Level Up Academy Prep School
Long before Level Up Academy became a reality, co-founders Samantha Lindenmeyer and Kerry McLaurin had already made a meaningful impact in the community. Through their involvement in local schools as parents—and their dedication to providing hands-on guidance, academic support, and encouragement—they became trusted resources for children who needed individualized attention. Through small-group and private tutoring,…
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Nazareth Academy, a Catholic, Co-Educational, College Preparatory high school, centrally located in the western suburbs offers a short commute for many families in the area. Located in the heart of La Grange Park, Nazareth is one of the oldest educational institutions in the suburbs, with an established legacy of educating the whole person. Founded by…
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Being a teenager today is more challenging than ever and the Lasallian approach to education that Montini Catholic has provided since their founding – knowing, seeing, supporting, and loving each student – is more relevant than ever. Located in Lombard, Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered, coeducational, college preparatory high school rooted in the…
Read MoreSeton Montessori School
For six decades, Seton Montessori School has been a trusted partner for families seeking a warm, child-centered learning community. A Lab School for the Seton Montessori Institute, Seton has served children and families in Clarendon Hills and the surrounding suburbs since 1965, making it one of the oldest and most respected Montessori schools in the…
Read MoreSaint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Celebrating nearly a century of faith-based education, Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School in Lisle continues to honor its Benedictine roots while embracing the best of modern instruction. Founded in 1927 as a parish school, St. Joan of Arc opened its current building in 1957 and has grown into a thriving community of 380 students…
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Established in 1910, St. Joseph School provides excellence in education founded on the Catholic faith to Downers Grove and neighboring communities. For the eighth year in a row, St. Joseph School was voted the Finest Grade School and Preschool in Suburban Life’s 2025 Reader’s Choice contest. Over the years, the school has grown from a…
Read MoreTimothy Christian Schools
Partner with a school that aligns with your family’s values—and is recognized at the highest level for academic excellence. Timothy Christian Schools, a PS–12th grade, nondenominational, college preparatory school, is proud to be a 2025 Illinois Governor’s Award recipient and U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, an honor awarded to only a small number…
Read MoreInside the Music with Tom Higgenson
Catching up with the Plain White T’s frontman and Elmhurst native BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Music has always been a defining part of Plain White T’s founding member Tom Higgenson. “I honestly think I learned to read by looking at album covers and sounding out the names of bands,” said The Plain White T’s frontman as…
Read MoreFrom Stage to C-Suite and Back
How live performance training ignited a career By Laura Michaud & Melissa G. Wilson What does a one-act play about the Alamo have to do with leading a consumer data company? Everything, according to Zora Senat. Today, as Chief Commercial Officer at Cuebiq, a leading consumer data and insights company, Zora’s unique leadership is informed…
Read MoreThe Giving Pledge
A legacy of impactful giving BY DAVE MCGOWAN So, what do two billionaires talk about when they get together? Well, two famed and early ones discussed how and when to donate their money over milkshakes in a diner booth in Omaha. Those two gents would be Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, who decided to give…
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