Senta Plunkett, who grew up in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, moved with her husband to Wilmette 17 years ago and the couple raised a family. An attorney by trade, the mother of three children ages 18, 16 and 12 served her community in many roles over the years. She served 12 years on Wilmette’s […]
Cecily Kaz, 46, has played the role of architect/engineer as a sustainability consultant, wife, mom, soccer coach and Kenilworth Village Trustee. On May 17 she took on yet another title as she was sworn in as Kenilworth Village President. She is married to Arthur Kaz and has three children, Henry, 12, Kian, 10, and Charlie, […]
Howard Roin, 67, made his career as a lawyer specializing in civil trial and appellate law in downtown Chicago before retiring in May of 2020 (but for one last ongoing case in which he is serving as “Senior Counsel”). He has served Glencoe in various roles over the years including two four-year terms on the […]
As 61-year-old Greg Lungmus, Northfield’s newly elected village president prepared to embark on his new role, we asked the investor in the global financial markets a few questions. Lungmus, who is married to wife Pam and has two daughters Jackie and Emily and one son, Karl, won in an unopposed election April 6. At the […]
Packed with can’t-miss family destinations like the Brookfield Zoo and DuPage Children’s Museum, great shopping at Oakbrook Center and downtown Hinsdale’s excellent boutiques, and top-notch doctors and healthcare facilities, you’re bound to find yourself in Chicago’s western suburbs in need of a great meal. Here are our top restaurant picks in Hinsdale, Western Springs, Oak […]
December: It’s the time when all thoughts turn to Christmas dinner, at least if you have your priorities straight. And naturally, if you’re Jewish, you’re thinking Chinese food on December 25. But people, it’s time to branch out. There’s a whole world of Asian food out there, including Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and more. So […]
Every summer, dog-lovers crowd beaches and parks with their furry friends. But there’s another way to enjoy the warm weather and animals—horseback riding. Make It Better scoured the Chicago suburbs (admittedly in a car, not on horseback) for the best stables. Each of the spots offer lessons for those who have never mounted a horse […]
Good fences make good neighbors and good neighbors invite you to hop on over.
