COMMUNITY SCENE
Western Suburbs Giving Circle
The Western Suburbs Giving Circle of the Chicago Foundation for Women invited current and prospective members to kick off another year of grantmaking at...
Oak Brook Park District employee uses technical talents to create...
By Valerie Hardy
Thanks to Robert Pechous’ design and animation skills, Oak Brook is about to get merrier - and a watt brighter - this...
ART + THEATRE
Center Stage: Dan Aykroyd at Oakbrook Center’s Wonderverse
By Larry Atseff
There is absolutely no substitute for talent. And there is no substitute for being a genuinely nice guy. That is Dan Aykroyd...
Town Meets Country: Local writer makes a name for herself in...
By Anna Hughes | Photo by Victor Hilitski
Alison Bonaguro had always known she wanted to be a writer. With a degree in journalism and...
GIVING BACK
Raising Kind Kids: How family volunteering inspires lifelong giving
By Katie Bolinger
As mimics, children often mirror the behavior of their elders, so parents play a crucial role in fostering a child’s desire to...
BUSINESS
Global Reach with Local Roots
Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator
By Anna Hughes
Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right here...
United Real Estate Grand Opening
United Real Estate Chicago celebrated its Grand Opening last month at 1600 W.16th Street in Oak Brook. The event was hosted by Rick Williams,...
HEALTH + LIFE
Is hair loss on your mind?
Reclaim Your Crowning Glory
In a world where first impressions matter, the loss of hair can be a challenging journey to navigate. Your hair is...
Authentic Internal Medicine Building relationships with patients and the...
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375 Quail Ridge Dr., Westmont
Cindy Lagone, MD, FACP, and Anne Schultz, MD, FACP, are honored to offer direct primary care and concierge medicine at...
SPOTLIGHT
Let’s Go!: Every ride’s a quarter, five for a dollar, at...
By Maureen Callahan
Locals with very long memories remember that sometimes, rides were actually six for a dollar, depending on the weekly Tribune ads. Chicagoland...
Lifelong Resident Bobby Barber
One of many Oak Brook residents raising the next generation here
By Maureen Callahan
There’s a comfort to raising your family where you grew up. Your...
NEWS & EVENTS
Santa’s Workshop
What started in the basement of a suburban Chicago home back in 1998 as an idea to create unique items personalized for the receiver...
Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season
By Anna Hughes
A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated...
HISTORY VAULT
Before Barbie: Local museum showcases the world of toys before Mattel-mania
By Anna Hughes
When the Barbie movie came out last year, it took the world by storm.
When the Barbie doll came out, it had the...
Resurrecting Mary: Chicago’s most famous ghost-in-residence
By Maureen Callahan
Legends. Every corner of the world has them. Local lore is part of a location’s identity.
One dyed-in-the-wool staple of this area is...
FOOD & DRINK
What’s Brewing
Local Oktoberfest celebrations have fun for the whole family on tap this fall
When September hits, Oktoberfest isn’t far behind. The famed fall festival originated...
Labriola Restaurant An Elevated Dining Experience
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff| Photo by Laura Meyers
In an exciting move that promises to elevate the culinary scene, Rich Labriola, the visionary behind...
SPORTS
Goal Getter: Hinsdale’s Gutman scores for Fire in 100th MLS start
By Jeff Vorva
Hinsdale native Andrew Gutman has always been a top-notch all-around soccer player.
In college at Indiana University, the Hinsdale Central graduate capped off...
Something to Write Home About
Hinsdale author earns national recognition for her latest novel
By Anna Hughes
Meet Cristina Henríquez. She’s a critically acclaimed author who has called Hinsdale home for...
LATEST STORIES
Trailblazers: The inspiration behind the Women of Oak Brook
Local women’s group brings Oak Brook together
through connection, friendship, and service
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski
Lara Suleiman and her family moved to...
Santa’s Workshop
What started in the basement of a suburban Chicago home back in 1998 as an idea to create unique items personalized for the receiver...
Holiday Joy
By Anna Hughes
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Nov. 6, 2024 - Jan. 12, 2025
Drury Lane Theatre
Escape the cold and join the little mermaid and friends...
Goal Getter: Hinsdale’s Gutman scores for Fire in 100th MLS start
By Jeff Vorva
Hinsdale native Andrew Gutman has always been a top-notch all-around soccer player.
In college at Indiana University, the Hinsdale Central graduate capped off...
Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season
By Anna Hughes
A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated...
Before Barbie: Local museum showcases the world of toys before Mattel-mania
By Anna Hughes
When the Barbie movie came out last year, it took the world by storm.
When the Barbie doll came out, it had the...
Raising Awareness:World Diabetes Day celebrated in November
By Maureen Callahan
According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 537 million adults worldwide are afflicted with diabetes. November is the time of year when...
Raising Kind Kids: How family volunteering inspires lifelong giving
By Katie Bolinger
As mimics, children often mirror the behavior of their elders, so parents play a crucial role in fostering a child’s desire to...
Year-End Giving: Charitable contributions during the holiday season
By Dave McGowan
In the last issue, I reported that more than $557 billion was estimated to be contributed to charitable organizations in 2023. Do...
Western Suburbs Giving Circle
The Western Suburbs Giving Circle of the Chicago Foundation for Women invited current and prospective members to kick off another year of grantmaking at...
A New Dock: Chicago Boat Show finds new location in Rosemont
By Anna Hughes
Chicago’s biggest boat show is moving out of Chicago.
Luckily for boaters and loyal show attendees, it’s not moving far.
The 93rd Discover Boating...
When the Person in the Mirror is No Longer You
Claudine was 49 when she started working in the public eye as a community service officer. Years of sun exposure, gravity, diet, and various...
Village agency recruits volunteers for community service, response, and recovery
By Anna Hughes
You can never be too prepared.
That’s the foundation of Oak Brook’s Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA). ESDA members are trained to support...
Someone You Should Know: Veteran Ron Nelson
Veteran Ron Nelson still pays it forward
By Bill Esbrook
Always giving back.
Consistently paying it forward. Devoting himself to Faith, family, and country.
Those phrases might be...
Oak Brook Park District employee uses technical talents to create a luminescent winter...
By Valerie Hardy
Thanks to Robert Pechous’ design and animation skills, Oak Brook is about to get merrier - and a watt brighter - this...
Let’s Go!: Every ride’s a quarter, five for a dollar, at Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom
By Maureen Callahan
Locals with very long memories remember that sometimes, rides were actually six for a dollar, depending on the weekly Tribune ads. Chicagoland...
Celebration of International Cultures
Photos by 726 Visuals
The Oak Brook Park District and the Village of Oak Brook came together to host a vibrant celebration, creating an unforgettable...
Paying Homage to History: The Legacy of Jorie Butler Kent
By Hinsdale Magazine Group staff
This past October 6, in an event sponsored by the Oak Brook Historical Society, some 50-plus history buffs gathered at...
Oak Brook resident builds career, pursues dreams at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago
For most people, the dolphin show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is entertaining. Captivating. Majestic.
For...
Oak Brook Historical Society Starts Intern Program
The Oak Brook Historical Society is pleased to announce the launch of the John and Janet Baar Summer Intern Program, a unique opportunity for...
Butler School District helps shape the next generation of Girl Scouts
By Anna Hughes
For over a century, Girl Scouts have been making a positive impact on their communities and in the world. The organization has...
Writer’s Workshop: Oak Brook resident to tell her life story in upcoming book
By Anna Hughes
Sitting on the couch of her Oak Brook home, Joan Salvato gestures to a large black photo album on a chair across...
Growing Pains
Get to know the dads behind the Candor Health Executive Board
By Anna Hughes
Growing up is hard.
Sometime around the end of elementary school and during...
The Best of Chicago, for Chicago
Meet Julie Maddox, creator of NBC’s “Chicago Today”
By Cynthia Maquet
Lifestyle, fashion, food, health, and beauty are just a few of the trending topics that...
Turning a Leaf
by Mia Jones
As the days start to get a little cooler and kids are going back to school, there are a variety of fall...
Something to Write Home About
Hinsdale author earns national recognition for her latest novel
By Anna Hughes
Meet Cristina Henríquez. She’s a critically acclaimed author who has called Hinsdale home for...
Hall of Famer and San Francisco Forty-Niners General Manager John Lynch
By Maureen Callahan
Few professional athletes can claim a record within 500 yards of former Tampa Bay Buccaneer/Denver Bronco John Lynch. Now guiding the Forty-Niners...
Fall at the Sports Core
Cool sunny days make fall the perfect season to enjoy your sport of choice at the Oak Brook Sports Core. Whether your passion is...
Former Hinsdalean takes home the Miss Illinois USA crown
She is Beauty, She is Grace
By Anna Hughes
Grace Rodi has spent half her life in the pageant industry.
Her passion started at 12 years old...
A Fighting Illini
Local UIUC freshman discusses cancer battle in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
By Anna Hughes
Adrian Lam was weeks away from starting his freshman year...
Global Reach with Local Roots
Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator
By Anna Hughes
Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right here...