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The Thrill of the Dill: The unexpected rise of Pickleball
By Cynthia Maquet For the third year in a row, Pickleball has earned the title of the fastest-growing sport in the nation. Is the pickleball phenomenon all that it’s cracked up to be? The rapid growth and increase in popularity seems to point in the direction of “YES.” But let’s get to know a little…
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At this year’s Taste of Hope event in late February, DuPagePads once again proved the power of a community that believes everyone deserves a safe place to sleep and a way to journey back to a home of their own. The organization continues to break records, raising more than $340,000 this year. Funds will be…
Read MoreAnchored in Gratitude: Allison Rosati
NBC 5’s Allison Rosati talks farm life, faith and fame By Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski For some, 5 p.m. signals the end of the workday and the commute back to the comfort of home. For others, it’s cooking the kids’ dinner or settling down for the evening on your family room couch,…
Read MoreWatch out, Millennials: Fantasy Football, March Madness finds new niche
By Bill Esbrook Fantasy Football and college basketball ‘Bracketology’ is just for Millennials and Gen Z, right? Some residents of a local condominium complex are pushing back on that theory. The upscale Oak Brook Club (OBC), a 316-unit association across from Oak Brook Mall, is a tranquil 25-acre oasis with numerous walking paths and sprinkler-laden…
Read MoreHall of Famer: Bruce Patterson
Bruce Patterson, a rock star at Butler National By Jeff Vorva Some of the best golfers and local celebrities played at least one round of golf with Bruce Patterson. Arnold Palmer? Yep. Jack Nicklaus? Affirmative. Phil Mickelson? You bet. Michael Jordan? Check. Mike Ditka? Yes sir. And there were many others too numerous to mention.…
Read MoreOut of the Bullpen: Superintendent has fond memories of his baseball days
By Chuck Fieldman Paul O’Malley spent some time in the bullpen warming up, both figuratively and literally, before becoming superintendent of Butler Elementary School District 53 in 2019. Before taking the top administrator’s job in Oak Brook, O’Malley served as associate superintendent of schools at Oswego Community Unit School District 308, assistant superintendent for business…
Read MoreButler District 53 PTO
Photos by Laura Meyer The Oak Brook Butler District 53 PTO held its biggest annual fundraiser for the school district in early February at Highland Golf Club. This year’s theme, “Hollywood Nights,” proved to be a fun and eventful fundraiser for the students and families. The proceeds from the evening help fund field trips, technology…
Read MoreA Local Dance Lord
OMG School of Irish Dance’s Ronan Kristufek joins Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance By Maureen Callahan Local resident Ronan Kristufek is currently performing on the world stage. After landing a spot on the high-energy Lord of the Dance North American show tour, he will dance in 36 cities over seven weeks. Kristufek got his…
Read MoreElmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation set a record by raising more than $110,000 from 400 attendees at Chef Fest, which was held on February 1 at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. The event included a variety of signature menu items produced by 26 chefs from prominent local restaurants, bakeries and…
Read MoreOut & About: Looking to get outside this spring? Local activities abound.
South Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17 @ 12 PM southsideirishparade.org Calling all lads and lasses! Experience the luck of the Irish and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at one of the largest community-based celebrations outside of Dublin, Ireland. It will kick off at noon at 103rd and Western Avenue, marching south to 115th and…
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