COMMUNITY SCENE

Western Suburbs Giving Circle

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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...

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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

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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...

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By Anna Hughes | Photo by Victor Hilitski Alison Bonaguro had always known she wanted to be a writer. With a degree in journalism and...

Jim Peterik

GIVING BACK

Raising Kind Kids: How family volunteering inspires lifelong giving

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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

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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

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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?

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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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authenticinternalmed.com 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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Feeding His Passion

SPORTS

Goal Getter: Hinsdale’s Gutman scores for Fire in 100th MLS start

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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

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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...

LAW + SAFETY

Down to a Science

The DuPage County Crime Forensic Science Center aids the criminal justice system of DuPage County   By Scott Jonlich and Larry Atseff Photos by Victor Hilitski   When there...

E-EDITION

LATEST STORIES

Trailblazers: The inspiration behind the Women of Oak Brook

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...