What you do for a living: I’ve been a high school teacher for 17 years, and I recently launched a monthly wine club in Park Ridge, The List Wine Club, with my sister-in-law, who is a certified sommelier. We’re excited to celebrate our first anniversary this spring! 
How long you’ve lived here: 17 years…15 in ...

We asked active locals to share some of their favorite things in the area Countryside Saloon in Des Plaines, which used to be a bit of a dive bar, has really improved with a new addition, great pizza, outdoor patio and even valet parking. With a ton of flat screens and food and drink specials, ...