World War II veteran Evert “Ev” Bergquist was initially reluctant to allow Hinsdale Living to feature him. “I was only one of the 12 million over there who did a lot more than I did,” says Ev. “There were a lot more heroes than me.” But we learned that Ev is one very special man and a hero in every sense—as patriot, husband, father, employer, good friend to many, and all-around happy guy who has made the most of his 91 years so far.
When Gabby Rutkauskas read an article in the Chicago Tribune about the opportunity for a select number of Illinois high school students to hear the Dalai Lama speak in…
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What’s your dream closet? Carrie Bradshaw’s glossy white closet from the movie Sex and the City, featuring frosted glass doors and storage for more than 400 pairs of shoes? Victoria…
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If you are looking for a few simple pieces to perk up your home for summer—a splash of color, a conversation piece, a home accessory that is trendy, timeless, and functional all at once—Stockholm Objects is your “go-to” source.
Colleen Hulen, owner and lead designer of Hulen Landscape Contractors, attributes her ability to run a successful business while raising children to her business experience at Crain’s Chicago Business and…
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When Hinsdale resident Dr. Steven R. Daube founded OMG Women’s Healthcare 10 years ago, he knew a holistic approach to the new private medical practice would benefit his patients.
Renoir knew the value of capturing and preserving a person’s essence on a piece of canvas.
Summertime . . . and the living is easy with these must-have finds we couldn’t wait to share. Spice up outdoor entertaining with some fresh, new servingware; buy one pair of flip-flops that can be retrofitted for virtually any occasion; splash on an invigorating ginseng toner after tennis; or get outside and run to support autism.
The early morning call from the hotel’s front desk jolts me awake. Before I know it, I’m packing my bags and preparing to leave Vancouver for a two-day excursion on Rocky Mountaineer’s “First Passage to the West,” a scenic train tour through the Canadian Rockies to the resort town of Banff.
It began as a modest outdoor party that occupied half a block on First Street from Garfield Street to Village Place during the summer of 2002.
