Author: Maureen Callahan

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Maureen Callahan

Maureen Callahan is a writer for Hinsdale Magazine Group whose stories bring to life the rich character of the western-suburban communities she covers. From families turning personal challenges into missions to local leaders shaping tomorrow, Maureen’s reporting highlights the heart and vitality of neighborhoods readers know and love.

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Oak Brook, Oak Brook Issue Nov-Dec 2025

Behind the Beauty of Oak Brook

by Maureen Callahan October 27, 2025 0

The Village and Public Works proudly celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree this past April. BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK A... Read more.

Downers Grove Issue Nov-Dec 2025, Z-Downers Grove

Keeping Things Local

by Maureen Callahan October 27, 2025 0

Life-long resident Erin Venezia heads up Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Downers Grove is a sort of gem among the Western Suburbs.... Read more.

Downers Grove Issue Nov-Dec 2025, Z-Downers Grove

Mahoney’s Mark

by Maureen Callahan October 27, 2025 0

A tribute to Cathy Mahoney’s decades of service BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT Most of us will never know the feeling... Read more.

Downers Grove Issue Nov-Dec 2025, Elmhurst Issue Nov-Dec 2025, Hinsdale Issue Nov-Dec 2025, Z - Hinsdale Magazine, Z-Downers Grove, Z-Elmhurst

Global Impact, Local Roots

by Maureen Callahan October 27, 2025 0

CEO Sanjeev Ahuja leads Lions Club International headquartered in Oak Brook BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Service organizations are a great way to find a place to belong,... Read more.

Elmhurst Issue Nov-Dec 2025, Oak Brook, Oak Brook Issue Nov-Dec 2025, Z-Elmhurst

Titanic – 40 Years After Discovery

by Maureen Callahan October 23, 2025 0

A deeper dive into the mission that yielded one of the century’s great discoveries By Maureen Callahan The location of the RMS Titanic – the largest and most... Read more.

Hinsdale Issue Sept-Oct 2025, Z - Hinsdale Magazine

Stronger Together

by Maureen Callahan September 16, 2025 0

Hinsdale Family turns personal battle into a mission to raise awareness for pediatric cancer By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Victor Hilitski September is Childhood... Read more.

Downers Grove Issue Sept-Oct 2025, Oak Brook, Oak Brook Issue Sept-Oct 2025, Z-Downers Grove

A Local Indiana Jones

by Maureen Callahan September 16, 2025 0

Dr. James Henry Breasted spent a lifetime in pursuit of history’s mysteries By Maureen CallahanPhotos Courtesy of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures... Read more.

Downers Grove Issue Sept-Oct 2025, Oak Brook, Oak Brook Issue Sept-Oct 2025, Z-Downers Grove

“Sister” Cities

by Maureen Callahan September 16, 2025 0

Areas and landmarks with the same name, but a different story By Maureen Callahan Have you ever wondered about other towns named the same as yours? We did a little... Read more.

HM Health + Life

Almost Home: The Skinner family establishes roots while building their forever home in Templeton Reserve

by Maureen Callahan September 16, 2025 0

By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Victor Hilitski “I felt like I was walking into my childhood,” said Jennifer Skinner, when she described seeing the three and... Read more.

Oak Brook, Oak Brook Issue Sept-Oct 2025

History Comes Back to Life at Bronswood Cemetery

by Maureen Callahan September 16, 2025 0

Join Oak Brook Historical Society for a literal blast from the past this Halloween By Maureen Callahan There are several ideas about the origins of Halloween. The... Read more.