COUNTRY VS. TOWN: JILL OSTROWSKI

Chicago-born Jill Ostrowski has been married to her husband, Peter, for 26 years. With her two children, Isabella and Nikolas (both now adults), family remains the center of her life. A registered dental hygienist at Lake Forest Smiles, Ostrowski has had the privilege of caring for patients for over 31 years and takes pride in educating and supporting her patients to maintain healthy, confident smiles. In 2024, she and her husband opened Elite Clothes For Men, a boutique menswear store in downtown Barrington. At Elite, Ostrowski focuses on ensuring every client finds clothing that fits perfectly and reflects their style. Deeply committed to the Barrington community, she cherishes the friendships, professional relationships, and collaborations she has developed here.

Mantra? True power lies in balance and strength but always expressed with elegance and class Best grooming tip? Keep it simple, always use face SPF and a good eye cream Guilty pleasure? A great bottle of Italian Brunello di Montalcino with my husband Favorite foods? Warm almond croissant with a hot café latte, Lou Malnati’s Chicago Classic Deep Dish with pepperoni, gigi’s smash burger with crispy hot fries and their mayo Music you love? Country music and Coldplay Best advice ever given to you? Don’t take people too personally. Live your own life

Best advice you’ve given? Be your best advocate. Don’t ever stop searching for the right answer Earliest memory? Family road trips to Florida and my dad buying me my first Cabbage Patch doll Before bed, you? Thank God for my day, say goodnight to my children, and kiss my husband goodnight What’s on your bookshelf? Self-improvement books and Country Magazine, of course You can’t live without? My family, sunglasses, lip gloss, and dental floss Love to escape to? Cabo San Lucas and our best friends’ house at Miramar Lakes in Florida Advice you would give to your younger self? Talk less, listen more, and don’t take people so personally

WHEN IN COUNTRY

Your style is? Snappy casual, always put together and elegant with a pop of color Can’t leave the house without? Sunglasses, floss, and lip gloss Transportation? White Mercedes SUV Driving music? Sirius XM Cody Allen Place to eat? gigi’s Wine Bar, Region Kitchen and Bar, The Greggory, and LAGO Best thing about country? The amazing supportive community Worst thing about country? It needs more outdoor dining The perfect day is? A great workout, a long walk with my 15-year-old puppy Chloe, followed up by a great dinner with my husband

WHEN IN TOWN

Your style is? Chic and elegant. Signature jewelry, bag, and a beautiful heel Can’t leave the house without? Phone, lip gloss, sunglasses, and floss Transportation? Train or Uber Driving music? Coldplay or country Place to eat? Tre Dita, Fioretta, and La Scarola Shop? Michigan Avenue, Oak Street shops, and my all-time favorite boutique, Contessa Bottega Best thing about town? The incredible vibe, restaurants, and beautiful skyline Worst thing about town? Traffic The perfect day is? A lake walk, shopping, a massage at The Langham, and a beautiful dinner with the perfect city view