Oak Brook Magazine Issues
Resurrecting Mary: Chicago’s most famous ghost-in-residence
By Maureen Callahan Legends. Every corner of the world has them. Local lore is part of a location’s identity. One dyed-in-the-wool staple of this area is the story of a young girl on her way home from an evening ball. Since the Roaring Twenties, Resurrection Mary has managed to elude dance hall patrons and cab…
Read MoreTravel: Pure Michigan
Autumnal days on Michigan’s “Sunset Coast” are the perfect weekend trip when the weather turns cool By Mia Jones Discover why Lake Michigan’s coastline is a fantastic place to visit even beyond the summertime. Within a comfortable, maximum three-hour car ride from the western suburbs of Chicago, you can take your pick from vineyards, restaurants,…
Read MoreWhat’s Brewing
Local Oktoberfest celebrations have fun for the whole family on tap this fall When September hits, Oktoberfest isn’t far behind. The famed fall festival originated in Munich, Germany, in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of Ludwig, the Crown Prince of Bavaria, to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The celebration, open to the entire city, included…
Read MoreLifelong Resident Bobby Barber
One of many Oak Brook residents raising the next generation here By Maureen Callahan There’s a comfort to raising your family where you grew up. Your hometown is your children’s hometown. You can be sure of their education. If you’re lucky, at least a few of the people you grew up with are still around.…
Read MoreA Hidden Gem: Inside Mayslake Hall at Oak Brook’s Peabody Estate
By Maureen Callahan | Photos Courtesy of DuPage County Forest Preserve DuPage County has a number of extraordinary historic homes built by notable citizens. For those that still stand, the closest most of us will ever get to them is a glance from the curb. To get an up-close look and feel of one of…
Read MoreRight at Home: Reasons businesses call Oak Brook home
By Katie Bolinger In 1966, an advertisement in Forbes magazine showcased the advantages of establishing an office in Oak Brook. The Oak Brook Development Company, in collaboration with Del. E. Webb Properties and Paul Butler Properties, strategically targeted large corporations, highlighting the area’s commercial success. Those advantages are still why companies such as Ace Hardware,…
Read MoreWomen of Oak Brook
Photos by 726 Visuals The Women of Oak Brook held their inaugural reception, “Sipping into Summer,” in early June at La Barra in Oak Brook. The organization is dedicated to fostering meaningful social connections among women in the community, promoting a sense of unity, and engaging in impactful service and philanthropy initiatives. For more information…
Read MoreHinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint
Photos by Curt Patrick at Icon3Studios The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid) hosted its 69th annual Derby Day party. One of the oldest annual events in the Western suburbs, this year’s event was held at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook and raised over $120,000, benefitting Brightpoint’s family-focused programs across 67…
Read MoreReaching New Heights: Bradley and the USA Deaf Volleyball team take to the court
Hinsdale Magazine Group spoke with 21-year-old Cullen Bradley of Hinsdale regarding his journey to the USA Deaf Volleyball (USADVB) national team. Bradley, who lost his hearing around two to three years old and received cochlear implants shortly after, is a rising senior at Purdue University, where he is studying computer engineering and plays for the…
Read MoreON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame By Jeff Vorva A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s Caroline Owens. She and her older siblings, Grace and Jake, were heavily involved in swimming and figured their careers would be in the water. But a trip to Florida…
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