Country Vs. Town

Gina Scola was born in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago and grew up in Hoffman Estates. The past nine years, Scola has lived in South Barrington with her husband and two rescue pit bulls. Scola’s interest in philanthropy started when her children attended various private schools, and she became more involved when she joined The

Since 2013, Melissa Kinast has called the Barrington communities home, and in 2021, embraced the role of Executive Director at the Barrington Area Conservation Trust (BACT). Her career path encompasses diverse and impactful roles in commercial real estate, event planning, and advocacy for HIV-positive orphans, showcasing her commitment to positive change. This commitment, merged with

LISA DECOURCY is a native of the Western Suburbs and graduated from Hinsdale Central High School. Growing up she absolutely loved and cherished how her family did everything together, whether it be dinners together, going to the temple, vacations around the world, or even simple movie nights. While at Western Michigan University, she met her

LAUREN GLANDT was born and raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a small town about an hour North of Detroit that was also her beloved mother’s hometown. She is the third of four children, sandwiched between brothers and known as the “perfect child” of the family who always worked hard at school, received good grades, was

Growing up in Palatine, Jennifer Miller knew she wanted to return to the northwest suburbs to raise her own family. For the past six years, she has lived in Barrington with her husband and two beautiful daughters. Before having kids Miller worked as a physical therapist, but since being in Barrington she has devoted her

Glencoe’s Darcee Rabinowitz, founder of Source & Self, has launched the company’s new line—Campus Rebel, a self-care society and online marketplace for college students. The platform makes self-care accessible by offering student discounts on carefully vetted beauty, skincare, and wellness products while also providing knowledge and resources about issues college students face when away from