[New] AGENTS

Downers Grove has hundreds of volunteers, and we are honored to feature just a handful in this issue. Although the organization’s name may be familiar to you, some of the faces may not be. And that was our goal. To honor just a few unsung heroes that make a difference in so many lives in the community in different ways. When we gathered for photos, they expressed their thanks for sharing their perspectives in our magazine. But the reality is we should thank them. Thank you, Adrienne, Kathy, Lisa, Suzanne, and June, for your hard work and dedication. We are proud to feature you in this edition during the giving season.

Thank you, readers! Hundreds of voters participated in our annual “Readers’ Choice Favorites” awards. We appreciate the opportunity to honor several local businesses in the area that you deemed favorites. From best steak to favorite golf course, the list is revealed. Hopefully, these awards uncover a few new places for you to check out during the holiday season.

We asked, and you answered. In this issue, we feature several Downers Grove residents that participated in the Chicago Marathon in October. Congratulations are in order. Perhaps each of these runners will take a note from local resident Mike Harris or not. Harris has run marathons in all 50 states. My goal? To just step foot in each state.

For this issue, we feature one of our own. Greg Kozlick of 726 Visuals recently came on board as a photographer for Hinsdale Magazine Group. After Greg and I first met, I searched his name to find his contact information. Lo and behold, the story regarding his returning long-lost photos was at the top of the search results. I briefly remembered hearing the story on social media sites, and happy to tell his story in this issue from his point of view.

Are you setting your sights on a weekend ski getaway? Or things to do over the holiday season? Check out our local ski guide and to-dos for fun as you ring in the new year.

Finally, as we end another year of publishing, we would like to thank our advertising partners. The truth is that without you, this magazine would not be possible. Thank you for allowing us to bring unique stories regarding unique people, places, and organizations to our readers every other month. And readers, please visit our partners and help us continue to deliver meaningful stories for our community.

Have a safe holiday with friends and family. We will see you in January.

Sincerely,

Anne Healy Associate Publisher anne@HinsdaleMag.com

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