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Should you upsize or downsize after the kids move out? By Amy Robey, Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Mainstreet REALTORS® Considering moving once your kids are officially out of the house? You aren’t alone. After owning their homes for a decade or more, and often raising a family there, buyers are dipping their toes…
Read MoreThe Real-Life Overlook Hotels Shine On
No evidence of Red Rum at the Stanley Hotel or Timberline Lodge By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Stanley Hotel and Timberline Lodge “…..we all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun….” It’s likely John Lennon had no idea his song, “Instant Karma,” would inspire the title of one…
Read MoreHead West for Fall Fun
West on I-90 to Route 20 for a great fall getaway By Maureen Callahan Thinking of heading out for a weekend this fall? Most Chicagoans leaf-peep in Michigan or Wisconsin. This year, take I-90 west to Route 20 west for some fun fall destinations. Rockford Originally named Midway, due to its situation halfway between Chicago…
Read MoreDave Oberg, Elmhurst History Museum Executive Director
The history of a town plays a key role in the way a municipality evolves and the identity for which it comes to be known. Keeping track of our local history for us, while presenting it in meaningful ways, is Elmhurst History Museum Director (EHM), Dave Oberg. “We have a terrific team here, and I…
Read MoreJim Rogers, Executive Director, Elmhurst Park District
With over thirty years of experience, Jim Rogers oversees the team that keeps our green spaces so well-manicured and inviting. And with 832 seasonal employees (79 full-time) and thirty park sites, that’s no small task. It’s a balance of listening and acting on information collected, while prioritizing the greatest need. For Rogers, Elmhurst Park District’s…
Read MoreJennifer Veremis, President and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry
A strong, cohesive network of businesses is the backbone of any community. That strength is shored up by an active chamber of commerce. Current President and CEO of Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI), Jennifer Veremis, brings over two decades of small business experience to the table. While relatively new to her role, as…
Read MoreAllison Peters Quinn Elmhurst, Art Museum Director & Curator
A vibrant arts scene elevates a vibrant community to the next level. The opportunity to observe, create, and connect to others through art, especially at a museum like Elmhurst Art Museum, is not found everywhere. It’s part of what makes this town unique in the western suburbs. Director and Curator, Allison Peters Quinn, earned a…
Read MoreScott Levin, Mayor of Elmhurst
A strong community requires solid leadership. That leadership must be headed up by a great mayor. For us, that’s Scott Levin. While Levin grew up in Evanston, he and his family have lived in Elmhurst for almost three decades. Levin and his wife, Marisa, make their home in the Cherry Hill subdivision. Their daughter, Julia,…
Read MoreReady for the Big Time
York grad Reiff prepares to shake down the thunder with Notre Dame By Jeff Vorva Joseph Reiff V had been to college football games before. His father, Joseph IV, played football for Northwestern, so the two had taken in some games in Evanston over the years. But THIS? Joseph V went to a Notre Dame…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village
For support and connection in the early parenting years, look no further than the Elmhurst Area Moms group By Valerie Hardy | Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Area Moms Meghan Kastenholz was 37 weeks pregnant when she moved to Elmhurst in 2022. She didn’t know a single person in her new hometown besides her husband, but…
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