Author: Maureen Callahan
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The Real-Life Overlook Hotels Shine On
No evidence of Red Rum at the Stanley Hotel or Timberline Lodge By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Stanley Hotel and Timberline Lodge “…..we all shine... Read more.
Head West for Fall Fun
West on I-90 to Route 20 for a great fall getaway By Maureen Callahan Thinking of heading out for a weekend this fall? Most Chicagoans leaf-peep in Michigan or Wisconsin.... Read more.
Dave Oberg, Elmhurst History Museum Executive Director
The history of a town plays a key role in the way a municipality evolves and the identity for which it comes to be known. Keeping track of our local history for... Read more.
Jim Rogers, Executive Director, Elmhurst Park District
With over thirty years of experience, Jim Rogers oversees the team that keeps our green spaces so well-manicured and inviting. And with 832 seasonal employees (79... Read more.
Jennifer Veremis, President and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry
A strong, cohesive network of businesses is the backbone of any community. That strength is shored up by an active chamber of commerce. Current President and CEO... Read more.
Allison Peters Quinn Elmhurst, Art Museum Director & Curator
A vibrant arts scene elevates a vibrant community to the next level. The opportunity to observe, create, and connect to others through art, especially at a museum... Read more.
Scott Levin, Mayor of Elmhurst
A strong community requires solid leadership. That leadership must be headed up by a great mayor. For us, that’s Scott Levin. While Levin grew up in Evanston,... Read more.
Life Under the Golden Arches
JJC Family Restaurants owns and operates 19 area McDonald’s locations By Maureen Callahan “One in eight Americans have worked at McDonald’s. You might see... Read more.
The Friendly Confines
Tales of a Wrigley Field groundskeeper By Maureen Callahan Ever wonder what the Friendly Confines are like long after the fans have left the ballpark? The stadium... Read more.
Staging a Dream
BAMtheatre grew from backyard players to the western suburbs’ premier youth theater By Maureen Callahan It’s not often a childhood dream becomes a reality, or... Read more.