Laura McGreal
@properties Christie’s International Real Estate For Laura McGreal, real estate is about creating momentum in a market where waiting is rarely a winning strategy. With inventory tight and demand high, she helps clients move forward by focusing not only on what’s available, but on what’s possible. McGreal’s approach is rooted in experience. She began her…
Read MoreGet Spring Break Ready
Your Ultimate Pre-Trip Beauty Guide BY DR. CHRISTINA STEIL & DR. RACHEL BOGNET Spring break is just around the corner, and with it comes the promise of sun, sand, and relaxation. But before you can soak up the rays, you might be thinking about getting your body feeling and looking its absolute best. Forget last-minute…
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HCHS senior named to Forbes 30 Under 30 BY ANNA HUGHES Hinsdale Central High School senior Momin Ahmed is making a name for himself on an international scale: he’s the youngest honoree named to the highly-esteemed 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Ahmed, honored in the Forbes “Education” category, is the founder of Model UN…
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Luxury treehouses for those in search of an outdoorsy, upscale getaway BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Downers Grove resident Mike Ambrose is a lifelong tree house expert. “My dad was a carpenter, so my buddies and I were always building forts in our yards using the odds and ends of wood he didn’t need. One actually had…
Read MoreMusic and Mentorship
Elmhurst resident leads Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras BY ANNA HUGHES When Jennie Oh Brown first picked up a flute in eighth grade, something clicked. “I never really thought about talent,” Brown said. “I just thought about the fact that I really loved it, and it was really fun.” Brown had tried other instruments before…
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Teen musician brings message of healing to international stage BY ANNA HUGHES It started with a love of music. At six years old, Oak Brook resident Sophia Ibrahim first learned to play the piano. She found the process joyful and therapeutic. “Growing up, [music] had a big healing power in my life,” Ibrahim said. She…
Read MoreRenovations Worth Every Dollar
The home upgrades that bring the biggest return COURTESY OF MAINSTREET REALTORS® We’ve always known that first impressions matter, but did you know the same is true of your home? Replace an outdated front door with a new steel door, and you’re likely to recoup 100% of the value when it comes time to sell.…
Read MoreHome Organizing Trends
Smarter Systems for Modern Living BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF Home organizing has shifted from a focus on perfection to a focus on function. As homes take on more roles than ever before, homeowners are investing in systems that support real life and spaces that are easy to maintain, flexible, and thoughtfully designed. Function Over…
Read MoreBuilt for the Times
A look at how homes evolve with us BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF Home styles reflect how people live at different moments in history. From early formal houses to today’s flexible layouts, architecture has changed alongside family life, technology, and cultural priorities. These familiar home types trace the evolution of suburban living. Colonial &…
Read MoreLaying the Foundation
Local nonprofit turns plastic into purpose BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOTTLES2BRICKS At the intersection of creativity and change, Bottles2Bricks is redefining what it means to make a difference. The Bottles2Bricks mission is straightforward but bold: empower people and safeguard the planet by transforming plastic waste into innovative structures that uplift communities across…
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