The Long Legacy
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…
Read MoreTHE MANY MOODS OF LINCOLN
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…
Read MoreA New Golden Era?
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…
Read MoreA New Way to Play This Summer
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…
Read MoreInspiring Leadership
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…
Read MoreGrowing Together
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…
Read MoreOn the Road with Ava Rose Doty
Downers Grove’s young star shines in the Mrs. Doubtfire national tour By Maureen Callahan Ever wonder if the actors in a Broadway national tour get tired of show business? Not for nine-year-old actress and Downers Grove resident Ava Rose Doty! Since September, Doty has been on the road playing Natalie Hillard on the Broadway National…
Read MoreCONDUCTING COMMUNITY
Volunteer music group brings classical music to the western suburbs BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTO CREDIT: DAVE NAPRSTEK Over 15 years ago, a passionate group of local musicians, vocalists, and volunteers came together with a shared vision: to bring an elite musical experience to the western suburbs. In July 2010, Sinfonietta Bel Canto (SBC), a…
Read MoreA Little of Everything
DGN football team experienced a season of defining moments in its state semifinal run BY JEFF VORVA | PHOTOS BY JEFF VORVA It seemed like Downers Grove North’s football team experienced a little bit of everything in 2025 and gave fans their money’s worth. You want close games? The Trojans gave you some close games,…
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