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From her beginnings at the Royal Canadian Ballet School to making waves on global dance stages, SUSAN SANTEFORT has crafted an illustrious career on the dance floor. A pioneer in tap, jazz, and theatre, she founded Susan’s School of Dance where she seamlessly wove artistry with education. Crowned Mrs. Illinois in 1993, Santefort’s evolution from

MONICA REED, M.D. is the dynamic president and CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, leading transformative growth and elevating care across the greater Chicago area. With more than 30 years of groundbreaking experience and a history of leadership at AdventHealth, she’s a trailblazer in whole-person care and a prominent health care advocate. An accomplished author and

Meet MEGAN MCCLEARY, the champion behind Hinsdale’s top real estate successes at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. For more than a decade, she’s been in the top 1 percent of brokers nationwide, exceeding client expectations and delivering unparalleled service. At McCleary Group, luxury is redefined with bespoke experiences, personal attention, and flawless execution. Her vast network

With 25 years of corporate expertise in packaged goods marketing, research, and digital promotions, JANICE GERGES has revolutionized the local culinary scene with Gone Grazy. Since 2021, her creations have turned cheese and charcuterie into unforgettable conversation starters and community magnets. This fall, her bespoke storefront in downtown Hinsdale will debut. Blending her sharp marketing

CARA VANWORMER-HARTMAN, DC, DABCI, DACBN, IFMCP, is revolutionizing health care in Hinsdale with her integrative approach at Therapeutic Health. A magna cum laude graduate of the National University of Health Sciences, Dr. VanWormer-Hartman brings more than 16 years of expertise in functional medicine and chiropractic care. She excels in addressing health from a cellular level,