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The Chicagoland Guide

Aaron Masliansky, Skev Productions LLC

The Chicagoland Guide is your go-to resource for exploring the best places to live, work, and play in the Chicagoland area. Hosted by Aaron Masliansky, a local real estate expert at Compass and community enthusiast, this podcast dives into what makes each neighborhood unique, featuring interviews with local business owners, community leaders, and residents. Whether you’re looking to discover hidden gems, understand real estate trends, or learn about the latest developments, The Chicagoland Guide

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00:28:27

Matt Ryan-The Talking Farm

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/06/25

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Ryan, the farm manager at the Talking Farm in Skokie. The Talking Farm is a non-profit farm on Howard Street in Skokie. They grow fresh, hyper-local food using innovative and sustainable practices while educating the community about the environment, agriculture, biodiversity, permaculture, horticulture, gardening, and social justice and health issues. Through a land-use agreement with the Skokie Park District, the Howard Street Farm was created by developing

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00:50:17

Katherine Gotsick-The Main Dempster Mile

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/06/11

In this episode, we sit down Katherine Gotsick, the executive director of the Main Dempster Mile. The Main Dempster Mile is a Special Service Area for the commercial districts that currently make up the Chicago/Dempster business district and the Main Street business district. A Special Service Area (SSA) is defined by Illinois State Statute as a contiguous area within a municipality or county in which special services are provided in addition to those services provided generally throughout the

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00:41:25

Ignite Gaming

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/05/30

In this episode, we sit down with brothers Flavius Maximus and Sam Oanta, the owners of Ignite Gaming. Ignite Gaming is a premier e-gaming lounge with locations in Skokie and Chicago. The Skokie location recently opened on Skokie Boulevard directly across the street from the CTA Yellow Line's Oakton stop. We discuss the origins of Ignite, which started in Flavius and Sam's apartment as teenagers in Chicago. Avid gamers, they would have friends come over and turned their living room into a gaming

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00:30:04

YWCA-Evanston/North Shore

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/05/15

In this episode, we sit down with the leaders of the YWCA/North Shore which includes Karen Singer, the CEO of the organization, Tiffany McDowell, the Director of the Equity Institute at the YWCA Evanston/North Shore and Trimmy Stamell, the Director of Corporate Relations and in charge of the Race Against Hate. The Race Against Hate takes place on June 16, 2019 and is co-sponsored by Dreamtown Realty. The conversation begins by discussing the history of the YWCA, and the pillars of the organization

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00:42:05

David Lipschutz-Blind Faith Cafe

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/04/28

In this episode we sit down with David Lipschutz, the owner of Blind Faith Cafe. Established in 1979, Blind Faith is a certified green restaurant located in Evanston that has been transforming the way people enjoy vegetarian cuisine for more than thirty years. We learn about how David got into the food industry as a teenager, travelled to the west coast and then returned to his native Evanston. In 1979 at age 22, David started working at Blind Faith and quickly bought the business. We learn about

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00:40:33

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District-MWRD

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/04/12

In this episode, we visit the Terrence J. O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), which is part of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago located at Howard and McCormick in Skokie. We speak with KImberly Du Buclet, one of the commissioners of the MWRD, Aruch Poonsapaya, the O'Brien WRP Operations Manager and Patrick Thomas, the public affairs specialist for the MWRD. The main portion of the Terrence J. O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) began operation in 1928 and was a model for

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00:31:01

Yuval Degani-President of Dreamtown Realty

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/04/05

In this episode, we hear the story of Yuval Degani, the owner of Dreamtown Realty. Yuval started Dreamtown in 1998 from scratch. Capitalizing on the early internet, he developed a website that was ahead of its time, and helped lead to explosive growth. Now he leads a company with over 400 agents spread out in offices across Chicago and Evanston. The conversation starts from Yuval coming to Chicago from Israel, and starting a bike rental company with a friend of his. Yuval then was searching for a

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00:40:30

Ellen Blum Barish-Skokie's Award Winning Writer

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/03/31

In this episode, we sit down with Ellen Blum Barish. Ellen is a writer, editor and author. Ellen won the 2018 Individual Artistic Excellence Award from the Skokie Arts Commission. She also heads two literary publications. They include Thread, which contains original, long-form essays, and Stitch, a monthly publication featuring 100-word essays. She is an award winning writer, editor and author of Views from the Home Office Window: On Motherhood, Family and Life, published by Adams Street Publishing

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00:41:11

Sam Feinsmith-Jewish Mindfulness Expert

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/03/24

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Sam Feinsmith. Rabbi Sam Feinsmith has been immersed in the world of Jewish contemplative living, learning, and teaching for over fifteen years. Serving as a consultant on a number of cutting-edge projects related to prayer, spirituality, and education, he has conducted Jewish meditation workshops and retreats for young children, teens, and Jewish educators and community leaders. After fourteen years of teaching Jewish mindfulness to teens and educators in NY

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00:35:34

Kenneth Mantel-Running for Skokie Park District...

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/03/17

In this episode, we sit down with Kenneth Mantel. Ken is running for Skokie Park District Commissioner. Ken is a Skevanston resident, father to Walker Elementary School students and a local insurance broker at Mantel Insurance Company. Ken even wrote the Affordable Care Act policies for Illinois from 2014-2018. Ken was lucky enough to grow up in Skokie, and is now raising his family in the same amazing community. He has a passion for civic engagement with a background in Political Science from

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00:45:39

Gretchen Oehlschlager and Alex Gurvich from CIERA-Out...

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/03/11

In this episode, we sit down with Gretchen Oehlschlager and Alex Gurvich from the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) department at Northwestern University. CIERA’s mission is to promote research and education in astrophysics through support of independent postdoctoral fellows, advanced graduate and undergraduate research, a vigorous visiting researchers program, and multi-faceted seminars, education, and public outreach programs. Special emphasis is given

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00:30:44

Tani Mintz-Sharp Edge CrossFit

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/03/04

In this episode, we sit down with Tani Mintz who owns Sharp Edge Crossfit in Evanston. Tani is a longtime friend of mine, a longtime Evanston and Skokie resident, and has an interesting story of how she got to where she is. Tani first got interested in Crossfit when a friend took her there in college. Tani got so hooked that she ran a Crossfit in Milwaukee while in law school. She later moved to North Carolina and tried it out there. Eventually she found her way back to Evanston. Tani’s reason for

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00:24:05

Lauren Grossman-Across the Table

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/02/25

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Grossman from Across the Table. Across The Table is a nonprofit organization that brings together diverse guests for group discussion over delicious food. They break bread, build bridges and connect over a group meal with facilitated conversation with ten-twelve new people whose backgrounds and perspectives are different from their own. They have dynamic, meaningful, topic-focused dialogue, while sharing food and ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. Gatherings take

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00:36:41

Mickey and Liz Natale-Kings Kuts

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/02/18

In this episode, we sit down with Mickey and Liz Natale. Mickey and Liz are father-daughter partners of the barber shop called King Kuts in Skokie. Mickey started the business with his brother Kenny in 1962. Mickey has been working with Liz for many years. Kings Kuts epitomizes the neighborhood, family-owned barber shop. Some would say it’s a community center, or the Cheers of Skokie, where everybody knows your name. Personally, I had my first haircut at Kings Kuts, along with my son, my brother,

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01:00:20

Annie Coakley-Inside the Ev

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/02/12

In this episode, we sit down with Annie Coakley. Annie is the executive director of Downtown Evanston, which was created in 1987, and provides marketing and management services to the downtown Evanston, Illinois district and is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation for business. Annie Coakley previously worked for the City of Chicago's Department of Planning and Development for over 14 years, managing and coordinating a wide range of programs to attract, retain and support the growth of businesses

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00:33:46

Jeff Schankerman-One to One Financial

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/02/06

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Schankerman. Jeff is a local Skevanston resident, and a puzzle solving financial planner. He works with One to One Financial, which is a family owned financial planning firm. Jeff grew up in Indianapolis, and now lives in Skevanston with his wife Nancy, and has two young adult children. The episode walks us through Jeff’s background which began in a trading firm and eventually ended up in financial planning. Jeff discusses why he enjoys putting together the

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00:34:11

Rabbi Ari Hart-The Community Builder

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/01/30

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Ari Hart. Rabbi Ari is a local Skevanston resident, and a a true community builder. He leads the Skokie Valley Agudath Synagogue, which is a modern Orthodox Jewish Synagogue in Skokie, Illinois. Rabbi Ari grew up in Evanston, and now lives in Skevanston with his wife Becca, and has two young children. The episode walks us through Rabbi Ari’s background which didn’t start in the traditional manner for an Orthodox Rabbi. Rabbi Ari discusses why he enjoys the

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00:37:12

Dr. Tari Mack-Speaker, Author, Coach and Clinical...

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2019/01/21

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tari Mack. Tari is a transplanted Skevanstonite, and a wizard of the mind. She is a licensed psychologist with a specialty in couples counseling. Tari lives in Skevanston and works in Downtown Evanston. The episode weaves through Tari’s connection to the area, reason for being a psychologist, recommendations for people and also she introduces her new book, “Love is a Test.” Tari’s practice is based in Downtown Evanston. She works with people on all ends of the

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00:24:11

Jacob Shapiro-Vero Design Build

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2018/12/31

In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Shapiro. Jacob is the quintessential Skevanstonite, and a true jack of all trades. He is the owner of Vero Design + Build, which is a design and general contracting company based in Chicago. Jacob grew up in Evanston and now lives in Skevanston with his wife Mira and their two kids. The episode weaves through his connection to construction, the background of his business, and his family’s connection to the area. Jacob’s family moved to Evanston in the 1950’s

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00:25:06

Aaron Wertheimer-The Skevanston Movie Star

The Chicagoland Guide ·

2018/12/24

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Wertheimer. Aaron is a local Skevanston movie star. He is the writer and director of two offbeat comedy feature films: Wedgerino (2015) and Skippers(2018). He also works as a freelance writer and video editor, and has worked in the past as an assistant director, production manager and coordinator on features, shorts, commercials, and at Vice Media. After more than a decade in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, he now lives in Skevanston with his wife Joey and their two

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