Aug 4, 2026
Melissa shares her journey from art lover to art therapist, and how that passion led her to open a welcoming community studio right here in Grayslake. Make Space offers open studio hours, workshops, kids' art classes, and private art therapy sessions — all in a fun, judgment-free environment. Melissa also chats about...
Jul 28, 2026
The Big P - Mobile Screen Printing- Abe Ptasienski. Abe shares how his passion for screen printing began in high school and grew into a thriving mobile business, bringing custom on-site printing directly to events, tournaments, and community gatherings. With deep Grayslake roots and a creative spirit, Abe embodies...
Jul 21, 2026
Max Woll, a Grayslake baseball standout who's made quite the journey from youth Coyotes baseball and Grayslake Central's historic 2023 state championship run, to junior college, the Northwoods League, and now a full scholarship to Union Commonwealth University in Kentucky. He introduces his online one on one pitching...
Jul 14, 2026
Claudia, the passionate owner of Adventurine Zone a brand-new indoor play and learning center at 100 South Atkinson. Originally from Guatemala and a teacher for over 20 years, Claudia shares her inspiring journey to Grayslake and her vision for creating a sensory-rich, educational space for children newborn to age...
Jul 7, 2026
In this episode, host Dave sits down with Aaron Ortiz, owner of Texas Bebe's Quesobirria, a beloved Tex-Mex barbecue gem right here in Grayslake. Aaron shares his inspiring journey from Fox Lake to Texas and back, building his restaurant from weekend cookouts to a thriving family-run business — even surviving...