Oak Brook Magazine Issues
Honoring Excellence
The Oak Brook Athlete of the Year Program By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of the Oak Brook Park District Foundation For five decades, the Oak Brook community has celebrated the accomplishments of its young athletes through a tradition that recognizes hometown excellence in sports. Established in 1974 by Oak Brook founder Paul Butler, the…
Read MoreOld Oak Brook Reflections
Photography exhibit explores village’s architectural past By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff This spring, the Oak Brook Heritage Center will host a new photography exhibition that offers a look back at the village’s earliest buildings and the ideas that shaped them. Oak Brook Architecture Across Time, a photography exhibit by William North, opens April 30…
Read MoreA New Retail Era
Amazon’s proposed superstore signals transformation along Butterfield Road by Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Amazon has proposed an exciting new retail superstore development in Oak Brook. Located at the southeast corner of Butterfield and Meyers Roads, the superstore would replace seven outdated and mostly vacant office buildings with 57% less density than the existing uses along…
Read MorePaws on Patrol
Meet the dogs behind the badge By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Oak Brook Police Department As Police Week and National Pet Month are recognized nationwide, the Oak Brook Police Department highlights two dogs who play vital roles behind the scenes and in the field. Bandit and Ghost each bring a unique skill…
Read MoreSafety is Priceless
Oak Brook Police Department to be outfitted with the newest safety device By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Grappler Police Bumper If you’ve ever witnessed a high-speed police chase, you know how dangerous the pursuit can be – not only to the law enforcement agent and perpetrator, but to nearby motorists as well.…
Read MoreCelebrating 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 Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR) is a special recreation association (SRA) committed to helping its participants discover abilities, achieve potential, realize dreams, and – perhaps most importantly – have fun!…
Read MoreA 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 of the world’s most prestigious amateur golf championships is coming to Elmhurst this summer. From July 6–11, River Forest Country Club will host the 126th Women’s Western Amateur, widely considered…
Read MoreNavigating Your Next Chapter
A Guide to Senior Living By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Deciding how to approach the next stage of life is a meaningful milestone for every family. Senior living is not simply about where you reside — it encompasses housing choices, healthcare planning, financial stability, and staying socially connected. For many longtime residents, the goal is…
Read MoreA Song Can Save a Life
How Freedom Sings USA transforms veterans’ stories into music By Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson The phone rang in the middle of the night. On the other end, a veteran’s voice, raw, quiet, alive. “Brother,” he said, “you just saved my life. I had the gun in my hand, finger on the trigger. Then…
Read MoreTina Weller
A Legacy of Service BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTO BY MOLLY GRACE In June 2025, the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club honored Tina Weller with its Legacy Award at the inaugural Ladies Who Lead luncheon. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence, and dedication to community service—qualities that have long defined Weller’s…
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