The North Shore Weekend, August 15, 2020

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ENCHANTED GARDENS SEVERAL EXTRAORDINARY NORTH SHORE PROPERTIES PROVIDE A DELIGHTFUL REFUGE FOR HOMEOWNERS AND HONORED GUESTS.

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Oversized Lot Just Begging for a Pool 495 Ash Street, Winnetka • $2,195,000 • Oversized Lot 98.6’ x 180’

Mary Baubonis - Senior Broker -

847.477.4209

Please contact me to view this very special home! $74 Million Sold in Just 2017 & 2018* Over $30 Million Closed in 2019!** *MRED LLC, all buy and list side transactions 01/01/17 - 12/31/18 **MRED LLC, all buy and list side transactions 01/01/19 - 12/31/19

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CO M I N G S O O N

H I D D EN B EH I ND A CANO PY O F M AT U R E T R EES

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698 B L AC K THOR N ROAD

6 9 8 B L AC K T H O R N ROA D, W I N N E T K A rare 1.25 acre • 6 fireplaces • 3 car attached garage • endless entertaining grounds with putting green.

6 BED, 4.3 BATH | Offered at $2,995,000 JENA RADNAY | 312.925.9899 | jradnay@atproperties.com

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JUST LISTED SOLD

under contract before hitting the market 1083 ELM, WINNETKA

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EXTRAORDINARY HOMES

For Extraordinary Times PRESTIGIOUS WOODLEY ROAD

gorgeous private estate 15 WOODLEY ROAD, WINNETKA 6 beds | 6.2 baths | 2.2 acres | $4,090,000 An ultimate luxury retreat with endless lawns and tennis court.

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SOUGHT-AFTER INDIAN HILLS ESTATES

newly rebuilt & reimagined 1045 MOHAWK ROAD, WILMETTE 3 beds | 2.1 baths | .42 acres | $1,595,000 Magazine-worthy home with exquisite finishes and plenty of room for a pool.

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stunning home & amazing pool 2710 IROQUOIS ROAD, WILMETTE 5 beds | 5.1 baths | .48 acres | $1,799,000 Classic AND trendy - making this home perfect for today’s buyers.

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NEW TO MARKET 1789 Old Briar Road • Highland Park • $675,000

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his romantic 1930’s house is ensconced in a beautiful garden setting. Throughout this warm and welcoming home, you will be wowed by the seamless blending of the traditional and updated. The gracious foyer opens to

a large great room, enhanced with a wood-beamed, vaulted ceiling and fireplace. A first-floor office finished with builtins provides a great work-from-home option. French doors from the large dining room open to a wrap-around deck offering outdoor entertaining space and beautiful views of the property. *Property is co-listed.

Maxine & Mark Goldberg

Jane Pickus

847.922.4815 maxine.goldberg@evrealestate.com

847.217.1897 janepickus@atproperties.com

North Shore Founding Advisors

Real Estate Agent

Engel & Völkers Chicago North Shore

847.441.5730 • chicagonorthshore.evrealestate.com 903 Green Bay Road • Winnetka, Illinois Some sales sold while affiliated with another brokerage. ©2020 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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WE ARE PROUD TO WELCOME Merle Styer NE

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Merle Styer 847.922.7600 • merle.styer@evrealestate.com • merlestyer.evrealestate.com 903 Green Bay Road • Winnetka, Illinois Some sales sold while affiliated with another brokerage. ©2020 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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CLIENT-CENTRIC We Are Engel & Völkers

“ I love the practice of Real Estate! Engel & Völkers is what Real Estate should be: professional, supportive, innovative, consistent and successful both locally and globally. ” - Maureen Spriggs Maureen Spriggs 847.721.6028 • maureen.spriggs@evrealestate.com • maureenspriggs.evrealestate.com 903 Green Bay Road • Winnetka, Illinois Some sales sold while affiliated with another brokerage. ©2020 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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PARTNERING WITH THE BEST We Are Engel & Völkers

“ I chose to join Engel & Völkers because of its unique and professional client-centered approach to the business, the state-of-the-art broker resources, and the incredible energy of the leadership. ” - Janet Schiff Janet Schiff 847.347.1118 • janet.schiff@evrealestate.com • janetschiff.evrealestate.com 903 Green Bay Road • Winnetka, Illinois Some sales sold while affiliated with another brokerage. ©2020 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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INDEX

KIDS SHOE SALE! FOR GRADES K-12 & COLLEGE

5 OFF $10 OFF $

NEWS 20 batter up

Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation helps raise funds for teen with cancer

John Conatser FOUNDER & PUBLISHER

ADVERTISING Jennifer Sturgeon

LIFESTYLE & ARTS

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

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Wendy Franzen, Kemmie Ryan, Sherry Thomas

The summer that never came

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A new Winnetka boutique blends classic and modern looks

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bill McLean, Roni Moore Neumann

DESIGN Linda Lewis PRODUCTION MANAGER GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Amanda Alvarado ADVERTISING COORDINATOR

LAST BUT NOT LEAST While supplies last. Sale ends August 31st. Details in store. Some exclusions may apply.

New Balance North Shore

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Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois Chairman Chris Tarzon is brimming with hope

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The charming 670 Pleasant Avenue is both light and bright, offering a fresh and sunny reprieve in Highland Park.

670 Pleasant Avenue

4+ BED

Highland Park

$525,000

2.1 BATH

Cheerfully updated home on a quiet cul-de-sac, steps away from the charming Ravinia Business District and Festival, Metra, parks, schools and Botanic Garden. The spacious open plan offers a fully renovated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, living and dining space with a fireplace and hardwood flooring. The second floor includes three bedrooms and a bath. A skylight welcomes you to the upper level primary suite and office, which boasts a full bath, walk-in closet and separate sunny sitting area. A finished basement includes; updated mechanicals, recreation space, a clever bar area, separate laundry and a doorway to the back yard.

Glo Matlin 847.951.4040 glo.matlin@compass.com Zack Matlin 847.722.2977 zack.matlin@compass.com

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NEWS ENCHANTED GARDENS

From PG 1

BY RONI MOORE NEUMANN THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

Gardens of astonishing beauty can be found across the globe: Jacques Majorelle’s garden in Marrakech; Gertrude Jekyll’s Munstead Wood garden in Surrey; Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant’s gardens in Charleston; and, of course, Claude Monet’s Giverny in France.

Yet, as demonstrated in this issue that follow, glorious gardens can be found much closer to home—literally in the backyards of the North Shore. Cultivated by renowned horticulturists and landscape architects, these exquisite gardens serve as living examples of the artistic principles of balance, contrast, and pattern.

Socialite and avid gardener C.Z. Guest observed, “I’ve always felt like having a garden is like having a good and loyal friend.” May these pages inspire you to nurture a relationship with your own garden; a relationship destined to bring joy for years to come.

A WELCOMING HOME

This Wilmette landscape consists of 25 mature trees including ash, American elm, and crab apples. Large planting beds filled with Annabelle hydrangea, Wolf ’s Eye dogwood, and Pixie Meadowbrite coneflower border the property. A granite cobble driveway welcomes guests to the front of the home and a large bluestone patio provides ample space for entertaining. Weekly visits by an experienced management crew ensure the lasting beauty of the landscape. PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE CREWS

CHALET

Chalet is a third-generation, family-owned, local business serving the North Shore for more than 100 years. Today, Chalet is one of the North Shore’s leading one-stop destinations for inspired landscape design, locally grown plants, curated home décor, and customer service that creates lifelong connections. Chalet helps people to discover fresh, imaginative ways to design their outdoor space; create inviting, inspired homes; and grow a personal connection between beauty and nature. Chalet is located at 3132 Lake Avenue in Wilmette, 847-2560561, chaletnursery.com.

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CONTEMPORARY OASIS

The landscape plan for this 2018 contemporary build was comprised of a simple planting palette and included only four plants—river birch, juniper, arborvitae, and sedge repeated throughout the property. The landscape reflects the clean lines and architecture of the home and helps connect the landscape to the nearby wooded bluff. Spring flowering bulbs pop up through the sedges to create a surrounding bulb meadow. The front entry is framed by a Koi pond with stone steps that appear to float just above the water. The steppers are heated so the homeowners and guests alike can safely step across the path year-round. A large bluestone patio in the back yard looks out over the wooded bluff. The new, low care landscape compliments the architecture of the home and nestles it into the surrounding neighborhood.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW MERZ

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| 505 STANDISH, DEERFIELD | $575,000

| 1575 SHERIDAN, HIGHLAND PARK | CO-LISTED WITH LAURA FITZPATRICK

| 881 MARION, HIGHLAND PARK | $710,000

| $649,000

| 1820 ELMWOOD, HIGHLAND PARK | CO-LISTED WITH LYN WISE

| 1165 TAYLOR, HIGHLAND PARK | $769,000

| 2385 WOODPATH, HIGHLAND PARK | $825,000

| $995,000

SUSAN BROWN BURKLIN 847.910.8905 SUSANB@ATPROPERTIES.COM SUSANBROWNBURKLIN.COM

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MARIANI

A third generation, family-owned business founded on trust and service, Mariani Landscape began modestly in 1958, providing garden maintenance services along Chicago’s North Shore. Mariani has grown over the past 60 years, providing award winning landscape design, construction and maintenance, and now ranks as the largest residential company in the U.S. Mariani Landscape is located at 300 Rockland Road in Lake Bluff, 847-2342172, marianilandscape.com.

ENGLISH COUNTRY

Mariani Landscape transformed this outdoor space for the 2017 Lakeforest Showhouse & Gardens event. Traditional boxwood hedges, white hydrangeas, and green euphorbias work harmoniously with the English country style of the house. Add to that white geraniums and tulips and you find a garden with a vintage, throw-back feel.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY SOLURI

SECRET GARDEN

This picturesque property is comprised of 10 acres bordering a public prairie preserve. The landscape architects developed a series of garden rooms each addressing different needs of the homeowners. These garden rooms include a potager garden for organic vegetables, an orchard for organic fruit, a butterfly garden for horticultural experiment, a pool area for active play, an open lawn space for large tent parties, and an outdoor kitchen and terrace for dining al fresco. The prairie unifies the garden rooms by providing the perfect backdrop.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINDA OYAMA-BRYAN

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GEMS BEYOND OUR CROWN A TOUR OF GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL STONES

The residences of the Tribune Tower are par t of one of the world’s most fascinating historical exhibits. Colonel McCormick, in his worldwide travels, collected stones to display in the face of the tower. Chicago Tribune correspondents continued the tradition for nearly one hundred years, creating the stone-studded exterior.

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NEWS ENCHANTED GARDENS

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SCHMECHTIG LANDSCAPES Celebrating 60 years, Schmechtig Landscapes has taken pride in masterful landscaping employing its old-world traditions and perspectives introduced by the founder, Klaus Schmechtig and handed down to his son, Michael. This year, they welcome Michael’s son and third-generation family member Matt Schmechtig. Their philosophy treats the landscape of a client’s property as an extension of their home by combining design solutions with experienced horticultural maintenance services. Schmechtig’s successful practice comes from dedication to building long-term relationships with their clients—and that is why the majority of their work comes directly from referrals. Schmechtig Landscapes is located at 20860 West Indian Creek Road in Mundelein, 847-566-1233, schmechtiglandscapes.com.

OUTDOOR HAVEN

Longtime Schmechtig Landscapes’ client, Jeannie Balsam of Jeannie Balsam Interiors, asked Schmechtig to team up with her firm to develop a full site outdoor living design for a Glencoe residence. Michael Schmechtig and his team created a plan honoring the architecture of the home while prioritizing the family’s lifestyle preferences. The landscape design reflects the timeless nature of the site.

A sweeping bluestone walk leads to the front door where large urns are filled with seasonal interest. The home is framed by mature ornamental trees, plant layers, color, and texture.

Backyard living spaces reflect the family’s lifestyle preferences, featuring an outdoor dining area enclosed by a vine covered pergola, a seating area, a modern water feature, an outdoor kitchen, and sweeping steps that lead to the back lawn. A rooftop garden features a secluded seating area, a contemporary water feature, and plants with seasonal interest. The property is on a weekly maintenance program to maintain the integrity of the landscape design for years to come PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUSTIN HALLECK

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LOCAL MARKET EXPERTS NEW LISTING!

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15130 W. LITTLE ST MARYS RD, METTAWA $899,000 | 15130Littlestmarys.info

78 RONAN RD, HIGHWOOD $849,000 | 78Ronan.info

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NEWS

BATTER UP AS DYLAN PROVENZANO READIES FOR HIS SECOND BATTLE WITH CANCER, THE ANTHONY RIZZO FAMILY FOUNDATION STEPS IN TO HELP. less likely to put immunocompromised Dylan in additional danger. As a result, the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation has stepped in— spearheading a fundraiser through GoFundMe to help with the financial portion of Dylan’s treatment and transportation.

“Dylan is a fighter, says Abby Suzarez, Executive Director of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. “We are proud to support him and his entire family as he beats cancer for the second time.”

With the foundation’s help, more than $19,000 has been raised for the Provenzano family, with a goal of $50,000.

According to a statement released by the foundation: “The hope here is for us to help with the financial piece, so the family c an f ocus on healing Dylan. All Dylan wants to do is play baseball and he should be able to.”

The teenager has a battle ahead of him, but with the community, his family, and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation fighting behind him, hopefully his journey is a little easier.

BY KEMMIE RYAN THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

In 2017, the Provenzano family’s world was turned upside down when teenager Dylan, was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma—a rare type of cancer that appears in bones and the soft tissue around them. After spending most of the year in and out of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, completing chemotherapy and surgeries, Dylan headed home.

But, unfortunately, the good news was shortlived.

For three years, Dylan showed no signs of the disease, until July 2020. A mass was found during a scan of Dylan’s lungs, forcing him back into treatment and surgery was done to remove the mass—eventually confirming the return of Ewing Sarcoma.

According to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ewing Sarcoma is a cancerous tumor that mainly affects bones and the tissue around bones. Although rare, it is the second most common cancer in children. With treatment, around 70 percent of children are cured, but need ongoing scans to ensure it doesn’t return, like in Dylan’s case.

Despite the upcoming testing and treatment, the Provenzano family is staying positive.

They’ve decided to pursue a second opinion out of state while a tentative treatment plan is put in place at Lurie Children’s again.

As one would expect, this comes at a great cost to the family.

In the past, the Provenzanos who only have one car for father Adam’s commute, would rely on Uber as transportation to Dylan’s frequent appointments. But, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family had been forced to look for other options that would be

ABOVE: Dylan Provenzano LEFT: Dylan with Anthony Rizzo PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE ANTHONY RIZZO FAMILY FOUNDATION

For more information or to donate to “Help Dylan Strike Out Cance r!, ” visit g f.me/v/c/9f rl/ DFenseforDylan.

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THE SUMMER THAT NEVER CAME A LOOK BACK TO THE YEAR THAT SUMMER AS WE KNOW IT TOOK A VACATION.

BY MIKE LUBOW ILLUSTRATION BY KIRSTEN ULVE

Our North Shore summer of 2020 has been a little unusual. But it’ll move down the calendar soon enough. And we’ll look back on these days of viral news and maybe we’ll think, well, at least the weather was nice.

In 1816, summer didn’t come at all. That’s a true story; go ahead, look it up. Imagine, summer took a summer vacation. America, Europe, most of the whole world, lost most of a whole season.

There was snow in June, frost in August. Crops failed. People were befuddled and bundled up.

Skies were sunless and cold. In England, the author

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Mary Shelley got so depressed about it, she wrote the dark and chilling novel, Frankenstein.

But back to the here and now. Whatever the news of the day sends our way, at least we’ve got our North Shore summer. Dining in outdoor restaurants, socially distanced strolls on tree-lined streets, nature trails, and strolling along our sunny beaches.

The balmy summertime weather of 2020 is ours to enjoy. What if we had to go through this news cycle without it?

This column was adapted by Mike Lubow from his book: Wild Notes: Observations over time about birds and other fleeting things. Available on amazon.com.

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BUNNY & BABE A NEW WINNETKA BOUTIQUE BLENDS CLASSIC AND MODERN WITH A TWIST.

BY RONI MOORE NEUMANN THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND

North Shore women looking for classic style with a twist of provenance can count on the relatively new upbeat fashion outpost in Winnetka: Bunny & Babe. This fresh and modern retail shop, named for two American style icons, Bunny Mellon and Babe Paley, is infused with their essence and interpreted with the refreshing eye of owner Peyton Merrill.

Bunny Mellon was best known as a gifted gardener with royal means, infallible taste, and her confidante—and client—Jacqueline Kennedy. Reportedly, it was President Kennedy who, over lunch in Cape Cod, requested that Mellon redesign the White House Rose Garden.

Mellon’s decision to anchor the Rose Garden with four magnolia trees—one placed at each corner of the garden—was considered a grace note, given her ethos that “nothing should be noticed.”

Babe Paley was an American socialite whose second husband William S. Paley built CBS into one of the foremost radio and television network operations in the U.S. Named to the International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame in 1958, Truman Capote included Paley and Mellon, along with high society chums Frank Sinatra, Lee Radziwill, Rose Kennedy, Lynda Bird Johnson, Norman Mailer, and Arthur Schlesinger Jr. at Capote’s Black and White Ball held in honor of Katharine Graham.

A classic flavor is featured throughout the boutique, nestled in a retail enclave on Chestnut Street in the middle of the bustling village.

With neapolitan collection just across the way, a stone’s throw from Winnetka’s quintessential

Frances Heffernan, and just doors down from Valentina and the modern a t h e n e, Bunny & Babe’s arrival makes Winnetka’s Chestnut Street what Oak Street is to Chicago.

Bunny & Babe offers a breath of fresh fashion air, with the interior marrying shades of blue, lavender, and pops of leopard print. Complete with a cocktail cart, bedecked with crystal lowballs and comfy chairs, the sitting area has a homey, inviting vibe—perfect for trying on resort wear and smart sundresses for destinations from Palm Springs to Palm Beach, while mulling over hair scrunchies crafted f rom vintage Hermès scarves and curated giftware and home goods.

The shop’s look and feel is the work of a cheerful collaboration between Merrill along with Cindy Galvin of Bardes Interiors along with contractor Rutledge Smith and Michael Hershenson Architects. This partnership, wellhoned through past projects, was a true meeting of the minds, leading to elevated design elements including surprisingly high ceilings, emitting natural light illuminating the handsome inventory. Portraits of Bunny and Babe are showcased with white trellis detail covering an archway, along with featured topiaries, a nod to Bunny’s world-renowned gardening.

With a desire to invest both resources and talent to enhance the retail footprint in Winnetka, Merrill says, “Personally, I love to shop locally. There is a lot to be said for customers wanting to touch, try on, and feel the clothing they are buying. We will be super focused on providing the best customer service and keeping up with that immediate gratification that women want today,” she continues.

Inspiration for the space included Aerin Lauder’s boutiques in East Hampton and Palm

Peyton Merrill PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIA PONCE Beach, with the goal of delivering a light, happy, and stylish customer experience.

A mother of three children from middle school to college, Merrill’s husband Topher grew up in Winnetka and the two met at Roanoke College in V irginia, where Merrill majored in history. For their first five years of marriage, the pair lived in London where Merrill’s taste and appreciation for design continued to evolve.

The daughter of an artist and advertising agency owner, Merrill credits her mother as her original design and color inspiration. Merrill’s early career included professional

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stops at retail giants Ann Taylor, J.Crew, and Thomas Pink in visual merchandising.

Merrill felt that the time was right—personally and professionally—to embark on opening a retail store in her hometown. “I decided to open Bunny & Babe once my two older kids were away at school, as I have been waiting for the right time to jump. I have always wanted to open my own business and my wheelhouse is retail. I saw the need for that middle of the road, advanced contemporary price point for women’s ready to wear in Winnetka and decided to give it a shot,” she says. Of course, opening just as the pandemic hit has been difficult, but Merrill reveals that the local customer base and the response on Instagram has been incredibly positive despite the conditions. “We are so grateful for the support of this community,” she adds.

For more information visit, bunnyandbabe.com.

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KING OF HOPE WILMETTE’S CHRIS TARZON ADVOCATES FOR THE OFFERINGS OF AN ENDURING, DIFFERENCE-MAKING NONPROFIT.

BY BILL MCLEAN ILLUSTRATION BY BARRY BLITT

Shortly before Grandma Eleanor, an avid fisherman, died and received her license to fish for halos atop the heavenly waters above, she opened an eye as her grandson, Chris Tarzon, shared a bit of news.

“I told her I had broken her bass record,” Tarzon, 46, recalls. “She then opened both eyes, looked right at me, and squeezed my hand. Hard. My grandmother introduced me to fishing when I was 5 or 6. She was an artist, a painter. You know what else she was? Tough—the toughest person on the West Side of Chicago.

“Fishing,” the Wilmette resident adds, “is my happy place. I’ve experienced some of the best moments of my life while fishing. The process of fishing, the culture, all of it excites me. And I name my lures crazy names. ‘Devil Dog,’ for example.”

Tarzon’s storytelling hooks me. But my tackle box contains more questions about Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) of Illinois than it does inquiries about jigs and reels. Tarzon—a good sport whose optimism tank has been stuck on Full forever—jumps at the chance to laud the privately funded, multi-denominational nonprofit that helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need meet their full potential and become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.

That he’s chairman of Wilmette-based BHGH of Illinois and in his 10th year with the group that provides holistic services to foster growth in youngsters might have something to do with such enthusiasm.

“We’re nurturing highly motivated young people—scholars, we call them—who have overcome adversity or seek to overcome adversity,” Tarzon says, noting Illinois’ affiliate of BHGH currently supports 24 scholars at its three partner schools: Loyola Academy and Regina Dominican High School in Wilmette, and St. Athanasius (7th and 8th graders) in Evanston. “I’m talking poverty, drugs, violence. Our three homes in Evanston [two for boys, one for girls] continue to provide safe environments.

“I love the look in the eye I see from our scholars. I hear strong voices, a genuine appreciation for the opportunity to be heard. One told me he plans to get accepted at Spelman College in Atlanta, become a doctor, and then give back to some of our future scholars.

Amazing.”

The organization’s momentum to add a fourth

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haven of hope to its housing roster continues to hum.

“Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois is in growth mode in the middle of a pandemic,” says Tarzon, the managing director at Savills, where he specializes in the development of proactive and creative occupancy-related strategies that uncover real estate value on his clients’ behalf.

A native of Oak Park, Tarzon executed half-nelsons as an indefatigable wrestler at Oak Park and River Forest High School. But wrestling wasn’t just a sport to the son of Ken, an ad man, and Pat, a former OPRFHS assistant athletic director.

“Wrestling was a transformative experience,” says Tarzon, a 145-pound grappler in the early 1990s. “I was scrappy every minute of every period. Nothing I did on a mat resembled finesse.”

Tarzon also battled on soccer pitches for the Huskies, served on the Student Council, and got elected senior class president. OPRFHS had never provided a Diversity Club for its students … until Tarzon formed one in his senior year.

“I dug in, got involved in things in high school,” says Tarzon, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications at the University of Illinois. “I was gregarious back then, like my dad. I grew up in a sporty family, in a town Hemingway called home. My parents liked to put me in uncomfortable situations and then see how I’d react.

My sister, Karen, and I studied together in Florence for a semester. That wasn’t too comfortable, but I’m glad I got that experience.”

Tarzon worked in advertising sales at a Chicago radio station af ter college. For five of those years he sat right next to an account executive named Carrie, f rom Kansas City, Missouri. They became Mr. and Mrs. Tarzon and have three children: Christopher Jr., a sophomore-tobe at L oyo l a Academy, after hitting the books and the wrestling mats at New Trier High School in 201920; Lily, 13, and Emma, 11.

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estate agent.

“Hardworking and amazing, with zero ego,” Tarzon says of his wife. “She inspires me. I’ve told her, ‘You’re my mentor.’ ” Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois Executive Director Karen Croteau, in three words?

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois is in growth mode in the middle of a pandemic.

“Our fearless leader,” Tarzon says.

Tarzon became Captain Courageous some three years ago, signing up to compete in a “Dancing with the Brokers” fundraising event in Chicago. For two months he trained diligently with a professional dancer and then gyrated to his heart’s—and hips’—content before judges and a crowd of at least 2,000.

Tarzon wowed ’em and a collected $20,000, every cent of the first-place prize going to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois. Grandma Eleanor’s No. 1 angling student proved capable of netting something other than a record-setting catch.

Today’s whopper has nothing to do with gills or fins and everything to do with COVID-19.

His firm, Savills, addresses it, daily. Does it have a choice?

“We’re asking, ‘What will the post-COVID-19 era look like?’ ” Tarzon says. “We’re also asking, ‘Why is the office environment important to a company?’ We’re about coming up with creative solutions and enhancing a company’s culture. It’s going to be a new world when we overcome this pandemic, but I tell companies, ‘Don’t make any drastic decisions now.’

“I’ll always be an optimist, a silver-lining guy.

It will all work out; you’re never going to get a doomsday outlook from me. Never. I believe in people, and I believe in their resiliency. My business is steeped in people.”

So is Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois. Its homes aren't just structures for promising, determined boys and girls. Staffers work in them. Social workers listen in them. Counselors advise in them.

“It’s a fantastic organization,” Tarzon says. “It’s for gifted students who deserve the opportunities to reach their potential and break away from the cycle of poverty. It’s one of the great solutions out there.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our mission.”

For more information about Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois, visit chicagobhgh.org.

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