MICHAEL BICKNELL DDS, MS

Free Consultations – Morning / Evening / Weekend
Appointments Available
We are committed to creating truly beautiful healthy smiles and exceptional service. 

Our practice uses the most advanced techniques available to provide the most effective means of correcting each individual problem.  We pride ourselves on providing outstanding service to our patients and their families. 

A common question pertaining to orthodontics is “When should I bring my child to the Orthodontist?"
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends the first visit to an orthodontist occur at age 7. While the child may not be ready to start treatment, an early examination allows the doctor to determine when a child’s problem should be treated for maximum improvement with the smallest possible investment of time and expense. Most patients begin treatment between the ages of 11 and 13 when most of their permanent teeth have erupted. However, in some cases, interceptive (Phase I) treatment is necessary at an earlier age to control growth issues or prevent damage caused by habits such as thumb sucking. Early intervention seldom eliminates the need for comprehensive orthodontic treatment. The majority of pre-adolescent patients do not require early intervention. Most orthodontists will regularly monitor those patients throughout the eruption of their permanent teeth. During these observation visits, the doctor notes any changes and advises when comprehensive treatment should begin.

275 North York, Suite 200
630-832-8320

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ARCHITECTS’ STUDIO, LLC 

Owned by architect Jeff Budgell, Architects’ Studio is a design, design/build and development firm located in Elmhurst City Centre with over twenty years experience with commercial office/retail design, office/retail interior build-out, industrial and residential multi-family and single family new construction and addition/renovation. Jeff Budgell is a LEED-AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Accredited Professional) through the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). Architects’ Studio specializes in working with clients to provide innovative, environmentally responsible and award winning designs for their projects.

Memberships & Certifications:

  • Licensed Architect – State of IL
  • Licensed Professional Design Firm –  State of IL
  • AIA American Institute of Architects
  • ALA Association of Licensed Architects (National Board Director)
  • NCARB Certified (National Council of Architectural Registration Board)
  • LEED-AP (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – Accredited Professional)
  • Urban Land Institute
  • Licensed Real Estate Broker – State of IL
  • Elmhurst City Centre Board Member (President)

Services:

  • Planning
  • Site Design
  • Building Design
  • Design Consultation
  • Construction Documentation
  • Building Development
  • Construction Services
  • Consulting Services

Contact Info:
275 North York Road  Suite 202
Office  630-617-5990
Fax  630-617-5992
jbudgell@architectsstudiollc.com




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Spring Preview:

Accessories: Scarves are all the rage at biancarose. We love that you can wear them with any top for a stylish look that won’t cost a fortune. Scarves are the perfect accessory for the season, so make sure you add some to your wardrobe!

Shoes: We are looking forward to Spring! Set the tone with many colors to choose from including green apple, yellows, purples, blue, pomegranate and the famous black. Grey will still be strong and works well with bright accents including neon and neutral colors. Accessorize with our new jewelry including rings, bracelets and layering necklaces. Choose from many bags at affordable prices and must-have shoes to keep your fetish going. We love the gladiator-inspired flat sandals, wedges, platforms, strappy sandals and down-to-earth boots coming in this season.

Look for our new lines of accessories and shoes and be sure to visit frequently for new surprises!

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DICK POND ATHLETICS

Dick Pond Athletics-Elmhurst provides the near west suburbs with a locally owned and operated running store which is a fun place to connect with local runners while offering the latest in running shoes, apparel and gear. Come on in and our trained staff will be happy to professionally analyze your feet, gait and training regimen to ensure you are fitted with the optimum performance shoes.

Dick Pond Athletics-Elmhurst is part of the Dick Pond Athletics group of stores. Dick Pond Athletics was established in 1969 and is the oldest Running Store in the USA. Dick Pond was an accomplished high school distance runner and All-American at WMU who wanted to offer quality running shoes at an affordable price and exceptional customer service.

Dick Pond Athletics-Elmhurst is a proud member/sponsor of Elmhurst Running Club, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce, York Athletic Boosters Club, Elmhurst City Centre, Four on the Fourth Road Race, Anti-Hunger Race, Elmhurst Triathlon Club, Relay For Life and Share Your Soles.

Please visit our website at www.dickpond-elmhurst.com and sign up for our e-newsletter and learn about all our special events.

Fun runs the first Monday of every month at 7 pm

Current 2009 training program includes: 5K 10K and Half Marathon

The training group runs on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm

Store hours Monday-Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5

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e-clips

Our hair studio is in the heart of Elmhurst – just across from the York Theater. e-clips is one of many studios at this location offering spa services. After living in Elmhurst for more than 25 years and working in Oak Brook area salons, we have opened a business here. Michael specializes in colors and highlights, [he loves a challenge] and I design the cuts and styles. In this relaxing atmosphere, you won’t be one of many...you will receive very personal attention in our own private studio.

We love Elmhurst, and we’re so happy to have one of “those stores" that when you walk down the street, after dinner or a movie, you can take a peek in our window and see us! I love waving at my daughter and her friends when they go into the theater or seeing my own friends walk by. We hope you stop by, too!



ELMHURST MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OF ELMHURST

It is with great pride that the Elmhurst Model Railroad Club of Elmhurst, Illinois announces their 40th anniversary this year, 2009. To mark this occasion, members of the club have decided to hold a marathon operating session beginning at the start of our regular weekly open house on Friday April 17th at 7 pm. We will remain open and in continuous operation until what would be the closing time of our other regular weekly open house on Sunday April 19th at 5 pm. The club will remain open to the general public for this entire timeframe and everyone is invited to stop and visit as we celebrate our club’s 40 years of model railroading.

Started in April 1969 and now in its third incarnation, our club boasts over nine scale miles of HO scale model railroad in operation. A drive-in movie theater, a roundhouse and turntable, passenger stations, freight yards, a steel mill and other small industries and businesses are displayed throughout our layout. A list of “special” items to search for is also available when you visit. Cameras and videocameras as well as families and children are always welcome.

Our club is located at 111 East 1st Street in Elmhurst. Signs will be posted and the front door will remain open. For more information call: Dan Hollis at 630-833-7452 or visit our website at www.emrrc.org. You can visit us during our regular open house hours of Fridays from 7 to 10 pm and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm.

This is an event that happens only once in 40 years. We look forward to your visit and to sharing our layout with you.

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ESSENTIAL SKIN & BEAUTY

Skin is the largest organ of the body, yet most people neglect it until a problem arises. Skin care does not need to be difficult or take a long amount of time, but it needs to be effective and contain ingredients which nurture and support health and healing. 

Steps to Effective Skin Care

1. Cleanse: The skin needs to be cleansed daily. We accumulate pollutants from the environment around us that can lead to the breakdown of our skin and cause loss of elasticity, breakouts and irritation. Choose a cleanser that leaves the skin refreshed, and not dry and tight.

2. Treat: Like the other organs of our body the skin needs to be fed. Serums are a fantastic way to infuse the skin with vitamins, antioxidants and other treatments. Choose a serum that absorbs quickly and is high in active ingredients (i.e. antioxidants, AHA’s, retinols). If you look at the ingredient deck and the active ingredients are among the last on the list, chances are the product will not be effective!

3. Protect: Sunscreen is the most important product for the health of your skin. 90% of the signs of visible aging (sun spots, broken, capillaries, loss of elasticity) are caused by the sun. Use an spf 30 every day and choose one with titanium or zinc over chemical screens to lessen the chance of irritation.

Essential Skin and Beauty
Facials Waxing Makeup
116 South York Street Suite 106
630-832-7546 

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HALCYON MASSAGE THERAPY

Halcyon Massage Therapy, located at 151 N York Street, Elmhurst, offers Table Massage as well as Workplace Chair Massage. Therapist Marcia Brandes is a 2002 graduate of the National University of Health Science’s Therapeutic Massage Therapy program. She is Nationally Board Certified, licensed in the state of Illinois, and a Professional member of the AMTA. Marcia believes that the body is wise and has self correcting reflexes. She considers her role as a therapeutic facilitator with her clients in correcting imbalances to improve function, alignment and well-being.

There are many benefits of massage therapy including increase of joint flexibility, lower blood pressure, stimulate lymph and blood flow, improve range of motion, reduce stress and fatigue, reduce spasm and cramping, relax and soften overused muscle tissue, relieve headaches and fulfills the need for nurturing touch. In the workplace, Chair Massage programs are expanding every day by reducing work related stress and by improving alertness and productivity. Massage gives your staff the feeling of your appreciation of their hard work. Please call Marcia at 630-903-3819 for further information or to schedule a massage session.

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ILLINOIS SPINAL CARE OF ELMHURST

“Structure Dictates Function.”

It is an age-old engineering principle that is the foundation of practice here at Illinois Spinal Care of Elmhurst. We utilize state-of-the-art techniques and the latest chiropractic technology in order to rebuild your spinal structure and restore your posture to get your body to function the way it was designed...OPTIMALLY!!

Hello, we are doctors Travis Bertke and Darrin Redinger co-owners of Illinois Spinal Care of Elmhurst located in City Centre above Caribou Coffee. Illinois Spinal Care of Elmhurst is your source for state of the art care for your body delivered in a patientcentered environment.

You are what matter most to us.  We promise to listen, and to present you with honest options to address your concerns, your wants and your needs.

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JUST FUN FASHIONS

Looking for a unique boutique? Do you love that creative touch? Meet Just Fun Fashions, specializing in delightful, fun clothing and accessories for women, infants and children. We have been located in beautiful downtown Elmhurst since May of 1994.

Just Fun Fashions is a family owned and operated business, spanning three generations of creative and talented women. Owner Debby Green, has manufactured and designed the businesses own label. Customers can order personalized products including a variety of clothing, accessories, photo frames and jean jackets. Just Fun can help you give the adorable customized gift your friends and family will cherish for years to come.

We carry complete baptismal, first communion and bridal lines along with princess, birthday, big and little sister/ brother and Miss month (i.e. March) of the year lines. Just Fun also carries many popular manufactured lines such as: Baby Biscotti, Vitamins, Kate Mack, LeTop, Kidorable Rain Gear and many more.

Visit us at the store soon or email us at Debbyg1@comcast.net.



NOVACARE

Experiencing aches and pains from training? Not sure if it’s serious or not? Have questions about stetching and strengthening? NovaCare Rehabilitation can help! Contact the Elmhurst center for more information.

Our services include: physical therapy, shoulder & knee rehabilitation, spine/low back/neck rehabilitation, sports performance/athletic training services, WorkStrategies® Program and a Spanish-speaking staff.

275 North York Road
630-279-5283

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PARK PLACE INTERIORS

Classic and timeless decor: English, French and Italian influences

Full Service Interior Design with highly-personalized service

Beautiful Shop with knowledgeable assistants, highly experienced designers

Unique Offerings: Custom Window Treatments, floral, upholstery, chandeliers, lamps, fabrics, bedding and area rugs

Welcome to Park Place Interiors a speciality interior design gallery. We are a multi-line, full-service showroom, featuring an outstanding selection of affordable, quality furnishings, lightings, and decorative accessories. What makes Park Place Interiors uniquely different is our emphasis on quality customer service. Our creative vignettes highlight our beautiful product and provide an inspiration for our customers. If you like Veranda and Southern Accents magazines,you are sure to love what we have inside our store.

Park Place Interiors is designed so that customers can take advantage of instant gratification by picking up a few accessories, or perhaps a more extensive purchase of a complete vignette. We offer personalized interior design services and have programs to meet our customers needs, be it window treatments, accessorizing their home, or a master plan to complete a whole room. Our interior decorating services are marked by personal attention to detail and a partnership with our clients. Our clients appreciate the one-to-one assistance in the process of refining their home.

Our shops our dedicated to providing our clients with outstanding service and lasting impressions with their homes.

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PLAY N TRADE

Play N Trade offers a setting that includes wall-mounted, flat-panel HD LCD monitors and wireless controllers, an extensive selection of games, consoles and accessories ranging from classic to current, disc and console repair services, and a “try any game before you buy” policy. This mix of in-store contests, tournaments and retail services creates a unique community environment and customer experience that can only be found at Play N Trade.

Play N Trade is the largest and fastest-growing video game franchise worldwide. It is also one of the fastest-growing franchises worldwide across all industries. To date, the company has sold more than 500 franchises, opened over 240 stores, and is now opening a new store every other day. The company provides exceptional training, support and marketing systems to its store owners, who in turn provide an outstanding customer experience for their shoppers. Play N Trade customers can try any video game before they buy, participate in local and national tournaments, have their consoles and games repaired, as well as buy, sell and trade video games. Please visit www.playntrade.com or call 1.888.PNT.GAME for more information.

The Elmhurst Play N Trade is located at 158 North York Road. Store hours are 10 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 12-6 on Sunday. For more information, please contact George Seaton at 630-993-9600.

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POLAY’S HOME DECOR

Polays’ Home Décor is a full service interior design studio in downtown Elmhurst. Draperies, shutters, cornices and valances from concept to completion. Color consultations and space management are also popular requests.

A lot of our design work is done right here in Elmhurst. Referrals and portfolio are available upon request. Balance your space and harmonize your home with Polays’ Home Décor. 

Store: 100 North York

Studio: 120 North York Suite 110

Give us a call or email us with any questions or to set up an in-home consultation at 630-833-2331 or info@polayshomedecor.com.

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WINE & VINE

Wine & Vine is very proud of two things, the first being that we have no deep fryer anywhere. More importantly, we have no freezer. We use only the freshest products out there, and strive to provide our guests with a quality meal. Everything on our menu is fresh. Our seafood comes in almost everyday, and is NEVER frozen. Our meat is hand cut by our certified executive chefs. If we are out of something, it was refused at delivery because of our high standards. It is NOT about making a buck. It is about making the best!

WINE CLUB: Each month our wine club members will receive carefully selected wines from our private reserve. The wines are chosen exclusively for our wine club members enjoyment, and to highlight the new era of wine enthusiasts. Clubs are 3, 6 or 12 months. The wine club is a great way to learn about wines from around the world. If you are just starting, a membership is the way to go! Each member will also receive the following: 10% off every purchase in the wine shoppe, 15% off every case purchase, 1 free tasting pass every month and 10% off any entrée purchase.

ASSORTMENT CLUB ($35)  2 hand-selected wines 

WHITE CLUB ($40)  2 hand-selected white wines

RED CLUB ($45) 2 hand-selected fine reds 

RESERVE CLUB ($65)  2 very special hand-selected reds

VINTAGE CLUB ($100) 1 bottle, ultra premium (6 month minimum)

Wine & Vine also offers corporate catering. Packages start at just $15.75 per person!

105 South York Road
630-832-WINE

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YORK THEATRE

Built in 1924 the York Theatre in downtown Elmhurst is Classic Cinemas second oldest theatre and was designed by noted theatre architect Elmer Behms with a Spanish motif. After extensive remodeling and additions by the Johnson family it now offers 9 screens of 1st run movie entertainment with the latest in sound and screen technology. The theatre now features digital sound, stadium seating and just recently installed Digital 3-D. This new digitally projected 3-D technology will offer patrons an opportunity to see all the latest 3-D film releases but also with it’s provide such special presentations such as concerts, operas and other unique programming.

The York Theatre also features two party rooms so that you can celebrate your next birthday or special occasion at the movies. Party packages and reservations can be arranged with our theatre manager.

The newly remodeled refreshment stand offers the best popcorn, popped fresh before every showing and free refills on all sizes of popcorn, soft drinks and Icee’s. Our management and staff are courteous and friendly and always try to offer our guests a mint and a “thank you” after the movie.

The York Theatre is located at 150 York Street in downtown Elmhurst and has one of the most recognizable marquee’s in all of Northern Illinois. It is truly a unique movie-going experience. For the latest movies and showtimes at the York Theatre or any Classic Cinemas please visit: www.classiccinemas.com.

And for movie buffs on your next visit to the York Theatre please check out the Theatre Historical Society of America which is located on the 2nd floor (separate outside entrance). It offers free admission with a gallery of artifacts and exhibits from the golden age of movie palaces.

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