COMMUNITY SCENE
Women of Oak Brook
Photos by 726 Visuals
The Women of Oak Brook held their inaugural reception, “Sipping into Summer,” in early June at La Barra in Oak Brook.
The...
Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint
Photos by Curt Patrick at Icon3Studios
The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid) hosted its 69th annual Derby Day party. One of...
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
Charitable Giving: DuPage County’s predicted wealth transfer has huge implications
By Dave McGowan
The 2020 Illinois Transfer of Wealth Study reveals an astonishing trend: DuPage County residents are transferring more wealth than ever before, and...
BUSINESS
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,...
Comfort & Joy: Shopping This Holiday Season In Oak Brook, and...
By Larry Atseff
The holiday season is a feel-good time for many people.
And several measures have been put into place in Oak Brook over the...
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
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...
HCHS student shares musical talent with local retirement communities
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Laura Meyer
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in March, many high school students are spending time with friends, relaxing...
NEWS & EVENTS
Right at Home: Reasons businesses call Oak Brook home
By Katie Bolinger
In 1966, an advertisement in Forbes magazine showcased the advantages of establishing an office in Oak Brook. The Oak Brook Development Company,...
Making a Comeback: The Return of the Cicadas
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the The Morton Arboretum
A rare ecological event is happening this spring and summer, but it comes with...
HISTORY VAULT
Visit Normandy
A calm escape from the hustle and bustle of Paris
By Maureen Callahan
In the wake of this summer’s 80th anniversary of D-Day, it’s all eyes...
A Page Out of History: Downers Grove’s Baseball History
BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN I PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM
Baseball. It’s the American game. Not only is it the country’s earliest seriously organized sport...
FOOD & DRINK
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...
The Perfect Taste of Summer
A hot summer day, time by the pool or beach, or an evening at home means you need something to sip on. Try out...
SPORTS
ON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame
By Jeff Vorva
A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s...
Next Level: Local area student-athletes continue athletic pursuits
Congratulations to the local student-athletes from the Class of 2024 who will continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the Division 1 collegiate level.
It...
LATEST STORIES
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...
A Hidden Gem: Inside Mayslake Hall at Oak Brook’s Peabody Estate
By Maureen Callahan | Photos Courtesy of DuPage County Forest Preserve
DuPage County has a number of extraordinary historic homes built by notable citizens. For...
Right at Home: Reasons businesses call Oak Brook home
By Katie Bolinger
In 1966, an advertisement in Forbes magazine showcased the advantages of establishing an office in Oak Brook. The Oak Brook Development Company,...
Women of Oak Brook
Photos by 726 Visuals
The Women of Oak Brook held their inaugural reception, “Sipping into Summer,” in early June at La Barra in Oak Brook.
The...
Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint
Photos by Curt Patrick at Icon3Studios
The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid) hosted its 69th annual Derby Day party. One of...
Reaching New Heights: Bradley and the USA Deaf Volleyball team take to the court
Hinsdale Magazine Group spoke with 21-year-old Cullen Bradley of Hinsdale regarding his journey to the USA Deaf Volleyball (USADVB) national team. Bradley, who lost...
ON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame
By Jeff Vorva
A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s...
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...
Next Level: Local area student-athletes continue athletic pursuits
Congratulations to the local student-athletes from the Class of 2024 who will continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the Division 1 collegiate level.
It...
Serenades of the Summer
Concert series make their return for another music-filled summer
By Mia Jones
Sweet summertime calls for ample entertainment opportunities and good live music. Luckily, residents of...
Charitable Giving: DuPage County’s predicted wealth transfer has huge implications
By Dave McGowan
The 2020 Illinois Transfer of Wealth Study reveals an astonishing trend: DuPage County residents are transferring more wealth than ever before, and...
Draft Day OK for J.J.
Naz star ready to start NFL career with Vikings
By Jeff Vorva
While many members of Nazareth Nation gathered in the Stadium in McCook for...
Visit Normandy
A calm escape from the hustle and bustle of Paris
By Maureen Callahan
In the wake of this summer’s 80th anniversary of D-Day, it’s all eyes...
A Fair to Remember
It’s 70 years for DuPage County Fairground’s signature celebration
By Maureen Callahan
For more than a century and a half, the DuPage County Fair has drawn...
The Perfect Taste of Summer
A hot summer day, time by the pool or beach, or an evening at home means you need something to sip on. Try out...
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...
A Page Out of History: Downers Grove’s Baseball History
BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN I PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM
Baseball. It’s the American game. Not only is it the country’s earliest seriously organized sport...
HCHS student shares musical talent with local retirement communities
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Laura Meyer
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in March, many high school students are spending time with friends, relaxing...
Chicago Storm Special Hockey is truly special
By Larry Atseff | Photos Laura Meyer
When you visit the Chicago Storm Special Hockey website, the first headline that greets you asks the question:
“Want...
Town Meets Country: Local writer makes a name for herself in Nashville music scene
By Anna Hughes | Photo by Victor Hilitski
Alison Bonaguro had always known she wanted to be a writer. With a degree in journalism and...
Josh Bey goes all out to set state records after a tough go in world...
By Jeff Vorva | Photos by Jeff Vorva
Here’s how good Hinsdale Central’s Josh Bey is.
He finished sixth in the world – THE WORLD –...
A Lesson in History: Fullersburg Historic District
By Larry Atseff
On Sunday, May 19, at 2 pm, at the Oak Brook Public Library, three local historians will share why Fullersburg from 1832-1862...
Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society
More than 400 guests packed the Drake Oak Brook Hotel in early March for the Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society’s Tablescapes Ooh La La event...
Pets, Parades and Prizes, Oh My!
Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst and Spring Road
Business Association gear up for the 31st annual Pet Parade
By Anna Hughes
The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst has been...
New Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Center opens in Oak Brook
By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski
Northwestern Medicine’s Outpatient Center, at 1001 Commerce Drive, Oak Brook, parallel to 31st Street, is now open.
“This...
Summer is right around the corner, and we’ve rounded up the best events of...
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre
April 24-June 16
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Enjoy an evening at one of Chicagoland’s most highly esteemed theatres for their production of Beautiful: The...
Still Going Strong: Oakbrook Center continues to thrive, as more malls close
By Chuck Fieldman
The roster of Chicago area shopping malls continued to get smaller recently with the March closing of 44-year-old Spring Hill Mall in...
Hitting the Links: A New Dawn at The Oak Brook Golf Club
By Larry Atseff
Golfers often like an early start in the morning…even a new dawn. And, for certain, there is a new dawn at the...
Fostering Love: Two local families offer foster children a safe place to belong
By Maureen Callahan
The second Sunday in May is the day we honor Mom. Hers is the first love we know in this world.
There’s a...
Three local authors work themselves into three interesting and diverse book genres
By Maureen Callahan
Kelly K. James – Downers Grove
Ever wondered if you pushed the envelope too far at work? Worried you might get fired for...
The Thrill of the Dill: The unexpected rise of Pickleball
By Cynthia Maquet
For the third year in a row, Pickleball has earned the title of the fastest-growing sport in the nation. Is the pickleball...