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Global Reach with Local Roots
Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator By Anna Hughes Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right here in the western suburbs. Driven by its commitment to pioneering plant science and supporting the needs of growers and retailers worldwide, it has grown from a small flower business…
Read MoreUnited Real Estate Grand Opening
United Real Estate Chicago celebrated its Grand Opening last month at 1600 W.16th Street in Oak Brook. The event was hosted by Rick Williams, Designated Managing Broker, along with Rick Haase, President of United Real Estate, and Leigh Ann Brogan, Director of Strategic Project Management. Over 270 friends and surrounding agents were greeted by 50…
Read MoreComfort & Joy: Shopping This Holiday Season In Oak Brook, and elsewhere in DuPage
By Larry Atseff The holiday season is a feel-good time for many people. And several measures have been put into place in Oak Brook over the past two years in an effort to ensure the safety and security of shoppers, visitors and employees of local businesses. These measures are important year-round, but especially so during…
Read MoreLarry Herman: Oak Brook Village President Takes Proactive Approach
By Chuck Fieldman | Photo by Victor Hilitski Longtime Oak Brook Village Board member Michael Manzo, who was first elected in 2011 and re-elected in April for a fourth four-year term, said the board has had a very different feel to it over the past two-plus years. “I think the board is more proactive now…
Read MoreWelcome In! The Drake Oak Brook’s elegance and charm are back to stay
By Maureen Callahan One of the best things about luxury travel is the accommodation. What makes a hotel memorable? Décor? Amazing cuisine? Unparalleled hospitality? To get a local look at all three in the same place, check into The Drake Oak Brook, Marriott Autograph Collection. You’ll feel like you’re at home. And among family- specifically…
Read MoreFacing The Challenge: Oak Brook officials optimistic about the future of office occupancy rates
By Chuck Fieldman | Photos by 726 Visuals While office occupancy rate and corporate office operations have continued to decline throughout the Chicago area, Oak Brook officials remain optimistic about the village’s future on those fronts. Offices of all types took a huge hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, as most companies saw a huge slowdown…
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