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Vistro Prime & Petite Vie
Hinsdale Magazine (HM): What inspired you to expand into catering, and how does it reflect your culinary philosophy? Paul Virant (Virant): I’ve always believed in celebrating the seasons, supporting local purveyors, and letting ingredients shine. Catering gives us the opportunity to bring that philosophy—developed through years at Vistro Prime and Vie—directly to guests in their…
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Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): You’ve been practicing personal injury law in Illinois for more than 30 years. What led you to this field? Howard Ankin: I come from a family of lawyers. I grew up watching my father and grandfather help people during some of the most difficult moments in their lives, and that had…
Read MoreChute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy
Downers Grove Magazine (DGM): What is the mission behind Chute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy? Chute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy (COKT): Our mission is simple: to provide exceptional, personal legal representation to people during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Whether it’s a serious injury, a workplace accident, or medical malpractice, we stand…
Read MoreThomas Chute
Chute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy Hinsdale Magazine (HM): Tell us about your background and what brought you to the Chicago area? Thomas Chute (TC): I grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and attended St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. After graduating in 1990, I moved to Chicago to attend DePaul University College of Law. I’ve…
Read MoreMirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What sets MKFM Law apart when it comes to handling family law cases? MKFM Law: Our firm brings together decades of collective experience in all aspects of family law. What truly sets us apart is our ability to combine compassionate representation with strategic advocacy. Every family situation is unique, and we…
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The Law Offices of J. Scott Marsik Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): What inspired you to pursue a career in law, and what led you to focus on your current areas of legal practice? J. Scott Marsik: Early in my career, I realized I wanted to be an advocate – helping clients resolve issues with confidence…
Read MoreA Taste of Home
Hinsdale resident gives more than just the gift of good food By Anna Hughes Fresh, natural food: That’s what Andy Koziarski noticed was missing from American grocery shelves. When he first immigrated to the United States from Poland in 1994, the Hinsdale resident was surprised to see that the ingredient lists on packaged foods were…
Read MoreHinsdale’s Healing Home
Wellness House has supported cancer wellness and holistic healing for 35 years By Anna Hughes For the last 15 years, Elaine Adams has been volunteering at Wellness House in Hinsdale. On Wednesdays, she works the front desk. On Mondays and Thursdays, she helps women experiencing hair loss from cancer treatment find the right wig. Each…
Read MoreThe Hart of Hinsdale
Get to know the new village president By Anna Hughes For the first time in 16 years, there’s a new leader at the helm of Hinsdale. At just 37 years old, Greg Hart is the youngest president in village history. His millennial mindset provides a fresh perspective to local government, and he’s honored to represent…
Read MoreStaging a Dream
BAMtheatre grew from backyard players to the western suburbs’ premier youth theater By Maureen Callahan It’s not often a childhood dream becomes a reality, or a hobby becomes a career. But it is possible. Just ask Melanie Lamoureux, founder and Artistic Director of BAMtheatre, the western suburbs’ award-winning and nationally recognized educational theater program. It…
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