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DuPage Foundation
In early November, the DuPage Foundation celebrated its Annual Benefit: Through the Looking Glass at The Westin Chicago Lombard, welcoming over 425 guests. The event raised nearly $700,000, with additional contributions expected. These funds are vital to supporting the Foundation’s efforts in addressing community challenges and opportunities while aiding donors and businesses in achieving impactful…
Read MoreAssistance League Chicagoland West
Photos by Michelle James The Assistance League Chicagoland West hosted its annual Books & Brunch in early November at The Abbington in Glen Ellyn. Close to 500 attendees joined the lively conversation with Pulitzer Prize Winner Jonathan Eig as well as authors Luis Urrea and Libby Fischer Hellmann, and moderator Andrea Thome. The Assistance League…
Read MoreWomen of Oak Brook
The Women of Oak Brook hosted their Jingle Mingle event for over 100 members and invited member guests in early December at Michael Jordan’s Steak House. The philanthropic partner for the evening was the DuPage Senior Citizens Council and their Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. Funds were raised through prize drawings and two “give back”…
Read More2024 Mistletoe Medley Heralds the Holidays
For over three decades, Mistletoe Medley has been a must-attend event for women in the western suburbs and beyond. This year’s event, held at Drury Lane on Dec. 3, was another one for the record books with proceeds estimated to be over $150,000. There were outstanding special and preferred raffles and shopping with 20 great…
Read MoreWestern Suburbs Giving Circle
The Western Suburbs Giving Circle of the Chicago Foundation for Women invited current and prospective members to kick off another year of grantmaking at their “Cocktails for a Cause” event at Lifetime Fitness Oak Brook on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The group aimed to lay the groundwork for increasing investment in women’s health and reproductive justice,…
Read MoreOak Brook Park District employee uses technical talents to create a luminescent winter wonderland
By Valerie Hardy Thanks to Robert Pechous’ design and animation skills, Oak Brook is about to get merrier – and a watt brighter – this holiday season. Pechous, the Director of Recreation and Communications for the Oak Brook Park District, has been the creative and technological force behind the community’s ever-evolving automated Winter Lights display…
Read MoreCelebration of International Cultures
Photos by 726 Visuals The Oak Brook Park District and the Village of Oak Brook came together to host a vibrant celebration, creating an unforgettable cultural extravaganza. Held on Sept. 21 at the newly inaugurated Oak Brook Park District Amphitheater at Central Park North, the “Celebration of International Cultures” ignited the spirit of unity and…
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 MoreA Fair to Remember
It’s 70 years for DuPage County Fairground’s signature celebration By Maureen Callahan For more than a century and a half, the DuPage County Fair has drawn tens of thousands of Illinois residents for old-fashioned family fun. July 25-28th marks the 70th anniversary of the event being hosted at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton. The…
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