COMMUNITY SCENE
DuPage Foundation
In early November, the DuPage Foundation celebrated its Annual Benefit: Through the Looking Glass at The Westin Chicago Lombard, welcoming over 425 guests. The...
Assistance League Chicagoland West
Photos by Michelle James
The Assistance League Chicagoland West hosted its annual Books & Brunch in early November at The Abbington in Glen Ellyn. Close...
ART + THEATRE
The Transformative Power of Live Performing Arts
by Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson
Live performing arts have a profound impact on both individuals and communities. From the artists who express themselves...
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...
GIVING BACK
Compassion in Action: The joy of volunteering with animals
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff
Winter months bring an increased need for volunteers at animal shelters and rescues. As the season adds challenges such as...
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
Polar Plunge in Oak Brook raises money for Special Olympics Illinois
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Special Olympics Illinois
Mike McLaughlin is a multi-sport athlete. In 35 years with Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL), he’s...
After the Ashes: Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein
By Maureen Callahan
The Holocaust was among the darkest hours in history. How survivors carry their memories is as varied as the individual stories themselves....
NEWS & EVENTS
Village News: Investing in Our Future Through Beautification
Oak Brook has long been known for its beautiful natural setting, from the lush woods of Fullersburg to the serenity of Salt Creek and...
Oak Brook Sports Core: A Year of Growth and Innovation
Changes made in 2024, including financial and facilities improvements are positioning the Oak Brook Sports Core for continued success and expansion in 2025 and...
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
Blazing Courage: Oak Brook Fire Department’s Adam Eboli
Like many people, Adam Eboli chose to work in his hometown. It’s where his family is. It’s where his roots were planted.
But unlike other...
Village News: Investing in Our Future Through Beautification
Oak Brook has long been known for its beautiful natural setting, from the lush woods of Fullersburg to the serenity of Salt Creek and...
Polar Plunge in Oak Brook raises money for Special Olympics Illinois
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Special Olympics Illinois
Mike McLaughlin is a multi-sport athlete. In 35 years with Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL), he’s...
Girls Just Want to Give Funds: The Western Suburbs Giving Circle
By Anna Hughes
Women supporting women: that’s the core of the Western Suburbs Giving Circle (WSGC).
The WSGC is a subset of the Chicago Foundation for...
Oak Brook Sports Core: A Year of Growth and Innovation
Changes made in 2024, including financial and facilities improvements are positioning the Oak Brook Sports Core for continued success and expansion in 2025 and...
Disappointment, Then Elation – Hinsdale Central golfers win state
By Jeff Vorva | Photos courtesy of Pam Devata
Hinsdale Central senior Dru Devata was bummed out.
He thought that for the third year in a...
DuPage Foundation
In early November, the DuPage Foundation celebrated its Annual Benefit: Through the Looking Glass at The Westin Chicago Lombard, welcoming over 425 guests. The...
Assistance League Chicagoland West
Photos by Michelle James
The Assistance League Chicagoland West hosted its annual Books & Brunch in early November at The Abbington in Glen Ellyn. Close...
Clearing the Air: The American Lung Association and the local Fight for Air Climb
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the American Lung Association
It’s not easy having to fight for air.
It’s unfair when the most basic human...
Snapshot: Montini Catholic High School
Being a teenager today is more challenging than ever and the Lasallian approach to education that Montini Catholic has provided since their founding -...
The DuPage County Underground Railroad
Local Underground Railroad stations invite visitors to hear freedom seekers’ stories
By Maureen Callahan
From the start of slavery, freedom seekers (formerly known as enslaved people)...
Snapshot: Notre Dame School
Under the patronage of Our Blessed Mother, Notre Dame School partners with parents, the primary educators, in the sacred mission of guiding their children...
State park and trail commemorate the 16th President of the United States
By Anna Hughes | Photos Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois wasn’t always the Land of Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln didn’t even move to the state until...
The Transformative Power of Live Performing Arts
by Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson
Live performing arts have a profound impact on both individuals and communities. From the artists who express themselves...
2025 Wedding Trends
Although any wedding should be unique to the happy couple, trends often sneak their way into the celebration. We’ve rounded up a list of...
After the Ashes: Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein
By Maureen Callahan
The Holocaust was among the darkest hours in history. How survivors carry their memories is as varied as the individual stories themselves....
Compassion in Action: The joy of volunteering with animals
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff
Winter months bring an increased need for volunteers at animal shelters and rescues. As the season adds challenges such as...
Beat the Winter Blues
By Anna Hughes
Nothing’s better than a hot chocolate by the fireplace on a cold winter day, but we’ve rounded up a list of events...
Women of Oak Brook
The Women of Oak Brook hosted their Jingle Mingle event for over 100 members and invited member guests in early December at Michael Jordan’s...
Snapshot: Timothy Christian Schools
Partner With A School That Aligns With Your Family’s Values
Timothy Christian Schools is a PS-12th grade, nondenominational, college preparatory school committed to Biblical virtues...
Snapshot: Avery Coonley School
Established in 1906, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) is known as a leader in gifted education and offers advanced learners in preschool through eighth...
2024 Mistletoe Medley Heralds the Holidays
For over three decades, Mistletoe Medley has been a must-attend event for women in the western suburbs and beyond. This year’s event, held at...
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...
Paying Homage to History: The Legacy of Jorie Butler Kent
By Hinsdale Magazine Group staff
Editor’s Note. This article first appeared in the November/December 2024 issue of Oak Brook Magazine. Unfortunately, there were errors which...
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...