History Lessons
Coan and Janowski rally for tennis and XC titles BY JEFF VORVA Making history is not supposed to be easy. And it certainly wasn’t easy for two York athletes to make history by winning individual state championships in the fall. Junior CJ Coan became the first York girls tennis state champion on Oct. 25 when…
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Elmhurst native showcases art career at local museum BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRED MOSS Elmhurst native Fred Moss has long admired the expressive brushstrokes, vibrant palette, and spontaneous feel that characterize impressionist art. He first recognized these patterns in art made by his grandmother, an oil painter who gave him his earliest…
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Elmhurst’s oldest choir celebrates German-American culture BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ELMHURST HARMONIE Five years ago, Rev. Mark Bussert was searching for a choir to join as he approached retirement. He was first introduced to Elmhurst Harmonie through one of their holiday performances; soon after, he became the newest member of the…
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Elmhurst resident turns dream of local art festival into reality BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROZ LONG Roz Long has called Elmhurst home for 47 years. The city’s charm and historical roots were enticing to Long, a newlywed looking for the perfect home to raise a family. “There was a house available for…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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