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What Would Vicki Do?

THERE ARE CERTAIN people in this world who see “no” as a final answer. And then there are those who see the word “no” as an opening for a deeper discussion. Lake Forest’s Dr. Victoria (Vicki) Medvec, author of the newly published book Negotiate Without Fear: Strategies and Tools to Maximize Your Outcomes, finds herself in

Accent on Excellence

Rob Hutson’s ears perked up 14 years ago. Way up. A native of Canada, he was in a golf clubhouse just outside of Barrington when he heard a familiar accent emanating from a group of men engaged in conversation. Somebody was speaking with a Canadian lilt. “Rob headed over to the group and asked, ‘OK,

Power Women

We are pleased to present Hinsdale Living’s second annual “Power Women” feature. How do we define a power woman? She is strong, brave, and courageous— kind, loving, and honest—determined to live life to the fullest in her life, career, and community. On the pages that follow, we feature these inspiring women who build and uplift

Dinner On The Bluff

On Sunday, August 29 and Monday, August 30, generous golfers and committed civic leaders and corporate sponsors gathered with members of the Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago for the 61st Annual Pro Amateur Golf Championship and Dinner on the Bluff. The two-day event, co-chaired by Winnetka’s Rachel Allport

Servant Extraordinaire

TWO PHONE CALLS, separated by about 24 years, stunned Susan Garrett. Maybe she said, “Who? Me?” each time. Perhaps she thought, “Really? Why me?” each time. Garrett was all set to eat dinner with her family in Lake Forest when she fielded the first call. On the other end was a voice representing the Democratic

Barrington Charm

If there’s one good thing that can be said about the year following a pandemic, it’s that people are incredibly open to fresh starts and new beginnings. Such is the case for the committees behind this year’s Barrington Junior Women’s Club (BJWC) Fashion Show who are pulling out all of the stops for a spectacular

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