COUNTRY VS. TOWN: ALI CORSI

A Libertyville native, Ali Corsi met her husband, Carl, in Lake Geneva before planting roots in Barrington—where they’ve happily called home for the past three years and found a community they love. These days, her world revolves around chasing her 2-year-old, Luca, while preparing to welcome baby number two this fall. Corsi navigates the fast-paced tech world supporting Data Center Operations as a recruiter at Amazon Web Services. Juggling a career and first-time motherhood has taught her to embrace the mess, laugh through the chaos, and find beauty in the beautifully imperfect moments.

Mantra? Laughter is the best medicine Best grooming tip? Always apply sunscreen and stay hydrated Guilty pleasure? The Real Housewives on Bravo and chocolate chip cookies Favorite foods? I love a good crab cake (paired with a dirty martini) Music you love? My Spotify Wrapped had my listening age at 85. I love Italian classics and light jazz to romanticize cooking dinner Best advice ever given to you? Don’t worry until there is something to worry about Best advice you’ve given? Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day—focus on the positive

Earliest memory? Visiting my Nonnie and Papa in Palm Springs, sneaking me and my siblings onto the putting green after dinner and having us compete for a dollar Before bed, you? Clean the house, gratitude journal, read What’s on your bookshelf? Whatever my book club is reading and a mix of thriller and romance You can’t live without? My friends and family Love to escape to? A quick getaway in Lake Geneva or Door County Advice you would give to your younger self? Other people’s opinions don’t define your reality

WHEN IN COUNTRY

Your style is? Always evolving and trying to stay practical with a toddler; comfort is key Can’t leave the house without? My Hydrojug water bottle and lip gloss Transportation? Lincoln Aviator Driving music? I love oldies and anything I can belt out to. Luckily, my son supports my tone-deaf singing Place to eat? gigi Wine Bar and Bistro, The Greggory, or Brandt’s of Palatine Shop? Bell House Books, Amazing Gracie’s, The English Daisy Best thing about country? Sense of community and so many amazing moms to connect with and learn from Worst thing about country? Freight trains and restaurants that close too early The perfect day is? Morning workout, walk into town with my family to Cook Street Coffee, enjoy a book on my patio, and end the day at gigi Wine & Bistro with a nice glass of red wine, beet salad, and smashburger

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Dressy! I love to put on a heel and anything white that I avoid wearing around my toddler Can’t leave the house without? Phone, water, and lip gloss Transportation? Uber or train Driving music? Podcast or reading (on the train) Place to eat? RL, Gibsons Italia, Tre Dita, or Twin Anchors Shop? Strolling West Loop or Armitage shops, Alice & Wonder Best thing about town? Endless shopping, good restaurants, and stunning views Worst thing about town? Traffic and parking The perfect day is? Boating down the river, stopping at Pizza Portofino for lunch and a spritz, dinner at RL, and ending the night at my favorite—Redhead Piano Bar