DG Sept/Oct 2026
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 Grove Park District and Michelle Lytle It’s easy to forget that many Downers Grove streets have served as the backdrop for community life for well over a century. We drive…
Read MoreThe Reshaping of Real Estate
Understanding the market forces changing the way homes are bought and sold By Amy Robey of Mainstreet REALTORS® If you’ve heard anything about the housing market over the past several years, you know it’s a difficult time to buy. High mortgage rates, coupled with low inventory, have posed a challenge, particularly for first-time homebuyers, to enter the market. Inventory…
Read MoreRemembering Ella French
Five years after her daughter’s death, Elizabeth French heals through helping police By Maureen Callahan On the night of August 7, 2021, Chicago Police Officer Ella French and two other officers conducted a routine traffic stop while on patrol in Englewood. Officer French and one of her partners that evening, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., were…
Read MoreLuxury at Home
Bringing the resort and country club experience home By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Luxury living today is less about square footage and more about creating a home that rivals a five-star resort. Homeowners are investing in spaces that promote wellness, recreation, and everyday enjoyment, bringing experiences once found only at luxury hotels and private clubs…
Read MoreA Legend Etched in Landscape
Gertrude Kuh remains one of the most notable women in landscape design By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Deimel Family Archives Outdoor landscaping is what makes a house a home. A century ago, the name Gertrude Kuh became well known, particularly on the North Shore. As one of the first women in her…
Read MoreA Guide to Some of the Oldest Places in Chicago
Explore the landmarks, hotels, businesses, and institutions that have preserved Chicago’s rich history for generations By Sophia Schiappa Timeless Tourist Attractions Buckingham Fountain Buckingham Fountain is a monumental Beaux-Arts-style fountain located in Grant Park, Chicago. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world and a defining feature of Chicago’s lakefront…
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