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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026
THE MANY MOODS OF LINCOLN
Oak Brook sculptor Rebecca Childers Caleel captures the emotions of our sixteenth President. BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Humble yet noble. Empathetic but stoic. Humorous while brooding. These are all descriptions used by historians to describe the dynamic personality of the sixteenth President, Abraham Lincoln. February 12th is the birthday of this most respected president, whose profound…
A New Golden Era?
Montini football wins back-to-back state football titles BY JEFF VORVA / PHOTO BY FERNANDO RENDON, COURTESY OF MONTINI CATHOLIC The Golden Era of Montini football was a 12-season stretch from 2004 through 2015 in which the Broncos won six state championships, including four in a row. Could the Broncos start another big era of bringing…
A New Way to Play This Summer
Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club introduces a half-day, multi-sport camp for young athletes Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club has unveiled an exciting update for summer 2026: A new half-day summer camp designed to highlight the premier sports programs offered at the Village of Oak Brook Sports Core. Trustee Melissa Martin shares, “The Oak…
Inspiring Leadership
Honoring Oak Brook’s visionary president The Greater Oak Brook Chamber recently presented the 2025 Denny Hiffman Inspiring Leader Award to Oak Brook Village President Larry Herman. This honor recognizes President Herman’s continued dedication to supporting the local business community and his strategic vision for enhancing Oak Brook’s reputation as a leading corporate destination. Named for…
Growing Together
The Azam Family’s next chapter in Oak Brook BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTOS BY RAHIMI SAIDAN PHOTOGRAPHY Salman and Saba Azam’s decision to leave Chicago’s South Loop for Oak Brook came as their family entered a new stage in life. They valued their years in the city—Salman described Chicago as “a great transition…
Access Granted
How Le Méridien connects guests to local art BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF LE MÉRIDIEN CHICAGO – OAKBROOK CENTER Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, located on Spring Road in the middle of Oak Brook’s shopping and dining district, has built a steady reputation for modern rooms, thoughtful design, and an experience…
2026 Wedding Trends:
5 Ways Modern Couples Are Redefining Celebrations
1. Destination Experiences Couples are turning their “I do’s” into multi-day escapes—private villas, yachts, and immersive itineraries. Think welcome cocktails, chef-hosted dinners, and a farewell brunch overlooking the sea. 2. Floor-to-Ceiling Design No longer limited to centerpieces, design now surrounds every sense. Suspended florals, mirrored floors, custom scents, and ambient light art create immersive…
Inside Curling
Villa Park’s Windy City Curling Club is just a stone’s throw away By Maureen Callahan Curling. We’ve all seen it played at the Winter Olympics, but how many can say they really understand this unique sport? To the casual onlooker, it could seem at first like a cross between shuffleboard and marbles played on ice.…
Is it Almost Spring?
Find out on February 2 in Woodstock, Illinois By Maureen Callahan| Photos courtesy of Woodstock Willie Days Committee By February, most of us have winter blues. That is, unless you live in northwest suburban Woodstock, the town that doubled for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Harold Ramis’ 1993 cult classic, Groundhog Day. February 2 marks the day…
Game Changers
TV’s most memorable ads are aired on Super Bowl Sunday BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN “People are usually annoyed by advertising. But one day a year, they love it.” – Soraya Faber, SVP, Executive Account Director of McCann New York It’s the big day! The dips are made, the chili is simmering, and the beer is icing…
