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Where Geology Meets Technology
Discover the Hidden Gems in Your Phone Hidden treasures aren’t always found deep underground—sometimes, they’re right in your pocket. The Hidden Gems in Cellphones exhibition at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, opening October 19 and running through May 2026, reveals the beauty and importance of minerals that power modern technology. Inspired…
Read MoreLudwig Wealth Management
Elmhurst Magazine (EM): How would you describe your philosophy regarding helping clients manage their money? Michael Ludwig (ML): Financial guidance should be rooted in the client’s best interest. Yet, I’ve witnessed many friends and family struggle to find advice they could trust. When my grandmother was 75, a financial advisor put her funds in an…
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Rockefeller Global Family Office When families and entrepreneurs across Chicago seek guidance for growing and preserving their wealth, they turn to Manu Lail for one defining reason: he brings clarity and confidence to complexity. As Wealth Manager and Vice President at Rockefeller Global Family Office in Oak Brook, Manu draws on a career that spans…
Read MoreMore Than Just a Pretty Face
Cosmetic Dentistry Improves Overall Health By Jeffrey Weller, DDS Cosmetic dentistry is often thought of as the art of creating a beautiful smile. While aesthetics are certainly important, advanced cosmetic dentistry also addresses function—and that can have powerful effects on overall health. One area where this connection is especially clear is jaw alignment. When the…
Read MoreTrotting to Alleviate Hunger
The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot: A Forty-Plus Year Holiday Tradition BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DAN GIBBONS TURKEY TROT Thanksgiving is a time for family traditions. And not all of them happen around a dinner table. For many Elmhurstians, the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot (DGTT) – held every year on Thanksgiving morning-…
Read MoreHomegrown Leadership
Dr. Keisha Campbell’s journey from York student to D205 superintendent Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Elmhurst Magazine connected with Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell for an in-depth Q&A about the personal and professional journey that led her back to the community where it all began. A York High School graduate and lifelong…
Read MoreSongs of the Season
The time-honored tradition of the ECPA Winter Carolers By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Betsy Markwald Photography The first holiday song of the season is always special. It signals a familiar, often nostalgic time filled with family, joy, and gratitude. The Encore Center of Performing Arts (ECPA) knows the power of music, especially during…
Read MorePlanting Joy in Elmhurst
The story behind Melina Scotte’s latest Elmhurst mural By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff | Photo courtesy of the City of Elmhurst When you step inside the parking garage at 120 W. Adelaide St. in downtown Elmhurst, you’re greeted not by gray concrete but by a sweeping vision of growth, beauty, and resilience. The new mural,…
Read MoreFestive Florals
Annual flower display showcases holiday horticulture BY ANNA HUGHES | Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Park District Each December, Elmhurst’s Wilder Park Conservatory transforms into a holiday oasis. Guests can step out of the winter cold and into a world of vibrance, warmth, and a little holiday magic. The annual Holiday Flower Show focuses on poinsettias—…
Read MoreMinistry by Mail
Cancer survivor spreads hope through faith-based nonprofit By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Phil’s Friends At age 22, Phil Zielke was a healthy college soccer player who suddenly found himself battling an unexplained illness. Over the course of a year, he’d lost 40 pounds and dealt with constant night sweats, hip pain, and dangerously…
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