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THE RESILIENCE OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT

The resilience of the human spirit continues to amaze us and probably, you too. We keep getting surprised by how Covid keeps hanging on. But we are equally surprised and at how people in general are are still carrying on. Kids are back in school, many with masks, but they are putting up with it. The economy is improving in general, despite problems in supply chains. Fortunately, there are lots of jobs to fill. Inflation lurks, but this past summer reminded us what some level of normalcy can be like. So, while there are reasons to be pessimistic, we prefer to see the glass half-full, not half-empty. With that mind set, we bring you some good news. For starters, we have a story of how Chicago came back from the famous fire of 1871. As it turns out, the destruction of much of the city + gave Chicago the opportunity to rebuild smartly. This is our “BEST of Reader Favorites” issue, where, for the 6th year in a row, you have voted your favorites in over 40 categories. You have eagerly patronized the businesses, and they have done their best to serve you. We have the story of how an artist was so poor he had to use newsprint for his paintings instead of canvas. Luckily, serendipity intervened, he was helped out by Jim Fannin, one of our contributors, and today Momero Britto is one of the best-known modern artists in the world. In part 2 of our story on the Veeck and Comiskey families, we share with you how they spent their time in Hinsdale. You will learn how Bill Veeck Jr.’s early life in Hinsdale set the tone for his later life as one of the most influential “non-conformists” in baseball history. You will also learn that when Charley Comiskey sold the White Sox to Veeck, he had another successful life in other businesses, and enjoyed his family. You’ll learn how Kevin Bozeman,

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BEST of Anthony Michael Hall appeared at Tivoli theater in Downers READER FAVORITES Grove for a benefit and recounted 2021 what it was like to be a teenager in Breakfast Club, the comedy directed by John Hughes in Elmhurst. We give you a story of owners of Model-T Fords and how they have

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BASEBALL LEGENDS MODEL-T FORDS AFTER THE FIRE great fun keeping the cars running. In fact, keeping the cars running is part of the fun. Last, but not least, we have some suggestions on how you can get away for some driveable weekend getaways, designed to lift your spirits. And, after all, that’s what most people are continuously looking for. Scott Jonlich

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