SW Lake, IL June 2023

- Steven

It’s Raining Men!

Welcome to June, the month when we celebrate gentlemen, most specifically dads and father figures.

Father's Day this month falls on Sunday, June 18. If you want to pick up a little something for someone special we've got a Gift Guide suitable for Dads (and Grads). We always advocate shopping local, so the selections we've assembled can all be purchased locally at family-owned businesses.

In Barrington the village was abuzz with excitement in late April when hometown guy Lukas Van Ness was picked in the first round of the NFL Draft. He's headed to Green Bay where he'll wear the Green and Gold. We wish him the best of luck.

Looking sharp is what Jeff Eggert, owner of 1924 Fine Men's Salon , makes happen daily in his upscale barber shop. We tell the story about this latest chapter in his accomplished career, illustrated with a collection of photos by Editor Stephen Neilson.

Stephen also tells the story about the transformation of The Side Lot, formerly a Wauconda micro-brewery, into a dining establishment. While their own brewing is on a temporary hold, they’re now serving an array of fine local brews on-tap, and the dishes coming out of the kitchen are sure to excite serious eaters.

With warmer temperatures come more outside activities. For the weekend warrior Sean Lee of Restoration Fitness shares tips on how to get the most out of your active summer.

Since this is an issue about guys, we are happy to present a collection of stories in our Biz Monthly section about local men who own businesses.

And finally, if you are a dad, grandfather or foster parent let me be the first to say: thank you. You are invaluable to the people who know and need you, as well as to the community around you.

Happy Father’s Day!

MICHAEL BEIGHTOL, PUBLISHER @SWLAKELIFESTYLE

June 2023

PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | michael.beightol@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Stephen Neilson | stephen.neilson@citylifestyle.com

STAFF WRITER

Christina Sikorski

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Michael Beightol, Sean Lee, Stephen Neilson, Christina Sikorski

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michael Beightol, Chad Dershaw, Sunny Hommeland, Chris Kass, Michelle Miller, Stephen Neilson, Kasia Vetter, Daniel Bruce Wimer

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Whitney Lockhart

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kirstan Lanier

Will Real Estate Agents Be Replaced by AI?

Me: “Generate a market report for 60010.”

The AI responded with the statistics and even the year-over-year percent change.

Me: “Good start, but interpret this data. Should I buy or sell now?”

AI: “The decision to sell your home should be based on your personal situation and goals. Consult with a local real estate agent who can provide insight into the local market and conditions specific to your property.”

The answer is no! I’d call that job security. Human interaction, experience, trust, advocacy and negotiation skills matter!

Let my team’s 40+ years of combined insight and unflappable, steadfast guidance help you achieve your real estate goals.

I decided to test the technology myself.

“We’ve sold two houses and a condominium with Renee, and also built a house... and bought another house. Our experience has been stellar; there’s a reason we keep going back!

Renee and her team are exceptionally detailed, professional, and considerate in all they do. She is a great negotiator and thoughtfully prepares marketing documentation that looks brilliant. Go with her if you’re in the area.”

- Tony P.

city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen.

Want to be seen in the magazine? Tag your Instagram photos with

1: Long Grove’s Bunny Hop this year was sponsored by Renee Clark Homes (@Properties Realty). 2: Tom Clark greets guests while overseeing the face painting station. 3: First responders from the Long Grove Fire Department delighted kids with their equipment and gear. 4: Peter Cottontail had help cheerily posing for photos with enthusiastic families. 5: Doesn’t she look amazing? 6: Strolling minstrels kept the family crowd amused and entertained. 7: Tom Clark gets up-close and personal with the star of the petting zoo. Photography by Michelle Miller

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Food Truck Socials

Wednesday afternoon food trucks on Wednesdays from June through August from 4 pm to 7 pm at Paulus Park

Summer at Paulus Park –Groove Grove

Summer at Paulus Park features Groove Grove held on the last Wednesday of the month in June, July and August

Movies In The Park Friday, June 16 & July 14 at 8:30 pm in Paulus Park

Farmers Market

Open each Friday, June 2 through September 8 from 3 pm to 7 pm

Fishing Derby

Catch and release fishing derby at Paulus Park on June 18 from 9 am to Noon

business monthly

A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Keeping Homes Comfortable No Matter the Season

This month for the "Gentlemen's Issue" we feature men who own local businesses. First up is Lucas Hudson, Aaron & Trecker Heating & Air Conditioning . Since 1984, Aaron & Trecker has served area families and businesses with quality service, industry-leading products and innovative heating and cooling solutions that save money while protecting the environment. “Our core value is very simple,” Hudson says. “Always do right by your customers.”

Taking a “Total Brain” Approach to Both Art and Accounting

Adam Mayster was featured in the February issue of SW Lake for the simple reason we wanted to share his remarkable story. Mayster, along with his partner Sunny Hommeland, owns The Absurd Art Gallery. He is a prolific artist who Sunny says practices his art daily. He also owns an accounting practice next to the art gallery in downtown Lake Zurich, specializing in personalized accounting services for families and small-to-medium businesses.

Helping Clients Plan for Their Financial Future

Mark Hornok has been a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones since opening an office in Wauconda in 2001. Shortly after that, he moved to downtown Barrington to work with clients to help achieve goals for retirement, paying for college, a vacation home, estate considerations or general wealth building. Hornok is also a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, assisting clients with defining a “road map to retirement.”

Photography: Aaron & Trecker

Photography: Stephen Neilson

Photography: Michael Beightol

Paul Wheatland is a Rocker and a Roller

Wauconda’s Paul Wheatland operates two businesses that help folks experience both the rock and the roll. He owns Main Street Outfitter, a combination bike shop and bar that several nights weekly features outstanding local musicians, and where he regularly takes the stage with his guitar to lead rousing sing-and-play-alongs on Open Mic Night. He also owns Pedego Wauconda , selling the industry’s premier e-bike. Wheatland encourages folks to take a test drive to experience the joy of cool wind in your hair.

From Fashion Model to Designing, Manufacturing and Selling Men’s Fashion

When Daniel Bruce Wimer was modeling he learned all he could from designers about fit, fabric and style. Soon enough, he designed his own line of neckties and sold them wholesale to shops. Branching into other pieces of apparel, his company – DIBI Menswear – was established in a Lake Barrington industrial park. During the epidemic, he took a leap of faith, bet on himself and opened an upscale retail shop, featuring his own clothing designs.

Helping Families and Businesses Navigate the Law

Tom Winkler is a licensed attorney practicing in Illinois and Wisconsin. His firm, Winkler Law Group, handles a wide range of services that include estate planning, probate and trust administration, business transactional and entity planning, property tax assessment appeals and asset protection planning. Winkler has been continually recognized by Leading Lawyers™, a peer-selected distinction given to less than 5% of all practicing attorneys.

Photography: Stephen Neilson

Photography: Stephen Neilson

Photography: Stephen Neilson

My Pedego eBikeChanged My

“I used to be 315 pounds, took multiple medications, felt sluggish and didn’t sleep well. Life got better with a Pedego. I built up to longer rides, and ride every chance I get. I’ve lost 130 pounds and quit most meds. We give Pedego Wauconda “5 Stars” for impeccable service and for going above-and-beyond.”

Dads & Grads Gift Guide

PRESENTING A CRAZY VARIETY OF GIFT IDEAS AVAILABLE LOCALLY.

ARTICLE BY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN NEILSON & PROVIDED

June means gifts galore for dads and grads. We’re lucky to have so many local businesses offering an incredible array of gift items that will surely put a smile on any guy’s face. From Lake Barrington to Kildeer, Barrington to Wauconda, the SW Lake team is grateful for the contributions submitted to allow us to present this annual

gift guide. Put away your phone, shut down your laptop and be sure to shop locally for a special guy in your life.

We’ve marked the gifts on a scale from least to most expensive ($ to $$$$) to guide you in your shopping quest. For details and availability, contact the merchants below.

TAYLORMADE STEALTH 2 DRIVER

Take to the course (or simulator) with the newest carbon twist-face technology. X-Golf Kildeer. $$$$

THE GIFT OF STYLE

Every guy deserves to look sharp while relishing a little pampering, too. 1924 Fine Men’s Salon Barrington. $$

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER FITNESS

Get the guy in your life something that might just be life-changing. Restoration Fitness Lake Zurich. $$$$

OWN AN ORIGINAL

Adam Mayster is the artist behind this impressively colorful large-scale abstract. The Absurd Art Gallery Lake Zurich. $$$$

FLAG & ANTHEM

Button-up short-sleeve shirt and shorts with built-in stretch, moisture wicking & quick drying. Threads Boutique Wauconda. $$

PLAID ALL OVER

A lightweight shirt for work, evenings, weekends, pool parties, backyard and you name it. Mr. Tux Lake Zurich. $$

CROWN SHAVING CO.

Small-batch haircare products for all vagabonds, gentlemen & ruffians. 1924 Fine Men’s Salon Barrington. $

STAINLESS STEEL BULOVA WATCH

Since 1875, Bulova has created supremely crafted timepieces. Now 40% off. Timothy Grant Jewelry Lake Zurich. $$$$

FOR THE CAFFEINATED ROCK N’ ROLLER

Art and more, including hats, key chains, cups & signature coffee. The Absurd Art Gallery Lake Zurich. $

LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON FLORAL SHIRT

Stay cool and breezy with a summertime look that people will notice. DIBI Menswear Lake Barrington. $$

PERFECT PUTTING PRACTICE MAT

Practice your putting at home or anywhere else with a 9-foot putting mat. X-Golf Kildeer. $$$

BRING NATURE INSIDE

Adam Mayster has an impressive range of artistic skills, including nature photography. Absurd Art Gallery Lake Zurich. $$$$

JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT

Statement socks by Foozy in a variety of patterns and colors that are flat out silly. Threads Boutique Wauconda. $

REAL MEN WEAR PINK

Any golfer will look like a million bucks with these comfy slacks featuring a nifty tee holder. Mr. Tux Lake Zurich. $$

FLAG & ANTHEM

Go boldly this summer with a pattern shirt and above-the knee shorts that pop. Threads Boutique Wauconda. $$

BLAZE NEW TRAILS

After riding a Pedego e-bike you won’t want to get off (except to charge the battery). Pedego Wauconda. $$$$

GET IN THE SWING

Any golfer won’t be handicapped in a classic pair of tan slacks. Mr. Tux Lake Zurich. $$

UNLEASH THE ARTIST WITHIN Paints, brushes, and a huge assortment of professional-grade colored pencils. The Absurd Art Gallery Lake Zurich. $

PERFORATED NUBUCK LEATHER BELT

A contemporary design for times that call for being a little dressier. DIBI Menswear Lake Barrington. $$

PAVILION DESIGNS

Outdoors Man 32-ounce tumbler; Smallmouth Bass wooden sign; Out Fishing flask. Threads Boutique Wauconda. $

BULOVA WATCH WITH SEMI-SKELETAL DIAL

Stainless steel and silicone band for an updated classic design. 40% off. Timothy Grant Jewelry Lake Zurich. $$$$

IT’S NOT A STRETCH

Jeans like these were made to be worn every day of the week. Mr. Tux Lake Zurich. $$

PXG XTREME GOLF BALLS

Stock up your golf bag with PXG’s new premium golf ball that’ll take your game up a notch. X-Golf Kildeer. $

ARTICLE

Sunny days and clear blue skies bring many outside to enjoy summer in Chicago. Moving from an indoor, sedentary period to an active outdoor season requires a shift in body movements and cardiovascular demands. Taking time now to prepare your body for warm weather activities will allow you to perform better and decrease the risk of injury.

Below are components of fitness to consider for an active summer.

Flexibility: This often overlooked aspect of fitness is essential. Tight muscles are prone to muscle pulls and strains, and may increase joint and soft tissues stress. Stretching helps mitigate these risks.

There are two types of stretching: static and dynamic. Static stretching is holding muscles and joints in a position; typically, 20-30 seconds at a minimum, but sometimes three minutes or more. Static stretching is most effective after activity when your body’s warmed up. Dynamic stretching involves movement that is done at a slow controlled pace and should closely mimic movements of an activity, such as swinging a golf club or tennis racquet. This is best done before playing.

Cardiovascular Fitne ss: How well do your heart, lungs, and organs consume, transport, and use oxygen? The more cardio fitness you have, the less out of breath you get. Activities that improve cardio include walking, jogging, biking, swimming and hiking. There are two types of cardiovascular training: steady state and interval training. Steady state training is moderate continuous effort sustained for 20 minutes or more. Interval training combines alternating short and fast bursts of intense exercise with slower, easier activity. For best health, do a combination of both.

Muscular Strength: With age muscle is lost and strength declines. Performance deteriorates and the risk of injury increases. The best way to combat this is

through strength training. Strength can be improved at any age. Through only a couple workouts per week you can improve your strength, as well as fitness, performance and overall health.

Muscular Endurance: Many outdoor activities require some level of endurance. The better your endurance the more resistant your body will be to fatigue and the longer you’ll be able to perform a given activity. Muscle endurance can be built through various forms of cardiovascular training or weight training; anything that requires you to move muscles for extended periods of time will improve endurance.

Agility: If you play tennis, pickleball, basketball, or anything that requires you to start-and-stop your movements quickly, jump, sprint, twist, and turn or change your direction of motion frequently, agility exercise is esssential. In a nutshell, agility is your ability to rapidly change the position of your body in space with speed and accuracy. Agility exercises that mimic the movements of your preferred sport will prepare your body to handle the stresses and strains of the sport, improve balance and coordination, and reduce your risk for injury.

Summer is here. When you engage in your favorite outdoor activities for the first time in several months proper preparation is essential. New activities can produce sore muscles, joints and injuries. Proper conditioning will keep you in the game and off the sideline. Take the time now so you can do the things you love all summer long.

Sean Lee has spent 23 years in the health and fitness industry as a speaker, author, and founder of Restoration Fitness, Lake Zurich’s award-winning personal training studio. Visit RestorationFitness.com or call 847.847.1837 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

When you engage in your favorite outdoor activities for the first time in several months proper preparation is essential. Proper conditioning will keep you in the game and off the sideline.

LOOKING SHARP

ARTICLE BY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL AND STEPHEN NEILSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN NEILSON

1924 Fine Men's Salon entrance in downtown Barrington

Emily prepping customer Josh for his straight-razor beard trim and shave

1924 features a wide range of hair and skin care products formulated especially for men

Since 2015 a fine men’s salon in the middle of downtown Barrington has transformed the traditional barbershop experience for scores of area men and boys.

It’s also changed the life of the family who owns the shop.

Jeff Eggert forged a long career in corporate finance, reaching the pinnacle of success with well-known Fortune 500 companies, including Snap-On Tools, Pactiv and Reynolds Group Holdings. With success, however, came the realization that there might be something else he wanted from his career.

After leaving Corporate America, Eggert worked with a business coach to identify his best path for the second half of his career. What was revealed was both surprising and intriguing. He started exploring franchising options that would allow him to stay closer to home, flex his strength in financial management, and give him the freedom to chart his own course.

After a year of due diligence, he opened a franchise barbershop at 120 S. Hough Street for a national chain, 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon. It was a new approach to barbering that elevated the experience of getting a haircut: a clean modern salon, highly trained stylists, better hair care and skin products and an enjoyable, relaxing experience for customers.

Sue Dahl, who has often been the first person customers meet when entering the shop, said this recently about their unique experience: “Customers enjoy complimentary beverages, a relaxed atmosphere and upscale

experience, but most of all, they like the way they look with a fantastic haircut. Our staff genuinely cares that you are leaving here with a precise and exact haircut.”

Fast-forward to 2020 and Eggert was faced with another opportunity: separating his salon from the franchise, with a name change to follow. In late 2022 a new name was adopted: 1924 Fine Men’s Salon . The salon’s original name served as a metaphor for the transformation; according to Eggert, the combination of 18% chromium and 8% nickel transforms the metal into a more enhanced and better performing stainless steel. This is also what Eggert’s salon does for its clientele: transforms them into men who “look better, feel better, and perform better.”

So why 1924 now that he has a standalone shop, no longer associated with a franchiser? A little history lesson provides context. The 1920s was a transformational decade where modern America experienced innovations in transportation, the arts, media and technology. Also, in 1924 an Englishman by the name of W.H. Hatfield patented what became known as the aforementioned 18-8 stainless steel, an alloy that would soon become the most popular version of stainless steel used for cutlery (and barber’s razors).

While the name has changed, there’s been no change in the range of services and customer experience. With a dozen stylists, each highly trained in the barbering arts, customers can choose from 1924’s signature executive haircuts, color treatments and

“Our stylists are better trained intensively in barbering techniques than anywhere in the Chicago area.”

touch-ups, straight razor shaves and rejuvenating skin treatments. There is even a menu of hair replacement options for a gentleman to choose from to get the hairstyle he wants.

Eggert is rightly proud of the skills exhibited by his team: “Our stylists are better trained intensively in barbering techniques than anywhere in the Chicago area.” More senior team members were schooled at the 1924 Academy in California, and all of them participate in on-going training and assessment through American Crew International AllStar Educators. Men’s hair grows differently, so specific training in barbering techniques for men and boys is a critical differentiator of 1924.

When Eggert turned the page on his career to become an entrepreneur his wife, Cathy, after a career in healthcare, made the same leap of faith and joined him to help open the shop. Together the Eggerts continue helping area men and boys look sharp.

To learn more about 1924 Fine Men’s Salon, and to schedule an appointment, visit 1924Salon. com or call 224.633.2188.

Owner Jeff Eggert receiving expert, attentive service from (L-R) Emily, Ashtyn, and Erica

Food, Foremost

Side Lot: An Ever-Evolving Destination That Delivers on a Unique, Worthwhile Casual Dining Experience.

ARTICLE

Years ago, a stone’s throw from the south shore of Bang’s Lake, an unassuming yet persistently popular local watering hole named Murphy’s Pub suffered severe fire damage, shuttering it for many months while its future was considered.

Its original rise-from-the-flames was as a microbrewery, newly named Side Lot, which earned enough fans of its craft to survive the difficult pandemic years, producing special brews served up onsite or in take-home growlers. This year, they’ve turned their focus and creativity to food. Still offering over a dozen mostly-local brews on tap, signature cocktails, a lean-but-mean

wine list and a full bar, Side Lot’s shift isn’t to “comfort food,” but to unique signature dishes served in a comfortable setting. This sweet spot hits home for many: those who love an elevated level of cuisine, a fine set of beverage pairings, and service providing an informed connection with the food, but who also prefer a warm, casual setting. (No need for that tie, or even a sport coat; enjoy a night out and delicious food in your comfies.)

Soak up the summertime sun at Side Lot’s expansive outdoor dining area with picnic and patio tables with shade umbrellas for al fresco drinking and dining. Inside is an array of comfortable, eclectic furnishings

AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN NEILSON

Side Lot's Chef Zac Morrison (C) with Managing Partner Phil Castello (R)

Veggie Bowl, with Grilled Chicken Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Nachos

Chicken Shawarma

and smaller tables arranged to meet the evening’s demands. A small gaming area adjoins the nicely-stocked bar. (Families note: their liquor license requires inside diners to be 21 or older – although families with younger members are welcome to dine at the outdoor patio.)

I recently dined on Side Lot’s new cuisine.

The Chicken Waffles (a popular southern-based treat) deliver a sweet-and-savory symphony: 2 fried chicken breasts atop a pair of Belgian waffles are infused with candy sugar bits, harmonized by a hot honey drizzle on top.

The Blistered Shishito Peppers are a light, smoky appetizer served drizzled with house-made tamale sauce, adding a salty-savory kick. (Shishitos are a mild but very flavorful pepper; only 1 in 10 jumps out to say “hello” with a burst of moderate heat, adding to the fun.)

My favorite: the Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Nachos, with quarter-inch grill-seared cubes of tuna served over crispy wonton chips with avocado, cucumber, pickled carrot, and radish, splashed with a nottoo-spicy-but-exuberant wasabi aioli.

My dining companion loved the flavor and freshness of the Veggie Bowl, a mix of quinoa, cucumber, avocado, watermelon radish, black beans, green and red bell pepper, and scallions; she added the optional topping of grilled chicken, and declared it a healthy, satisfying meal. Meanwhile, a neighboring table raved over the Chicken Shawarma: grilled chicken on pita bread with hummus, tomato, cukes, red onion, and feta.

Managing Partner Phil Castello called out a Korean treat on the menu. “Our Bao Buns are killer… they’re light but

very fulfilling.” Served on two steamed rice buns, Side Lot’s Bao Buns are offered in four versions: Shrimp Bao featuring Kimchi Shrimp, Pork Belly Bao with crispy Pork Belly seasoned with Thai Chili sauce, Tuna Bao featuring spicy Ahi tuna, and Chicken Bao with Korean fried chicken. Each is seasoned with varying combinations of sliced jalapeno, pickled matchstick carrots, cilantro, cucumber, and tamari, served with a side of crispy housemade wonton chips.

Side Lot stretches beyond their regular menu to offer themed dinner events with tailored beverage pairings. A frequent diner shared, “Their food is off the hook here now. They recently had a 14-course Omakase Sushi dinner with a paired Sake flight, and a six-course Tapas-inspired dinner… and if the featured dinner doesn’t work for your companion, they can order off the regular menu.”

Side Lot also hosts a range of special experiences. Cabernet Monet, a fun “paintand-sip” experience, is offered monthly; “Thinking and Drinking” Elephino Trivia with high-energy host Mason Hill highlights Thursday evenings weekly. Popular local musicians perform regularly; recent performances included sizzling jam-band Better With Bacon, acoustic duo Wait, What?, and rocker Gina Gonzales (of Lt. Dan’s Band fame).

If kicking it casual while enjoying tailored culinary experiences sounds like a treat, sidle on in to The Side Lot soon.

Side Lot: 110 Slocum Lake Rd in Wauconda, or visit online at TheSideLot.com to view menus, check out special events, and make reservations.

“Their food is off the hook here now... recently had a 14-course Sushi dinner with a paired Sake flight… if the featured dinner doesn’t work for your companion, they can order off the regular menu.”

Chicken Waffles

Side Lot's expansive patio offers ample space to drink and dine in the summer sun

Pork Belly Bao

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

JUNE 9TH

Spring Migration Bird Walk

HORIZON FARM IN BARRINGTON HILLS | 7:00 AM

Naturalists Wendy Paulson, Barb Karon and Laura Simpson offer a free walk along beautiful trails with the best of natural flora and fauna. Dress in layers and bring binoculars and bug spray. Registration is required. Presented by Citizens for Conservation at Horizon Farm on Old Sutton Road (south of Otis Road). Go to CitizensForConservation.org for more details.

JUNE 16TH

Movies in the Park

COMMUNITY PARK, 5 PARK VIEW LANE, HAWTHORN WOODS | 8:30 PM

Bring your kids and grandchildren, a favorite blanket and plenty of snacks to enjoy the family film “Minions: The Rise of Gru" projected on an enormous inflatable screen. Presented by the Village of Hawthorn Woods. For details please visit VHW.org

JUNE 23RD - 25TH

Strawberry Fest

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LONG GROVE

Long Grove’s annual all-things-strawberry festival is a weekend filled with strawberry-themed foods and drinks, live music, and plenty of activities for the family. Look for deep-fried strawberries on a stick, strawberry banana Nutella crepes, strawberry ice cream, strawberry kabobs, and much more. The fun kicks off at noon Friday, and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets at LongGrove.org

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BARRINGTON’S LUKAS VAN NESS DRAFTED BY THE GREEN BAY PACKERS.

FROM HOMETOWN TO TITLETOWN

ARTICLE BY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL & UIOWA MEDIA

Lukas Van Ness has achieved something no other Barrington High School football player has ever done: he was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. In fact, Van Ness is the only player ever from the Mid Suburban League drafted in the first round.

The University of Iowa defensive lineman, the son of Leanna and Jason Van Ness, grew up a two-sport athlete. Some say he may have been better at hockey than football. Playing for the Hawkeyes in Iowa City was always a dream from when as a kid he attended games with family. It was at Iowa where the gangly teenager with the impressive wingspan and high work ethic came into his own.

His Iowa teammates called him Hercules because of his prowess in the weight room. During an interview with Green Bay reporters Van Ness laughed about his nickname. “I love to work out, so honestly it’s a cool nickname.”

Brian Gutekunst, the Packers’ general manager, has high hopes for Van Ness. “I do think he’s going to play right away,” Gutekunst said. “I would expect him to be able to help us this year.”

Van Ness said he’s excited about playing for Green Bay. “I couldn’t have asked for a better result,” Van Ness said. “I can’t wait to get out there and wear that green” and gold.

Lukas Van Ness (Photo: UIowa Media)

Barrington celebrates one of their own