Author: Valerie Hardy
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A Home Where the Bison Roam
Illinois’ prairie at Nachusa Grasslands has been restored over the past 40 years thanks to The Nature Conservancy By Valerie Hardy There are few places left... Read more.
An Open Book
Despite a challenging chapter after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2023, Elmhurst-based author Emily Bond returned to writing with her trademark voice,... Read more.
Then & Now
The familiar places of Downers Grove, seen across generations By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of Greg Elisha, the Downers Grove Historical Society, the Downers... Read more.
Reading Ready
Two former District 58 students turned teachers take literacy instruction to the next level By Valerie Hardy As students at Fairmount Elementary School, Beth Hatlen... Read more.
Chicagoland: The Quiet Golf Capital of the World
By Valerie Hardy When most people think of world-class golf destinations, the Midwest probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. Instead, they likely... Read more.
Forty & Flourishing
Community Adult Day Center celebrates four decades of compassionate care and connection for local seniors By Valerie Hardy One-third of older adults have Alzheimer’s... Read more.
Artistic Accolades
District 99 students achieve top honors in the annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards By Valerie Hardy Most teenagers take a fine arts class only because it’s... Read more.
Celebrating SEASPAR
After 50 years of service, a local special recreation association remains an invaluable asset to the community By Valerie Hardy The South East Association for Special... Read more.
FINS UP!
The Chicago Parrot Head Club channels the fun and philanthropic spirit of late music legend Jimmy Buffett BY VALERIE HARDY It’s always island time for the Chicago... Read more.
A Mature Amateur
River Forest Country Club prepares to host the Women’s Western Amateur golf tournament By Valerie Hardy | Photos courtesy of the Women’s Golf Association One... Read more.