ENJOY THESE FUN EASTER-INSPIRED EVENTS IN AND AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY From Easter Egg Hunts to Breakfast with the Bunny, there are a bunch of super exciting events happening throughout Chicago's western suburbs for you and your family to enjoy. Here's a list of a few of our favorites! Don't forget your camera. DOWNERS GROVE – FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT, March 23 Caution! This is an egg hunt zone! Grab your flashlights and baskets and head to the McCollum Park ballfields where you'll search for candy stuffed eggs under the moonlight. The hunt starts at 7:45pm shard, so arrive early! Registration deadline is March 20. No registration will be taken on-site. McCollum Park, 6801 Main Street, Downers Grove. ST. CHARLES – EASTER EGG HUNT, March 24 Ages 9 and under. Parents and children arrive at least 15 minutes early to receive instructions. Meet at River View Miniature Golf Court Yard. Bring your own basket to collect the eggs. Keep children behind all lines and wait for signal to start. Please limit each child to 10 eggs. www.visitstcharles.com WHEATON – BUSY BUNNY EGG HUNT, March 24, Cosley Zoo, 4pm Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny, activities, animal visits and after-hours access to the zoo. Egg dashes will be available for children ages 2-10. Preregistration is required. www.cosleyzoo.org/events/ GENEVA – EASTER BUNNY VISITS & PHOTOS, March 24 & 25, March 31 Don’t forget your camera! Follow the bunny trail to Geneva Commons for a springtime visit and photo op. Be on the lookout for the Easter Bunny as he strolls through the Commons with treats for the kiddos. Or visit him in his garden, located near Learning Express Toys. www.shopgenevacommons.com Saturdays, March 24 & 31 and Sunday, March 25 Easter Bunny Times Saturdays, March 24 & 31 and Sunday, March 25 Strolling • 12:30pm – 1:30pm Garden Visits • 2pm – 5pm BATAVIA – EASTER EGG HUNT FOR KIDS, March 24, 10am FREE Admission! All little bunnies are invited to hop on over for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! Be sure to see the Easter Bunny. Everyone should meet at the pavilion by 9:45 am! Group leaders will divide children into age groups and take them to their separate hunt areas. At 10:00 am the hunt will begin! Don't forget a basket to hold all those goodies. Please carpool. Parking space is limited. In the spirit of the event, participants are asked to please bring a non-perishable food item or paper product to be donated to the Batavia Food Pantry. Batavia Park District, West Main Park Shelter www.bataviaparks.org BATAVIA – DOGGIE EASTER EGG HUNT, March 24, 11am Let your dog hunt for Easter eggs! Join us at the Bark Park as your dog(s) hunts for Easter eggs filled with doggie treats. All dogs must be leashed during the event! Pre-registration is requested, but BPD will accept registration at the gate to the Bark Park starting at 11am. Registration fee is per dog. There will be pet-friendly vendors on-site from 11am-1pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. Hunt will begin at 11:30 am SHARP! Batavia Park District, West Main Park Shelter www.bataviaparks.org AURORA – FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT, March 29, 6:30-8:00pm Grab your flashlight and get ready to party at Blackberry Farm! Enjoy hayrides, dancing, games and a flashlight egg hunt with prizes! Dinner will be provided! Don't forget your flashlight. This event is only for children ages 9-13, parents do not need to stay for the event. Menu: Hotdogs, chips. Blackberry Farm, $10 Res/$15 Non-Res. www.fvpd.net NAPERVILLE – HOPPY EASTER AT SAFETY TOWN, March 31, 10-12pm This fun annual event is hosted by Naperville Junior Woman's Club. You're invited to come on out and enjoy a morning of Easter-inspired fun! Enjoy a photo op with Mr. or Mrs. Easter Bunny; an egg hunt (allergy friendly) – bring your Easter basket; extra treat stations (some stations may contain treats with nuts please ask if visiting them if you have allergies!); egg recycling and prizes; instrument petting zoo; live bunnies & chicks AND MUCH MORE! Admission: $10 per family to benefit Safety Town & a non-perishable food item for Loaves & Fishes food pantry.This is an open house event, no need to register ahead of time. www.napersafetytown.com/event/hoppy-easter/ NAPERVILLE – EASTER EGG HUNT, March 31 In partnership with the Naperville Park District, the Jaycees host an annual Easter Egg Hunt for the community. Over 14,000 eggs are stuffed and distributed over a large area for children to gather. The committee is responsible for getting the eggs, candy and prizes needed for the hunt. They organize the egg stuffing and coordinate the eggs by age group. On the day of the event, the committee and numerous volunteers place the eggs, controls the crowd, and protect the Easter Bunny from the kids! Frontier Park, Naperville, www.naperjaycees.org LISLE – BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY, March 30 & 31 Hop on over to the Ginkgo Restaurant at The Morton Arboretum for tasty springtime buffet featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will visit with families and deliver an Easter treat for the kids. Adults (13+): $36/member, $41/nonmember; Children (3-12): $22/member, $28/nonmember; Children under 3 are free. Call (630) 725-2066, Monday-Friday; 10am-3pm. www.mortonarb.org ST. CHARLES – EASTER FAMILY CELEBRATION ALL DAY LONG Join the Pheasant Run Family Celebration this Easter with an Extravagant Easter Brunch in the St Charles Ballroom. This event sold out in advance last year, so get your reservations in early. Families will enjoy Easter Egg Hunts at 11am and 1pm, a Petting Zoo and Crafts for the kiddos from 10am-2pm, and of course an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Call (630) 584-6300 for reservations or visit www.pheasantrun.com for more information. Visit www.GlancerMagazine.com for more fun Easter events! To list your Easter Event, email 75-word about your event to editorial@glancermagazine.com. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #FamilyTime #KidsTeens #EasterEvents #WestSuburbanChicago #Naperville #GlenEllyn #StCharles #Geneva #DownersGrove #TrendingNow #March12018 #March152018

UBISOFT BRINGS JUST DANCE – THE NUMBER ONE MUSIC VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE – TO LIFE IN AN IMMMERSIVE, STAGED PRODUCTION CHICAGO—THIS WEEKEND! Ubisoft announced today its first foray in to live entertainment experience with a pilot tour of JUST DANCE LIVE, an immersive and interactive experience, based on the #1 music video game franchise of all time. The tour will play locally at Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier in Chicago (March 15-18). “Expanding the 2D world of the video games in to a vivid 3D universe, JUST DANCE LIVE celebrates the characters, costumes, moves and music that more than 120 million global Just Dancers know and love, while providing an exciting new escape for fun seekers of all ages,” said Hinde Daoui, Live Entertainment producer, Ubisoft. JUST DANCE LIVE is an explosive 2+ hour experience, where the world of JUST DANCE comes alive like never before. Part stage show, part audience-involvement, fans play an integral role in the show—from walking the red carpet, to mingling with other JUST DANCERS, to transforming their hair and makeup looks in the “Get Ready For it” zone -- all before entering a thrilling live performance that surrounds audience members. The pilot tour will stop at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier in Chicago (March 15-18). Following Chicago, the tour will visit Revention Music Center in Houston (March 22-25) and the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles (March 29-31). Tickets for all cities are available on presale now to Ubisoft Club Members, on presale on Ticketmaster.com beginning October 30 at 10am EST and will go on sale to the public Thursday, November 2 at 10am EST, on Ticketmaster.com. Regular ticket prices start at $45. A limited number of specially priced family four packs are available for each performance—early birds can receive four tickets for the price of three (a 25% savings)! A limited amount of VIP packages ($95-$99) are also available and include priority entry to the show, exclusive merchandise (Glow Up Glasses, Exclusive Draw String Bag and VIP Glow Laminate), a JUST DANCE in-game reward and a VIP meet & greet with cast after the show. “We’ve partnered with the best of the live entertainment industry to create a live experience that will only continue to build on the strong foundation of our games,” said Hinde Daoui. JUST DANCE LIVE was developed by some of the leading creators of live entertainment experiences in the world, helmed by Creative Director Kim Gavin, with production design by Stufish Entertainment Architects and production management by Stufish Productions. Kim Gavin is the creative and innovative force behind some of the most spectacular events ever seen by audiences worldwide. For more than 20 years, Kim has been one of the UK’s leading talents in the field of stage direction and choreography, contributing to TV shows and live events including The Brit Awards, Mobo Awards, Golden Jubilee ‘Party At The Palace’, ‘Concert for Diana’, ‘The Royal Variety Show’, ‘Children In Need Rocks The Albert Hall’, ‘Help For Heroes Concert’, opening ceremonies for the Invictus Games and Rugby World Cup and most recently, the immersive ‘The Sessions – A Live Re-Staging of The Beatles at Abbey Road Studios’ and multi-disciplinary spectacle ‘Intimissimi On Ice’. Kim was widely praised for his work as the Artistic Director of the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, one of Britain’s most prolific events on the global stage. Kim has worked alongside the biggest names in music, dance and sports, including, Westlife, Pink, Robbie Williams, world famous ballerina Darcey Bussell, opera singer Katherine Jenkins and gold medalists Torvill & Dean. Kim has also continued a longstanding relationship with Take That, as Artistic Director for their UK and European tours, including their first ever ‘in-the-round’ tour in 2017 which was called ‘bonkers but beautiful’ (Birmingham Mail), ‘a flaming carnival of pop’ (The Guardian) and ‘something to behold’ (Telegraph). Kim is Director of The Band musical that made its worldwide debut in September, breaking box office records as the fastest selling UK theatre tour ever. Stufish is a global architecture, design and production studio whose work redefines the live entertainment experience— from designing the venue and sets to fully realizing a show’s creation and production. Stufish’s theatrical projects include KÀ, Believe and Viva Elvis for Cirque du Soleil and Steve Wynn’s Showstoppers in Las Vegas, Bear Grylls (including production services, script development and show direction) and their own production SOHO. Stufish has worked with some of the biggest names in music (including The Rolling Stones, U2, Pink Floyd, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, One Direction, Robbie Williams, Queen & Adam Lambert), international events (including Dragon Quest Live 2016, the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics 2008 and the Asian Games 2010 in Guangzhou), live TV productions such as Buckingham Palace Jubilee Concerts for HM the Queen and other live shows for BBC, ITV, MTV and VH1, and four NFL Super Bowl halftime shows. Stufish was the first firm ever to design all architectural and show elements for the award-winning Dai Show Theatre building as well as the interior, set and stage design for its acrobatic water show. In addition to other cultural entertainment buildings in China (the Han Show theatre, Wanda Movie Park and Nanchang Wanda Mall), Stufish has designed installations including the Millennium Show at the Dome in London, and the ‘Big O’ at Yeosu Expo2012 in South Korea, and most recently, the acclaimed Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains in the V&A Museum in London. For more information on JUST DANCE LIVE, visit justdancelive.com . #GlancerMagazine #JustDanceLIVE #NavyPier #ArtsEntertainment #TrendingNow #Chicago

POPULAR '80s BAND SET TO "ROCK THIS TOWN" THIS SUMMER Get ready for a concert like no other on Wednesday, July 4th, on the Navistar Main Stage at Knoch Park in Naperville. The Naperville Ribfest Entertainment Committee, on behalf of Ribfest Chair 2018 Joel Carlsen, and the Exchange Club of Naperville, is pleased to announce they have booked Stray Cats. ABOUT STRAY CATS STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early '80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly's original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music and after banging around New York and Philadelphia for a few months, in the summer of 1980, they were persuaded by a mutual friend to hop a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “Runaway Boys," "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut” "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "I Won't Stand in Your Way." Exchangite Joel Carlsen says, “Stray Cats add depth and variety to Ribfest 2018 music offerings. July 4th, with Stray Cats, AND with another major announcement coming soon, AND fireworks sponsored by Meijer, promises to be a fantastic experience.” Stray Cats join the 2018 line-up which includes Jake Owen / Chris Janson on July 6th, and Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band on July 7th. Tickets for Stray Cats go on sale Wednesday, March 14th, at 10 am CST via ribfest.net. Tickets for Jake Owen / Chris Janson, and Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band, are available now through ribfest.net. 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 Franks, 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 #Naperville #Summer2018 #StrayCats #RotaryHill #TrendingNow #GlancerSponsored

CONGRATULATIONS TO CARA DEGRAFF & BRIAN GREINER DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) is a nonprofit organization that has been a force for early learning for nearly thirty years. The Museum launches young children into a lifetime of successful learning through unique interactive experiences. Instrumental to the success of DCM is its talented and committed Board of Directors. Without its strong and capable leadership, the Museum would not have such a long history as a credible force for early learning. DCM has recently elected Cara DeGraff and Brian Greiner as new members to the Board of Directors. Cara DeGraff is Vice President, Product Management at Vistex, Inc. Having an extensive professional background in logistics, supply chain management, and software and business systems, she has also held management positions with Westell, 3Com, and Comark. Outside of her professional responsibilities, DeGraff volunteers her time and talents to various organizations including Congregation Beth Shalom, Brookdale Buccaneers, and Illinois Swimming. “I have a daughter who is now a freshman in high school, and we have fond memories as members visiting DuPage Children’s Museum. As a parent, I know what an incredibly valuable early learning resource this is to our community and throughout the Chicagoland region,” Cara said. Cara holds a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She and her daughter live in Naperville, IL. Brian Greiner is Operations Controller at Pepper Construction Company. He has an extensive background in accounting, finance, IT, operations, and team management within the construction industry. Greiner also has a history of volunteerism at a variety of places including Pepper Construction as a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fundraising committee member; Junior Achievement as a volunteer teacher; WITS (working in the schools); and Feed My Starving Children, Naperville, IL. Brian’s wife, Ashley, is a Pediatric Oncology Nurse with a local hospital, and they are parents of one daughter. “After the birth of our daughter in November 2016, we've become devoted to learning how to be effective parents and our goals include becoming more involved at DCM and getting to know more Naperville families,” said Greiner. They live in Naperville, IL. Brian holds an MBA in Accounting from DePaul University and a B.A. in Accounting from Wartburg College. Mark Trembacki, Chairman of DCM’s Board of Directors; and Sarah Orleans, President & CEO of DCM, are delighted to welcome Cara DeGraff and Brian Greiner to the Board of Directors of DuPage Children’s Museum. “Both of their significant professional skills and philanthropic backgrounds will be an asset to us as we deliver on our educational mission on behalf of young children and the important adults in their lives,” said Ms. Orleans. About DuPage Children’s Museum The Museum helps develop curiosity, creativity, thinking, and problem solving in young children through its mission: “DuPage Children’s Museum ignites the potential of all children to learn through hands-on exploration by integrating art, math, and science.” Interactive exhibits and programs make learning fun for children and adults playing together. DCM serves over 300,000 visitors annually representing all 50 states and 575 zip codes in Illinois. DCM’s reach and support represents well beyond the Chicagoland area. The Museum’s impact extends across cultural, financial, and educational boundaries. It touches the lives of children from all regions, providing the building blocks for success in school and life. The Museum is located at 301 N. Washington Street in Naperville, www.dupagechildrens.org or call (630) 637-8000. #GlancerMagazine #CaringSharing #DuPageChildrensMuseum #Naperville #Business #NapervilleNews #KidsTeens #CaraDeGraff #BrianGreiner

THIS JUST IN.... MOMS & DADS ARE GOING TO LOVE IT! Popular ranking site, Niche.com just released their new 2018 Best Cities to Live rankings. Out of 228 ranked cities, Naperville is their #1 best city to raise a family in America . How awesome is that? Niche's Best Places to Live rankings explore 15,000+ cities, towns, and neighborhoods nationwide based on cost of living, public schools, safety, jobs, local amenities, and more. Data was analyzed from the U.S. Census, FBI, CDC, and Dept. of Ed., along with millions of resident reviews. One more reason to LOVE Naperville. Curious how other Chicago-area places score? Check out all of Niche.com's 2018 Best Places to Live rankings, as well as how they calculate the rankings and where the data comes from. #GlancerMagazine #NapervilleNews #Naperville #Niche #BestCitytoRaiseaFamily #KidsTeens #TrendingNow #LocalNews

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, DR. RICARDO ROSENKRANZ RETURNS ON MARCH 27 TO ROYAL GEORGE THEATRE A premier evening of theatrical magic sprinkled with thought provoking ideas, Dr. Rosenkranz brings back his popular 2016 production, now enhanced with several all-new illusions. CHICAGO, IL — Touted by the Chicago Tribune as an “immensely likable, intelligent and very intimate show,” Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz is back by popular demand with The Rosenkranz Mysteries: Physician Magician. Performances begin Tuesday, March 27, with a press opening on Tuesday, April 3 at the Royal George Theatre Cabaret, 1641 N Halsted Street in Chicago for a limited engagement. In this one man, ninety-minute production, the award-winning Rosenkranz will present truly astounding numbers that will captivate audiences in an intimate, cabaret style setting. The Rosenkranz Mysteries: Physician Magician highlights what the Chicago Tribune calls Rosenkranz’s “healing power of magic,” with signature pieces and performances brought to the stage to showcase magic that cannot be seen anywhere else. “There is something beautiful and wonderful about the unknown, and I think in that sense, magic and medicine share a DNA,” said Rosenkranz. “I am committed to creating a unique experience that energizes and uplifts every audience.” Every illusion has been meticulously researched, created, and staged with the nation’s most elite and respected magicians including the late Eugene Burger (Director of Magic) whose credits include The Art of Magic on PBS and Mysteries of Magic on The Learning Channel; Jeff McBridge (Chief Magic Consultant) whose credits include being designated as Grand Prix of Magic winner in Monte Carlo; legendary magician Johnny Thompson (Magic Consultant) whose credits include Executive Director, Penn & Teller’s Fool Us; and Chicago’s premier Mentalist Ross Johnson (Magic Consultant); Jan Rose and Jordan Wright (Magic Team). Since the close of his sold-out run in the winter of 2016, Dr. Ricardo Rosenkranz has performed for Penn & Teller’s fool us in Las Vegas, and recently completed a very successful run at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. In addition, Dr. Rosenkranz headlined at the Prestigious Magic Circle in London and was honored by The Magic Circle to Associate of the Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star. Rosenkranz is an award-winning and respected faculty member at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He has been fascinated by magic since a young age and has long been incorporating his illusions into his teaching as a way to help engage students and encourage participation. After winning several teaching awards and traveling the country to deliver seminars, Rosenkranz decided to bring his act to the stage in Chicago. The Rosenkranz Mysteries Physician Magician stars Ricardo Rosenkranz as “The Physician Magician”, Jan Rose as “The Hostess” and Balsamo as himself. The show is directed by Northwestern graduate Jessica Fisch (Fefu and Her Friends at the Goodman Theatre/Rivendell Latina/o Celebration), and is produced by Opus Magica Music, LLC and Ricardo Rosenkranz. The artistic team includes script by Eugene Burger, Jessica Fisch and Ricardo Rosenkranz, Set Design by Chip Von Weise, Sets by Ravenswood Studio, Lighting Design by Jennifer Kules, Prop Design and Construction by John Gaughan, and Musical Direction by Craig Terry (Lyric Opera of Chicago). The Rosenkranz Mysteries Physician Magician opens April 3 with previews beginning March 27. The show is intended for ages 12 and older. Tables in the cabaret space seat 4 guests ($75 per person). Regular tickets are $50 (with a seniors and students discount available). Performances will be held Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets available starting February 28, 2018. To purchase tickets or for additional information, visit www.ticketmaster.com or call the box office at (312) 988-9000. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #Chicago #TheRosenkranzMysteries #DrRicardoRosenkranz #RoyalGeorgeTheatre

MORE THAN 40 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS WILL BRAVE THE SHAVE TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH , EMCEE SCOTT MACKAY OF 95.9 THE RIVER The Naperville Police and Fire Departments will host the 14th annual St. Baldrick’s event in Naperville on Saturday, March 10, 2018. The signature head-shaving event to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research, will be held at the Chicago Naperville Marriott, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., starting at 5 p.m. During the Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s event, more than 40 people will brave the shave in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money to “Conquer Childhood Cancers!” through raffles and a silent auction. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the event, followed by the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. led by the Naperville Fire Departments Honor Guard, Pipes and Drums. Emcee Scott Mackay of Radio Station 95.9 The River, will lead a program of remembrance and a celebration of survivorship before the shaving fun kicks off at 7 p.m. Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide a child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes, and one in five children diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive. With only 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation volunteers, supporters and donors are needed to continue the battle against this devastating disease. The Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s Event is a free, family-oriented evening featuring a dedicated Kid’s Room and Kid’s Raffle and multiple other raffles and silent auctions taking place in addition to the shaving fun. Please join Naperville’s Public Safety staff in celebrating its’ 14th year hosting this event, which surpassed the $1 million total raised in 2015 and continues to grow. Additional information and donation opportunities can be found at www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/21/2018 . 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. About St. Baldrick’s Foundation As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s is leading the charge to take childhood back from cancer by funding some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts who are working to find cures and better treatments for all childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best cancer treatments for kids. #GlancerMagazine #Naperville #NapervillePoliceDepartment #959TheRiver #ScottMackay #StBaldricksFoundation #BravetheShave #TrendingNow #CaringSharing

NAPERVILLE JAYCEES WELCOMING NOMINATIONS FOR 40th ANNUAL AWARDS The Naperville Jaycees are pleased to announce the 40th annual Distinguished Service Awards. The event will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Meson Sabika in Naperville. The Distinguished Service Awards recognize local individuals and organizations for their community spirit and dedication to Naperville with awards in the following categories: Business, Public Employee, Community Leader, Educator, Not For Profit Leader or Organization, Student Volunteer, Healthcare Professional and the Charles “Chuck” Bueche Lifetime Achievement award. Nominations are currently being accepted through March 31, 2018. Nominations are accepted both electronically and by mail. For more information on the Naperville Jaycees Distinguished Service Awards, details on award categories or instructions on how to submit a nomination, please visit www.naperjaycees.org/dsa . ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Naperville Jaycees is a not-for-profit service organization with more than 120 young people dedicated to personal development through community service. The organization provides Naperville area residents with the opportunity to better themselves and to grow personally and professionally while giving through community service and fund raising efforts. Through their fund raising efforts, the Naperville Jaycees are able to donate funds to nonprofit organizations in the community and throughout DuPage County. #GlancerMagazine #TrendingNow #Naperville #LocalNews #NapervilleJaycees #CaringSharing #CommunityNews

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE STUDENTS TO BE RECOGNIZED On March 8, 2018, the Rotary Club of Naperville will be recognizing students from College of DuPage who have earned scholarships through the Rotary club. This meeting will be held at Meson Sabika, in Naperville, at 12:15 pm. Naperville Rotary Charities & the Rotary Club of Naperville assist students who are in need of financial aid to pursue education in vocational, technical and academic courses eventually leading to a 2- or 4-year degree, and is generously funded by the Naperville Rotary House of Dreams Charity Raffle. Sherman Neal, Board President for the College of DuPage Foundation, stated, “This scholarship opens doors for our students that lead them to accomplish their personal and professional goals. We thank you for this incredible program that removes financial barriers for these outstanding students and helps them realize their fullest potential.” Since 1941, the Rotary Club of Naperville has provided leadership through community service, both locally and globally. Through the inspired commitment of its members, Rotary provides college scholarships, funding for medical screenings, food pantries, homeless shelters, clean water, health and peace and conflict resolution initiatives worldwide, and the most important signature project of our generation, eradicating polio. The Rotary Club of Naperville is the first of several Rotary Clubs in Naperville. Meetings are held most Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at Meson Sabika. The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise, chartered in 1991, meets at 7:00 a.m. most Fridays at Naperville Country Club. The Rotary Club of Naperville Downtown, chartered in 2007, meets at 4:44 p.m. most Wednesdays at Hugo’s Frog Bar in the Pond Room in Main Street Promenade. The Rotary Club of Naperville After Dark meets every other Tuesday at 6:00 at Aurelio’s in Naperville. Rotary International includes over 35,000 clubs in more than 200 countries. Rotary has 1.2 million members worldwide. For more information, please visit www.napervillerotary.com. #GlancerMagazine #EducationNews #Naperville #GlenEllyn #CollegeofDuPage #RotaryClub #KidsTeens #Business #CaringSharing

A FEW FUN EVENTS TO CELEBRATE THE IRISH.... It’s almost time for one of Chicago’s most-anticipated holidays of the year! With the city’s deep Irish roots and pride, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to get out of the house, wear some green and enjoy the festivities of the bustling city… and maybe even a Guinness or two. From the perfect view for the Chicago River Dyeing to a full weekend of Irish entertainment, we have rounded up the best events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, whether you’re Irish or not! Chicago River Tradition This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate the Irish at Raised Bar, 1 W. Wacker Drive. Raised will be offering an authentic Irish food and drink package, with the annual dyeing of the Chicago River as the backdrop to the morning festivities. Raised kicks off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with an Irish breakfast from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Sat., Mar. 17. Guests will be immersed in all things Irish with a live bagpipe performance and a food and drink package that includes: green beer on tap; endless green mimosas; Bloody Marys; baked eggs with spinach and kale pesto; corned beef and kraut on rye; Kerrygold white cheddar scone sliders, rashers, and eggs; and bourbon caramel cinnamon rolls. Guests can also make their way down to the lobby level Staytion Market & Bar for a DJ mixing beats from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., along with a selection of a la carte menu items being offered throughout the day, including Guinness, Jameson, Not Safe for Work Irish coffee and Corned Beef Hash, Braised Lamb Sliders, Irish stew and more. Tickets for the package are $60 per person and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com . Tax and gratuity are included. Downtown Irish Action State and Lake Chicago Tavern, 201 N State St., is joining in on the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day fun with food and drink specials on Sat., Mar. 17. Located just one block away from the Chicago River for the green dyeing activities, Chicago visitors and locals alike can start their celebrations early with drink specials beginning at 8 a.m. These specials include Green Bud Light Can ($4), Jameson Shot ($5), and Guinness Can ($6). Starting at 11 a.m., those looking to grab a bite to eat as well can take advantage of a variety of delicious food items provided by Chef Nathan Sears, Executive Chef of SLCT. These items include the Tavern Reuben with house made corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, 1000 island dressing, and rye ($9) and Lamb and Guinness Stew with braised lamb, potatoes, carrots, and barley ($12). Weekend-Long Irish Festival Willowbrook’s charming Irish oasis, The Kerry Piper, is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration with three days packed with lucky fun inside the restaurant and outdoors under a massive party tent for extended hours Fri., Mar. 16 through Sun., Mar. 18, 2018. Weekend festivities include a St. Baldrick’s head shaving event, special guest bartenders, several live bands and more. The cottage-style Irish pub will offer classic Irish dishes and drinks and truly Celtic fare for guests to enjoy, featuring performances from Cirrus Falcon, Mulhearn Irish Dancers, Whiskey Brothers, Emerald Society Bagpipers, St. Stephen’s Green, Maggie Speaks, Infinity and more. More information can be found at www.kerrypiper.com . Suburban Irish Pride Wheaton’s favorite, historic Irish pub, Muldoon’s Irish Pub, 133 W. Front St., is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in style Sat., Mar. 17 for a full-day event from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. with classic Irish drinks and bites with special performances by local bagpipers, Irish dancers, The Bill Nelson and the Blarney Stone Killers, Parting Glass Irish Trio and DJ Tony Trixx. For more information on the day’s festivities, please visit www.muldoonswheaton.com . Crafty St. Paddy! Paper Source, a Chicago-based premier paperie and gift retailer, has you covered! With fun and trendy gift items and cards, Paper Source is the one-stop-shop for all your holiday needs! Head to one of their 125 stores in the U.S. or visit their website at www.papersource.com which offers nationwide shipping, to pick out your favorite St. Patrick’s Day cards. #GlancerMagazine #StPatricksDayCelebrations #Events #ArtsEntertainment #DiningCabaret

NAPERVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST EVENT MARCH 19 The 2018 State of the City Address hosted by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Embassy Suites Chicago-Naperville, 1823 Abriter Court in Naperville. This event is presented by Navistar. The address serves as an inspiring recap of the year’s events. The discussion will highlight the monumental progression of the area’s growth including new and existing businesses. Additionally, the address will turn an eye towards the future, as we will learn about a number of programs and initiatives scheduled for the coming year. The NACC has hosted the State of the City Address for the past 34 years for the Naperville community starting with Mayor Peg Price. “The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud of the impact that we have not only on the businesses but the community,” said Nicki Anderson, NACC President/CEO. “Working with the City of Naperville and the Naperville Development Partnership assures that great businesses not only want to come here, but they realize the value of staying here.” The Mayor also uses the program as a time to not only to recognize Naperville’s accomplishments, but also the people who made it possible. The State of the City Address honors city officials and their years of service to the community. “Each year the State of the City address is an opportunity to share our City’s achievements and upcoming progress with the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s audience,” Mayor Steve Chirico said. “It’s also a chance to recognize the role so many organizations and individuals have in making Naperville the premier location to live and do business in the western suburbs. In this year’s address, we’ll look at how moving forward as a community requires reverence for our history, determination for the future and optimism that partnerships provide the answer for economic growth and prosperity.” Registration and networking begin at 10:30 a.m. doors open at 11:15 a.m. with the program and lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. To make a reservation, call the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce at 630.355.4141 or register online at www.naperville.net. Due to the popularity of this luncheon, early registration is highly recommended. There will not be walk-in registration available. About the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is the largest suburban Chamber in Illinois with an active membership of 1,200 organizations of every size and from every sector. The NACC promotes economic growth and advocacy in and around the Naperville area. For its efforts in promoting free enterprise and the business community, the Chamber has been recognized with 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an honor bestowed on only 1 percent of Chambers, out of the nearly 7,000 in the nation. Visit www.naperville.net #GlancerMagazine #Business #NapervilleChamberofCommerce #EmbassySuitesNaperville #TrendingNow #Events #Naperville #MayorSteveChirico

WATCH FOR YOUR 20% OFF COUPON IN THE MAIL BATAVIA– The City of Batavia, Batavia Chamber of Commerce and Batavia MainStreet are presenting Batavia’s Sixth Annual Restaurant Week promoting dining in Batavia during Batavia Restaurant Madness, March 25-29, 2018. Batavia residents and businesses should have received in the mail a postcard with a coupon for 20% off their food dining bill during this week. Coupons can also be printed off the website at www.cityofbatavia.net/restaurantweek , www.downtownbatavia.com , and www.bataviachamber.org . According to Chris Aiston, the City of Batavia’s Economic Development Consultant, “Creating and promoting Restaurant Week has been a collaborative effort involving the City of Batavia, Batavia MainStreet, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and, of course, many of the City’s fabulous restaurateurs. It’s a great event to entice our residents and business community to break cabin fever and get out and take in our local fare.” The website hosts a listing of the participating restaurants with their addresses, phone numbers and links to their menus. Information can also be found on the Facebook page www.facebook.com/BataviaRestaurantMadness Participating Restaurants are as follows: Aliano’s Express/Catering 70 N Island Ave Aliano’s Ristorante - 90 N Island Ave Andre’s Restaurant- 5 Webster Ave Apple Villa Pancake House- 1961 W Wilson St Bar Evolution- 27 N River St Batavia Creamery - 4 N Island Ave Batavia Diner- 20 S Van Buren St Briana’s Pancake Café- 10 N Island Ave Bulldog’s Red Hots – 32 N Island Ave Chapter’s Coffeehouse- 10 S Batavia Ave Chicago Pizza- 901 E Wilson St Chili’s - 491 N Randall Rd Crosstown Pub - 1890 Mill St Daddio’s Diner- 134 W Wilson St Denny’s- 521 N Randall Rd Dimples Donuts- 328 E Wilson St East China Inn- 140 W Wilson St El Taco Grande- 6 N River St Gammon Coach House- 3 S Batavia Ave Gaetano’s Batavia- 15 E Wilson St Hot Pan Noodles- 227 W Wilson St Limestone Coffee & Tea- 8 W Wilson St Pal Joey’s- 31 N River St Panera Bread- 154 W Wilson St Pepe’s- 4 S Van Buren St River’s Edge Bar & Grill- 12 N River St Rosati’s Pizza- 334 E Wilson St Salsa Verde- 107 N Batavia Ave Swordfish Sushi- 207 N Randall Rd Taco Urbano- 200 N Randall Rd TGI Friday’s- 490 N Randall Rd The Elm’s- 912 Main St Tribella Grill- 1900 Mill St Tusk Thai Cuisine- 102 N River St #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #Batavia #TriCities #BataviaRestaurantMadness #DowntownBatavia #TrendingNow