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Village News: Investing in Our Future Through Beautification
Oak Brook has long been known for its beautiful natural setting, from the lush woods of Fullersburg to the serenity of Salt Creek and the verdant fields of the SportsCore. Now, a comprehensive beautification program is underway with multiple projects from both the public and private sectors. The combination of these improvements will delight…
Read MoreOak Brook Sports Core: A Year of Growth and Innovation
Changes made in 2024, including financial and facilities improvements are positioning the Oak Brook Sports Core for continued success and expansion in 2025 and beyond. Oak Brook Golf Club The Oak Brook Golf Club has seen a significant increase in its popularity, with rounds played rising to nearly 51,000 in 2024, a record high for…
Read MoreThe DuPage County Underground Railroad
Local Underground Railroad stations invite visitors to hear freedom seekers’ stories By Maureen Callahan From the start of slavery, freedom seekers (formerly known as enslaved people) sought a better situation than the one into which they were born or sold. The 1860s found the nation embroiled in the Great Civil War, with slavery as a…
Read MoreSanta’s Workshop
What started in the basement of a suburban Chicago home back in 1998 as an idea to create unique items personalized for the receiver has become the leader in personalized gifts. With two facilities, including the corporate headquarters in Burr Ridge spanning 100,000 square feet and the primary production and fulfillment center in Bolingbrook covering…
Read MoreChicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season
By Anna Hughes A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated evergreen branches are the traditional backdrop for some of life’s most precious moments, from Santa’s visits to family movies around the fire. It represents a common thread that weaves itself…
Read MoreOak Brook resident builds career, pursues dreams at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago For most people, the dolphin show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago is entertaining. Captivating. Majestic. For Tim Sullivan, it was life-changing. Sullivan was 17 years old the first time he saw the show. He went home that night—for the first time ever—with a career path…
Read MoreOak Brook Historical Society Starts Intern Program
The Oak Brook Historical Society is pleased to announce the launch of the John and Janet Baar Summer Intern Program, a unique opportunity for students and history enthusiasts to gain hands-on experience in museum operations and historical preservation. John Baar, a veteran educator and former Village Trustee, and his wife Janet, a retired Abbott Labs…
Read MoreThe Best of Chicago, for Chicago
Meet Julie Maddox, creator of NBC’s “Chicago Today” By Cynthia Maquet Lifestyle, fashion, food, health, and beauty are just a few of the trending topics that are covered every weekday morning on NBC’s Chicago Today. The show, which first premiered in September of 2019, will begin its sixth season of entertainment this fall with the…
Read MoreFormer Hinsdalean takes home the Miss Illinois USA crown
She is Beauty, She is Grace By Anna Hughes Grace Rodi has spent half her life in the pageant industry. Her passion started at 12 years old when she received a letter in the mail inviting her to participate in a local competition. At 5-foot-11, she was too tall for gymnastics, and her self-proclaimed “two…
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,…
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