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Permanence in Style
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A Stylish Touch of Class for Any Occasion.
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Gain Confidence, Save Time and Feel Relaxed and Rejuvenated While Putting Your Best Face Forward.
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My Unexpected Journey
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Permanence in Style
An Elegant, Timeless Way to Side Your Home to Last. Article by Michael Beightol Somewhere nearby a woman is wondering what can be done about the look of her home. Maybe she and her spouse are empty nesters and downsizing sounds attractive. Or maybe her family likes where they are but wants a refreshed-looking house with minimal maintenance required. It's no wonder that homes with James Hardie siding are popping up all over Chicagoland, according to Glenn Hofstra, owner of Vanguard Building...
August 2024
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Jewelry Must-Haves
A Stylish Touch of Class for Any Occasion. Article by Michael Beightol | Photography by Stephen Neilson All that glitters is not necessarily just gold. Sometimes it’s also diamonds and blue topaz. When we hatched this month’s featured Style story we approached Tim Siefert, owner of Timothy Grant Jewelry in Lake Zurich and Schaumburg. He thought the concept had merit and asked his manager, Danielle Fewkes, to pitch in. Danielle, an up-and-coming jewelry professional, selected a stunning...
August 2024
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Care for Your Skin
Gain Confidence, Save Time and Feel Relaxed and Rejuvenated While Putting Your Best Face Forward. Article by Janet Sharlach | Photography by Stephen Neilson With more than 30 years of experience, the core of my practice – Electrology and SkinCare by Janet – is to help you gain back time and confidence by being free of unwanted hair, putting your best face forward and providing education about treatment. Here are some questions and answers I provide for anyone wanting to remove unwanted hair. ...
August 2024
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My Unexpected Journey
Turning a Personal Challenge Into a Community Call for Action. Article by Joanne Dalessandro | Photography by Michael Beightol For the last 40 years my family and I have been residents of North Barrington. Next month I turn 70, and I still feel pretty young. I’ve been working for the last 40 years for Saint-Gobain Abrasives where I’ve been in the middle of a largely male dominated industry. My husband, Al, and I have been married for 40 years. While I’m retiring this year, he loves his...
August 2024
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