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Matt and Christina Grana continue a family legacy of fine craftsmanship and community service. Gary Grana was just 17 years old when he launched Grand Frame, his custom picture framing shop in Arlington Heights. After his mom opened the doors each morning while he was at school, Gary took over in the afternoons and closed

Barrington Hills resident and former horse trainer Kiley King launched Mockingbird Markets a year ago. It has been a galloping success with no signs of slowing to a trot. This past winter, the parents of the Barrington High School boys’ wrestling team members wanted to do more than just show up at the Mid-Suburban League

When it comes to fine dining, the American steakhouse is beloved for both its food and design. Diners can count on enjoying an indulgent meal—think steak, lamb chops, or lobster served alongside shrimp cocktail, whipped potatoes, or creamed spinach—in a cozy, wood-paneled, plaid-accented dining room filled with leather banquettes. This is all true of South

Veteran Keller Williams real estate agent Melanie Parsons now divides her time between Barrington and the stunning shoreline of Lake Norman, North Carolina, and she’s helping others do the same. Imagine a place where the winters are mild and temperate, centrally located within hours of both the mountains and the ocean—all with 520 miles of