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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
Thousands joined the 40th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning bringing the community together on a day for giving thanks. To date, The Dan Gibbons Foundation has donated approximately $4 million dollars to local charity organizations within the County of DuPage. Funds raised will go to eradicating hunger and to promote long-term sustainability…
Read MorePortraits of the Past: Leslie Goddard brings history to life
By Maureen Callahan Most of us dream of finding an occupation we love- something for which we have a heartfelt passion while still making a living. Leslie Goddard has managed to do just that. This home-grown historian brings the past back to life – in a fun and entertaining way – through character impersonations and…
Read MoreOn Top of the World: Elmhurst volleyball stars win world title
By Jeff Vorva The waiting was excruciating. The result, however, was exhilarating. Elmhurst residents Abby Vander Wal and Ava Falduto were key players on the USA U-19 team that won the Federation Internationale de Volleyball World Championship on August 11 in Osijek, Croatia. “It’s unbelievable,” said Falduto, a senior libero at Immaculate Conception High School.…
Read MoreLet it Snow: A festive and fun-filled end to 2023
The holidays are here, and we’ve curated a list of local events guaranteed to spread the season’s cheer! From light shows to stage performances, we’ve got you and your family covered for a festive and fun-filled end to 2023. By Anna Hughes IllumiBrew at the Morton Arboretum 11/16/23 – 11/17/23 www.mortonarb.org Be one of the…
Read MoreYoung Life: Raising money for faith-filled youth programs
By Anna Hughes Hope: that’s what today’s younger generations are searching for, according to Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer. Meyer, the pastor at Christ Church in Oak Brook, gave a compelling speech to local parents at October’s Young Life fundraising event at Hinsdale Golf Club. Young Life, a non-profit Christian outreach for youth, is a staple…
Read MoreBreaking into the Boys’ Club: Oak Brook Historical Society Hosts Women’s Roundtable
By Anna Hughes If there’s one thing the Oak Brook Historical Society is sure of, it’s this: it takes a village to build a village. Inside the Oak Brook Heritage Center, the group’s home base, portraits of polo players and local leaders decorate the old school house. But next to every well-known man honored throughout…
Read MoreSt. John’s Northwestern Academies: An enriching educational experience
With its rich history and commitment to instilling discipline and leadership in its students, St. John’s Northwestern Academies (SJNA) in Delafield, Wisconsin, has been a beacon of academic and personal development for the young men and women who have passed through its gates since 1884. Praise from a local SJNA Alum Oak Brook native Frank…
Read MoreOut of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire
By Maureen Callahan The first day of December ushers in the holiday season. It’s a promise of happiness and celebration. But it’s also the day that Chicagoans pause to honor the memory of 92 children and three nuns who perished in a fire at Our Lady of the Angels School (OLAS) on the city’s near…
Read MoreA Fresh Perspective: New Oak Brook Trustee is first woman on Village Board in ten years
By Chuck Fieldman | Photo courtesy of the Village of Oak brook The June appointment of Melissa Martin checked some open boxes for the Oak Brook Village Board. Martin, 43, is the first woman to serve on the Board since Elaine Zannis opted not to seek re-election ten years ago. Martin is also the only…
Read MoreA Magical Dream: Oak Brook Chapter to host annual Mistletoe Medley
The Oak Brook Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago presents its seasonal fundraiser, Mistletoe Medley, on November 28 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace A longtime favorite with attendees from the western suburbs and beyond, the event attracts over 500 guests annually and features raffles, a fashion show, shopping, and…
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