago continues to play a major role in the life of the city, and grants directly impact over 100,000 lives locally every year.

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Wellness House

or more than 30 years, Wellness House has prepared and empowered people to fully live life with cancer and beyond. Its experts, specialists and programs focus on individual needs through every step of the cancer journey—before, during and after treatment. Participants can choose from over 475 offerings per month in a wide range of program areas, including information and education, exercise, nutrition, stress management, child and family, and support groups and counseling.

On March 12, Wellness House suspended all in-person programming because of the health risks posed by the pandemic, and launched an all-virtual program model four days later. Online programs have removed barriers such as geography and transportation challenges, and increased access to life-changing programs. The shift to virtual programming has been tremendously successful. Since March, more than 1,600 people made 31,000 visits to online programs. In a recent survey, 91 percent of participants

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said online programs have improved their sense of well-being, and 93 percent stated that online programs have benefited their coping skills.

Wellness House is experiencing an increased need for support, particularly as the pandemic continues and social isolation increases. Like its programs, Wellness House adapted its fundraising activities to this new environment. The annual walk and ball were very different this year, and were both successful, despite restrictions on gathering in-person. Wellness House is hoping to end the year with a strong holiday giving season. Donations it receives enable services to be provided at no cost.

Although volunteer roles have shifted at this time, volunteers continue to play a vital role at Wellness House. Staff and volunteers are looking forward to the day when they can safely return to their roles in-person. When that time comes, the need for volunteers will be even greater than before.

Wellness House is committed to addressing cancer-health equity, and

finding ways to make programs more accessible to all people impacted by cancer. The organization will continue to offer online programs as long as there are restrictions on gathering in-person. Once it is safe to gather, online programming will still be made available, expanding Wellness House's reach even further. As it celebrates 30 years, its vision remains stronger than ever: a community where all people affected by cancer thrive.

Ways to give

Donate online at www.wellnesshouse.org.

To set up planned giving, call 630-3235150.

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• Walk for Wellness House • Wellness House Ball Contact events@wellnesshouse.org.

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PLATINUM UNPLUGGED

HJWC plans April benefit amidst uncertainties

BY MIKE ELLIS

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he Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) is gearing up to host its annual benefit in Chicago next April.

Aware of the tenuousness of planning any large gatherings while the state remains under significant Coronavirus restrictions, the club elected to push back its timeline a couple of months to late April to increase the probability that it can execute its signature event in-person.

“Right now, we’re planning the event as if it is going to happen in April of 2021,” HJWC president Lauren Kavanaugh said, “but we’re obviously aware that we may need to make some adjustments or restructure the event if it’s not able to happen the way we’re envisioning it.”

The benefit team unveiled its theme and venue on “reveal night” at Napleton Porsche in Westmont on Oct. 13. It is preparing to present “Platinum Unplugged” at Dance Studio Chicago in the River North neighborhood on April 24, 2021.

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Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club president Lauren Kavanaugh, center, with benefit managing co-chairs Liz Yarger, Juhl Patterson and Courtney Casey at the Walter E. Smithe showroom in Oak Brook

Benefit managing co-chair Courtney Casey said HJWC wanted this year’s benefit to be a “celebration.”

“It’s going to be a fusion of music and nightlife, and HJWC’s take on a Grammys after-party,” Casey said.

“There’s so much additional need that we’ve noticed this year in our environment, and we want to make sure that we’re able to celebrate how much that we’ve given back to the community over the past 70 years, and want to continue to support the community in every way we can.”

Casey said the venue completed a full renovation a week or two before Illinois went into shelter-in-place, making it a fresh atmosphere for guests.

“The whole space is lined with discoballs and lights,” she said.

The benefit team has secured a DJ and dueling pianos, and will feature a photo booth among various other engaging activities for attendees to be disclosed this winter.

“It’s going to be all of these different musical experiences,” Casey said.

Dance Studio Chicago holds up to 350 guests, and as of late last month, the HJWC had already sold 320 benefit tickets.

“The energy is palpable,” Casey said.

“People are so excited to be a part of something; they are so energized by being able to be social, by being able to give back, by being able to be a part of something again.”

Kavanaugh approached the benefit managing co-chairs—Casey and fellow Hinsdale residents Juhl Patterson and Liz Yarger—to serve in their current capacities shortly before the pandemic commenced in mid-March. Patterson said the team was conscious even at that juncture that it was possible the novel Coronavirus could impact planning.

Casey said they decided to push the date back to late April—only several weeks ahead of “It’s a Wrap,” the club’s year-end meeting during which checks are presented to its grant recipients— when it became apparent that the virus and its associated regulations were not going away anytime soon, “in order to give us the most amount of time to

make this actually happen as intended.”

The HJWC benefit has become one of the signature fundraising events in the Hinsdale charity circuit, rotating among different venues in the city since 2014. Its 2020 benefit held in February was one of the last local events to take place prior to the pandemic, and Patterson said she believes it is important to continue the tradition inperson, “because we want to connect with people.”

“Having people at the event allows us to showcase a lot of businesses who are a very important part of our giving,” she said. ... “Having it in-person allows us to connect as a community, which I think is really important, but also to connect with our sponsors and underwriters that help raise the money for grants.”

In spite of the uncertainty surrounding “Platinum Unplugged,” the benefit team announced on reveal night that it had raised $155,000 through sponsorships to date—a record at this stage of the benefit process.

companies where we know we can rely upon them,” Kavanaugh said.

In spite of its early success, Patterson said the team still has “a long way to go.”

Restructuring its giving pattern several years ago, the HJWC shifted from a biennial partnership with a single charitable beneficiary to fulfilling grant requests from a bevy of non-profit organizations at the end of each club year. Since 2019, the club has awarded checks to local organizations such as The Community House, Wellness House and Just1Mike, as well as regional beneficiaries like SEASPAR and Bear Necessities. This year, the club has received more than $1.2 million in grant requests.

also passionate about giving.”

“With this new platform, I think it really allows us to have HJWC known throughout the whole Chicagoland area,” she said.

When asked about a contingency plan for the benefit, Kavanaugh said the benefit team intends to meet around January to reevaluate and develop a possible backup strategy according to the state of pandemic regulations at that juncture.

“We feel like we want to get through a couple months of the winter season to see how things are going, how things are, hopefully, improving,” she said.

“And we’ll restructure the event if needed.”

“There’s so much additional need that we’ve noticed this year in our environment, and we want to make sure that we’re able to celebrate how much that we’ve given back to the community over the past 70 years, and want to continue to support the community in every way we can.”

Casey said the team wants to be “very nimble,” and is “dedicated to making this happen, however we can safely do that.”

“There is so much energy and excitement in this year so far,” Kavanaugh said.

“I don’t know if it’s the pandemic, where everyone has been stuck in their “It’s never been done this house, and they want early and this fast before,” to get out, they want to Kavanaugh said. socialize, they want to have - COURTNEY CASEY, HJWC benefit managing co-chair The HJWC has already fun. So we’re trying to stay, exceeded its 2019-20 fundraising total as a team, as energetic and positive as “We’re keeping our energy going, of $125,000, and it is more than because we know that we still have a possible.” halfway to reaching its record mark long road ahead of us,” Patterson said.

The Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club of $280,000, set during the 2018-19 will present is annual benefit, “Platinum After the philanthropy committee club year. Patterson said the team has Unplugged,” at Dance Studio Chicago in sought the assistance of members of the reviews the applications, club members the River North neighborhood of Chicago “Outside Your Element” benefit group collectively vote on which requests they on April 24, 2021. The club continues that were instrumental in establishing would like to fulfill. to seek sponsorships for the event, and that fundraising pinnacle two years ago.

“We’re not just giving away money; interested parties can e-mail underwriting@ “We’re able to hit beyond just the we’re connecting with these grants, and hjwc.us for more information. To learn more Hinsdale area, and I think people are we’re making sure that each dollar is about the benefit and the club in general, properly used,” Patterson said. excited about it,” she said. visit www.hjwc.us.

Casey described her first experience Current benefit sponsors include Weller Dental, Napleton Porsche, with the charity presentations and Larysa Domino of @Properties, Sheth subsequent voting as “an emotional Dermatology, United State Brass & night.”

Copper, Band & Wire and Courtney Casey Interiors.

“To start off the year in finding sponsors and underwriters, we started with the low-hanging fruit—approached the members, approached those

“I was really surprised at just how grateful everyone was, what a difference we were making,” she said.

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EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS

BY LARRY ATSEFF

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e b s t e r ’ s Dictionary defines a professional as one who possesses great skill or experience in a field or activity. When you go to a professional, whether it is for financial advice, repairing a vehicle, building a new home or remodeling, or you need advice and treatment for a serious health issue, you expect excellence.

Most professionals meet expectations.

Sometimes, however, even professionals fall short. Then there are those few who exceed expectations.

Such is the case with Dr. Ronak M. Patel, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Hinsdale Orthopaedics.

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surgeon, but a doctor first. In addition, he has made it a point in his practice to spend as much time as needed with patients to understand and truly help them.

Not surprisingly, his story starts with his upbringing in Brookfield and Naperville. His parents Manek and Chandrika, who are small business owners, made sure to instill values of work ethic and compassion. His track-record, to use a sports metaphor, was to excel with top grades through Naperville Central High School.

Early on, he showed an interest in the medical field, interested in helping people get back on their feet.

“I have always wanted to be the best at what I do," Patel said.

He points out that in his senior year of high school, he was chosen as one of 40 students nationally to be admitted to the prestigious honors program in medical education at Northwestern University, which

awards admission to medical school directly out of high school. Out of nine orthopaedic residents at Northwestern, he was named chief resident, and began working with the Cubs and Blackhawks, furthering his interest in sports medicine.

In turn, that led to a fellowship for sports medicine at the esteemed Cleveland Clinic.

“It was there that I had the good fortune to learn how to practice expertise care in a compassionate way," Patel said. “I had the opportunity to work with world-class surgeons on sports injuries, including some of the most complex injuries in orthopaedics.

I also attended to several of Cleveland’s professional athletes from the Cavaliers (NBA), Browns (NFL) and Indians (MLB)."

At the clinic, Patel said he was also introduced to the emerging field of "minimally-invasive techniques," which allow for faster and better recoveries

than traditional methods.

“As a result, I have become expert in biologic therapies, regenerative techniques which use a body’s natural healing powers by precisely targeting them to a patient’s injured joint areas,"

patient, understanding their goals, and encouraging them as they recovered from their injuries.

“I saw how well patients responded to this ‘human’ element," he said.

"Empathy truly aided their recovery,”

“I had the opportunity to work with worldclass surgeons on sports injuries, including some of the most complex injuries in orthopaedics. I also attended several of Cleveland’s professional athletes from the Cavaliers (NBA), Browns (NFL) and Indians (MLB).”

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he said. "Techniques include stem cell injections, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and injections of growth factors. Yet the greatest aspect of my training in Cleveland involved developing a patient-focused individualistic approach to care.”

Dr. Patel noted how much extra time his mentors would spend with each

university and academic centers. In addition to coming home, the structure of Hinsdale Orthopaedics allowed me to follow what I had just learned. I was encouraged to practice my approach, and develop my support team just the way I wanted. This freedom to focus on patient care and not on bureaucratic guidelines is what intrigued me.”

Today, Patel surrounds himself with a highly-trained staff of ten, who relieve him of administrative tasks and assist him in treating patients. The result is more focus on patients and their needs.

His group includes two research assistants, who help collect data on minimally-invasive techniques and patient outcomes. In turn, he is then able to share his data nationally and internationally through lectures and published articles.

His experiences in Cleveland inspired him to bring that same level of care back to Chicago.

Patel's staff also enables him to give back to the community. He is proud to be head team physician at Hinsdale Central, Addison Trail and St. Joseph’s High Schools and head team orthopaedic surgeon for Westmont High School.

“In total, my Cleveland Clinic experience gave me a direction I wanted to follow with patients as I started my own practice," he said. “At the end of my fellowship in Cleveland, I had several opportunities, including

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Hinsdale Magazine | Medical From standing on the sidelines at Dickinson Field in Hinsdale on Friday nights and interacting with the student-athletes and parents, to caring for friends and family of prior patients, Dr. Patel appreciates the strong sense of community in Hinsdale.

“People care about their neighbors and their neighborhoods," he said. "My most common patient is someone who is referred by a neighbor I treated. That to me means that people in this area truly care about it."

This undoubtedly influenced his recent decision to move to Hinsdale with his wife Nisha, an emergency-room physician assistant at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, and their two young children, Shayan (2 ½) and Nishan (16 months).

They have bought property in The Woodlands neighborhood to develop their home.

In keeping with his attitude toward high standards, Patel has assembled

his personal “dream team” of Moment Design Architects, Greenside Design Build and Dawn Reeves Design. They have started Shayan at Kensington School in Hinsdale.

“The school has been wonderful in accommodating families and adapting to the constant changes of the pandemic,” Patel said.

The pandemic, of course, sparked another conversation. When asked about how people should stay healthy with the weather change, while being mindful of social-distancing, he stressed the importance of mental and physical health.

“I think it’s important for people to find avenues to release their energy and stay balanced internally," Patel said.

“Whether you are a dedicated runner, a high-school athlete, a weekend warrior who wants to get in ‘pre-pandemic shape,’ or someone who just wants to get out of the house, if you haven’t

been doing any kind of athletic activity recently, don’t overdo it. Start slowly and build yourself up.”

Patel has noted an increase in overuse injuries these past few months, as he said “people were restricted for awhile, and then activities opened up, and people, understandably, were thinking ‘go-go-go’ with the unpredictable future.”

He advocates cross-training or a variety of exercises, so all of your joints and muscles get some exercise, and no one particular muscle or joint gets overused.

For more information on Patel's practice, visit www.drronakpatel.com.

Member of The American Orthopaedic Society Sports Medicine American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Knee Institute Mid-American Orthopaedic Association Arthroscopy Association of North America Dr. Patel has published in over 40 publications, ten book chapters, and has presented his research over 70 times nationally and internationally. He is active in researching the latest techniques in minimally-invasive orthopaedic procedures, and routinely teaches other surgeons about the latest techniques and benefits associated with minimally-invasive surgical techniques.

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Diveheart founder Jim Elliott’s vision

for disabled adults, veterans and children

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eople and businesses hear about our mission and are inspired to help us,” s a i d Jim Elliott, founder and president of Diveheart. A non-profit organization, Diveheart provides scubadiving instruction and opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and wounded veterans.

Diveheart’s office is located in Downers Grove, and the organization has chapters around the world.

participating in lessons and local opportunities are never charged any fees.

“We work with hundreds of children, adults and veterans each year, but we don’t generate any revenue from this, so we depend on donations to support our work,” Elliott said. “There are various ways to give, including one-time donations, planned-giving, corporate sponsorships and matching donations.”

“We are blessed with benefactors who are kind and generous. As has always been the case, their benevolence comes in many different ways. This is especially important now, when people and businesses are struggling financially, but still wanting to help us.”

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struggling financially, but still wanting to help us."

Individuals

with

disabilities

The largest group of Diveheart supporters is its massive team of volunteers.

Except for a small administrative staff, everyone working with Diveheart does so as a volunteer. While some of these

people who have the proper training help out in the water as instructors and dive buddies, other volunteers don’t necessarily know how to dive.

“Volunteers help with the gear, administrative work, technology, fundraising, promotion—really, there's no limit to the opportunities for willing volunteers," Elliott said. "Along with our participants, our volunteers are our greatest asset."

Partnerships, collaborations and excellent relationships with local businesses and organizations have always been a driving force in Diveheart's success. Service organizations, including Rotary and Lions clubs, have made generous donations. The Crow Indian Princess Tribe raised $500 for Diveheart.

Southwest Airlines once donated 40 round-trip tickets for a special Diveheart trip for Gold Star families.

Local businesses that provide free or greatly-reduced products and services significantly reduce the cost of Diveheart operations. Area supporters include, but are not limited to, Bill Kay Chevrolet, which has donated vehicles and service; True Balance Karate, which donates each $40 membership fee; Copier Dynamics, which has donated copiers and service; Harvest Media and Justin Printing, which provide pro bono printing services; DJ’s Pub in Westmont, which holds fundraising events for Diveheart; and Schiff Hardin and Nixon Peabody, which donate legal services. Diveheart also receives free or reduced-rate venue space, such as swimming pools for diving and storage for gear.

Diveheart is part of several barter networks.

“We make some scuba gear available on barter, but since we’re a charity,

companies will donate barter to us," Elliott said. "We receive items like business cards, vehicle wrap, sandwich boards and other signage."

An interesting type of donation with an even more interesting outcome is scuba gear.

“Individuals and businesses sometimes give us new and used gear," Elliott said.

"The items we aren’t able to use for diving are given to school art departments that, in turn, create artwork. I’ve put some of it on Facebook, and donors have paid hundreds of dollars for some of the pieces. We’re finding that the silver lining of what has been a rough year is that people are still kind and giving, and wanting to help. So if they are unable to make financial donations, they're finding other creative and innovative ways to help that are still immensely impactful.

We are extremely grateful.”

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hen you are walking through the Courtyard at Village Place, between Hinsdale Ave. and First Street, you can’t help but be drawn to the fresh coffee aroma that takes you right to Angela Lavelli’s Café La Fortuna. It really is a bit of good fortune.

process takes the just-picked green-beans, and turns them into dark-brown beans.

High temperatures vary, depending on whether we want a light roast to darkest roast, and then they are cooked quickly.”

“That aroma tells people where they can get the freshest coffee and a warm welcome,” Lavelli said. “I am very grateful to have so many customers who have found their way to our business, and who appreciate that we use only the finest ingredients for our drinks, paninis and specialty items in our pastry case. People tell me they feel like they are in my kitchen when they stop in, even if, for now, we all have to keep our distance.”

“We are committed to making you the perfect cup of coffee.”

Every day since she opened in 2012, Lavelli makes the day’s batch of fresh coffee.

“We are committed to making you the perfect cup of coffee, and that means we need perfectly-roasted beans,” she said.

“There are several steps involved.”

“First, we roast our coffee beans in small batches every day, and use them in all of our specialty and coffee drinks. Our beans are single origin, and come from small plantations in Mexico. The coffee-roasting

The result, according to Lavelli, is a bean that is “crunchy when chewed, and is then ready to be ground and brewed.”

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“We do this in small batches each day, because the freshest roast beans make the most fragrant and flavorful drinks,” she said.

There are iced versions of these drinks as well.

In addition to the aroma of fresh coffee, when you take a seat for a few peaceful moments, you can also catch a whiff of Lavelli’s famous and delicious grilled paninis.

There are seven panini choices, including: • Brie, apple and turkey, mayo and fig spread • Grilled cheese: your choice of cheddar, muenster, jalapeno pepperjack, provolone, spinach or red bell peppers • Grilled veggies • Italian prosciutto, soppressala, mortadella, provolone and mozzarella • Peanut butter and jelly.

• Quesadilla flour tortilla with your choice of cheese • Spi Mo To: spinach mozzarella and tomato with balsamic dressing • You can also build your own.

Mexican specialties include: • Café de Olla cinnamon quills and sugar-cane are infused with a signature roast. An aromatic duo of sweet and spice soothe your senses.

• Mayan coffee: a pairing of Mexican hot chocolate with espresso. The cocoa is also sourced from Mexico. Other favorites are Mexican hot and chocolate café con leche.

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BEST OF 2020

Congratulations to Hinsdale Magazine's 2020 “BEST of Reader Favoritesˮ!

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Food & Drink ASIAN Jade Dragon, Hinsdale Nabuki, Hinsdale Wild Ginger, Hinsdale FRENCH/INTERNATIONAL Marco's Kitchen, La Grange Mon Ami Gabi, Oak Brook Vie, Western Springs ITALIAN Capri Ristorante, Burr Ridge Davanti Enoteca, Western Springs Il Poggiolo Ristorante, Hinsdale MEXICAN Cafe Salsa, Countryside Taco Grill, Westmont Uncle Julio’s, Lombard

Parker’s in Downers Grove has been voted the best seafood restaurant for five consecutive years in Hinsdale Magazine’s 2020 Reader Favorites surveys.

Pictured is Parker’s Salmon Veracruz.

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SEAFOOD Devon Seafood & Steak, Oakbrook Terrace Parker’s, Downers Grove Seasons 52, Oak Brook STEAK Gibsons, Oak Brook Old Town Pour House, Oak Brook Steak + Vine, La Grange SUSHI Dao Sushi & Thai, Burr Ridge Nabuki, Hinsdale Sushi House, Westmont

e are repeating your 2020 BEST of Reader Favorites from October in this November/December issue. If you will recall, we not only posted the winners, by category, we also invited winners to tell you why they won and how much they appreciate your support.

We have even provided “BEST of” badges that they can post in their businesses so you know who they are.

IRISH PUB Ballydoyle, Downers Grove Irish Times, Brookfield

There are several reasons for this repeat.

BREWERY Emmett’s Brewing Co., Downers Grove Fuller House, Hinsdale Pour House, Oak Brook

First, as this issue goes to press, we are into the important shopping season and we want to remind you of the “BEST of” winners. Look through the section, look for the ads, and look for the “BEST of” badges on display in winners’ windows.

SPORTS BAR Fuller House, Hinsdale Grill 89, Westmont York Tavern, Oak Brook

Second, we know that a partial lock-down has been reinstated by the state.

This makes it more difficult for businesses to make the most of the season… they need all the help they can get. This is our way of helping, and we are glad do it.

Third, we want to end the year on a positive note.

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Sweet Spots & More BAKERY Kirschbaum’s, Western Springs Kirsten’s Danish Bakery, Burr Ridge Toni Patisserie and Café, Hinsdale BREAKFAST Egg Harbor Café, Hinsdale Page’s Restaurant, Hinsdale Yia Yia’s Pancake House, Hinsdale BRUNCH Grill 89, Westmont Seasons 52, Oak Brook The Drake Hotel, Oak Brook COFFEE HOUSE Cafe La Fortuna, Hinsdale Hash Stacks Café & Market, Western Springs Toni Patisserie and Café, Hinsdale BARBECUE Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café, Darien Q-BBQ, La Grange Uncle Bub’s BBQ, Westmont BURGER Country House, Clarendon Hills Fuller House, Hinsdale Vistro, Hinsdale ICE CREAM Andy’s Frozen Custard, Countryside The Daily Scoop, Clarendon Hills Oberweis, Western Springs SANDWICHES Fontano’s Subs, Hinsdale Jimmy John’s, Hinsdale Kramer Foods, Hinsdale CASUAL Country House, Clarendon Hills Fuller House, Hinsdale Vistro, Hinsdale OUTDOOR DINING Gibsons, Oak Brook Palmer Place, La Grange Topaz Café, Burr Ridge PIZZA Giordano’s, Oak Brook Giuliano’s Pizza, Hinsdale Lou Malnati’s, Western Springs

Alixandra Collections Alixandra Collections began 16 years ago in the dining room of Alix Chesno’s Hinsdale home. Chesno started the business out of a passion for discovering jewelry of great value and uniqueness. She opened a village retail location, and it eventually blossomed into locations throughout the Chicago suburbs, as well as in Arizona and California.

“Due to a group of associates, customer service and unique product discoveries and an assortment that offers great value, the business continued to grow,” Chesno said.

“Having upbeat and energetic stores where our customers can be fully outfitted and also find thoughtful gifts continues to set us apart.”

“Owning a small business requires a tremendous amount of effort and risk, but it is something we believe in and are proud of.

The challenges and obstacles we have faced this year have had a significant impact on us, just like many others, but we are fortunate to have a great community and dedicated employees supporting us. We are grateful for the patronage we have received, and appreciate the Hinsdale community’s dedication to rallying around the small businesses in the downtown area. Please come visit us again or for the first time, and experience why we were voted Hinsdale’s best.”

Café Salsa Ray Manz and his son Mark of Café Salsa are happy to have been selected as a “BEST of” in the Mexican restaurants category.

“When the pandemic hit, we decided to close the restaurant so that it could be completely remodeled,” Manz said. “Now there is a relaxing beach vibe with the colors we chose, and we have expanded the patio areas.

In combination with our authentic menu and our full bar of Mexican beers and liquors, we have an ambience that our customers have told us they love.”

Mark Manz added that they have made it easier to order, pay and pick up so people can enjoy Café Salsa at home as well.

Country House Restaurant “These are very tough times for many businesses. We’re very lucky to have a great staff and decade’s worth of loyal customers.”

-Dean Timson, general manager, Country House Restaurants

CorePower Yoga Hinsdale At CorePower Yoga Hinsdale our mission is to positively impact our student’s day and life by building the powerful weekly habit of yoga. Ensuring the highest level of health and safety for our community, our Safe Studio Standards include limited class sizes, online booking for classes, 6 feet of space between each mat, temperature and health checks, and

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a sanitation system using hospital-grade EPA disinfectants. If you are interested in checking out our space, please contact lesley@level4yoga. com, and come join us for a FREE class!

-Lesley Arnett - Senior Studio Manager

Dr. Ronak Patel, Hinsdale Orthopaedics “We have always promoted joint preservation through the least invasive method possible— [and] now, more than ever, though people are coming in asking for biologic injections, physical therapy and joint preservation techniques to help them with their musculoskeletal ailments.

As the current unpredictability continues, I am seeing notably more patients wanting relief in their musculoskeletal ailments. Fortunately, my staff and I have always believed in minimallyinvasive methods to restore function and relieve pain. Now, more than ever, there is a greater demand.”

-Dr. Ronak Patel, Hinsdale Orthopaedics

Drake Hotel Oak Brook “The team is honored to have been selected for three ‘Best Of’ categories. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the newly-renovated Drake Oak Brook. My thanks and appreciation.”

-Lee Hoener, general manager, First Hospitality Group, Inc.

Elysian Nail Spa First, I would like to say "Thank you" to our clients, the community and our staff for their continuous support through the years and during these trying times.

Thanks to everyone that thought of us, purchased online gift-cards, booking your appointments weeks in advance to come see us, first thing after quarantine. We want you to know none of it goes unnoticed as a way to help small businesses stay alive.

We are grateful to be a part of Hinsdale and the surrounding neighborhoods that allows us to do what we love and are passionate about.

Now more than ever things can seem so stressful and tiring but it's important you make time for yourself. For your convenience, you can schedule your appointment online at any time. We are open 6 days a week, closed on Tuesdays.

-Teanna Tran, owners

Fontano’s Subs “The Fontano family has prided itself on making sure every customer that walks into our store feels like they are part of the family. We would like to thank the Hinsdale community for 30 years of loyalty. If not for their support, we would have never made it this far, especially during these difficult times.”

-Dominick and Joey Fontano, owners

Giuliano’s Pizza “Thank you, Hinsdale Magazine readers, for voting us your favorite pizza. Our customers have been amazing and supportive through these times, and we are so appreciative. We are also grateful for our ‘family’ of staff. It is their hard work and attention to staying safe that has allowed us to deliver.”

-Mike Weisz, co-owner, Giuliano's Pizza

Hash Stacks “Hash Stacks is so grateful to our community and all our customers for the love and support they have shown us in this crazy time. As we all continue to navigate this season, we continue to adapt and reinvent the proverbial wheel.

We have moved (hopefully temporarily) away from full-service to ordering at the counter, and we continue to utilize our amazing storefront windows to serve customers who are still not comfortable coming inside. We continue to offer free local delivery, and continue to modify our menu to the new wave of carryout business that came along with the shelter in place order.

Our fall barista and pastry menu is in full-swing, and we continue to offer daily dinner specials.”

-Victoria Georgelos, owner, Hash Stacks

Hinsdale Bank & Trust “First and foremost, we need to thank our customers for their patience and understanding.

At the outset of the pandemic, the bank needed to quarantine numerous staff members due to COVID exposures. This forced [the] closing of the lobby to banking by appointment only—a farcry from the high-touch approach that has been the bank’s hallmark since its founding in 1993.

We stepped up online and digital capabilities, call-center utilization and other modalities… including socially-distanced at-home visits… to compensate for the inability to meet our customers face to face in our lobby. We are so grateful for our loyal customers, and it’s good to see the familiar faces (albeit masked) back in the bank.

“During April and May, as part of the Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program (PPP), the bank approved in excess of 1,000 loans totaling $248 million, with the median loan amount being $70,000. Numerous area small businesses and not-for-profit organizations benefited from around-the-clock involvement of our staff in the PPP process.

“Recently, we have seen significant interest in our former Junior Savers returning to life in the community of their youth. They are circling back from California and Manhattan, as well as from Chicago. Invariably, the pattern is the purchase of a modestly-priced home, add square footage, convert a bedroom or den to a work/study space and remodel to create open concept areas.”

-Dennis Jones, CEO, Hinsdale Bank & Trust

I Design Salon & Blow Dry Bar “With all the many challenges that 2020 has brought to business this year, we are

grateful to highlight some of the bright spots at I Design Salon & Blow Dry Bar. This September, we proudly celebrated our 20th year in business, and during the pandemic shutdown, we created a beautiful remodeled salon for the community and our salon family.

We are thankful everyday for all the memories with our longtime and new clients we have served these past 20 years, and we can’t thank everyone enough for their continued support during these unprecedented times. We are so honored to be named one of the ‘Best of’ 2020!”

-Tami Abraham, co-owner, I Design Salon & Blow Dry Bar

Jade Dragon Restaurant “We thank you customers very much for another year of being chosen as a “Best of” for Asian restaurants. In our 27th year, we are now open seven days a week, serving lunch and dinner, and we offer the best value in town.”

-Ken Mei, co-founder, Jade Dragon

Jane’s Blue Iris Florist Jane’s Blue Iris is truly a family love affair with flowers, according to current owner Vickie Liarakos. It all started with great-grandmother Lucille Khort, who ran florist shops in Sandwich and Wisconsin, and continued with Jane Gavran, who opened Jane’s Blue Iris at its current location on Washington Street, 35 years ago. Last year, Jane’s daughter Vickie, took over the business, and continues the tradition with occasional help from her daughter Sophie.

Today, as Liarakos copes with the pandemic, not only does she continue to offer fresh flowers, but she is also putting her interior design experience into custom designs of “permanent botanicals.”

“When customers come in, they can’t tell the difference between [the] custom, permanent botanical arrangements and live flower arrangements,” Liarakos said, “and they last for such a long time.”

“We also pride ourselves on fast checkout, so there is usually no waiting; and we are happy to load your groceries right into your car,” Ludwigson said. “Plus, we offer online ordering with curbside pick-up too.”

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Thank you to the Hinsdale community for voting our Western Springs Lou Malnati’s as your favorite pizza! We are grateful for all your love and support for the last 15 years! We are honored to serve you and will continue to pursue excellence with our Curbside Pickup and No Contact Delivery! We all have enough to worry about now, let us handle dinner for the night.

Marco’s Kitchen Marco Conte, Proprietor / Chef for Marco's Kitchen in La Grange recounts how he opened his restaurant and has quickly developed a loyal following. He opened the first week of April this year and said, “First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone that has supported Marco’s Kitchen through the pandemic. This year has been a year of uncertainty, a year of anxiety and a year of political unrest. The restaurant industry is once again experiencing challenges that we’ve never could have foreseen. All restauranteurs and bar owners need to take time to figure out the structure of the best course of action for their individual businesses. For the time being, Marco’s Kitchen has returned to curbside International curbside dinner pickups. We all look forward to the day when we can return to our proposed course of business. In the few short months that our dining room was opened, we began to realize the true potential of our business. Preparing unique and classic International dishes from around the world were the exact dinner experiences that our guests were seeking. From Italy, France and Spain to North, Central and South America...our flavors will tease and tantalize your palate. In our dining room we like our guests to go back in history, to a time of elegance and grace…just candlelight, soft music, fresh flowers, delicious food, crisp white linen and your dinner guests. Buon appetito!”

Kramer Foods

nabuki

When you walk into Kramer Foods in Grant Square, you’re greeted by a well-lit, immaculate store, with wide aisles and every item on every shelf perfectly faced out, waiting to be put in your shopping cart.

“The staff of nabuki would like to thank our customers for their support during these difficult times. We have always valued the opportunity to serve you, and now more than ever, realize how fortunate we are to be part of this community.

“We like to stock the shelves continuously, throughout the day, so they are always filled, and when a customer has a question, there is somebody right there to help,” said Amy Ludwigson, daughter of owners Ron and Kim Ludwigson. “Service is everything with us, from stocking shelves, to stocking fresh produce daily, to our butcher shop, where we freshly grind and hand-trim our meat.”

Another service feature is the extensive deli, where you can order fresh salads or a custom sandwich. A customer favorite is their monthly deli menu, featuring freshly-made dinners, soups and hot sandwiches.

“Under current guidelines till further notice, nabuki will still be serving guests in our heated tent in street, and continuing with curbside Carryout where our Full beer wine and sake offerings are also available with Carryout orders. We thank everyone for their ongoing support.”

-Stephen DeKoker, General Manager

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Normandy Builders

Spark Fitness

“Hinsdale is an amazing community, and we’re so happy to call this town our home.

From the hundreds of homes we’ve been fortunate enough to renovate right here in Hinsdale over the years, to the many more people we meet around town, this community is a wonderful place for us to grow our company. It makes it a particularly humbling experience to be honored by our neighbors among the ‘Best of Hinsdale.”

“Spark Fitness has initiated safety protocols and prevention strategies by providing semiprivate personal training. Client training [is] by appointment, limiting the number of clients training in the facility at one time.Interventions have included increased distance between each client’s training space, providing adequate social distancing. Frequent intense-cleaning and sanitizing regimens are carried out multiple times a day. Spark Fitness clients focus on their training, which improves immunity, reduces depression and anxiety, and improves sleep.”

-Andy Wells, owner and president, Normandy Remodeling

Page’s Restaurant Hinsdale’s downtown is noted for its quaint charm of older buildings. Often, they retain their construction features, combined with updates. There’s one place that hasn’t changed much in almost 40 years: Page’s Restaurant.

An institution in the village since 1981, Page’s is located right across the street from the main Hinsdale train station.

Owner Cissy Rallo recalls her mother Kathleen Barbera bringing her to the small diner since childhood, often joking how great it would to own a place like Page’s. So, when the opportunity came to purchase it eight and half years ago, Rallo and her mother sealed the deal.

They have kept the traditions of a smalltown, old-fashioned diner going. Rallo and Barbera have kept many original dishes, while adding their own tastes to the menu.

“We are proud to serve food made from scratch, such as popular biscuits and gravy, breakfast dishes such as skirt steak and eggs, three egg omelets, pancakes and crepes,” Rallo said. “For lunch, you can try our homemade soups, sandwiches, gyros, salads and other classic dining staples.

“Now that fall is upon us, most folks know about Page’s famous apple-cider donuts made on the premises, with future plans for opening a donut and ice cream shop just down the block from the diner. We suggest you call to pre-order our cider donuts—they sell out as fast as we make them.”

Page’s will be open Friday-Sunday for take-out only, 8am-1:30pm until the limited dining restriction is lifted.

Cissy Rallo, owner

Robert Bair Plumbing “We are grateful to our loyal customers who continue to trust us and our commitment to their safety.”

Silk Road Cleaners “We have the best family-owned and operated cleaners in town. We [have been] servicing the area over 25 years with confidence and happiness. We are [an] expert for all drycleaning services, alterations, leather and carpet cleaning, and wash and fold.”

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-Ted Dres, owner, Spark Fitness

Sweet William “It is because of our experience these last six months that we now, more than ever, appreciate the importance of community and support that allowed and continues to allow Sweet William to cope with these difficult times. I have always known the relationships and connections we have with our customers are what we love most about Sweet William. I am so grateful for our customers and our Sweet William team, and we are doing our best to make everyone who enters our door feel comfortable and safe.”

-Kristi Smith, owner, Sweet William

Taco Grill Taco Grill in Westmont stands out with a brightly-colored exterior, promising lots of great-tasting Mexican food inside. Jose and Ivonne Oliver started the business 20 years ago, and are still at the same location. He runs the restaurant, while she runs the books—although Jose said she also makes the best tamales.

The Olivers have built a loyal clientele that come back again and again to enjoy their many varieties of tortas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas and carne asada. All are made with lots of grilled pork and steak and fresh ingredients.

“We even grow our peppers and tomatoes around the building," Jose Oliver said. ... “Once your dish is brought to your table, you walk up to our salsa bar, where you have a wide choice of 20 salsa flavors and several levels of ‘heat’ to suit to your taste. ... Perhaps one dish that truly wraps up a Taco Grill experience is the Torta Hawaiiana, made up of ham, roasted pork, al pastor meat, refried beans, avocado, tomato, onions, melted cheese and pineapple.”

To accommodate diners these days, Taco Grill also offers curbside pick-up and delivery, late-night dining and catering.

Toni Patisserie & Cafe “When we decided to close the patisserie at the end of March, I think we did so with the common misconception that we would only be closed for two to three weeks, maybe four. Then everything would be back to normal.

“What has since transpired has been among the most challenging and humbling experiences of our professional lives. We reopened to a world of canceled weddings, stay-at-home graduations and drive-by birthday parties.

People were still celebrating their milestones,

but doing so in a much more intimate way. We started selling individually-wrapped cupcakes instead of birthday cakes, boxed-lunches instead of sandwich platters and a host of other single-serve items that let our guests feel safe.

“We also listened to our customers and broadened our food offerings. Baguette sandwiches, French-inspired salads, housemade soups and savory quiches all became as synonymous with our brand as white chocolate mousse cake and French macarons. The most humbling part of our story, though, is the support we have received from our community, which has been nothing short of a miracle. We have made our fair share of mistakes, yet people keep coming back, thanking us for being open, and providing a little slice of normalcy in their lives.

“We do not know yet what the next three or six or 12 months will bring, and are long past trying to predict the future. We are thankful for everyone who has supported us, and we pray that we will be able to keep our doors open.”

-Toni Marie Cox and Paul Pell, owners, Toni Patisserie & Cafe

Vie and Vistro Restaurants “First of all, I just want to say that I am so grateful to our guests and the community for supporting us during this time. From ordering takeout to sending nice messages of encouragement to celebrating special occasions with us, it means so much to me and the teams at Vie and Vistro. That support has allowed us to continue doing what we love and are passionate about, and we really are just so thankful. We wouldn’t be here without it. My teams at both Vie and Vistro have come together and given it their all, making it happen day after day, and I’m really proud of what we’ve been able to do in the face of all these challenges.

“As far as specifics, both restaurants were fortunate to add an outdoor dining area, something neither had before. Of course, outdoor dining has been crucial during COVID, and the villages deserve a big shoutout for all their help and support with that, for being so creative and proactive in making sure restaurants had that option.

“At both Vie and Vistro, we increased our to-go/dine-at-home offerings early on, including adding online ordering, and we have supplemented our main menus at times with special family meals, meal-kits and the like. For those joining us for dine-in, our staff work really hard to provide the highest level of friendly, professional service, while incorporating the new dining guidelines in order to keep themselves and all our guests as safe as possible. We welcome guests to Vie and Vistro as we would welcome them to our own home, and that hospitality and care is more important than ever, I think.

“At Vistro, we’re excited to now offer weekend brunch—something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. Now seemed like a perfect opportunity to get that off the ground, since adapting and adjusting has become the new norm.

“At Vie, we modified our menu a bit early on to have some more comfort-food-type options, including a lineup of some really great sandwiches. Now our guests can choose between a more casual meal, or still have that elevated dining experience with more involved dishes.

Home & Lifestyle

“We have seen our Midwest farmer friends working even harder and doing their own pivots, while continuing to provide us with beautiful local, seasonal produce, the cornerstone of our restaurants. At Vie, we’ve been happy to serve as a CSA (community supported agriculture) pick-up during COVID for our friends at Mick Klüg Farm, which really drives home the ‘know your farmer’ aspect of our food.

FURNITURE/DECOR Linly Designs, Clarendon Hills Darvin Furniture, Orland Park Walter E. Smithe, Oak Brook

“I’ve appreciated the chance to connect with other restaurant and business owners around Hinsdale and Western Springs, to talk about what’s working, what’s not, where we’re going.

The Hinsdale Chamber [of Commerce] and WSBA (Western Springs Business Association) have been great through all this too.

HOME IMPROVEMENT/CONTRACTOR Closets by Design, Addison Normandy Remodeling, Hinsdale Synergy Builders, West Chicago Drury Design, Glen Ellyn

“Right now, like so many, we are balancing taking things day to day, while trying our best to anticipate and plan for what’s ahead. The support from the community, our guests and our friends keeps us going.”

-Paul Virant, executive chef and owner, Vie and Vistro Restaurants

Weller Dental “We are very well-known for improving the smiles of our patients. Our ‘smile gallery’ of nearly 200 patients, showing before-and-after photographs, makes the point nicely. I am also very proud of our approach to comprehensive dental care. So, in addition to cosmetic dentistry, my staff and I are always available to provide complete preventive, restorative, appliance and implant dentistry.”

-Dr. Jeffrey Weller, owner, Weller Dental

Zazu Salon & Day Spa “We have taken all the necessary precautions to make your appointment as healthy and safe as possible. As always, we are proud of our professionalism, from the time a client calls and makes an appointment with a guest coordinator, or texts using our easy app, or books online, to the time they are checked in, to the appointment itself, to the time they select from our line of products, to tips for hair care afterward. We want our clients to feel they are always in the best of hands for hair-care.

We greatly appreciate the loyalty of our clients during this difficult period.”

-Segretto family, owners, Zazu Salon & Day Spa

FLOORING DeSitter Flooring, La Grange Georgia Carpets, Westmont Yonan Carpet One, Downers Grove

HOME REPAIR SERVICES Fuller's Home & Hardware, Hinsdale Robert Bair Plumbing, Downers Grove FLORIST/LANDSCAPER Jane’s Blue Iris, Hinsdale Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, Hinsdale The English Garden, Clarendon Hills Jane Dilworth Landscaping, Downers Grove GROCERS Kramer Foods, Hinsdale Pete’s Fresh Market, Willowbrook Standard Market, Westmont DRY CLEANERS CD One Price Cleaners, Downers Grove Gateway Cleaners, Hinsdale Silk Road Cleaners, Hinsdale FINANCIAL INSTITUTION BMO Harris Bank, Hinsdale Chase Bank, Hinsdale Hinsdale Bank & Trust, Hinsdale FINANCIAL PLANNER Barrett Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Hinsdale Wealth Planning Network, Oakbrook Terrace Ameriprise, HOSPITAL/HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AMITA Health, Hinsdale DuPage Medical Group, Hinsdale Edward-Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst Loyola Medicine, Burr Ridge GENERAL DENTISTRY/ COSMETIC DENTISTRY Hinsdale Dentistry, Hinsdale Thomas Orthodontics, Hinsdale Weller Dental, Hinsdale MEDICAL SPECIALISTS Hinsdale Orthopaedics-Dr. Patel, Hinsdale Hinsdale Orthopaedics-Dr. Daley, Hinsdale Steil Dermatology, Hinsdale AUTO SALES & SERVICE Bettenhausen Auto, Tinley Park Continental AutoSports, Hinsdale Fuller’s Service Center, Hinsdale Mercedes-Benz, Westmont

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