• Green Living is a growing topic today. To support that trend, Laura Reedy Stukel of LW Reedy Real Estate in Elmhurst has become the first real estate agent in DuPage County to earn the EcoBroker Certified designation. The unique and rigorous training program focuses on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions to help buyers and sellers enjoy healthier, more comfortable and more cost-effective living. For further information, call (630) 833-1700.

• The Illinois Association of Mortgage Professionals elected Batavia resident Richard Reindl to the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. In addition to his work with the IAMP, Reindl is also regional sales manager with Radian Guaranty, Inc.ok He has been in the mortgage industry for 25 years.  For further information, visit www.iamp.biz.

• Adventist Hinsdale Hospital has announced the appointment of Dr. Frank Lutrin as medical director of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at the hospital’s Rooney Heart Institute. A cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, Lutrin has treated patients at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital since 1999. He replaces the late Dr. David Calandra.
 

• This month’s Geneva Women in Business luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Oscar Swan County Bed & Breakfast, 1800 W. State St., Geneva. Join other professionals in a festive networking lunch. Remember to bring your business cards. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. For further information or to make a reservation, call (630) 232-6060 or visit www.genevachamber.com.

• Local entertainment producer Ron Onesti recently hosted a special event at The Onesti Dinner Club in St. Charles. “Dinner with Deana” was an intimate gathering at which Deana Martin shared memories of her life with her father, the late Dean Martin. Martin shared how upon her first meeting with Elvis Presley, Elvis bent down and said to her “I am known as the ‘King of Rock n’ Roll,’ but your father is the ‘King of Cool.’” For further information, visit www.onestidinnerclub.com.