Oak Brook
The Avery Coonley School
Established in 1906, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) is known as a leader in gifted education and offers advanced learners in preschool through eighth grade a curriculum with the depth, pace, and complexity to challenge them to the fullest. Unlike most schools that only offer gifted education in pullout subjects, Avery Coonley is gifted all…
Read MoreLevel Up Academy Prep School
Long before Level Up Academy became a reality, co-founders Samantha Lindenmeyer and Kerry McLaurin had already made a meaningful impact in the community. Through their involvement in local schools as parents—and their dedication to providing hands-on guidance, academic support, and encouragement—they became trusted resources for children who needed individualized attention. Through small-group and private tutoring,…
Read MoreMontini Catholic
Being a teenager today is more challenging than ever and the Lasallian approach to education that Montini Catholic has provided since their founding – knowing, seeing, supporting, and loving each student – is more relevant than ever. Located in Lombard, Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered, coeducational, college preparatory high school rooted in the…
Read MoreTimothy Christian Schools
Partner with a school that aligns with your family’s values—and is recognized at the highest level for academic excellence. Timothy Christian Schools, a PS–12th grade, nondenominational, college preparatory school, is proud to be a 2025 Illinois Governor’s Award recipient and U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, an honor awarded to only a small number…
Read MoreTHE MANY MOODS OF LINCOLN
Oak Brook sculptor Rebecca Childers Caleel captures the emotions of our sixteenth President. BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Humble yet noble. Empathetic but stoic. Humorous while brooding. These are all descriptions used by historians to describe the dynamic personality of the sixteenth President, Abraham Lincoln. February 12th is the birthday of this most respected president, whose profound…
Read MoreA New Golden Era?
Montini football wins back-to-back state football titles BY JEFF VORVA / PHOTO BY FERNANDO RENDON, COURTESY OF MONTINI CATHOLIC The Golden Era of Montini football was a 12-season stretch from 2004 through 2015 in which the Broncos won six state championships, including four in a row. Could the Broncos start another big era of bringing…
Read MoreA New Way to Play This Summer
Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club introduces a half-day, multi-sport camp for young athletes Oak Brook Bath and Tennis Club has unveiled an exciting update for summer 2026: A new half-day summer camp designed to highlight the premier sports programs offered at the Village of Oak Brook Sports Core. Trustee Melissa Martin shares, “The Oak…
Read MoreInspiring Leadership
Honoring Oak Brook’s visionary president The Greater Oak Brook Chamber recently presented the 2025 Denny Hiffman Inspiring Leader Award to Oak Brook Village President Larry Herman. This honor recognizes President Herman’s continued dedication to supporting the local business community and his strategic vision for enhancing Oak Brook’s reputation as a leading corporate destination. Named for…
Read MoreGrowing Together
The Azam Family’s next chapter in Oak Brook BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTOS BY RAHIMI SAIDAN PHOTOGRAPHY Salman and Saba Azam’s decision to leave Chicago’s South Loop for Oak Brook came as their family entered a new stage in life. They valued their years in the city—Salman described Chicago as “a great transition…
Read MoreAccess Granted
How Le Méridien connects guests to local art BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF LE MÉRIDIEN CHICAGO – OAKBROOK CENTER Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, located on Spring Road in the middle of Oak Brook’s shopping and dining district, has built a steady reputation for modern rooms, thoughtful design, and an experience…
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