Oak Brook Issue Nov-Dec 2023
A Magical Dream: Oak Brook Chapter to host annual Mistletoe Medley
The Oak Brook Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago presents its seasonal fundraiser, Mistletoe Medley, on November 28 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace A longtime favorite with attendees from the western suburbs and beyond, the event attracts over 500 guests annually and features raffles, a fashion show, shopping, and…
Read MoreLions Clubs International Foundation
When over 1.4 million people from around the world join together to serve others, the results are powerful. That’s exactly what Lions International members have been doing since 1917. Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships, and improving the world through kindness. Founded in 1968 to take the work of Lions to…
Read MoreRudy! – 30 years later, Rudy walks on with a new generation
By Maureen Callahan Everybody loves an underdog. Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is one of the most memorable in the history of film. Thirty years ago, audiences watched him muscle his way into one of the country’s most selective institutions, the University of Notre Dame (UND). This non-scholar of less athletic ability than his teammates worked harder…
Read MoreComfort & Joy: Shopping This Holiday Season In Oak Brook, and elsewhere in DuPage
By Larry Atseff The holiday season is a feel-good time for many people. And several measures have been put into place in Oak Brook over the past two years in an effort to ensure the safety and security of shoppers, visitors and employees of local businesses. These measures are important year-round, but especially so during…
Read MoreRinging in the Season: The Agape Ringers: Performing a musical art form
By Maureen Callahan The ceremonial sound of bells elevates any event to a special occasion, especially the particular elegance of a handbell choir. It’s truly an art form that requires a high level of dedication from each ringer, not only to their individual bells but to the group. The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier community handbell…
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