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THE BEST OF 2020 NAVIGATING THROUGH COVID-19 With the November election upon us and a Supreme Court vacancy in the balance, we have put the focus on two women judges who are up for election to the 18th Judicial Circuit Court in DuPage County. You may have seen their names on signs around town; they are Circuit Court Judges Ann Celine Walsh and Monique O’Toole.

We take you from their days at St. Isaac Jogues School to their positions on the bench, with insights on how and why they make their decisions.

This month, we announce the 2020 “BEST of” winners, chosen by you, our readers. This is our fifth edition of asking which businesses you think are the “BEST of” in more than 40 categories. We not only wanted to announce who they are, but we also wanted to let the winners tell you directly how they have adapted to very difficult conditions for them, their employees and for you, their customers. Thank you for participating in the voting.

Contributing editor Mike Ellis attending the “We Stand for the Students” rally in early September on the steps of Hinsdale Central High School, where over 100 students and parents gathered. Five students and four parents spoke, making their case, and asking school board members, who were meeting that night, to let students come back to the classroom. As this issue goes to press, District 86 is going back to a plan of a hybrid learning, with students back in school.

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Zook Home and Studio: Restoring a landmark

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gainst a backdrop of a contentious summer and early fall, a November election rapidly approaches in which we will vote, top to bottom, for virtually every public office. With all that in mind, not to mention a Supreme Court nomination under consideration, we decided to spend some time talking with two DuPage County Circuit Judges of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court: Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh and Monique Naffah O’Toole. Both are up for re-election.

We wanted to learn what it is like to be a judge, how they became judges and how they approach their considerable responsibilities these days.

and arithmetic," but teaching the importance of respecting “the other person," respecting authority and being involved in the community.

When Walsh was in eighth grade, for example, she remembers her teacher Diane Feldman and her entire class had a special mass for her as she underwent surgery for an ear problem.

They laughed about going to Jimmy’s Sweet Shop after school.

“It was at St. Isaac Jogues that both

simultaneously realized we had to change sides in order to hear each other," O'Toole said. "We have shared lots of laughs since then.”

After Walsh’s ear surgery, it became difficult to play sports, and in looking for another school activity, she joined Hinsdale Central’s mock trial team.

It was there that she learned to strengthen her public-speaking skills, and became enamored with idea of law. Walsh is very proud that the team won two state championships while she was a member of the team.

In fact, to this day, she advises students who participate on high-school mock trial teams, including at Hinsdale Central and York High Schools.

“Above all, we uphold the law and do it with the utmost in fairness, so that after a decision is rendered, and parties walk out of their courtrooms, both sides will feel they have been treated fairly.”

The journey for these very accomplished women to become judges takes us from their early classrooms to their courtrooms. There are some remarkable parallels for both.

Both attended St. Isaac Jogues School in Hinsdale, where we had our conversation. They sat in the same classrooms they attended. They reminisced about teachers like Mrs. Anderson, Sister Joan Clare and Mrs. Dempsey.

“I especially remember Principal Sister Joan Clare," O'Toole said. "She ran the school with an iron fist, and no one crossed her. She always wore a skirt and heels, and you could hear her coming down the hall. All of us straightened up in our chairs for fear she would be coming into our classroom.”

They both credit the school with not only teaching “reading, writing

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of us made friends that to this day we stay in touch with," O'Toole said.— “Both of us even had our weddings at St. Isaac Jogues Church!”

Walsh comes from a family of seven children; O'Toole hails from a family of four children; and both have been very involved in school parentteacher associations and sports teams for their children. And early on, they were both law clerks and then assistant state’s attorneys after law school at the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office.

One more parallel that is a bit unusual: both are deaf in one ear, which they discovered sometime after they met.

“One day, as we were walking and talking, we both instantly and

After graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa at Miami of Ohio University in 1994, she enrolled at Chicago-Kent College of Law, and graduated in 1998.

In O'Toole’s case, she said, “I always seemed to be interested in law," as she went from high school at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, and then to University of Colorado, graduating in 1989. She then went on to graduate from John Marshall Law School in 1992. O'Toole also earned a Masters of law in health law from the Loyola University School of Law in 1998.

In the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office, Walsh had extensive experience prosecuting criminal cases. She served in the felony trial division and the sex crimes/domestic violence and child abuse unit, from

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Hinsdale Magazine | Cover Story 2001 to 2012. She tried hundreds of cases to verdict, in which she directed or cross-examined expert witnesses on matters of DNA, forensic pathology, psychiatry, internal medicine, pediatric sexual assault/abuse and other evidence matters. Early in her career at the state’s attorney’s office, she also served in the misdemeanor and traffic division.

Meanwhile, O'Toole prosecuted misdemeanor, juvenile and domestic violence cases, and then became an assistant attorney-general in the Illinois Attorney-General’s office in Chicago, where she worked in the civil appeals bureau representing various state agencies on appeal, and arguing in front of sundry appellate courts across the state. She then moved to the consumer fraud healthcare bureau, receiving her Masters of law in health law, advocating for the rights of consumers in their access to healthcare, and negotiating with insurance companies for appropriate coverage for those consumers. The healthcare bureau was one of the first of its kind in an attorney-general’s office in the country.

but they also had the temperament to be a judge—an all-important consideration—because judges not only have to follow the law, but they also have discretion to make decisions.

a lawyer—who may or may not be an associate judge—to fill the vacancy.

Circuit judges who are appointed to fill a vacancy must run in the first election cycle after they are appointed to hold their position.”

So, how did they finally get to become DuPage County Circuit Court judges?

In 2019, both Walsh and O'Toole were unanimously appointed by the bipartisan Illinois Supreme Court to serve as circuit judges, which means they are running to hold their positions in the November 2020 election.

“You first have to understand how a circuit court in Illinois is made up," Walsh said. "In a circuit court, there are circuit judges and associate judges."

"An associate judge is appointed by the circuit judges, and serves a term of every four years, and then

In Walsh’s case, she appeared before judges who mentored her for many years, such as the Hon. Kathryn Creswell, the Hon. Blanche Fawell and Illinois Supreme Court Justice Michael Burke. These judges encouraged her to apply for an associate judgeship after years of trial experience. The more Walsh thought about it, the more convinced she became that she could become an associate and then a circuit court judge.

She accepted the appointment as an associate judge in 2014, and five years later, in 2019, she was appointed a circuit judge.

“A judge is the most important person that you, a family member or friend, will meet during one of the worst days of your life. We make decisions every day that directly impact people’s lives. These include child custody, personal freedom in criminal cases, guardianships, monetary awards, inheritance and so on.”

O'Toole then moved to private practice for ten years, before shifting back to the public sector as an assistant state’s attorney in DuPage County in the child support enforcement division.

All the while, as both were gaining great experience and an excellent understanding of the law in a full range of cases, they also earned the respect of their peers and DuPage Circuit Court judges in the 18th district in Wheaton.

Walsh and O'Toole both said it was quite flattering when some of these judges suggested that each not only had the expertise and experience,

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[is] considered for retention by the circuit judges. In DuPage County, there are 46 judges: 15 circuit judges and 31 associate judges. Circuit judges are elected for a six-year term and thereafter run for retention every six years.

"Essentially, the circuit judges act as the executive board of judges who appoint the associate judges. Circuit judges also assist the chief judge with policy and the administration of the judiciary, in addition to handling their courtroom assignments. If there is a vacancy on the Circuit Court, the Illinois Supreme Court may appoint

In O'Toole’s case, she impressed now-retired Illinois Supreme Court Justice Bob Thomas and others to the extent that she bypassed being an associate judge, and was appointed a circuit judge in 2019.

When asked how they feel about running in an election to maintain their position as a circuit judge in DuPage County, Walsh said although a circuit judge is an elected position in Illinois, "we do not consider ourselves politicians."

"A judge’s role is to use their experience, to listen to litigants with fairness and impartiality, and to follow the law," she said. "A judge should not allow any political views

Circuit Court Judges Ann Celine Walsh (left) and Monique O'Toole sit in the classroom they occupied as students at St. Isaac Jogues School.

[to] influence their decisions on cases, and it is unethical to do so.

That said, under Illinois law, circuit judges who are appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court are required to run in the election following their appointment. Therefore, we are running in the 2020 election to hold our circuit court judgeship.

"While some believe we could be considered politicians, because we are running campaigns, we strongly believe that judicial elections are different. Unlike someone seeking an office, neither of us has a platform or a political agenda."

Fortunately for both Walsh and O'Toole, friends, neighbors and relatives have come forward to help them “campaign,” with signage and mailings explaining their expertise and experience in applying the law.

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When asked about their observations about how people regard the law now, compared with years before, both said they wish more people would show more respect for the law.

know they are there, because they are being accused of committing a crime," Walsh said. "Our job is to ensure that they are treated with respect, laws are followed and that they understand the process and outcome.

“A judge is the most important person that you, a family member or friend will meet during one of the worst days of your life," O'Toole said. "We make decisions every day that directly impact people’s lives. These include child custody, personal freedom in criminal cases, guardianships, monetary awards, inheritance and so on.

“Above all, we uphold the law and do it with the utmost in fairness, so that after a decision is rendered, and [the] parties walk out of their courtrooms, both sides will feel they have been treated fairly.”

“As a result, we both have come to feel a great responsibility toward defendants and plaintiffs and their attorneys.”

“We fully realize that when a defendant stands before us, they

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Obviously, John has a lot of confidence in his company and the team he has assembled. After all, they have ranked this year and previous years in the Daily Herald’s Best Places to Work in Illinois award.

He is also very proud of the latest advantages he offers, like virtual planning, sharing work in progress and project status software to keep clients up to date on progress.

“With us, it has been a matter of preparation meeting opportunity”, John says. “I noticed that about every 10 years or so, there was a spurt in home building, and in 2017, we started planning to be more responsive to customers and more accommodating for our staff in anticipation of a boom. We saw how people were putting more focus on their homes and how it could accommodate a life style where families were starting to work more from home. So, we started to orient our interaction with customers by offering virtual digital walk throughs of what a design could look like, and once projects were underway, we could show them the progress that was being made. This approach made it easier for our staff to work from home and interact with the rest of our staff as well as with our customers.

“When the pandemic hit, with our digital/virtual communication and design services in place, we were ready. Today we fortunately are not only busier, but we have been able to handle the increase more efficiently.”

All in all, it is no surprise that readers and customers agree that Synergy deserves a “BEST of” vote.

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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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marks the fifth year we have asked you to vote for the “BEST of Reader Favorites” across more than 40 categories, ranging from all types of eating places, to home remodelers, repair services, cleaners, salons and more. In this most unusual year for all of us, as businesses and customers of businesses, we have had to make many adjustments to cope with the pandemic. In the case of the businesses, they adjusted, but did not compromise. As a result, we thought it would be fitting to let you hear directly from the owners on how they have managed to adjust and still deliver “BEST of Reader Favorite” quality.

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 IRISH PUB Ballydoyle, Downers Grove Irish Times, Brookfield SPORTS BAR Fuller House, Hinsdale Grill 89, Westmont York Tavern, Oak Brook BREWERY Emmett’s Brewing Co., Downers Grove Fuller House, Hinsdale Pour House, Oak Brook

Some 27 owners responded. While they admit it has been a struggle, their focus has been to thank customers for their loyalty. They have explained what they have done to accommodate needs for safety of customers and employees; they have introduced new services; they have kept what people have always expected; they have praised their employees, who are often overlooked. Instead of staying homebound, these people have come in, every day, to stock shelves, make the meals, serve the meals, work the registers, use their knowledge and talent to serve, make the deliveries and, above all, make sure each business is safe for business.

On behalf of all the businesses, thank you.

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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

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,

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I am seeing notably more patients wanting relief in their musculoskeletal ailments.

Fortunately, my staff and I have always believed in minimally-invasive 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.

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 Fontano, Jr., son of Fontano’s Subs founder Dominick Fontano, Sr.

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 far-cry 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 34

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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.”

Kramer Foods 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.

“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.

“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.”

Mani & Pedi “Mani & Pedi has a specially-designed ventilation system for 100-percent air-exchange rate, a hospital-grade sterilization tool, acrylic boards across each station, clear visual signs that follow CDC guidelines and an ANT (Advanced Nail Technology)-certified owner, who has undergone training for infection control.

“We are lucky to have two nail salon buildings next to each other on Chestnut Street, making proper social distancing possible. We are very prepared to keep our customers and our salon safe to give everyone the relaxation they want during their quarantine life. We are also coming up with special new additions to our pedicures that will help with their ‘quarantine dry’ feet. We ask our customers to keep checking out our salon for updates.”

-Jay Paik, owner, Mani & Pedi

Marco’s Kitchen Marco Conte, proprietor/chef for Marco’s Kitchen in La Grange, recounted how he opened his restaurant the first week of April,

and, notwithstanding the adversity of opening during the Coronavirus pandemic, has quickly developed a loyal following.

“Our timing couldn’t [have been] worse,” Conte said. “We weren’t able to open like any other new fine-dining restaurant. Our entire business plan needed to be reimagined because of the pandemic. Against all odds, we began to offer our patrons curbside pickup, international family dinners and our farmfresh, restaurant-quality produce bags. Word traveled very quickly, [and] both of our curbside options were successful enough to bring my staff and I through the pandemic. Our very intimate, socially-distanced dining room is now open and offering our guests the finest international cuisine and libations that the area has to offer. Almost every day of business brings a new hurdle; I simply repeat to myself, ‘Always forward, never back. Buon appetito!”

nabuki “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. “nabuki will continue with interior dining and curbside carryout, along with heated street dining tents for [the] fall season and beyond.

We’re incredibly grateful for the patronage and patience through our evolving business operation during this pandemic.”

-Stephen DeKorker, owner

Normandy Builders “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.”

-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.

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town, 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.”

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.”

-Allyson Kim, owner

Spark Fitness “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.”

-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

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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 individuallywrapped 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.

“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

“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.

“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.”

“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.

-Segretto family, owners, Zazu Salon & Day Spa

“At Vie, we modified our menu a bit early on to have some more comfort-foodtype 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.

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“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.

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Hinsdale Magazine | Historical Architecture

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he Hinsdale Historical Society (HHS) is undertaking a major fundraising campaign to restore the R. Harold Zook Home & Studio, which was relocated to Katherine Legge Memorial (KLM) Park in Hinsdale in 2005.

R. Harold Zook is a prominent figure in local architecture, particularly in Hinsdale, where he designed 34 homes and

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buildings from the 1920s until his death in 1949.

A meticulous architect with a gift for applied geometry, Zook’s noteworthy features include chevron patterns, thatched roofs, use of wood, employment of narrow vertical windows and his signature “spider webs,” which he would quaintly carve into different spots of the homes he designed.

The historical society hosted a “take a look at Zook” tour

Take a look at Zook Hinsdale Historical Society embarks on $1 million fundraising initiative to restore the R. Harold Zook Home & Studio

BY MIKE ELLIS

of the property to kick off its campaign on Sept. 22. Attendance was capped at 50 due to restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Hinsdale and the relocation of his home and studio.

“It’s a nice compilation of Zook’s work—especially his contributions to Hinsdale and throughout the United States,” said HHS board member Alexis Braden, who contributed to the video.

Braden said the video served as “a good history lesson for me, a fun story to tell and hopefully an educational tool that we can continue to use to educate even our smallest of kids about why history matters here in Hinsdale.”

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“As I stand here tonight, the natural beauty and the texture of the architecture shine brightly, and remind me what made me want to get involved in recording, preserving and telling the history of Hinsdale in the first place,” Laakso said. ... “Let’s all continue to learn about the history of our town, its residents and the incredibly-varied, beautiful structures that people have lived and worked in for more than 145 years in this area.

Jane Bell Scott, Caren DeVita, Laura Bier, Katherine Lewis, Kerry Lynch, Jen Chillo and Alexis Braden

In 2005, the Zook Home & Studio— originally situated on south Oak Street—was slated for demolition, when the historical society and a group of concerned citizens coalesced to save it, lifting the home and studio from its foundation and conveying it roughly a mile southward to KLM.

But the rehab efforts currently contemplated are far more comprehensive, and will require a more ambitious campaign through which Braden said the HHS hopes to raise $1 million.

“Let’s all continue to contribute time, money and other resources required to tell those stories, and to raise funds to save buildings like these.”

Laakso said the pandemic has produced an additional layer of difficulty to the historical society’s fundraising efforts, forcing it to cancel its largest annual fundraiser—the Hinsdale Cooks!

Kitchen Walk—back in May. “It will be back as soon as possible, but in the meantime, we have created new possibilities in the works, and will share details with you soon, and will certainly be in touch about how you can help,” she said.

“Let’s all continue to contribute time, money and other resources required to tell those stories, and to raise funds to save buildings like these.”

“The video was really eyeopening for me,” Braden said, “because I had always heard about these really Braden said the - KRISTEN LAAKSO, HINSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT amazing Hinsdaleans who restoration campaign ties banded together to literally in nicely with the recentlyput this home on wheels, and make the New historical society president launched Hinsdaleans for Historic journey from Oak Street in southeast Kristen Laakso addressed guests at the Preservation group on Facebook, which Hinsdale to Katherine Legge. And it “take a look at Zook” event, expressing is dedicated to preserving historic homes really came to life for me, going to the gratitude for their past and continued in the village. historical society’s archives, and seeing support.

“We’ve seen a lot of great homes the amazing work that people that come down as of late,” she said, “and I really admire and respect come to the more we educate, the more we life.” show people that these homes can The home and studio incorporates be saved and restored, and why it’s a number of signature Zook features, so meaningful to live in an historic and employs a unique floor design, home in the historic district.” consisting of approximately 14 rooms For more information about spread across eight varied levels. the Hinsdale Historical Society, The floors are warmed by radiant visit www.hinsdalehistory.org. heat, reflecting the inclusion of new technology that was developed around the time Zook designed the structure.

Since moving the home and studio to its present site, the historical society has made some upgrades, such as when it completed a restoration of the fireplace in 2008.

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D86 students and parents rally to resume in-person instruction

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ozens of Hinsdale Central parents and students gathered outside their school for the “we stand for the students rally,” demanding to reopen District 86 schools, before the board of education meeting on Sept. 10.

She further said that 90 percent of D86 families voted in favor of hybrid over full remote when surveyed.

“Families who have kids in D181 and D86 watch helplessly as half their kids attend school and the other half sit at home,” she said. ... “We feel the board and administration are moving

Originally planning to begin the school-year under a hybrid model, the district shifted gears to full remote on Aug. 13—four days before the first day—after the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health released updated, more restrictive guidance for the reopening of schools on Aug. 12.

All surrounding public high schools have also commenced the year under full remote learning.

Organizer Susan Draddy of Hinsdale said she is not an “activist,” but rather a mom who is “passionate about getting her son and all these kids back in the classroom.”

when our schools open,” she said. ...

“Nevertheless, we are willing to accept the risk that going back to school entails. We are confident that the D86 staff and faculty will do everything within its power to mitigate the spread.

We are confident, too, that we can do this in a safe manner, and protect our community at-large.”

A number of Central seniors spoke at the rally as well, including Michael Brescia of Hinsdale, who started as quarterback for the varsity football team in 2019.

“I’m here because I want to get back in school, I want to have sports, I want to have activities, and I want to do it [safely],” Brescia said.

Brescia expressed concerns about students’ mental health in light of doing all of their learning in front of computer screens.

Susan Draddy of Hinsdale, event organizer

“We would like the board, our administration, our teachers, our community to know that this is not an adversarial event,” Draddy said. “This is not a protest; this is a rally—we are all on the same team. The parents and the kids just want to get back in the classroom to get the best educational experience possible.”

too slowly, and quite frankly, the interpretation of the guidance from the state and at the local levels is very narrow and extremely restrictive.”

Draddy contended that District 181 and Gower District 62—both D86 feeder schools—have started the year under hybrid models, and a number of local private schools have reopened as well.

Draddy said those pushing for school to reopen understand the risks, and are confident they can do so safely.

“We’re trying to lift each other up on a daily basis,” he said. “Students are not okay, and are only going to struggle more if we don’t get back in school.”

Brescia rhetorically asked if there is such a low mortality rate stemming from Coronavirus among school-aged children, why District 86 remains in a full remote learning environment, and further questioned why Illinois is the only state in the region not playing football this fall.

“The parents and the kids just want to get back in the classroom to get the best educational experience possible.”

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- SUSAN DRADDY

“We expect there will be COVID cases, and that the cases will rise

“Is Coronavirus different in Indiana or Iowa than it is here in Illinois?” he said.

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the course of the Coronavirus pandemic.

classroom “as quickly and smoothly as possible.”

“That’s 44 lives, and recently, one of our very own peers,” she said. ...

“Sitting at home every day behind a screen does not promote wellbeing.”

“We do not live in a risk-free society,” she said. “Frankly, my parents are more concerned with my outcome every time I get behind the wheel of my car than they are if I were to get COVID-19.”

Torsberg said students are prepared to adhere to whatever safety guidelines are imposed in order to get back to school.

Michael Brescia, Hinsdale Central senior

Senior Cayden Torsberg of Hinsdale stressed the importance of social interaction for kids.

“Over the past eight months, I know more kids suffering from depression than COVID-19,” Torsberg said.

Torsberg cited a statistic from the DuPage County Coroner’s office indicating that suicides and overdoses have increased 52 percent over

“E-learning is not the answer,” she said.

“We must return to the classroom. “We must all benefit from the superior education that our parents’ tax dollars pay for.”

Senior Allegra Waverley of Hinsdale said her educational experience has “suffered” since school began remotely on Aug. 17, and classes are becoming more difficult and involved as tests and assessments are implemented. Waverley said she would like to go back to the

Waverley said District 86 students and staff can return to school by following protocols such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, maintaining social distance and practicing selfexclusion when ill.

“It is holding your students to a double-standard to continue to expect such a high level of academic achievement, yet not trusting the same students to wear a mask inside of your classroom,” she said.

Roughly a dozen members of the York High School community also joined in at the rally. Scott Malaga of Elmhurst, who played baseball and football at Cornell University, addressed attendees regarding athletics.

“If I didn’t have my senior season, none of my experiences would have happened,” Malaga said.

Malaga said canceling or postponing athletics “has the exact opposite effect of what they’re trying to achieve.”

District 86 students began returning to the classroom during the week of Oct. 5.

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Greg Hart, DuPage County Board member and Danny Glover, Skuddlebutts Restaurant owner

chicken, barbecued pork and hamburgers. An aspiring entrepreneur, Glover purchased the business in 2009 from the previous owner, for whom he previously worked as a busboy. Now, with the support of local high schools and a solid customer base, Glover credits DuPage County and its support of local business for helping him pursue his restaurant career.

packaged meals. Hopefully, this takes off for the holiday catering. We've got to find ways to at least break even.”

Hart, a Hinsdale resident who is also a Hart represents the county board's District full-time management consultant, said the 3, which consists of 160,000 constituents “Reinvest DuPage” program was designed to living in 11 different municipalities, including support DuPage County small businesses, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, independent contractors and nonprofits Downers Grove, Darien, Westmont and “I first learned about the stimulus impacted by COVID-19. Hart is reminding Naperville. He serves on the county board's programs from DuPage County and local businesses that if they were previously technology committee, and is a voting member from the local chamber of commerce, ineligible for grants, because they received on the transportation, finance and strategic and I immediately went to the website other funds intended for this purpose (e.g. planning committees. Hart said he PPP, Economic Injury Disaster Loan), enjoys reaching out to local businesses they may be eligible now. to inform them of the county's “This demonstrates the amount of The 'Reinvest DuPage' program was economic development alliance at need that many of our local businesses www.choosedupage.org, where they designed to support DuPage County small have been reaching out for in the age can apply for small business relief businesses, independent contractors and of COVID-19," he said. "We are proud grant programs. HM asked Hart to that we’ve been able already to approve introduce us to local business owners non-profits impacted by COVID-19. loans to almost a thousand businesses in who received relief from the DuPage DuPage County, and we’re going to be County Board program, and to tell us - GREG HART, DuPage County Board member giving out $11 million, which has been about their experience. approved, and will be going up to $17 Skuddlebutts Pizza and Catering million.” owner Danny Glover said he received While the loan program is currently closed, funds from the Paycheck Protection Program, www.DiscoverDuPage.org and completed DuPage County will be reassessing applications the application," he said.

"They asked me for which came at a key time, and enabled him to a couple more pieces of information, and I in mid-October with fewer restrictions in order retain his staff. to reach its capacity of $17 million. followed up to complete the process.”

“It really helped out, but those funds were “We realize that just because businesses had When HM asked Glover what he would running out, and we haven’t really lost of any of our employees," said Glover, who has more say to local businesses who need financial received that type of a loan before, it didn’t than a dozen employees on his payroll, along support during this economic challenge, he preclude them from needing more assistance, with several delivery drivers and special event said they should “seek out support" from their so we actually removed that restriction," Hart said. "Businesses who have received PPP are contractors. "Everybody who was here before community. able to apply for the program now." is still employed.”

"Small businesses have to keep being Established in 1939, Skuddlebutts is well- innovative and keep coming up with ideas," he known throughout the western suburbs for said. "Right now, we’re coming up with ways its two-for-one pizza special and catered fried to cater to events by doing it with individually-

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