Following Their Lead

Meet the influencers behind @somethingwhitty and @whatgracebought By Valerie Hardy I Photos by Victor Hilitski With the advent and subsequent expansion of social media like Facebook,…

Global Reach with Local Roots

Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator By Anna Hughes Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right…

Welcome In! The Drake Oak Brook’s elegance and charm are back to stay

By Maureen Callahan One of the best things about luxury travel is the accommodation. What makes a hotel memorable? Décor? Amazing cuisine? Unparalleled hospitality? To…

Milestones: Downers Grove businesses celebrate landmark anniversaries

By Maureen Callahan It takes courage to transform an idea into a business, along with hard work and dedication, to keep it running. Several Downers…

Airoom’s New Design Space: Maxx and Jack Klein take the helm of their family’s business

By Maureen Callahan Airoom has always been a family affair. Maxx and Jack Klein are the third generation to run this family business. Having grown…

The Helpful Hardware Folks

Though changes abound within the Ace Hardware Corporation, one thing has remained the same for nearly a century: service to customers and community BY VALERIE…