Interviews
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Spotlight on Allstate agent Todd Gentile: Current insurance trends, common client missteps, and offering life and retirement planning strategies
New office location: 15 S. Fairview, suite 201 (above Daniel’s Charcuterie) Contact info: (847) 384-9050. [email protected] Details: Todd, who has a financial planning background, ... -
Real estate Q&A: Matt Steiger from @properties offers his assessment on the state of the current market and tips and trends for when it comes time to buy or sell
Real estate spotlight with Matt Steiger of @properties 224-392-6421 [email protected] Current state of the industry Park Ridge has always had a very strong housing ... -
Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont
By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Bark 630-653-5500 CrustBrewing.com Q: When did you develop a love of beer? ... -
Q&A with the family-owned Home Comfort Services about the efficiency of their HVAC “clean & checks” and the many ways to improve your home’s air quality
Home Comfort Services, Inc. 6881 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles 847-306-6602 HomeComfort.net Q: Describe the family-run operation that is Home Comfort A: The team ... -
Q&A with Michelle Chicago, co-owner of Zita’s Novelty Gifts, about offering a wide array of unique gift items and cooking up some tasty take-and-bake options
Zita’s Novelty Gifts 2020 Oakton Street in Park Ridge ZitasNoveltyGifts.com Q: What led you to the decision to launch Zita’s? As small business owners ... -
Craft-beer Q&A with Tommy Riemer of The Beacon Tap: A love of local breweries like Une Année, Mikerphone and Temperance, tasty winter stouts to check out, and escaping to Journeyman Distillery and Beer Church in SW Michigan
Beer Church in New Buffalo, Mich. Check out this full article in the new winter issue of our sister publication, IllinoisBrewing.com Tommy Riemer General ... -
Q&A with Beer on the Wall owner Ryan Tracy about humble beginnings, a love of the mix-six, and what he’s drinking this summer
By Trent Modglin Beer on the Wall 106 Main Street in Park Ridge WeHaveGreatBeer.com Combining of your favorite coffee shop vibe and the impressive ... -
Q&A with Mel Thillens about his Mel’s Craft BBQ opening this spring on Main Street, learning from the best in Texas, and a love for showing people a good time
By Trent Modglin Q: Tell us about the inspiration behind Mel’s Craft BBQ. A: Nothing makes me happier than showing people a good time. I’ve ...