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FEBRUARY 2014 | LAKE COUNTY

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Breakfast has come into its own, boasting artisan ingredients that often rival fine dining. It is a meal to savor.

Home & Lifestyle/Careers 8 Leading lady: Janice Bennett blends financial acumen with a philanthropic heart to lead the YWCA 10 College, with class: At University Center of Lake County, students take advantage of a bevy of collegiate choice.

13 Woman of Distinction: Financial pro Susan Malo teaches money savvy skills to local teens.

14 Editor’s Choice — Valentine’s Day Gifts: Looking for the perfect item to help you say just how you feel? Here’s a list of our faves, for all the sweethearts in your life.

Dining & Entertaining 15 Out to Eat Guide: Take a break from cooking at one of the area’s best restaurants.

18 Batter up! From flapjack fare to a ’50s-style doughnut shop, our communities meet the taste demands of breakfast lovers across the county.

Fashion & Beauty 20 Cold-weather workouts: Put your shovel in hand and your mittens on and use the winter weather to your exercise advantage.

22 Face the winter with proper skin care: Bundle up for the cold winter air, but don’t forget the most important layer, your skin.

23 Skin-loving foods: The key to great skin could be found in what we put in our mouths, not on our face.

Health & Fitness 16 No pains, huge gains: Turning away from pharmaceutical pain relievers can open the door to a variety of alternative solutions that reduce the ache, increase flexibility and cut stress.

Family in Focus 24 The XBOX factor: Family columnist Michelle Stien shares the good, the bad and the ugly parts of father-son video gameplay.

Out & About 29 Social Life: Wine enthusiasts brave the cold for the Antioch Winter Wine Walk, and a local children’s museum embarks on a capital campaign.

30 Artist Showcase: Russell Riendeau of Barrington shares his piece titled “The Everest Easel.”

32 Calendar: Movie screenings and lectures, live music and Valentine’s Day events fill the calendar this month, across the county.

This month, discover your passion.

The business world has changed a lot in the last ten years. Some industries have grown, others have faltered, and new innovations in science and technology have set the stage for unique career opportunities...if you’re ready to take the leap.

In the February issue of Suburban Life Magazine, we talk with local entrepreneurs, executives and educators about work and career, and what it takes to keep it all together.

We meet Janice Barrett, whose heart for social causes led her out of the waters of high corporate finance and placed her at the helm of such local agencies as the Michael Jordan Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust and the YWCA of Lake County.

We chat with Susan Malo, honored in 2013 as a Suburban Life Woman of Distinction, for her work educating teens about money management.

And we take an inside look at one of the most comprehensive adult-centered college campuses in the state… University Center of Lake County,

which offers area students a chance to seek higher education from a bevy of on-site collegiate choices.

When you aren’t busy taking care of that career, it may be time to take extra care of yourself.

Local experts weigh in on everything from pain management and to winter skin care, and their tips will leave you ready and refreshed to take on any challenge.

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Finally, it’s Valentine’s Day this month, and we have great local gifts, whether it’s for your sweetheart, a cherished family member, or a fun-loving friend.

February is fabulous and the opportunities abound right here, in your communities.

Thanks for reading.

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A MIND For Business

A HEA RT For People

| By ELIZABETH HARMON |

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anice Bennett, Executive Director of YWCA Lake County began her career in the for-profit world, but her business acumen and passion for helping others have helped her succeed in the not-for-profit sector.

“The skill sets I developed from working in business — finding ways to improve performance while still serving people, help me every day,” says Bennett, who has headed the agency since 2010.

And that’s vitally important, given that agencies like the YWCA are struggling to serve a growing client base with reduced funds.

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On a typical day, Bennett will meet with her team of directors and often, corporate and community leaders, including elected officials, to learn ways the YWCA can expand services and meet local needs.

As Lake County demographics shift to include more Latinos, having bilingual employees and programs is increasingly important. Clients are also spread across more Lake County communities. “They used to be mostly east of (Interstate) 94, but now they’ve shifted west, north and south,” says Bennett.

New services, such as becoming an Affordable Care Act enrollment site, and rolling out a new entrepreneurship program later this year, also pose challenges and bring reward.

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“The biggest challenge for any not for profit is to make sure you continue to be a viable organization serving clients, and to always be on the look-out for new funding sources,” she says.

Growing up in northwest Indiana, Bennett learned the importance of community involvement at an early age. “My parents are educators and very active in the school system and in community organizations. I volunteered as a candy-striper and worked with seniors,” she says.

She was also involved with her local YWCA. “I attended a lot of activities there while my parents worked. It was a safe environment that was educational and community-oriented,” she says.

with Anderson Consulting (now Accenture) and later Chase Bank in the corporate strategy and corporate finance departments, Bennett learned to help clients with strategic planning, unify diverse goals, and run efficiently.

After an associate suggested she turn her passion for volunteering into a career managing not-forprofit agencies, Bennett had an opportunity to assist Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan establish his charitable organization, The Michael Jordan Foundation. From there, she went to the Chicago Community Trust, a philanthropic agency established to match organizations with grants and donor funding.

I love that we make a difference in people’s lives.

As a senior program officer, “I worked with a number of organizations dedicated to helping women, including those who had experienced domestic violence, improve their lives,” she says.

After graduating from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Bennett entered — Janice Bennett, Executive Director of YWCA Lake County Purdue University with a goal of becoming a teacher. “I thought I’d follow in my parents’ footsteps, YWCA Lake County has similar but I had a college mentor who recruited me objectives. “We have a number of programs, into the business program. He also encouraged serving diverse clients, from an early age on up, community involvement,” says Bennett. but the thread running through all of it is helping Through college, she volunteered with Junior Achievement and the United Negro College Fund, while taking a full class load and working.

She completed her degree in three years and moved to Chicago, eager to make her mark on the world.

Working as a senior manager and consultant

5 (Above) Janice Bennett, Executive Director of YWCA Lake County, searches for ways the YWCA can expand services and meet local needs as the demographics of Lake County shift.

Photos by Jason Aidan 4 (At right) The staff at YWCA Lake County oversee a number of programs that serve diverse clients, helping them achieve selfsufficiency.

them achieve self-sufficiency,” says Bennett.

As for the rewards? “We get letters all the time from clients, saying they started with low selfesteem and lack of focus but with the help of our staff, are seeing opportunities for success. I love that we make a difference in people’s lives,” Bennett says.

Class Act

Explore a world of educational opportunity right here at home

| By STEPHANIE KOHL |

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aking on your career goals often can mean returning to the classroom. But with demands of family, work and home, the investment a busy adult can make to travel is limited. The answer to this dilemma is simple: University Centers of Lake County.

At University Center of Lake County in Grayslake and University Center at Waukegan, you can enroll and take classes from University of Illinois at Chicago, DePaul University or Northern Illinois University without ever leaving the neighborhood. In fact there are 19 colleges and universities that offer courses and degree programs at University Center: including Benedictine University, The Chicago School or Professional Psychology, Concordia University Chicago, DePaul University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst College, Illinois State University, Kendall College, National Louis University, North Park University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Olivet Nazarene University, Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Western Illinois University.

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to move to a college campus or commute a long distance after fulfilling their job and family responsibilities in order to earn a degree or sharpen their professional skills,” said Hilary Ward Schnadt, associate dean for academic services and programs.

institution is awarding their degree, but they are also University Center students. Each institution establishes its own admissions standards and application process and awards their own degrees.

Classes are taught by faculty of the member institution.

The University Center offers bachelor’s completion programs (the junior/senior years of undergraduate degrees), as well as graduate degrees and certificate programs.

During the 2012-13 academic year, the most popular undergraduate programs were in psychology, healthcare management and elementary education with a bilingual endorsement. The most popular graduate programs were in education or business administration.

“Our core goal is to provide local residents, workers and employers a flexible and accessible array of programs that enables them to choose what best meets their needs,” Schnadt said.

“Because no single institution could provide a wide enough range of programs, we are organized as a voluntary consortium in which many institutions come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. We want students to get a high quality education.”

To meet student needs, flexibility is a key component of the programs University Center offers. Programs run on a weeknight, weekend or online schedule. Classes are offered in a variety of formats including face-to-face sessions with online study, through interactive video to connect students and faculty in real time from several locations across Illinois and some programs are even run on an accelerated calendar, among its offerings.

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Two initiatives are on tap for 2014. The first is solidifying its relationship with Northern Illinois University, which was begun in the fall, according to G. Gary Grace, executive director and dean.

“The second initiative for 2014 is finding ways to elevate the Center’s visibility in Lake County and beyond as a resource for individuals and businesses desiring educational and workforce development opportunities,” Grace said.

University Center of Lake County will hold its Spring Open House from 6 – 8 pm on March 20.

Representatives from all member institutions will be on hand to answer questions. The University Center’s pre-admissions advisor Tonia Baxter is also available to prospective students. tbaxter@ ucenter.org or (847) 665-4014.

For more information, visit www.ucenter.org. lakecountymagazine.com

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Career plus home plus family means a lot on your to-do list.

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CALENGOO: This is an Android app that syncs with your Google Calendar across devices. It’s especially handy when you have multiple people who want to organize schedules, as family members (or co-workers) can input information and it will share it. There are reminders via pop-ups, emails or text, and more. $5.99 for Android. http://android.calengoo.com/

THINGS: This is similar to CalenGoo, but it’s for Apple devices. It helps you organize your schedule by breaking it into chunks, gives you reminders, lets you put time limits on tasks

and more. Like the app above, it syncs across all your devices. $9.99 for iOS. http://culturedcode.com/things/iphone/?r=100

ANY.DO: This is a free organizational app. This app helps you organize your day, gives you reminders, lets you use speech recognition and more. If you’re not using Google or Apple calendars and don’t want to spend the money on an app, this might be a good option for you. Free for iOS and Android. http://www.any.do/

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Financial professional teaches real-world money skills to area teens

By MELISSA RISKE

It was more than 30 years ago when Portland, Oregon native Sue Malo arrived in Lake County not knowing anyone.

Today, she is a leader in the business world and in the community where she strives to bring financial literacy to all ages.

“She is passionate about education,” says Donna Antu, a business development specialist at Great Lakes Credit Union. She and Malo, the assistant vice president of business development, are charged with enhancing the credit’s union’s role in the community. Together they are a team that brings educational programs to all ages throughout Lake County.

“I absolutely enjoy working with her. You couldn’t ask for a better boss,” Antu says.

One of the best known projects is Mad City Money™, a two-hour simulation for high school students. Students are given a profile with an occupation, a projected income from salary and costs from debts and family responsibilities.

Students try to build a monthly budget, balancing

their costs, as well as their wants and needs. Malo leads a team of 12 volunteers from the credit union who guides each class through the program.

“The students are totally engaged,” Malo says.

“We’re able to show the impact of real life.”

While Mad City Money™ is a program developed through the Credit Union National Association, Malo has been the catalyst in bringing it to junior and senior high school students throughout Lake County. During the last two years more than 2,000 students in Lake County have participated in the program.

Ellen Corcoran of Barrington High School says the program gives students a chance to apply the skills they’ve learned during class in a “real life” personal finance decision-making event.

The program includes the “Fickle Finger of Fate” where Malo randomly selects students to receive unexpected windfalls and emergency expenses.

“Those emergency expenses elicited quite the responses from students,” Corcoran says.

The program is presented in a fun and engaging way. As a mother of an 18-year-old, Malo understands the challenges the next generation will face and every time she steps in a classroom her aim is to educate the students and help them to become more financially prepared.

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Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Finance Literacy where she serves as executive director of the board.

“We’re supporting ongoing initiatives to support youth financial education,” Malo says. “This obviously meshes wonderfully with what I do in my career and it’s my personal passion for financial education.”

Similar desire inspired her two years ago to create the program “Chicks, Cars and Cupcakes.” Today it is an annual community program designed for women to promote automotive education. The program features speakers discussing topics from financing a car to selecting insurance and handling maintenance issues. It features local businesses as sponsors, guest speakers and last year it even incorporated a fashion show.

Organized in October, the last two years of the event have been a success in the community and Malo received an award from the Credit Union National Association for her work.

“She is all about education and it absolutely shines,” Antu says.

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Great Gifts

For Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day has an uncertain history. One legend suggests St. Valentine was a priest in third century Rome, who secretly married young lovers despite a wartime law that outlawed new marriages. Another story tells of a priest who, after helping prisoners escape Roman torture and persecution, was imprisoned himself, and wrote beautifully romantic letters to his beloved from jail, signing them “From your Valentine.”

But regardless the history, today’s Valentine’s Day celebrates a range of love, friendship, camaraderie and romance. The gifts and greetings exchanged range from playful to passionate, clever and cutesy.

We’ve compiled a list of our favorite local finds for spreading Valentine’s Day cheer this year.

A spa package from Mario Tricoci Salons is as romantic as it is luxurious. Choose from salt scrubs, massages, facials and more, or a day of full on beauty at the salon. Prices vary by service, or choose a gift card and let your sweetheart design their own day.

For some light-hearted luxe, a Teddy bear in orange mink, from York Furriers in Deer Park is the perfect blend of playful and posh. On sale for $425.

A Pandora charm bracelet is a gift that’s as unique as the person receiving it this Valentine’s Day. Intricate charms can be mixed and matched to create a personalized piece that shows just how much you care. Available at the Pandora Store, in Deer Park.

Give the gift of together-time with private dance lessons from Arthur Murray Dance Studio.

The one-on-one instruction with a certified dance teacher offers a customized dance experience.

Soon you’ll be hitting the floor with style!

Create a gift that’s sure to please with a personalized gift basket from Rocky Mountain Chocolate in Libertyville. Dipped fruit and pretzels, smooth and creamy fudge and exotic-flavored truffles fill the cases in decadent style, awaiting your choices.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a night at the Cabaret! This Tony Award-winning musical features a classic score including “Maybe This Time,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Money,” and of course, “Cabaret.” So “come hear the music play” in this musical theatre treasure. Taking the stage at the Marriott Lincolnshire. Tickets start at $40.

Looking for a Valentine’s night styled just for him? Start with a pint at one of Lake County’s hottest craft beer locales. Tighthead Brewing in Mundelein is a critically acclaimed microbrewery gaining ground among the Chicago area’s most enthusiastic craft beer supporters.

Surprise your sweetheart with a relaxing treat.

Choose a bottle from a wide array of sparkling wines at DiCarlo Fine Wines and Spirits in Mundelein, and enjoy a romantic evening in!

If your sweetheart is the outdoorsy type, perhaps a gift from Bass Pro Shops in Gurnee Mills is just what you’re looking for. Be it fishing gear or hunting accessories, or just a cozy crewneck to warm his heart, Bass has a great variety of gifts large and small.

OUT to EAT Suburban Life Magazine’s RESTAURANT GUIDE Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulous restaurants! They are the best places to dine in the Lake County area.

THE VINE - MARTINI & WINE BAR 101 Center St., Grayslake 847-543-0900 www.thevineofgrayslake.com www.facebook.com/TheVineGrayslake The Vine is located in Downtown Grayslake at 101 Center St. They focus on staying local whether if it’s through community events or using fresh local ingredients in food / drinks, The Vine is open 7 days a week and have private dining available. We have over 75 different martinis... right now our focus is on craft beer we have 18 taps and over 40 in bottle.

Reservations can be made at 847.543.0900.

MAMBO ITALIANO RISTORANTE, 748 S. Butterfield Rd., Mundelein 847-281-9100 www.themamboitaliano.com The Mambo Italiano Ristorante is family owned and operated for the past 7 years, the restaurant strives to provide a taste of new world yet authentic Italian cuisine, enjoy friendly service and genuine Italian dishes. Mambo Italiano has a full bar & wine selection, offers nightly dinner specials, all homemade pastas, fresh fish daily, steaks, and many more dishes to choose from. They offer full catering

for all of your special events and welcome private parties and has delivery service. With its friendly staff ready to wait on you and open 7 days a week Mambo Italiano is definitely the place to check out and enjoy your dining experience.

HITZ PIZZA & SPORTS BAR 700 S. Butterfield Rd Mundelein 847-362-0505, www.Hitzpizza.com Drop in to Hitz Pizza & Sports bar for our unforgettable food and great times with your family and friends. After all....We’re your neighborhood’s favorite restaurant.

We offer friendly and casual dining atmosphere you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Our menu offers an inspired array of delicious selections made with the freshest ingredients for you to choose from.

In addition to our delicious menu we offer live entertainment to help make your night an experience you won’t forget.

Watch your favorite NFL game here on one of our 17 TV’s or let us cater your party with one of our many catering packages available. Stop on into Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar today and check it out......

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3 (Facing page) At Wildberry Café in Libertyville, the restaurant’s signature Berry Bliss items include pancakes, French toast, crepes and a waffle.

Artisan ingredients and a touch of nostalgia make morning meals marvelous

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ick-starting the day has become increasingly experiential.

While most mornings remain a monotonous plodding of essential tasks to prepare for the day, that tedium can be broken by a surprising and satisfying breakfast. And as chefs and foodies alike embrace the most important meal of the day with the same enthusiasm once reserved for for dinner, our taste buds are reaping the benefits.

Spots like Wildberry Café in Libertyville and provides a breakfast experience that’s steeped in specialties.

“I’d say our signatures are our Berry Bliss items: pancakes, French Toast, crepes and a waffle.”

General Manager Evan Bethyo described, “The Berry Bliss consists of fresh berries, raspberry coulis, vanilla crème anglaise, and a very mascarpone cheese filling.”

Wildberry has more than just berries though.

Seasonal specials run the gamut from a festive eggnog French Toast, to a creatively childlike s’mores latte, and one of the newly popular items, the Greek yogurt, filled with cranberries, honey, and pecans.

3 (At left) Spots like Wildberry Café provide a breakfast experience that’s steeped in specialties.

can either take it out or eat it at a table.”

The fun style might get you in the door, but the delicious donuts will keep you in your seat.

returning, Bethyo says.

“You have to make feel guests feel welcome.

We’re a hospitality business first and foremost.

Make them feel like they’re dining in their own home. It’s not really a job for us.”

If the thought of a nostalgic s’mores-inspired latte is what inspires your breakfast excursions, the throwback style at Lee’s Donuts in Libertyville could be just what you seek in a breakfast treat.

Lee’s has been supplying people with their legendary donuts since 1988. The new owner Bill Kaiser is excited to preserve that legend and to serve them up in a renovated space that hearkens to the 1950s.

“There were no cell phones at that time.”

Kaiser explains, “We’re going to have slinkies and etch-a-sketches on the tables. Here you walk up to the counter and you order and you

Thin and crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, the apple fritter is a mainstay at Lee’s. But get there early.

“We sell out of them every single day by 10 or 11. They’re very labor intsenive to make so we can’t make that many of them. A lady came in today and bought 20 of them.”

Lee’s also serves up such delicacies as the red velvet donut, a toasted coconut donut, and a German chocolate donut.

Although Lee’s is known for their donuts they also carry ham and cheese croissants made on site, and bagels for those seeking a savory pastry. Regardless of what you order, Kaiser says customers can be assured it’s the best quality available.

“We use Hansa Coffee and not only are the beans extremely high quality but it’s roasted right here in Libertyville. The beans are roasted fresh daily. You cannot get a fresher cup of coffee anywhere.”

“We also have banana cream pie pancakes and a braised short rib skillet,” Bethyo says.

And while the food is fabulous, it’s the service that satisfies, and that’s what keep patrons

4 (At right) Lee’s Donuts sells out of their apple fritters every day according to Bill Kaiser, the new owner. A mainstay at Lee’s, they are thin and crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

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Have A Snow-Fueled Workout It’s winter. Your gym is packed.

Don’t wait in line for a machine; get a workout in your driveway and pick up a shovel.

It’s more economical than a snow blower, and shoveling is an intense cardio workout that exercises muscles in your legs, core, back, shoulders and arms. If you want to overachieve, you can extend the workout by shoveling the sidewalks or helping out your neighbors.

Expect to burn around 250 calories for every 30 minutes of shoveling.

Burn up calories. The exact amount depends on pace and intensity, but expect to burn around 250 calories for every 30 minutes of shoveling. If you experience lower temperatures, heavy snowfall, or the need to chop ice, you’ll burn even more calories as your body fights to stay warm and increases exertion. (Be safe, of course, and don’t shovel snow if you have a medical condition or you don’t normally exercise.)

Work different muscle groups.

Shoveling snow is a high-intensity

workout — especially if you shovel fast — and it works all of your major muscle groups. You will feel it the next day in your legs, core, back, shoulders and arms. Use a full range of motion and fire your core muscles as you bend and lift.

Use proper technique. As with all workouts, proper technique will help improve your workout and avoid strains and soreness. First off, make sure to squat and lift the snow with your legs, not your back. Second, avoid bending over at the hip flexors. Lastly, keep the shovel close to your body and walk to where you will dump the snow instead of over-extending, twisting or leaning to toss it.

Dress right. Layer, layer, layer.

Skip the frostbite and retain the quality workout. Being too cold can be dangerous and will tighten up your muscles. Dress in winter layers, wear good boots with traction (snow and ice mixed can be treacherous) and cover up your hands, ears and head.

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inter is in full swing, and the chilly gusts and enormous snowdrifts are forcing everyone to bundle up in layers, often forgetting about the most important layer underneath it all—your skin.

The cold, dry air that goes hand-in-hand with the winter season often brings about dry skin, blood vessel breakage, and other disorders like eczema.

Even if you are a regular moisturizer and take care of your skin on a daily basis, it might not be enough during the cold, harsh winter.

Suburban skin specialists are sharing their knowledge for keeping your epidermis in tip-top shape

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in the harsh weather that comes with the winter months.

Taking on the Winter Staying out of the cold is unavoidable in the winter, but there are many skincare tips that can help keep your skin as healthy as possible. Some of the problems that estheticians come across during the cold months include dry, red, itchy, and damaged skin. The two main causes of stress on skin are dry air and indoor heating, both of which are prevalent throughout the winter.

"At the end of September the air changes from being very acidic to very alkaline, which has an effect on our skin because of the low humidity in the air,” Janis Ariazi, co-owner and clinical esthetician at Ariazi Salon says. “The dehydration turns skin to red, then to itchy, sensitive, and then it becomes damaged.

It’s the circle of events that I usually see.”

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skin needs special care to fend off winter’s wrath Even if you regularly moisturize and tone your skin, it might not be enough to keep it nourished properly in the winter months. Instead of just loading moisturizer on your face, exfoliation and peels are the key to maintaining a healthy layer of skin.

“In order to heal the skin you have to take off the dead skin cells,” Ariazi says. “That is what is necessary to heal it.”

Ariazi Salon offers a light microderm facial, a fruit acid facial, and light chemical peels that all help with healing and correcting any winter skin conditions that may have arisen. Mario Tricoci also offers a treatment ideal for the winter.

“Our signature Organic Radiance is a brand new beautifully hydrating treatment that features organic ad natural products,” says Cheryl Santucci, Director of Esthetics and Retail at Mario Tricoci.

“It includes an organic fruit acid peel which will remove dead, dry layers of skin followed by

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finishing treatment and rich, organic creams to plump and smooth the skin.”

Depending on the severity of the skin irritation, both estheticians recommend coming in at least once every few months or more if needed.

Remedies at Home If it’s not possible to make it to the spa for a professional facial during the winter, there are several ways to manage and maintain healthy skin without even leaving the comfort of your home.

“Anyone can do a spa treatment at home,” Ariazi says. Her method includes using flax seed, peppermint or lavender oil and applying it prior to showering with a loofah. The water will help it to absorb into the skin, and the oil only needs to be applied one time for every few showers.

Ariazi recommends avoiding any extremely hot showers, as the heat tends to irritate the skin, and she also mentions that avoiding soaps (which are very alkaline) and using cleansers will help as well.

Another simple tip that doesn’t take much effort is using a makeup that protects and keeps your face looking healthy. Mario Tricoci offers a line of Cose makeup that is mineral-based, which offers the protection needed for the dry air.

“Pure mineral makeup ensure that the moisture is locked in and skin has an extra layer of protection,” Santucci says. “Give your skin the around-the-clock attention it deserves with your favorite products.”

When it comes down to it, your skin will be the most important layer you have this winter, so be sure to hop into a day spa and exfoliate and moisturize accordingly.

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lunging temperatures call for more than just cozy sweaters, boots and coats — they can also challenge daily eating and wellness routines, which can negatively impact skin. A personal regimen that effectively combines diet (chock-full of fresh, in-season foods), exercise, skincare and wellness this winter can be a powerful tool in achieving a glowing, healthy-looking appearance.

Ellie Krieger, a nutritionist and host of the Food Network and Cooking Channel’s “Healthy Appetite,” says she believes positive food choices lead to beautiful skin and overall well-being. Here are some good options: Butternut squash: One of the top sources of beta carotene, an antioxidant form of vitamin A that helps protect skin and speeds up the cell renewal process. Beta carotene imparts a yellow-orange color to food and can also enhance complexion tone.

Beets: High in folate, manganese and potassium.

When buying fresh beets, select those with the greens intact because beet greens, like other green leafy vegetables, are not only delicious, they are also packed with nutrients, especially vitamin C, which is important for collagen production.

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Try sauteeing cooked beets with the greens or some kale along with garlic and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Or, whip up an elegant beet salad enhanced with watercress dressing by food-processesing the watercress, goat cheese, buttermilk, vinegar and salt until smooth and creamy, and add walnuts as a topper.

Tomatoes: A crucial “skin food.” They provide lycopene, which helps protect skin against damage from UV radiation. Canned tomatoes and sauce make it easy to incorporate this fruit into everyday meals.

Cooking tomatoes concentrates their lycopene, and adding olive oil in tomato sauce helps the body absorb the antioxidant.

Whole grains: Digested more slowly than refined grains so they can help you achieve a steadier blood sugar, which may reduce inflammation and acne flares and lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health issues. Quinoa has gained popularity recently, but other alternative grains such as farro and bulgur are just as delicious and packed with fiber and minerals.

TOMATOES provide lycopene, which helps protect skin against damage from UV radiation.

— Ellie Krieger, nutritionist and host of the Food Network and Cooking Channel’s “Healthy Appetite”

Teas: Good alternative to morning coffee. White, green and black tea varieties are all from the same plant and packed with flavonoids and antioxidants, helping to detox cell-damaging free radicals in the body.

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t’s in your lower back. It creeps into your neck. Perhaps it has settled in your knees, your shoulder or your wrist. Chronic pain from stress or injury can affect nearly every part of the body, and its presence can disrupt sleep, leave you irritable and unable to focus.

The market for pharmaceutical pain relievers is enormous, and over-the-counter options fill the shelves at grocers and drug stores. But alternative options are growing in popularity, as many people seek a medication-free alternative to alleviate their pain.

“There’s usually a place in the body that’s stuck in a place it’s not supposed to be,” says Carol Bettendorf, co-owner of The Therapy Tree in Lake Villa. “When you relieve this tension, everything can be in alignment and the pain is released.”

Offering yoga, Feldenkrais, CranioSacral therapy and massage therapy, the center treats everything from back pain and neck tension to headaches.

Bettendorf says many of these treatments allow the body to move in non-habitual ways that can relax the muscles and remove tension from the body.

Oftentimes, these type of holistic options are sought after more traditional methods of treatment have not worked, Bettendorf says, adding that as people become more aware of the foods they eat and what they put into their bodies, that awareness has extended into the drugs people take for pain relief as well.

For Nathan Clark, owner of Clark Family Chiropractic in Gurnee, there is more to chiropractic treatment than just pain relief. Focus rests on healing patients from the inside out, firm in their belief that drugs generally just mask pain, offering temporary relief without solving root causes.

“These methods (offered at The Therapy Tree) go to the root cause,” Bettendorf says.

“It’s not just ‘I feel good,’” he says. “It’s ‘I feel good and my body is functioning much better.’”

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People often come in because they want to get off of medication.

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owner of Clark Family Chiropractic in Gurnee

While the most common things that lead people to his office are lower back pain and headaches, Clark also recommends chiropractic care for the drug-free treatment of everything from ear infections to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

“People often come in because they want to get off of medication (or) to prevent themselves from going on it,” Clark says.

Clark looks at his office not just as somewhere people go for chiropractic adjustments, but a wellness corrective office. He says diet can play a large role in inflammation in the body, which is a big part of how people feel. Diets can lead to misalignments, so when a diet is changed, it decreases inflammation and makes the body function better as a whole.

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e’ve entered a new phase of play in our family—video games.

We’ve had an Xbox 360 for several years now, but it wasn’t until recently that my son began choosing the video games over trucks and trains.

Technically, the Xbox system belongs to my husband. I bought it for him as a Christmas gift a few years ago. I justified buying my grown husband the gaming system with the thought that we could play “as a family.” It had “Kinnect,” where you get up and the camera allows you to play games using your body instead of a controller.

We also assumed our son, who was 2-years old when I bought it, eventually would start playing video games.

Flash forward some 24 months and I can count on one hand how many times we played it “as a

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family.” The kids and I enjoy showing off our dance moves with games like Dance Central and Just Dance, but beyond that, I have avoided any kind of gaming like the plague.

On the contrary, our son did, indeed, take a liking to it. And while it provided me an opportunity to clean the house, do laundry and have a moment’s peace to myself, I knew he likely would become addicted to the damn thing. Sure enough, he now wakes up in the morning and without saying a word he goes into the toy room, turns it on and picks up where he left off the night before.

There are occasions he insists I sit down and play, usually some sort of Lego game (the purpose of which completely escapes me.) But at least the Lego games make more sense than Minecraft, which boasts graphics that hearken back to a meld of Coleco and Atari with a dash of Intellivision.

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Though unlike Minecraft, those games all were simple to understand. I wish they made Tetris or Super Mario Brothers for Xbox 360.

I do my best to feign interest in Lego Star Wars, but I usually fall short of my son’s expectations to get him out of a tough level, and that is where my husband steps in. I remember when I would count down the minutes until he got home so I could hand off a screaming baby. Now I await his arrival home to save me from video-gaming hell.

I appreciate this new bond that has developed between father and son. But they also are partners in crime — ignoring me while they are playing, sitting there, the two of them, with the same blank looks on their faces … while their fingers work the controls with the madness of Mozart at the piano — jump, punch and run. I nearly have to turn the game off to get their attention. lakecountymagazine.com

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I thought my addiction to Candy Crush was bad. This was downright ridiculous.

A few weeks ago, I was trying to get the family ready for church and my son and husband were playing Xbox. I had to threaten both “my boys” with a time-out or grounding them from the game if they didn’t get off their butts and get ready for church. I thought my addiction to Candy Crush was bad. This was downright ridiculous.

It was time to put my foot down on this nonsense.

I had to have a serious talk with my husband about how he is setting a bad example by disrespecting me. I have a hard enough time getting out the door to go to work, get the kids into bed at a reasonable time and limit the amount of time they stare at any given screen in the house. I don’t need the biggest kid in my house fueling the fire and making it any worse.

On the bright side, my son in so in love with his precious video games that I now have something to hang over his head when he is misbehaving.

Even the thought of losing his Xbox privileges has him standing at attention. Now, if I could just get my husband to fall into line.

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In 2013, the museum secured a 14,000 square ft. building in downtown Lake Villa. The campaign will raise money to refurbish the museum’s permanent home and fund the development of the museum’s exhibits, as well as allow for operating reserves.

The campaign provides opportunity for corporations, small businesses, and friends and family to support the first children’s museum in Lake County.

“Our sponsors will be key to providing a world-class educational destination for the children, parents, and teachers of Lake County,” said Alison Price, Executive Director of Busy Brains Children’s Museum.

The museum is also seeking donations of materials to aid in the construction of exhibits (a list is available at www. busybrains.org).

Busy Brains Children’s Museum was founded in November, 2003 by Price and Kathy Goers. Their perceived need for a local children’s museum became stronger when they became parents, and Busy Brains Children’s Museum was born. Throughout the past 10 years, Busy Brains has encouraged thousands of children to learn through play with its traveling exhibits.

The museum will host eight permanent galleries with educational themes. The exhibits have been aligned with Illinois Common Core Learning Standards, which establishes clear guidelines for students in specific subject areas.

The museum expects to open its doors in 18 months to two years or as soon as its funding goal is reached.

For more information about the museum, volunteer and fundraising opportunities, Visit: www.busybrains.org or call 224381-0138.

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Library, at 100 Library Lane in Grayslake Return with us to the bygone days of radio as Those Were the Days Radio Players of Lake County perform dramatic comedy scripts from the 1930s to the ’50s including the classic commercials. For more information, call 847-2235313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

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February 14 — Bernadette Peters 8 p.m. at the Genesee Theatre, at 203 N. Genesee St. in Waukegan Tony award winning Bernadette Peters will be dazzling the audience with her performance at the Genesee Theatre for Valentine’s Day. Don’t pass up the opportunity to see one of Broadway’s best. Tickets start at $52.50. For tickets or for more information, call 847-263-6300 or visit www. geneseetheatre.com.

Through March 16 — Cabaret at the Marriott Theatre at 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire Cabaret is Kander and Ebb’s legendary musical about English cabaret performer Sally Bowles, American writer Cliff Bradshaw and the decadence of 1929 Berlin. With mounting fear and uncertainty outside, your emcee welcomes you into a world where your troubles are left at the door. Tickets start at $45. For tickets or more information, call 847-6340100 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

Through February 16 — Doubting Thomas Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Clockwise Theatre, at 221 N. Genesee St. in Waukegan Doubting Thomas explores the tension between logic and faith when Thomas — a passionate, born-again young Christian deeply in love with his fiancée — seeks answers over his conflict between his religion and his own sense of self and spirit. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more information, call 847-775-1500 or visit www. clockwisetheatre.org.

February 6 — International Art Workshop: South Africa 7 p.m. at the Rivellino School of Art, at 216 Robert Coffin Parker Road in Long Grove Adult students will create a tribal mask in the traditional Zulu style. We’ll supply the cucumber-zuchini salad, a meat and cheese tray and share the first glass of Pinotage.

Students are invited to bring their own adult beverages to enjoy and share. Cost is $35. To register or for more information, call 847-383-6673 or visit www.rivellinoschool. com.

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February 8 — Chapter 6 7:30 p.m. at the Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center, at 1 Stevenson Drive in Lincolnshire Chapter 6 is a professional, all-male, a cappella, vocal ensemble who puts on a fabulous show.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see them. Admission is $15. For tickets or more information, call 847-415-4121 or visit www.d125.org.

February 9 — Early Music Series: Such Sweet Melodie 4 p.m. at the Byron Colby Barn, at 1561 Jones Point Road in Grayslake Incredible music and architectural beauty combine to create a unique concert experience. Cost is $18. For more information, visit www.prairiecrossing.com/bcbarn.

February 9 — Library Winter Concert: Those Were The Days Radio Players 3 p.m. at the Grayslake Public

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February 15 — Crafty Kids 2 p.m. at the Grayslake Public Library, at 100 Library Lane in Grayslake Crafty kids come together for a surprise project. Warm?

Fuzzy? Hard? Soft? You won’t know ’til you come to Crafty Kids. For grades 3-6. To register or for more information, call 847-223-5313 or visit www.grayslake.info.

February 15 — Aromatherapy Workshop 2 p.m. at the Fox Lake District Library, at 255 E. Grand Ave. in Fox Lake Learn how to reap the benefits of aromatherapy using herbs, flowers, and essential oils. Try your hand at making oil blends for common ailments such as stress and insomnia.

To register or for more information, call 847-587-0198 or visit www.fllib.org.

February 15 — “A Night to Remember” Big Band Dinner Dance 6:30 p.m. at the Cultural and Civic Center of Round Lake Beach, at 2007 Civic Center Way in Round Lake Beach Enjoy a buffet dinner, then dance the night away to an eclectic mix of music including big band standards from the ’40s and ’50s along with contemporary hits provided by the Community Band.

Dinner includes buffet, non-alcoholic beverages and dessert. Cash bar available. For ages 16 and up. Admission is $35. To register or for more information, call 847-546-8558 or visit www.rlapd.org.

February 21 – The Irish Rovers 8 p.m. at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, at 19351 Washington St. in Grayslake The irrepressible Irish charm and songs of The Irish Rovers have captivated audiences since 1964. The music hits a chord with fans of all ages. Tickets start at $29. For tickets OUT&about

or more information, call 847-543-2300 or visit http://jlc. clcillinois.edu.

February 22 — Let’s Wine About Winter 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at various locations in Downtown Libertyville Purchase a wine glass at a distribution site. Then spend a leisurely afternoon browsing the shops of downtown Libertyville while sampling wines offered by participating merchants. Cost is $25. For more information, call 847-680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

February 22 — Big & Rich Party Like Cowboyz Tour 8 p.m. at Austin’s Fuel Arena, at 1060 E. Peterson Road in Grayslake John Rich and Big Kenny Alphin are firstrate musicians, songwriters, producers and entertainers. Together, they are one of the most original musical forces ever unleashed on a welcoming world.

Tickets start at $25. For tickets or more information, call 847-549-1972 or visit www.austinsaloon.com.

February 23 — Frosty Footrace 9 a.m. at the Sports Center, at 2004 Municipal Way in Round Lake Join the fun and walk/run in the Frosty Footrace 5K Run/ Walk. Race numbers will only be available for pick up the day of the race. Costs are $20 for adults and $10 for children if pre-registered, and $25 for adults and $12 for children at the event. To register or for more information, call 847-7401111 or visit www.rlapd.org.

February 23 — Ice Skating and Exhibition 1 p.m. at the Lake Forest College Ice Arena, at 555 N. Sheridan Road in Lake Forest Figure skaters from the Ice-Skating School will present an exhibition which will be followed by the ever popular skating races for 4 year olds through adults. If that were not enough excitement for one day, this year’s event will feature the time honored sport of barrel jumping. Free admission.

For more information, call 847-234-2600 or visit www. cityoflakeforest.com.

March 1 — Daddy Daughter Date Night: Princess Snow White’s “Wish Come True” Ball 6 p.m. at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center, at 814 Hart Road in Round Lake Dads and other princes, adorn your favorite little princess in her most beautiful gown and escort her to this magical night of music, dancing and fairytale dreams come true.

Elegant refreshments, crafts, performances by “The Princess Cabaret” await you when you travel to our enchanted kingdom. Dance the night away alongside princess Snow White and her handsome prince.

Cost is $35 for residents and $39 for non-residents.

To register or for more information, call 847-546-8558 or visit www.rlapd.org.

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The Heart For Art Warm your heart at a charity art fair Lake County Center for Independent Living will present “Art is my Heart,� a local artist and artisan ensemble from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Artists will donate a portion of the sales made at the art fair to LCCIL which will benefit people with disabilities, so that they may live independently, fully participating in employment, education and our community.

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Attendees will enjoy free snacks, soda and coffee, Godiva chocolates for sample and sale, and a cash wine bar. Admission is free. Sponsors include Godiva Chocolatier, Lake County Camera Club, Viva le Vine, Brooks Family, and the LCCIL Event Committee.

The Lake County Center for Independent living is a not-for-profit that works on behalf of local residents with disabilities. Volunteers and staff inform persons with disabilities of their rights, effective methods of addressing discrimination, and the importance and ease of becoming actively involved in the legislative process. They provide information and referrals for equipment, transportation, housing, employment or training.

LCCIL provides on-site Employment Readiness Programs for youth and adults with disabilities, and offers groups for family members of those with traumatic brain injuries.

Accommodations at the art fair will be provided upon request and sign language interpreters will be available upon 72 hour notification.

For more information call Kelli Brooks at 847-9494440 or email her at kelli@lccil.org.

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David’s Bistro, 883 Main St Johnny’s Chophouse, 1500 Main St Lifeskills Center LTD, 800 N. Main St. #11, lower level Oliverri North, 384 Lake St State Bank of the Lakes, 440 Lake St

FOX LAKE

BBMO Harris Bank, 1310 S Rte 12 Fox Lake Chamber, 71 Nippersink Blvd Fox Lake Library, 255 E. Grand Ave Thomas Place, 229 Thomas Lane

GRAYSLAKE

College Of Lake Co., 19351 W. Washington, Entrance C Comfort Suites, 1775 E Belvidere Rd Country Financial, 1190 E Washington St Curves, 55 N Baron Blvd, #4 Debbie & Co Hair, 15 Commerce Dr, Ste 114 Grayslake Chamber, 10 S Seymour Grayslake Park Dist., 240 Commerce Dr Grayslake Public Library, 100 Library Lane Grayslk Rehab & Phys Ther, 107 Center St Gymnastics Factory, 888 E Belvidere #202 Hobby World, 140 Center St IT Cleaners, 1108 E Washington St Lake County Journal, 34121 N Rte 45, Ste 224 Lovely Thai Restaurant, 1144 E Washington St Maya Salon, 116 S IL Rte 83 Premier Chiropractic, 419 Center St RE/MAX, 100 N Atkinson, Ste 106 Something’s Brewing, 82 Center St Something’s Brewing, 1126 E Washington St T5 Hair Design, 1116 E Washington St The Fitting Room, 11 S. Lake This Old Book, 138 Center St TOPS Canine Complex, 1460 E Belvidere Rd Vista Health, 15 Commerce Dr, Ste 113 Wine Knows, 1130 E Washington St

GURNEE

5/3 Bank, 4840 Grand Ave Advanced Laser Clinic, 5101 Washington St Best Western, 5430 Grand Ave Bittersweet Golf Course, 875 Almond Rd BMO Harris Bank, 6547 Grand Ave Bradley Counseling Center, 5465 Grand Ave Cardinal Liquors, 980 N Riverside Columbia College, 1225 Tri State Pkwy Comfort Inn, 6080 Gurnee Mills Circle Confetti’s, 5101 Washington St Country Inn & Suites, 5420 Grand Ave Dr. Domagala, Institute of Dental Implants, 310 Tri-State Parkway, Ste 100 Fairfield Inn, 6090 Gurnee Mills Circle Goshman Orthodontics, 5465 Grand Ave Gurnee Extended Stay, 1724 Northridge Dr Gurnee Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Rd Gurnee Mills Mall, 6710 W Grand Ave (Gurnee Mills Ent J) Heather Ridge Golf Course, 5900 Manchester Dr Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center, 6161 W Grand Ave Huntington Learning Ctr, 5101 Washington St

Jenny Craig, 5101 Washington St Key Lime Cove, 1700 Nations Dr La Quinta, 5688 Northridge Dr Lake Co Chamber of Comm, 5221 W Grand Ave Lake Co Visitors Bureau, 5465 W Grand Ave Larry’s Barber Shop, 5101 Washington St Life Source, 5250-1 Grand Ave LoneStar Steak House, 6210 Grand Ave Mama K’s Pizza, Grille & Yogurt, 5250 W Grant Ave Ste 4 Rinkside Sports-Gurnee Mls, 6152 Grand Ave Salon Bliss, 7075 W. Grand Ave Saluto’s, 7680 W. Grand Ave The Shipping Point, 5250 Grand Ave Timothy O’Tooles, 5572 Grand Ave Tina’s Italian Bake Shop, 5101 Washington St Ultimate Athletics, 1018 Tri State Pkwy Uno Chicago Grill, 6593 W. Grand Ave Vital Points Therapy, 34498 Old Walnut Cir #D YWCA, 1425 Tri-State Parkway, Ste 180

LAKE FOREST

5/3 Bank, 990 S. Waukegan Rd Deerpath Inn, 255 E Illinois Rd Forest Bootery, 284 E. Market Sq. Lake Forest Chamber, 272 E Deerpath Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N Westmoreland Rd

LAKE VILLA

Bella’s Bounces, 402 N Milwaukee Lake Villa Chamber, 500 East Grand Ave Therapy Tree, 89 Cedar Ave Twisters Elite, 1600 N Milwaukee

LIBERTYVILLE

A5/3 Bank, 1366 S. Milwaukee Ariazi Salon, 605 N. Milwaukee Ave Baird & Warner, 216 Peterson Bavaro Hair, 1322 S. Milwaukee Ave BMO Harris Bank, 354 N Milwaukee Ave Café Pyrenees, 1762 N Milwaukee Candlewood Suites, 1100 N US Hwy 45 Casa Bonita, 633 North Milwaukee Ave Classic Travel, 703 N Milwaukee Condell Centre Club, 200 West Golf Condell Hospital, 801 S. Milwaukee (main bldg) Days Inn, 1809 N Milwaukee Dr. Ray Helms, 755 S. Milwaukee #292 Dunkin Donuts, 218 Peterson Eclectic, 518 N Milwaukee Einstein Bagels, 1443 Peterson Rd Exercise Coach, 862 S Milwaukee Ave Fodrak’s, 327 S Milwaukee Forrest Bootery, 525 N Milwaukee GMLV Chamber, 1123 S. Milwaukee (Bank Finc’l Bldg) Gold Eagle Liquors, 255 Peterson Hampton Inn & Suites, 2061 Shell Dr Holiday Inn Express, 77 Buckley Rd Independence Grove, 16400 W Buckley Rd Libertyville Library, 413 N Milwaukee Libertyville Music, 401 S Milwaukee Libertyville Vision Center, 307 S Milwaukee Mario Tricoci, 1441 Peterson Rd Orinoco Fitness, 116 N. Milwaukee Ave Poko Loko, 1601 Northwind Blvd RE/MAX Suburban, 1346 S. Milwaukee Spring Meadows Assist Liv, 901 Florsheim Talent Forum, 450 Peterson Rd Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N Milwaukee Wine & Spirit Warehouse, 830 S Milwaukee Zengeler Cleaners, 1401 Peterson Rd

LINDENHURST

Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 Grass Lake Rd YMCA, 1995 Grass Lake Rd

MUNDELEIN

AAmerican Chartered Bank, 3196 W Il Rte 60 Atlas Hand Car Wash, 741 S Midlothian Rd Bil’s Pub, 624 S Lake Street Comfort Inn, 517 E IL Rte 83 Corner Health Foods, 502 N Seymour DiCarlo Fine Wine & Spirits, 425 Townline Rd

Doubletree Liberty/Mund, 510 E IL Rte 83 Dunkin Donuts, 722 S IL Rte 83 Golden Legs Running, 508 N Seymour Gymnastics Spot, 915 Tower Rd Hitz Pizza, 700 S Butterfield Rd Joy of the Game, 1160 Allanson Rd Mambo Italiano, 748 S. Butterfield Road Mundelein Library, 1170 N Midlothian Mundelein Park Dist, 1401 N Midlothian Mundelein Village Hall, 440 E Hawley St Natures Cleaners, 716 S IL Rte 83 PK Bennett Jewelers, 726 S Butterfield Rd Salon 0, 2988 W Il Route 60 Schwake Stone, 1440 Townline Rd Sheer Paradise Pet Salon & Spa, 408 N Seymour Stone Habitat, 1476 Townline Rd Super 8, 1950 S Lake St

ROUND LAKE

BMO Harris Bank, 935 W Rollins Rd Dunkin Donuts, 369 East Rollins Rd Family Dental, 305 E. Rollins Rd Olando’s Pizza Parlor, 843 W. Rollins Panera Bread, 254 East Rollins Rd Round Lake Park District, 814 Hart Road

ROUND LAKE HEIGHTS

BMO Harris Bank, 935 W. Rollins Rd.

VERNON HILLS

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