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Connecting the Dots
How Steve McGarry Simplifies Business Technology Article and Photography by For Steve McGarry, helping businesses make sense of their internet, voice, and data services isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. “McGarry Consulting is a technology and telecom consulting firm focused on helping small to mid-sized businesses better understand and manage their internet, voice, and data services,” he says. “We specialize in inventory and billing analysis to uncover cost savings, increase capacity, and...
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In Their Words
The Heart of Fatherhood Article and Photography by Fatherhood comes with no handbook, but it does come with plenty of memorable moments, hard-earned wisdom, and unexpected laughs. It's a role that challenges, rewards, humbles, and inspires—often all in the same day. Whether it's navigating sleepless nights, cheering from the sidelines, or offering advice (solicited or not), dads show up in countless ways that shape the lives of their children and families. To celebrate the men who fill this...
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Building Better Players:
Coach Jake Zajc's Approach to Building Character Through Baseball Article and Photography by At Lincoln-Way West, coaching baseball is about far more than balls and strikes. For Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Jake Zajc, it’s a daily opportunity to help young athletes become disciplined, resilient, and team-minded individuals prepared for life both on and off the field. "I just read this the other day and really liked it," Zajc says. "'Your actions have to back up your desires.'...
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Father's Day Activity Roundup
Article and Photography by Enjoy a few rounds of golf, at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox, where beautifully maintained fairways and scenic landscapes create the perfect setting for golfers of all skill levels. Adrenaline junkie? Head to The Forge: Lemont Quarries for nonstop thrills and family-friendly fun! From archery, paddleboats, and laser tag to sky-high ziplines, jungle gyms, and rock climbing, adventure awaits all day long! Explore the ruins of a 19th-century steel mill at Joliet...
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