Tricia Despres

First Class Service

It was a wild ride that James Jordan will never forget. A few years back, the longtime Western Springs resident was headed downtown and, like so many others, decided to utilize the services of a well-known rideshare’s Black Car Service for what he hoped would be a leisurely ride to Chicago. Unfortunately, it was

Healing Hearts

THERE IS A SINCERITY and a tenderness in the voice of Annie McAveeney, as if you can feel her giving heart within the sound of each of her thoughtful words. But when she speaks of the children that have been helped, thanks to the work of her family’s Fill a Heart 4 Kids foundation, that sincere

Glimpses Of Joy

EVERY DAY, she sees them, young students with enthusiastic minds and caring hearts confidently walking through the doors of The Episcopal Preschool (EPS) of Lake Forest, eager to begin a new day. And Melanie Upfold cannot help but smile. “Even with their masks on, you can still see glimpses of their joy,” gushes the EPS

Building A Mystery

WHEN PAUL Bergmann reflects on his childhood, many of his memories are within the offices of renowned architect Stanley D. Anderson. Of course, prior to his death in 1960, most knew Anderson as the architectural visionary behind the signature Country Georgian style that quite literally transformed the landscape of Lake Forest. But as a fifth

The Sound of Music

LAKE FOREST RESIDENT LoriLee Bielski spends a good portion of her day juggling responsibilities, making decisions, and doing her best to direct employees in the right direction as a partner in a global digital services firm. But no matter what, she always makes time for herself … and her bassoon. “It’s the one time in

Compassionate Law

The first thing you notice when you walk through the doors of Botti Law Firm’s Oak Brook office is warmth—a warmth that might seem misplaced at a law firm that focuses on family law, personal injury, business litigation, and criminal defense. As you make your way into Aldo E. Botti’s office you’re sure to notice

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