DECORATE YOUR TABLETOPS & MAKE THEM AS PRETTY AS CAN BE..... From casual and personal to exquisite and elegant, our table tops reflect our personality, our style, the season, the theme, while embracing the mood of the dining experience. Linens, napkins form the baseline, topped with dinnerware, drinkware, utensils, and then completed with candles, serving platters, and flowers. We pull up a chair and gather around these beautiful tables to share our memories and experiences through intimate conversations shared amongs friends and family. 1. Marcel’s Culinary Experience GLEN ELLYN–A welcoming state-of-the-art kitchen offering over 200 classes annually for cooks of all ages and levels to discover fabulous food adventures. Marcel’s is also stocked with name brands in exquisite tableware and linens including name brands like CAKE Vintage Table & Home, American Stonecraft, SHINE Handmade table linens, Casafina Fine European Home & Table Décor, and one-of-a-find items to create a beautiful ambiance for your dining experience. 2. Crème de la Crème GLEN ELLYN & LISLE– Creme de la Crème offers the best of the best for clothing, jewelry, handbags and gifts and is also known for helping to create a unique table top using quote inspired vases, serving platters, napkins, candles, and utensils making even casual dinner night pretty when using their ceramic pizza stone featuring dimensional side handles, debossed with "In pizza we crust" sentiment and paired with a metal pizza cutter, “How I cut carbs”! 3. The Little Traveler GENEVA– True to their name, their little travelers scout throughout Europe and the Far East to bring back the most wonderful treasures and one-of-a-kind pieces. Their linen collection consist of tablecloths, squares, runners, cloth napkins and placemats for every season and style, including high quality textiles from C&F Enterprises, Karen Lee Ballard, Heritage Lace, April Cornell, La Maisonnette, and Amelie Michel. 4. 2nd Setting Tableware SUGAR GROVE – Perhaps you inherited your great grandma’s cherished china and stemware, yet it’s missing a few essential pieces. Established in 1994, 2nd Setting Tableware in Sugar Grove offers replacement china, crystal, and glasses; as well as, flatware in sterling, silver plate and stainless. They carry the most unique items including discontinued sets in excellent condition. 5. Kimberly Ann Home Decorating Boutique, OSWEGO–Kimberly Ann Home Decorating features a unique blend of new, vintage and handpicked consignment home decor. They decorate in a vignette style so you can see how their pieces would fit in your home. Whether your style is farmhouse, traditional or eclectic you will be able to create a dining array of one-of-a-kind pieces. 6. Little Luxuries NAPERVILLE – Little Luxuries is a true believer in buying what you love and always letting your home reflect who you truly are. Carrying the latest trend in tableware, they recently unpacked boxes of Rae Dunn drinkware and dinnerware completely inspired from the earth in simple shapes and natural forms creating a cozy and personal environment that expands to your table top. 7. Linly Designs CLARENDON HILLS– A Linly Designs staff floral designer can help complete a sophisticated table design with a distinctive custom silk floral arrangement that reflects the style and elegance of Old World Design. With a beautiful selection of accent greenery, cabinet toppers, embellished home accessories, and dining table arrangements, the possibilities to warm up your space with a stunning floral are endless. Watch for a new, uniquely themed 7 Spectacular List inside each issue of Glancer Magazine. #GlancerMagazine #7SpectacularList #Naperville #GlenEllyn #Lisle #Geneva #LittleLuxuries #SugarGrove #Oswego #ClarendonHills #CremedelaCremeBoutique #SugarGroveAdvertising #Marcels #TheLittleTraveler #KimberlyAnnHomeDecorating #LinlyDesigns #DuPageCounty #KaneCounty

POPULAR AMUSEMENT PARK TO STAY OPEN THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR The thrill capital of the Midwest announces Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great America. Deck the halls in a dazzling display of lights, sights, and sounds for its inaugural holiday extravaganza, select days beginning in November 23, 2018. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great America offers an entirely new and unique holiday celebration experience unlike anything seen before. Boasting thrilling rides, shows, and attractions, this winter season just got so much cooler. This will be fun! Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great America #GlancerMagazine #TrendingNow #ArtsEntertainment #FamilyTime #KidsTeens #HolidayFun2018 #SixFlagsGreatAmerica #Gurnee

FUN RUN IN COLOR 5K RACE ON APRIL 14 WHEATON, IL – The Rotary Club of Wheaton/Wheaton Park District Fun Run in Color 5K Race will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018, beginning at 9 a.m. The following streets will be temporarily closed from approximately 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: North Main Street from Seminary Avenue to Harrison Avenue (temporary detour signs will be posted for southbound Main Street traffic); West Street from Northside Park to Seminary Avenue; Prairie Avenue from Wheaton Avenue to West Street; Madison Avenue from Cross Street to West Street; Lincoln Avenue from Wheaton Avenue to West Street; Jefferson Avenue from Wheaton Avenue to West Street; Union Avenue from West Street to Main Street; Wheaton Avenue from Prairie Avenue to Wesley Street; and Karlskoga Avenue from Hale Street to Wheaton Avenue. Additionally, Karlskoga Avenue between Wheaton Avenue and Hale Street will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, for pre- and post-race event activities. During this time period, these streets will be staffed with uniformed police officers to assist and direct traffic. The City asks for your cooperation in not moving the barricades to ensure the safety of the runners.You may experience temporary traffic delays and choose to alter your travel route to avoid these areas. View a map of the road closures #GlancerMagazine #LocalNews #Community #CommunityNews #Wheaton #WheatonPoliceDepartment #TheRotaryClubofWheaton #WheatonParkDistrict

IF YOUR FAMILY LOVES PENGUINS, THEY'LL LOVE THIS BROOKFIELD, IL – Penguin lovers can waddle their way to Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, April 21, and join in the World Penguin Day celebration. Activities for the entire family will be taking place between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.—both inside and outside The Living Coast exhibit, which is home to the zoo’s Humboldt penguins. The first 1,000 youngsters to join the festivities will receive a commemorative World Penguin Day wristband. The bands are the same colors as those on the zoo’s penguins, and are how the animal care staff identify each individual bird. Kids can check out the ID guide posted in The Living Coast’s Rocky Shores’ habitat to determine which penguin is wearing the same color band as theirs. Several of the zoo’s penguins seem to have a knack for painting! Zoogoers can meet a few of the resident “artists” outdoors at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday (weather permitting). The penguin’s one-of-a-kind pieces of art, created with nontoxic watercolors, will be on display. On the back of each canvas is a photo of the penguin “artist” and his/her footprint signature. The public also has an opportunity to win one of three paintings by entering an online random drawing, which will take place starting Wednesday, April 11, 9:00 a.m. CST through Wednesday, April 25, 5:00 p.m. CST. To enter, go to CZS.org/PenguinDay (must be 13 years of age or older). Winners from the entrants will be randomly chosen and announced on the zoo’s Facebook page and website on Thursday, April 26. Additionally, a pack of five notecards featuring images of the penguins’ paintings will be available with a minimum $10 donation. Proceeds will go towards the Chicago Zoological Society’s Animal Care and Conservation Fund to help support its efforts in the Punta San Juan program. Located along South America’s west coastline in Peru, Punta San Juan is a reserve where research and community outreach is being conducted to help protect the species native to the region, including Humboldt penguins. Guests can also attend Zoo Chats and observe the penguins being fed in their habitat at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During the informal talks, animal care staff will share stories about the zoo’s colony of Humboldt penguins along with conservation efforts that are being done to help protect these charismatic animals. Additionally, at noon and 1:30 p.m., staff will provide the birds with special enrichment items as well as answer any questions from the public. Also joining in the day’s event will be the zoo’s volunteer educators, who will be at an information station with penguin artifacts. Volunteers will engage guests of all ages in the “egg shuffle” activity. Those who have wondered what it is like to be a penguin parent can try walking while balancing a replica egg on top of their feet. This demonstrates how several species of penguins protect their eggs. Nearby, a 6-foot-tall penguin sculpture made of plastic trash will remind everyone about the negative impact plastic waste pollution has on ocean life. Zoogoers can help keep these majestic birds safe with simple daily practices, including recycling plastic garbage and using reusable bags at grocery stores. Individuals can also download the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Consumer Guide at seafoodwatch.org that suggests choices based on responsible fishing practices. These everyday actions can ultimately help reduce toxic waste that is dumped into the oceans, the home of penguins. Those interested in helping care for the Humboldt penguins at Brookfield Zoo can contribute to the Share the Care program. For $35, the recipient will receive the Basic Package, which includes a 5-inch x 7-inch color photograph of a penguin, a personalized adoption certificate, a fact sheet about the species, a Share the Care car decal, and an invitation to the 2018 Share the Care Evening. For further information, visit CZS.org/SharetheCare. World Penguin Day activities are free with zoo admission of $21.95 for adults and $15.95 for children 3 to 11 and seniors 65 and over. Children 2 and under are admitted free. Parking is $14. Brookfield Zoo is located at 8400 31st Street in Brookfield. For more information about World Penguin Day at Brookfield Zoo, visit CZS.org/Events or call (708) 688-8000. About the Chicago Zoological Society The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. The Chicago Zoological Society is a private nonprofit organization that operates Brookfield Zoo on land owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Society is known throughout the world for its international role in animal population management and wildlife conservation. Its Center for the Science of Animal Care and Welfare is at the forefront of animal care that strives to discover and implement innovative approaches to zoo animal management. Brookfield Zoo is the first zoo in the world to be awarded the Humane Certified™ certification mark for the care and welfare of its animals, meeting American Humane Association’s rigorous certification standards. Open every day of the year, the zoo is located at 8400 31st Street in Brookfield, Illinois, between the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways and is also accessible via the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Metra commuter line, CTA and PACE bus service. For further information, visit CZS.org. #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #ArtsEntertainment #FamilyTime #BrookfieldZoo #Brookfield

​​PURCHASE AT THE RESTAURANT OR HAVE IT SHIPPED Portillo’s , the fast casual concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, announces today the seasonal return of the restaurant’s previously discontinued Lemon Cake. Baked daily in-store, the dessert features two yellow cake layers, each topped with lemon frosting. In honor of the cake’s spring comeback, Portillo’s created a video documenting all the ways the iconic cake can alleviate everyday stresses. After being retired for over a decade, Lemon Cake made its triumphant return to Portillo’s last year, when a Reddit user put up a $300 bounty for anyone with information on how to obtain the cake recipe. The cake became an overnight sensation for Portillo’s ; the brand sold more than 90,000 whole Lemon Cakes or 900,000 cakes slices last summer and even appeared on Jimmy Kimmel live. From April 10 – September 10, 2018, customers can purchase the legendary cake in-store at all Portillo’s locations and via delivery through Portillo’s mobile app. For the first-time, customers can also ship the Lemon Cake to any location in the United States via Portillo’s online Shop & Ship store($49.99). For more information on the brand, please visit www.portillos.com or follow Portillo’s on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo’s hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called “The Dog House.” Years later, Portillo’s has grown to include restaurants in more than 50 locations across several states. Portillo’s is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. The Portillo’s brand also includes Barnelli’s restaurants that serve award-winning ribs, pastas with homemade sauces, and fresh sandwiches, soups, and salads. Portillo’s ships food to all 50 states via Portillos.com. Portillo’s Home Kitchen is the company’s fast-growing catering business. #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #FoodKitchen #Portillos #WestSuburbanChicago #TrendingNow

K-9 OFFICER FROM ELMHURST POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED WITH TRACKING THE SUSPECTS WHEATON–On April 8, 2018, at approximately 6:55pm, Wheaton Police Officers responded to the area of 1600 E. Pershing for a residential burglary. A witness observed 3 suspects attempting to break into a house. The suspects fled to an awaiting Dodge van driven by a fourth suspect. The witness followed the suspects as they fled the area and provided responding officers with information. The suspect vehicle was reported stolen by the Chicago Police Department. Wheaton Police Officers located the suspect vehicle near Farnham and Naperville and attempted to stop it. A pursuit was initiated when the suspects failed to stop. Wheaton Police Officers utilized Stop Sticks, a tire-deflating device, to disable one of the vehicle’s tires. Officers stopped pursuing as the vehicle drove on the wheel rim. The suspects abandoned the vehicle in the 800 block of N. West Street and fled on foot. A perimeter was established and Reverse 911 was utilized to alert residents to the potential threat. A K-9 officer from Elmhurst Police Department assisted with tracking the suspects to a backyard shed a few blocks away. All four suspects were taken into custody without incident. Felony charges of possession of stolen vehicle and attempted residential burglary were approved by the DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin’s office against Gerardo Flores (pictured) and 3 juveniles. Flores was being held at the DuPage County Jail and all 3 juveniles were detained at the Kane County Youth Home. Notice to Public: The public is reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. Constitutionally, a defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Source: Wheaton Police Department #GlancerMagazine #LocalNews #Community #CommunityNews #Wheaton #WheatonPoliceDepartment #Elmhurst #ElmhurstPoliceDEpartment

NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEKL OBSERVED APRIL 8-14 NAPERVILLE — Fifty years ago, the first 9-1-1 call was placed in Haleyville, Alabama. Less than a decade later, Naperville began accepting 9-1-1 calls, and the industry continues to evolve with emerging technologies. Naperville’s telecommunicators are observing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from Sunday, April 8 through Saturday, April 14. Congress initiated this week in 1991 to nationally recognize dispatchers for their efforts. Naperville annually recognizes a Telecommunicator of the Year and recently presented the award to the 2018 recipient, Margaret “Maggie” Kochurka. Maggie has served our community in the Naperville Public Safety Answering Point for 20 years. She is a Lead Telecommunicator, a Certified Training Officer, and last year, Maggie provided valuable support to the organization as the Administrative Telecommunicator. She was commended for performance excellence and support to other departmental units throughout 2017. “We are pleased to recognize our Telecommunicator of the Year, Maggie Kochurka, along with our entire team of telecommunicators. Although we are fortunate to work and live in a very safe community, when Police, Fire or Emergency Medical assistance is needed, the “first” First Responder is almost always the 9-1-1 call taker. It is critical to properly assess and accurately dispatch our police and fire units. We are proud to have a very skilled telecommunications staff in Naperville along with advanced technologies, in order to provide the highest level of service to this community,” Communications Manager Kalah Considine said. “This profession requires intense training and specific talent in order to excel at multi-tasking in a wide variety of stressful and ever-changing situations. Honoring the work of these individuals is important, and we are happy to be able to do so.” With 26 telecommunicators and four supervisors, Naperville’s Nationally Accredited 9-1-1 dispatch center is staffed to handle emergency and non-emergency phone calls and police/fire incidents. The Naperville Public Safety Answering Point Telecommunicators answer a daily average of 140 e9-1-1 calls and 500 non-emergency calls. Additionally, they handle the dispatching of approximately 88,000 police events and 14,000 fire/emergency medical incidents annually. Above Photo Caption (from left): Emergency Communications Supervisor Stacey Edwards, Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis, Telecommunicator Margaret “Maggie” Kochurka, and Police Chief Robert Marshall. About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving City consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The City is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The City’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us. #GlancerMagazine #CaringSharing #CommunityNews #NapervilleAdvertising #NapervilleNews #CityofNaperville #NapervillePoliceDepartment #LocalNews

"MR. WOLRDWIDE" IS COMING TO NAPERVILLE NAPERVILLE– The Exchange Club of Naperville is yelling “Dale!” today. The club, host to Naperville’s Ribfest, is thrilled to announce that internationally celebrated artist “Mr. Worldwide” Pitbull who often begins his songs with “Dale” or “Hit it!” will perform on the Navistar Main Stage at Ribfest on July 5th. According to Joel Carlsen, 2018 Ribfest Chair, “Pitbull’s performance at Naperville’s Ribfest is the final headliner announcement for 2018.” “It’s exciting”, Carlsen said, “to look at our lineup and see such amazing talent committed to playing each night of Ribfest.” Ribfest 2018 opens Wednesday July 4th with guest artist Melissa Etheridge, the Stray Cats AND fireworks sponsored by Meijer®. The event, which continues through the 7th boasts Pitbull on July 5th, and country stars Jake Owen, Chris Janson and Jordan Davis on July 6th. Powerhouse rocker Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band close out the annual music festival on Saturday, July 7th. ABOUT PITBULL From Mr. 305 to Mr. Worldwide, Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, rose from the streets of Miami to exemplify the American Dream and achieve international success. His relentless work ethic transformed him into a Grammy®-winning global superstar and business entrepreneur. Along the way, he’s been the subject of specials for CNBC, CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC and more; he has made appearances on Empire, Shark Tank and Dancing with the Stars. His music has appeared in Men In Black III and The Penguins of Madagascar, and he even had a starring voiceover role in the animated 3D movie Epic. In addition to the United States, his sold-out world concert tours have taken him to North and South America, Europe and the Far East. He has also completed headlining tours in China and Japan. Pitbull ushered in 2018 with his fourth annual New Year’s Eve event at Bayfront Park in Miami, which was broadcast in-part on Univision, and capped off another stellar year that included the release of his tenth full-length album, Climate Change, a second co-headlining U.S. tour with Enrique Iglesias, the release of his first-ever Greatest Hits, and a new Spanish single. Climate Change includes the singles “Messin’ Around feat. Enrique Iglesias,” and “Greenlight feat. Flo Rida & LunchMoney Lewis,” both of whom also appear in the Gil Green-directed video filmed in Miami. Pitbull’s second headlining arena tour, “Bad Man,” was named after the Climate Change hit single performed on the 2016 Grammy Awards with singer Robin Thicke, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker. Greatest Hits features the two new tracks “Jungle” with Stereotypes feat. E-40 and Abraham Mateo and “Locas” feat. Lil Jon, along with his massive career-defining singles, including “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” “Give Me Everything (Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer)” and “Timber (Feat. Kesha),” among many others. Pitbull also teamed up with award-winning multi-platinum selling group Fifth Harmony for the Spanish single “Por Favor” [Mr. 305 Records, Sony Music Latin] and electrified audiences with the international TV premiere performance at the third annual Latin American Music Awards. Pitbull was also honored with the first-ever Latin AMA Dick Clark Achievement Award, presented by his friend and tour co-headliner Enrique Iglesias. Landing # 1 hits in over 15 countries, 10 billion YouTube/VEVO views, 70 million single sales and 6 million album sales, Pitbull does not stop. His social networking channels include 56 million likes on Facebook (@Pitbull), 27 million followers on Twitter (@Pitbull) and 6 million followers on Instagram (@Pitbull), plus more than 10 million subscribers on YouTube (PitbullVEVO and PitbullMusic). Pitbull continues his ascent in the era of streaming music. On Pandora, for example, his all-time metrics include 3.34 billion streams, 14.5 million stations created and 11.2 million active listeners per month, with “Give Me Everything” his most streamed song at 368 million. The Miami native born to Cuban-American expatriates lives by the motto “turn a negative into a positive,” and this mindset has instilled in him a tenacity that fuels his drive for success. In fact, breaking barriers is in his blood. His grandmother was one of the first women who fled to the Sierra Maestra mountain range in Cuba, escaping the tyranny of Fidel Castro. His mother arrived in the United States as part of the historic “Operation Peter Pan,” and his father even picked up 547 people during the Mariel boatlift. His aunt became a Cuban political prisoner. Pitbull remains immersed in a culture of challenging the status quo and continues to defy the odds and emerge victorious. Upon graduating high school, he turned his attention to music with a series of underground mixtapes. Merging hip-hop with Cuban swing, pop flavors and a Caribbean bounce, Pitbull flaunts a style that’s indisputably his own. Releasing his full-length debut, M.I.A.M.I in 2004, followed by the success of 2006’s El Mariel and 2007’s The Boatlift. In tribute to his father, he delivered his first Spanish-language album Armando in 2010. He grinded it out on the road and touched down everywhere from the Far East and South America to Europe and across the U.S. The hustle yielded 2011’s Planet Pit, which debuted at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 and spawned one of the “best-selling singles of all-time”—“Give Me Everything” [feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, & Nayer]. The anthem would be his first to top Billboard’s Hot 100 and go RIAA quintuple-platinum, moving over 8 million units globally. Pitbull solidified himself as a superstar entertainer, selling out arenas and stadiums all around the world. His 2013 Meltdown EP gave the world “Timber” [featuring Ke$ha], #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for three weeks straight, six-times platinum, and accumulated global sales surpassing 8 million dollars as the “sixth best-selling song of the year.” 2014’s Globalization boasted hit “Fireball” [featuring John Ryan] and the platinum “Time of Our Lives” [featuring Ne-Yo]. Always remembering where he comes from, his second Spanish-language album, Dale [pronounced Dah-Le and named after his signature phrase], buoyed some of his biggest international songs, including the gold-certified, “Piensas” and “El Taxi” and the platinum “Como Yo Le Doy,” VEVO-certified for views in excess of 100 million. Pitbull hosted the American Music Awards two years in a row – 2013 and 2014. He received the honor of co-writing the 2014 FIFA World Cup official song and delivered a show-stopping performance alongside Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte in São Paulo, Brazil, seen worldwide during the opening ceremony. His first Las Vegas residency, “Time of Our Lives” at the AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, has now accomplished multiple consecutive runs with dates set for the newly renamed Zappos Theater in Spring 2018. Pitbull has unveiled plans for the Summer 2018 opening of iLov305, a new restaurant and nightlife concept on Miami's famed Ocean Drive. Pitbull has signed on to the STX UglyDolls franchise, based on the ubiquitous pop culture Uglydoll characters. Slated for release in 2019, UglyDolls will be the first film for which Pitbull will write and perform an original song, as well as lend his voice talent to one of the film’s key characters. Pitbull has also received numerous accolades throughout his career, including Madame Tussauds Orlando gave him his own wax figure; Miami awarded him a key to the city; and he received a star in Celia Cruz Plaza on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Whether it’s his Voli 305 Vodka or fragrance line “Pitbull,” his influence has catapulted. Norwegian Cruise Line handpicked him as Godfather to Norwegian Escape, one of the most innovative cruise ships ever built and the video-shoot location for Pitbull’s Climate Change track “Freedom.” He recently completed his Second Annual Pitbull Cruise. Globalization, his 24/7 commercial-free channel on Sirius XM (Ch.4), has become one of the platform’s fastest-growing channels following its 2015 launch. Initially inspired to pursue his music dream by one of his high school teachers, Pitbull also understands the impact that education can make in one’s life. To spread that message and encourage quality education for children from all walks of life, he serves as an ambassador for SLAM!, the Sports Leadership Arts and Management charter schools he has helped to establish. Launched in the Little Havana section of Miami where he spent some of his youth, the SLAM! model has now expanded to Las Vegas and West Palm Beach, Florida. Always striving to implement its mission to bring relevant experiences to its students, the SLAM! Foundation recently announced a new initiative: The first student-run national radio broadcast is planned to launch fall 2018 on SiriusXM. On “Freedom,” Pitbull sums up everything: Went from a poor kid to a well-known all-around-the-globe world class citizen, man I paid all my dues and earned my stripes took all the wrong in my life and I made it right. That is the dream, and Pitbull continually shows everybody it’s entirely possible. Dale! TICKETS Tickets for Pitbull go on sale Friday, April 6th, at 10am, through ribfest.net. Group sales and multi-day Ribfest packages available Thursday, April 5th, also at 10am. Individual day tickets for guest artist Melissa Etheridge and The Stray Cats are on sale now as well as Jake Owen / Chris Janson / Jordan Davis, and Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band tickets. There are a variety of ticket choices for Ribfest 2018. For the concert lover, options include all Park General Access (which includes the Navistar Main Stage concerts and South Park), Standing Room Only, Skybox, VIP and various combination ticket packs. The South Park ticket option does not include access to the Navistar Main Stage music venue. South Park will feature local talent on the South Stage, and host the carnival, family area, and rib vendors, and offers a daily admission fee of $5 for ages 12 and older. Children 11 and under are free South Park General Admission every day. On July 4th, South Park admission is free after 5 pm. Veterans are admitted to the South Park for free all day on July 4th. Current Ribfest 2018 Grand Sponsors are ABC7, Navistar, Meijer, Jewel-Osco, Naperville Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, Great Lakes Coca – Cola, Sunbelt Rentals, Medical Risk Services, Inc., InnoDATAve Solutions, Nathan’s Famous Beef Franks, Coldwell Banker, The Real Estate Group, Guaranteed Rate, D & J Amusements, Miller Lite, and Euclid Beverage. Visit ribfest.net and follow us at facebook.com/ribfestnaperville/ for all the up to date news. ABOUT NAPERVILLE'S RIBFEST Mission-driven and volunteer run, the Exchange of Naperville’s Ribfest is a premier midwestern 4th of July concert series and celebration. In cooperation with its partners, the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District, Ribfest, in its 31th year, now draws more than 200,000 visitors annually. Net proceeds from Ribfest directly support 50+ agencies that work tirelessly to eliminate child abuse and domestic violence in all forms. To date, Exchange has donated over $16 million. Agencies the Exchange Club supports include those who address daily challenges in the community: hunger, families in crisis, homelessness, sexual assault, advocacy, housing, addiction, respite care for families of special need children, adult daycare, teen pregnancy support, to name just a few. The Edward Care Center, Loaves and Fishes, Families Helping Families, Little Friends, Inc., and Project HELP, a nonprofit organization established by the Club in 1992 that supports whole family and parenting health, are among those receiving allocations from Ribfest 2017 proceeds. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #Ribfest2018 #Pitbull #Summer2018 #TrendingNow #SoCelebrity #GlancerSponsored

GET READY FOR ANOTHER FUN ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOP EVENT The captivating reality TV show, Shark Tank, celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of America. And among its featured judges is Daymond John, founder of FUBU, who shares his wisdom to make this show among the most wildly popular on TV. Adding to John’s outreach now is his new book, Rise & Grind, where John offers inspiration in business to hopeful entrepreneurs everywhere. The path to success is persistence and hard work: plain and simple. And that’s what John encourages in his advice to would-be entrepreneurs. Local fans have the opportunity to meet John when he visits Anderson’s Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, in La Grange (708-582-6353) on Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. He is returning after stopping at the La Grange store in 2016. This return event will be a signing line only, where fans get a brief opportunity to meet the author and get their book autographed. To reserve a spot in the event line, please purchase tickets exclusively at DaymondJohnAndersons.brownpapertickets.com. ABOUT THE BOOK New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and “Shark” on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires readers to Rise & Grind their way the top. Daymond John knows what it means to push yourself hard–and he also knows how spectacularly a killer work ethic can pay off. As a young man, he founded a modest line of clothing on a $40 budget by hand-sewing hats between his shifts at Red Lobster. Today, his brand FUBU has over $6 billion in sales. Convenient though it might be to believe that you can shortcut your way to the top, says John, the truth is that if you want to get and stay ahead, you need to put in the work. You need to out-think, out-hustle, and out-perform everyone around you. You’ve got to rise & grind every day. In the anticipated follow-up to the bestselling The Power of Broke, John takes an up close look at the hard-charging routines and winning secrets of individuals who have risen to the challenges in their lives and grinded their way to the very tops of their fields. Along the way, he also reveals how grit and persistence both helped him overcome the obstacles he has faced in life and ultimately fueled his success. ABOUT ANDERSON'S BOOKSHOPS Sponsoring this upcoming program is Anderson's Bookshops, specializing in book sales, author events, booksignings, and building a sense of community, learning and fun. The store has been helping Naperville readers for six generations. Based in downtown Naperville, the store has grown with the community. Additional locations include downtown Downers Grove, at 5112 Main Street (630) 963-2665 and La Grange, 26 S. La Grange Road, (708) 582-6353. A toy shop, Anderson's Toyshop, at 111 W. Jefferson Ave., operates in Naperville. Key to Anderson's success has been special author events, like the April 27 program with Daymond John. To keep updated about other Anderson's events, please visit www.andersonsbookshop.com. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #DaymondJohn #AndersonsBookshop #SharkTank #LaGrange #TrendingNow #SoCelebrity

OUTDOOR IDEAS & TRENDS FOR SPRING & SUMMER 2018 Spring is in the air and everyone wants to be outside. Outdoor ideas trending for 2018 include privacy arbors, small personal and edible gardens, fire and water features, manageable lawns with little maintenance; experiential landscape design, comfortable convertible lounging spaces, and plants in playful colors to compliment the ambiance! Here is our list of 7 Spectacular Outdoor Landscaping Stops to Love.... 1. The Growing Place, Aurora/Naperville The Growing Place has created Learning Gardens demonstrating common situations such as sunny borders, dense shade and wet tolerant areas; as well as gardens designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, showcase long-blooming plants, cutting flowers and incorporating natives. They also offer ongoing classes and a shop full of perennials, natives, annuals, herbs, fruits, vegetables, groundcovers, trees, shrubs, and accents. 2. Wannemaker’s, Downers Grove After you shop their custom containers, pond and water gardens, roses, trees, and shrubs, Wannemaker’s will make your outdoor retreat a reality with patio furniture, cushions, umbrellas, grills, firepits, hammocks, and more. Your lawn and garden will flourish with their fertilizers, sod, and planters and can be accented with a variety of birdbaths and benches. 3. Spring Bluff Nursery, Sugar Grove Spring Bluff Nursery offers a complete CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) vegetable program as well as u-pick garden, allowing area residents to have direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers. They also carry a wonderful selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals, including many dwarf varieties in their garden center. 4. Magical Garden, Oswego Magical Garden in Oswego offers a wide range of different styles of pottery, from cast iron to marble and even glazed and terra cotta. They even carry talavaras (Mexican style pottery) straight from Mexico. Beyond offering all the traditional full-service landscaping options, you can also find organic compost, soils, fertilizers, pesticides, grub control, and soil amendments. 5. Wasco Nursery, St. Charles Gain inspiration for your outdoor landscaping by visiting Wasco Nursery’s “A Gallery of Nature” located in the newly remodeled Education Center featuring artists whom interpret nature using a variety of media. Once motivated, shop their expansive nursery of plants, trees, pottery, statues, and fountains, or let their design team create a dream landscape plan for you. 6. The Planters Palette, Winfield Perhaps you love the outdoors but don’t have the outdoors space to create the garden of your dreams. Look no further than The Planter’s Palette for a great place to throw a unique party for someone special or yourself! They also carry everything you need to complete a fantastic fairy garden, perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs for any season. 7. Wheaton Nurseries, Wheaton Wheaton area’s oldest landscaping company offers the finest hand-crafted Amish patio furniture in colorful and unique designs to enjoy your outdoor space and relax while taking in the aromas of your plants and flowers. The nursery also offers a wide range of ornamentals, planters, containers, mulch, and so much more to add to your creative landscape design. Watch for a new, uniquely themed 7 Spectacular List inside each issue of Glancer Magazine. #GlancerMagazine #7SpectacularList #HomeGarden #Landscaping #TheGrowingPlace #Wannamakers #SpringBluffNursery #WascoNursery #ThePlantersPalette #MagicalGarden #WheatonNurseries #Naperville #SugarGrove #StCharles #Winfield #Oswego #DownersGrove

SPRING IS HERE.... Happy April! Spring has finally arrived and with warmer days, comes some super exciting activities and adventures that await. The kids will love all that we have featured this month! Make memories with local happenings listed here. From shows and parties, to ball games & more. Enjoy! Share this feature with friends online and in social media. Subscribe to receive all 24 annual issues. “How I Became a Pirate” at North Central College • April 7 NAPERVILLE–North Central College welcomes Dallas Children’s Theatre for two performances of “How I Became a Pirate” at noon and 3pm. Saturday, April 7, in the College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave. This swashbuckling musical excursion follows the young Jeremy Jacobs as he joins Captain Braid Beard’s band of comical pirates. Tickets are $12 and $6; call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. Celebrate Your Birthday with Naperville Park District! NAPERVILLE– Looking for a fun, unique and affordable birthday party experience? The Naperville Park District’s birthday party packages make your child’s special day fun for them and easy for you! Choose from a variety of themes: LEGO®, gymnastics, “The Fort”, sports, princess tea, chef, pottery and nature. Visit www.napervilleparks.org/npdparties for more info. Make this year’s birthday celebration your child’s most memorable one yet! Creativity In Full Bloom at DuPage Children’s Museum NAPERVILLE– Spark your curiosity, ignite your excitement, and let your creativity bloom! Play more at DuPage Children’s Museum where your family will laugh, learn, and love spending time together exploring unique hands-on exhibits. Need some inspiration? Join us for a rollicking romp back in time at our Renaissance Faire on Saturday, April 28! Complete with magic and merriment, experience and explore some great moments in history from Galileo's astronomy to Michelangelo's painting and Da Vinci's inventions. www.dupagechildrens.org , (630) 637-8000 Kane County Cougars BATAVIA–The Kane County Cougars have announced that single-game tickets for the 2018 season are now on sale. Fans can visit the box office at Northwestern Medicine Field or call the ticket office at (630) 232-8811 to purchase their tickets. Online orders can also be completed 24/7 by visiting www.kccougars.com . #GlancerMagazine #KidsTeens #FamilyTime #KidStuff #NapervilleParkDistrict #DuPageChildrensMuseum #Naperville #DuPageForestPreserve #April12018 #KaneCountyCougars

VINTAGE TREASURES ADD A SPECIAL TOUCH TO ANY ROOM WEST SUBURBAN CHICAGO–What defines antique or vintage? People always ask that question. “The industry has a firm rule that to be antique an item must be a minimum of 100 years old,” says Stephanie Thomas of Tinker Thoms Antiques in Oswego. “Vintage is usually anything between 50-100 years old; although you will find that both terms are used loosely.” She and her husband Darrel find that people are fascinated with the history behind any of the pieces. “They want to know the age, how was it made, where did it come from, etc.,” Stephanie adds. “We try to gather as much info on items as we buy them, so we can pass that knowledge on to the buyer as these are items that have passed the test of time.” Ellie McLoone of Treasure Broker LLC in Geneva agrees that clients love vintage home décor because of the quality of the workmanship, solid wood construction, unique design, and the warm comfortable style it brings to a room. Her favorite piece currently on the floor is a Marshall Field's drafting table made of beautiful mahogany wood, but she also has many pieces she refurbished herself that she takes great pride in, such as a vintage settee, circa 1950, that she took down to the frame, restrung the springs, and basically rebuilt the entire inside of the settee reusing the original horsehair stuffing and the original seat cushions from the 50’s. Vintage treasures come from all over the world, including auctions, flea markets, estate sales, basements, attics, and barns. “The furniture once fixed up is sturdy and has great structure,” says Ashley Durham of The Vintage Market in Aurora. “We love to make older furniture and mix in newer decor for a vintage inspired home.” -Kristen Kucharski #GlancerMagazine #HomeGarden #KristenKucharski #April12018