Is it Almost Spring?
Find out on February 2 in Woodstock, Illinois By Maureen Callahan| Photos courtesy of Woodstock Willie Days Committee By February, most of us have winter blues. That is, unless you live in northwest suburban Woodstock, the town that doubled for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Harold Ramis’ 1993 cult classic, Groundhog Day. February 2 marks the day…
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From Western Pennsylvania to gridiron greatness By Marcus Fertig | Photo by Victor Hilitski Dave Wannstedt’s football story doesn’t begin under the bright lights of the NFL. It begins in the steel towns of Western Pennsylvania, where football wasn’t just a game; it was a lifeline. “Football was a way out for us,” Wannstedt says.…
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TV’s most memorable ads are aired on Super Bowl Sunday BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN “People are usually annoyed by advertising. But one day a year, they love it.” – Soraya Faber, SVP, Executive Account Director of McCann New York It’s the big day! The dips are made, the chili is simmering, and the beer is icing…
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A Legacy of Service BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTO BY MOLLY GRACE In June 2025, the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club honored Tina Weller with its Legacy Award at the inaugural Ladies Who Lead luncheon. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence, and dedication to community service—qualities that have long defined Weller’s…
Read MoreWhere Geology Meets Technology
Discover the Hidden Gems in Your Phone Hidden treasures aren’t always found deep underground—sometimes, they’re right in your pocket. The Hidden Gems in Cellphones exhibition at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, opening October 19 and running through May 2026, reveals the beauty and importance of minerals that power modern technology. Inspired…
Read MoreLudwig Wealth Management
Elmhurst Magazine (EM): How would you describe your philosophy regarding helping clients manage their money? Michael Ludwig (ML): Financial guidance should be rooted in the client’s best interest. Yet, I’ve witnessed many friends and family struggle to find advice they could trust. When my grandmother was 75, a financial advisor put her funds in an…
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Rockefeller Global Family Office For Bill Ramette, helping clients build wealth is only part of the story. The greater goal is helping them use that wealth wisely—to create freedom, security, and opportunity for the people and causes they care about most. As Managing Director and Private Advisor at Rockefeller Global Family Office in Oak Brook,…
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Rockefeller Global Family Office When families and entrepreneurs across Chicago seek guidance for growing and preserving their wealth, they turn to Manu Lail for one defining reason: he brings clarity and confidence to complexity. As Wealth Manager and Vice President at Rockefeller Global Family Office in Oak Brook, Manu draws on a career that spans…
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Barrett Group Wealth Management
of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network
In an era where financial uncertainty often dominates the headlines, Barrett Group Wealth Management of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network stands out for its enduring commitment to trust, education, and family-centered service. Founded on the belief that true wealth extends beyond numbers, the practice guides clients toward financial confidence through customized, relationship-driven strategies. Managing Directors…
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Performance Wealth was founded with one simple goal: to make wealth management more personal, transparent, and empowering. Based locally but serving clients nationwide, the firm is built on the belief that sound financial planning is not just about numbers—it’s about people, their families, and their goals. The advisors at Performance Wealth come from diverse backgrounds…
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