Mark Egan grew up in Glencoe. Today, he lives in Winnetka. He and is his wife Sarah have three children and a 105-pound goldendoodle.
Q: What is it like trying to walk a dog of that size?
A: As long as he is well-trained, it is relatively easy. I only need two fingers to walk him.
Q: How did you get him?
A: We looked for a long time and then we got him from a breeder in Ohio.
Q: Is it hard to walk him on a cold day?
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A: It keeps me exercising all year round.
Q: Would you ever want to have more than one dog of that size?
A: Yes, previously we had two Great Danes at the same time. So this is our small dog.
Q: Is there anything specific you are looking forward to for the holidays this year?
A: Having our family come in from out of town, it is nice.
Q: What are your favorite memories of growing up in Glencoe?
A: The Watts Ice Center and Weinecke’s Hardware Store.
Q: What do you like about living in Winnetka today?
A: I like the sense of community and I like that it is quieter. I’d love it if they re-did the ice rink in Hubbard Woods Park that they used to have in the winter with the hot dog place across the street. That place was a lot of fun.