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Nothing says fall like these gluten-free
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Delfino and Chris McNelly, the owners of Lake Bluff-based Cahill, stand ready to serve your fall and winter heating needs. pg10
Chunky Apple Maple Walnut Muffins pg14
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LIFESTYLE & ARTS
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Michelin-star Chef Rick Bayless shares what's currently trending in his world
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This Chunky Apple Maple Walnut Muffin recipe is perfect for fall
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Freshen your face for fall with these amazing skin-care products
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Highland Park native and avid golfer Caleb Kroloff is driven to succeed as PXG's director of woods research and development
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SEPTEMBER 21
NORTH SHORE UMC
RUMMAGE SALE
WHERE: United Methodist Church
From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., come for the bargains and fun in Glencoe. United Methodist’s Rummage Sale will feature a variety of high-quality goods at low prices. Departments include women’s and men’s clothing, children’s clothing, books and toys, housewares, furniture, linens, holiday décor and art, sports/gardening equipment, books, and much more. Cash or credit are both accepted. northshoreumc.com
SEPTEMBER 21
BOOKS DOWN UNDER POP-UP SHOP
WHERE: Wilmette Public Library
From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a pop-up book sale on the plaza outside Wilmette Public Library. The sales accept cash only and most items will be priced at $1. There will be gently used books, CDs, DVDs, video games, and more available. wilmettelibrary.info
SEPTEMBER 21 TO 22
CENTRAL STATES DAHLIA SOCIETY SHOW
WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden
The 92nd Annual Central States Dahlia Society (CSDS) Show returns from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Chicago Botanic
Garden’s Burnstein Hall. Hundreds of blooms will be on display by dahlia growers from across the Midwest competing for top honors. This event is free to attend, but tickets are needed to enter the Gardens. Chicago Botanic Garden members get in for free. centralstatesdahliasociety.com
SEPTEMBER 21 TO 22
THE CHICAGO ALLIANCE OF VISUAL ARTISTS ANNUAL MEMBER SHOW
WHERE: North Shore Art League
The Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists (CAVA) will hold its annual show on the first and second floor galleries of the North Shore Art League (NSAL). More than 100 works of art will be displayed. There will be a Learning Symposium from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on September 22. Everyone is welcome to attend and an RSVP is required for all events. RSVP emails can be sent to events@ wearecava.org. Non-members can pay the $10 admission fee through PayPal.
SEPTEMBER 21 TO 22
LOST & FOUND
WHERE: Chicago Botanic Garden
Experience plant conservation success stories through art and science at Chicago Botanic Garden. Engage in hands-on experiences, art installations, After Hour Buzz events, and other engaging activities inspired by restoration stories of plants once lost and forgotten. Original art pieces will be on display throughout the garden including “A Summer Journey,” “Gleanhouse and Prismatic Landscape,” “Color Writing,” “Rhizomatic,” and “Through The Eye of the Unicorn.” These pieces represent conserving what has been lost over the years through development, natural disaster,
and expansions. Tickets are included with the cost of admission. chicagobotanic.org
SEPTEMBER 21 TO OCTOBER 6
CHICAGO AT THE MILLENNIUM: PAINTINGS BY JILL JEANNIDES
WHERE: Friendly Community Gallery
Acclaimed Lake Forest artist Jill Jeannides passed away unexpectedly in 2021, leaving behind a captivating collection of art now managed by her family. An exhibition of Jeannides’ work titled “Chicago at the Millennium” will showcase paintings of Chicago at the turn of the last century. These works include Grant Park, the Loop, and Ukrainian Village, and are all available for purchase. jilljeannidesart.com
SEPTEMBER 21 TO OCTOBER 23
LFOLA’S NATIVE TREE SALE PRE-ORDER
WHERE: Mellody Farm Nature Preserve
Pre-order from Mellody Farm Nature Preserve’s exciting selection of native trees and shrubs prior to its Native Tree Sale on October 26. Expert staff will be on hand with advice to help you pick the perfect plant companions
for your space. It’s a fantastic opportunity to enhance your garden while connecting with nature. lfola.org
SEPTEMBER 21 TO NOVEMBER 1
STORYTIME ADVENTURE
WHERE: Mellody Nature Farm Preserve
Calling all children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers! Join Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) for an hour of fun exploring Mellody Farm Nature Preserve from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Friday. Kids will explore through stories, songs, and hiking. Each week they’ll read a new story and explore the prairie, wetland, and woodland. You are welcome to drop off your child or join for the duration of activities. lfola.org
SEPTEMBER 21 TO FEBRUARY 25, 2025
“KENILWORTH CENTENNIAL HOMES”
WHERE: Kenilworth Historical Society
Explore the history of Kenilworth’s oldest homes and celebrate their architectural significance with a dynamic exhibit that chronicles the evolution of residential development in the village. The
Viola and Cello, Op. 81. Performances are September 22 (Aurora), September 23 (Chicago) and September 29 (Evanston). orionensemble.org
SEPTEMBER 23
LOST RESTAURANTS OF CHICAGO
homes featured in this exhibit were built between 1889 and 1924. kenilworthhistory.org
SEPTEMBER 22
DOGGIE DIP
WHERE: Glencoe Beach
Bring your four-legged friends to the beach from noon to 1 p.m. for a whole lot of doggone fun! Watch the dogs swim in Lake Michigan while enjoying the company of other dogs. This event is free and a great chance to socialize the dogs and try something new. All dogs must be on leash. glencoeparkdistrict.com
SEPTEMBER 22, 23 & 29
MELODY! ORION
ENSEMBLE CONCERT
WHERE: Music Institute of Chicago, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston
Orion Ensemble’s 32nd season begins with To Melody! These three performances welcome frequent guest violist Stephen Boe, violinist Mathias Tacke, and features Max Bruch’s Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 83; Franz Schubert’s Trio in B-flat Major for Violin, Viola and Cello, D. 581; and Antonin Dvorák’s Quintet in A Major for Piano, Violins,
WHERE: Northfield Library Revisit the gone but not forgotten restaurants of Chicago from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. With this adult program, Greg Borzo dishes out course after course of fondly remembered fare, from Maxim’s to Charlie Trotter’s and Trader Vic’s to the Blackhawk. Registration is required and seats are limited. Enjoy food, drink, and history in the Northfield Community Room. wnpld.org
SEPTEMBER 25
ADVENTURE CLUB
WHERE: Highwood Library
From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., the library will be hosting a fun activity each week ideal for kids ages 5 and up. Children ages 4 and under may participate with a guardian. highwoodlibrary.org
SEPTEMBER 26
SIT & KNIT
WHERE: Northfield Public Library
Spend the afternoon with fellow knitters in the Community Room at Northfield Public Library. From 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. adults of all levels of experience are welcome. Basic supplies will be provided and library staff will be present to assist. Registration is required. wnpld.org
SEPTEMBER 26
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS
WHERE: Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays in downtown Ravinia conclude for the season on September 26. A variety of food trucks
The Music Institute's Fall Fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Mike Grittani
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Continued from PG 6 and vendors will sell their wares from 4:30 p.m. until dusk. The evening will also include live music, food, beer, and wine tastings from local restaurants. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs or dine on a picnic bench in Jens Jensen Park. enjoyhighlandpark.com
SEPTEMBER 26
THE BENEFIT OF ART: HOLDING SPACE
WHERE: 28 Mile Distilling Company
Join the Art Impact Project for its annual fundraising event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., complete with food, cocktails, exciting art installation, live auction, and much more. Featured at the event will be vessels created for live auction by artists and celebrities who share what “Holding Space” means to them and showcase how the arts are a unique healing opportunity for us to hold space for ourselves and one another. The Art Impact Project is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of providing mental and emotional wellness supportive programming and impact in its community. Tickets are on sale at artimpactproject.org
SEPTEMBER 27
100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
WHERE: Community House
Celebrate North Shore Art League’s 100th anniversary at 6 p.m. with a festive gala, held on the second floor of the Community House in Winnetka. Enjoy libations, live art, music, and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are on sale now. northshoreartleague.org
SEPTEMBER 28
RUSH FALL BENEFIT: A NIGHT IN THE WHITE CITY
WHERE: Palmer House Hilton, Chicago
The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosts its 2024 Fall Benefit: A Night in the White City—themed after
the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The evening will feature a sit-down dinner, cocktails, live music, and inspiration. Funds raised will support The Woman’s Board Endowed Fund for Research and Clinical Trials at RUSH. thewomansboard.org
SEPTEMBER 29
KENILWORTH WALKING TOURS
WHERE: Kenilworth Train Station
The Chicago Architecture Center’s popular Kenilworth Walking Tours have returned. Explore the history of the earliest homes and buildings in the village designed by renowned Chicago architects. Tour attendees will also learn about Joseph Sears’s vision for Kenilworth and the architect who helped him bring his suburban ideal to life through their designs. The 90-minute tours start at the Kenilworth Train Station and end at Kenilworth Historical Society. Tickets can be purchased on the Chicago Architecture Center’s website. Members of the Kenilworth Historical Society are eligible for discounted tickets at $10 each. Contact the historical society for this promo code. kenilworthhistory.org
SEPTEMBER 29
BAGPIPES & BONFIRE
WHERE: Middlefork Farm Nature Reserve
Celebrate Lake Forest Open Lands Association’s (LFOLA) annual fall tradition with games, activities, and entertainment for all ages. Enjoy a complimentary donut from Firecakes Donuts. Feel the warmth of the community bonfire and gather to watch Highland games and the procession of the marching pipers on the field. Pack a dinner and refreshments and be a part of the community picnic. Alternatively, join this fundraising event as a Grand Tartan, Order of the Tartan, or Patron and enjoy a gourmet picnic dinner provided by
OCTOBER 4 TO 6
THE GREAT HIGHWOOD PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
WHERE: Downtown Highwood
The annual Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival returns! This year’s beneficiary will be Kids Rank, a nonprofit that benefits military children. To reflect this, the skeletons that decorate the streets of Highwood will be dressed up as characters from superhero movies. Highwood will also be looking to break the Guinness World Records for the longest line of pies of 2,209 set in 2021. They will be partnering with military chefs and other local bakeries, restaurants, and groceries to make pumpkin pies. They will be donated to nonprofits after the festival. In addition to this, there will be live music, a variety of food vendors, costume contests, and carnival rides. celebratehighwood.org
OCTOBER 5
ST. JUDE DREAM CHICAGO
WHERE: Millennium Park
Join St. Jude Chicago for the 4th annual Dream Chicago event in Millennium Park. There will be free parking available. Community members from across the Chicago area will gather for an evening of gourmet food from Chicago’s best restaurants, hand-crafted cocktails, live entertainment featuring Sixteen Candles, and one-of-a-kind experiences. The evening is inspired by the childhood dreams of St. Jude’s patients and will support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Get tickets at stjude.org
OCTOBER 18 TO 19
GHOST WALK
WHERE: Lake Bluff History Museum
Lake Bluff History Museum’s Ghost Walk is happening beneath an almost full moon with a “Classic Holly-
wood Horror” theme. Ghost Walk resurrects true stories from the darker side of Lake Bluff’s past and retells them with a twist guaranteed to raise both the hair on your neck and your interest in local history. Advance purchase is recommended. Tickets cost $45 and are available at lakebluffhistory.org
OCTOBER 18 TO 26
RECYCLED ART SALE
WHERE: The Art Center, Highland Park
The Recycled Art Sale returns with an opening night celebration on Friday beginning at 5 p.m. The ticketed party will allow a one hour first look at this year’s collection and include light bites, cocktails, and a DJ. The sale itself will run for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day and will have evening hours till 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Items include a wide range of 2-D art pieces, sculpture, jewelry and other objects. Tickets for the Opening Night Party and Opening Weekend are on sale now. theartcenterhp.org
OCTOBER 19 WICKED WILMETTE 2024
WHERE: Hibbard Park
Enjoy a family friendly event at 2 p.m. filled with inflatables, face painting, magic shows, games, and more. Collect various giveaways and treats at the different Spooky Stations and explore the pumpkin patch for a pumpkin to decorate. This event is recommended for children ages 12 and under. A registration fee is required for children only, $25 for residents and $32 for non-residents. An accompanying adult must be present for the entire event. There will be free event parking and a Haunted Shuttle Bus at Centennial Parking Lot between 1:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. wilmettepark.org
OCTOBER 20
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
GUIDED WALKING TOURS
WHERE: Ravine Bluffs Subdivision
See the third largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright homes with the Glencoe Historical Society’s guided walking tours, which begin at 2 p.m. Learn more about
sing. The program features performances by members of the Music Institute’s world-class faculty, as well as selected students and ensembles from its Community
the history of Wright’s work in Glencoe, the Ravine Bluff’s subdivision, and the preservation of the relocated Wright-designed cottage. Reservations are required and tickets are $30 per person or $20 for members. For reservations, visit glencoehistory.org.
OCTOBER 24 TO JANUARY 5, 2025
PHOTOGRAPHING FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
WHERE: Driehaus Museum
Explore the fascinating collection of Frank Lloyd Wright’s early photography in this brand-new exhibit. It will include images by leading photographers who documented his work as well as photos taken by the architect himself. Wright’s fascination with photography allowed him to pursue his hobby and use it as a technique of making his architecture accessible to the public. This exhibition offers insight into how photography influenced public perception of his work. driehausmuseum.org
NOVEMBER 3
THE MUSIC INSTITUTE’S FALL FUNDRAISER
WHERE: Nichols Hall, Evanston
The Music Institute of Chicago presents a joyful afternoon of performances by faculty and students, beginning at 3 p.m., that will culminate in a community
Music School and Academy for gifted pre-college musicians. A photo booth, meet and greet, and sweet treats for every guest follow the performance in the lobby. This event is free to attend and donations are encouraged. musicinst.org
DECEMBER 8
RANDOLPH STREET MARKET
WHERE: Highland Park Community House Randolph Street Market celebrates its 21st anniversary with two remote “Vintage Shindig” events held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The popular Chicago festival brings more than 40 indoor and outdoor vendors to Highland Park, including artists, housewares, fashion, makers, and food. The lively event will offer an ultra-curated, high-quality selection of antiques, vintage and modern goods for fall, and winter fashion and home décor with a focus on indoor living spaces. Treasure hunters and entertainmentseekers alike will be delighted by the live DJ, fun cocktails, appetizers, and more to enjoy throughout the day(s). Tickets are on sale now for $10 and kids under age 12 are free. randolphstreetmarket.com
To submit your event for consideration, please email events@nsweekend.com.
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BY ANN MARIE SCHEIDLER
A lot of us know the feeling. When the furnace kicks on during that first cold spell of fall and either no air blows through the vents in the house or the air that does blow through isn’t warm. Our shoulders droop and we dread the phone call we have to make that’s surely going to add to our annual household expense.
What we really want to know is that if we’re spending our hard-earned dollars on repairing our furnace or, worst-case scenario, having to replace it, we’ll be in the hands of trustworthy professionals.
Like a lot of other industries, the heating and cooling business has gone through consolidation over the decades. It’s hard to find a locally run business that provides a customized and honest experience for consumers.
Brandon Delfino and Chris McNelly, co-owners of Cahill in Lake Bluff, are an exception to the rule. They have established Cahill as a leading, independent heating and cooling company on the North Shore with a reputation for making customers, not profit, their first priority.
“We’re owned and operated locally, and I think without a doubt that is a differentiating factor in your everyday decision- making,” Delfino says. “It’s the driving motivation in everything we do.”
With anything that involves machinery— cars, computers, HVAC systems—consumers who are unfamiliar with the inner workings or details of how they function are susceptible to being taken advantage of. Cahill believes that conglomerates tend to focus on the unnecessary upsell, whereas locally owned businesses like their own, focus on building trust and long-term relationships with clients.
Many technicians have switched over to Cahill from larger outfits because they felt more like salespeople than mechanics. But Cahill is just big enough to offer customers value.
“In the heating and cooling business, the number one expense is equipment. With our scale, we pay half of what a small operation pays for the same equipment,” Delfino says. “It allows us to offer lower pricing, constantly reinvest in training—talent is everything—and provide 24/7 service. If a furnace goes out at two in the morning, a technician can be there within 60 minutes.”
Delfino says the key for consumers having to make decisions about investing in heating and cooling units is to think long-term. They might save money in the short-term by repairing their existing unit but repeat
repairs can add up over time and a new unit might be a better option.
“While anything can be repaired,” Delfino says, “the parts/service expense of patching up your equipment year-to-year will probably not make it cost effective.”
One of the big factors driving consumers’
furnace choices is noise. The technology has advanced to where units are considerably less noisy than just a decade ago. Conversations around the kitchen table no longer need to be drowned out by a machine. There are also units that qualify for thousands of dollars in “free money.”
“Between
dollars towards a new system,” Delfino says.
For more information visit cahillheating. com or call 847-250-1507.
Brandon Delfino and Chris McNelly
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It’s totally silly, but I come from a performance background and love dance. I watch so much improv West Coast Swing that it floods my feed (making me very happy). You’ll also catch me watching anyone who does the Abarakadabara dance—that is another that never fails to make me smile.
#IN MY EARBUDS
I love classic jazz (Parker, Brubeck, Goodman, Getz, Baker, etc.) as well as jazz vocalists (from Ella to Etta James, Eartha Kitt to Frank Sinatra). I have incredibly eclectic tastes in music (you’ll find me listening to classical in the morning and Senegalese or Bollywood in the evening). But it’s jazz that always brings me home.
The culinary creations of RICK BAYLESS—Michelin star chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur—have been a staple in Chicago’s Mexican cuisine or almost four decades. Maintaining a strong foot in the demanding restaurant business, Bayless has made his mark on Chicago by providing high-quality food and memorable hospitality. Bayless has collected many awards over his years in the kitchen, including Midwest Chef of the Year and National Chef of the Year from the James Beard Foundation. Adored by the camera, Bayless is also known for his highly rated series, Mexico-One Plate at a Time, and winning the inaugural season of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters. Bayless has taken his passion for Mexican cuisine and hospitality outwards, now introducing restaurants in Chicago’s wellloved suburbs. Tortazo, Bayless’ newest location, is located within Macy’s at Westfield Old Orchard shopping center. Highlighting the famous Mexican sandwich—the traditional torta—and heavenly churros, Tortazo is the perfect fast-casual Mexican restaurant. Bayless sets aside his spatula to share how he stays current between courses.
CHUNKY APPLE MAPLE WALNUT MUFFINS (GLUTEN FREE)
BY MONICA KASS ROGERS FOOD EDITOR THE NORTH SHORE WEEKEND
These mostly-apple muffins are great for snacking or as a grab-and-go breakfast when you are on the run. Fragrant with spices and the nutty crunch of toasted walnuts which complements the tender apples, these no-guilt morsels are low fat and gluten free. (My husband loves them with a little sharp cheddar cheese!) Note: If you wish to make the muffins dairy-free, substitute unsweetened walnut milk for the dairy milk.
MAKES 16 MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 Tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
METHOD
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp powdered ginger
• ¼ of a freshly grated nutmeg OR ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp avocado or grapeseed oil
• ½ cup milk OR unsweetened walnut milk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tart apples, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• ½ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
With the oven rack at the center position, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Tuck paper liners into 16 muffin tin cavities. In a large bowl, mix together flours, soda, salt, and spices. In a separate bowl, use a whisk or stick blender to whirl together oil, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs. Fold dry ingredients into the wet, folding and gently stirring until no streaks remain. Stir in apple pieces and toasted walnuts. The mixture will be stiff with the consistency of cookie dough. Spoon batter into the muffin cups, mounding at the top. Place in preheated 350-degree oven and bake for 25 minutes.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA KASS ROGERS
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Former Highland Park High School varsity golf captain Caleb Kroloff has found
BY BILL MCLEAN ILLUSTRATION BY BARRY BLITT
The Golf Channel segment probably did not set any ratings records, but Highland Park native Caleb Kroloff was all ears and eyes when he watched it as a golf- and engineering-loving teenager some 15 years ago.
The segment featured an interview with a golf product designer.
“As soon as it was over, I told my parents (Steve and Linda), ‘That would be such a cool job,’” Kroloff recalls. “They weren’t as enthusiastic as I was, but they’re loving and supportive parents, so they said, ‘Yeah, sure, go for it.’”
He did just that, proving his drive to succeed off the golf course matched the propulsion, more or less, of a straight 300-yard drive off the tee. The 33-year-old Kroloff now lives in Phoenix and is the director of woods research and develop ment at Scottsdale, Arizona-based PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf).
Founded in 2013 by businessman, phi lanthropist, and golf fanatic Bob Parsons, PXG is a company that designs, markets, and sells golf equipment and accesso ries. It’s an international brand boasting more than 200 global patents with stores (including locations in Northbrook and Oakbrook Terrace), fitters, retailers, and distributors around the world.
“From the perspective of an engineer who still loves to play golf and competes in a local men’s league, it’s my dream job,” says Kroloff, whose wife, Megan Rippey, attended Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights and serves PXG as its international email marketing manager. “It’s cool and challenging. It’s a perfect fit for me. There are golf clubs on my desk right now, as well as on my computer screen.
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Puma Golf as a metalwoods design engineer before joining PXG. “I get to work with accomplished golfers—players who played professionally and competed for Division-I colleges. (PXG Senior Director of Irons Research & Development) Mike Nicolette was a PGA pro, won the Bay Hill Classic in 1983, and plays rounds of golf with me. How lucky am I?
“At PXG, we’re all about making the best golf equipment in the world.”
Kroloff strove to make par or better for Highland Park High School golf teams from 2005-2008. A 2009 HPHS graduate, Steve and Linda’s middle son (Max is older; Eli is younger) served as the Giants’ varsity golf captain—like Max had—in his senior season.
“I practically lived at Sunset Valley Golf Club while growing up,” Kroloff says. “That driving range, off (Rte.) 41? Spent a lot of time there, too. I was a counselor at junior golf camps. I watched the Golf Channel often. I couldn’t get enough of golf during my high school years.”
He also adored physics back then. The Tiger Woods of physics teachers to him was HPHS AP teacher Kunal Pujara, who later became Kroloff’s uncle. Pujara and Kroloff’s aunt Jill live in Highland Park.
“I liked physics as much as I did because I fully understood the mechanics of it and because it was applicable to the world,” Kroloff says. “I remember running up a flight of stairs at the school and figuring out my horsepower as part of a physics assignment. Then there was the field trip to Six Flags Great America, where we learned about the physics involved in roller coaster rides.”
Kroloff plans to remain buckled up for more fun, queasy-free journeys at PXG. Sweet spots don’t get much sweeter than the one he’s in now.
start out as a crazy idea, but before you know it, there’s a prototype club to test and maybe tweak later. What I do is fun and collaborative. It’s an exciting adventure.
24th employee in late 2015, Kroloff, who earned a Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science degree at Duke University and an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing at Arizona State University, has appreciated his boss’ high standards and the company’s “disruptor”
22-under-par 260 (66-66-61-67).
“Bob was frustrated with golf equipment so he sought ways to improve it, and that’s why PXG exists,” says Kroloff, who interned at the golf equipment company Adams Golf in Plano, Texas, and worked for Carlsbad, California-based Cobra
“My parents did such a great job raising my brothers and me,” Kroloff says. “We were fortunate. My mom stressed education, pushing us to give it our all in the classroom. My dad was that ‘Hey, are you happy and well?’ dad who encouraged us to find out what we love to do and then to pursue that passion.
“They’re the best.”
For more information about PXG and its locations in Northbrook and Oakbrook Terrace, visit PXG.com.
