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Daniel Bruce Wimer was born a hard worker. “My mom was a teacher, and my dad was a firefighter,” the owner of DIBI Menswear tells Country, his long legs stretching out in front of him from the velvet green couch he sits upon on this sunny summer afternoon. “It’s always been part of the culture

Say “Yes” To The Dress Of Your Dreams

It’s possible that there has never been a better time to be a bride—at least from a fashion viewpoint. With seemingly limitless bridalwear options, designers around the world are filling stores with unique and contemporary dresses. Lulu Cleary is one of those designers, taking the bridal gown industry to a new level with her leading

Business is Blooming

“I could never have dreamed that one day I would own a flower shop in downtown Lake Forest,” says Arturo Mar. “But 25 years later, here we are.” Arturo, owner and founder of Lake Forest’s Lord & Mar, grew up in the great state of Texas before making his way to Chicago more than three

The 33rd Annual Harvest Festival

About 150 people will “Gather for Good” at Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois’ (LCFS) 33rd annual Harvest Festival on Friday, October 28. It’s a treasured tradition for many. For those who have not previously attended, it’s a must-add to fall calendars. LCFS does incredible work year-round, and the Harvest Festival is important in

It’s Back to Book Club Season

BOOK CLUBS are the invisible plaster holding our community together. Book clubs keep many of us sane, yet book clubs have adopted an unspoken “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. The unwritten rule is you mustn’t tell a soul you’re in one, lest someone asks to join yours. Size matters, Sweetheart. You don’t want one that’s

Get Your Scottish Up

IF A MASSIVE assemblage of bagpipers, shrilling the hymn “Amazing Grace” atop a vast expanse of grassland after a moment of silence at sunset, doesn’t give you head-to-toe chills, check for a pulse. Immediately. You may need medical attention. Shelby and Elizabeth Pruett have never failed to feel such a rush of excitement during that

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