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Blazing Courage: Oak Brook Fire Department’s Adam Eboli
Like many people, Adam Eboli chose to work in his hometown. It’s where his family is. It’s where his roots were planted. But unlike other people, Eboli has a unique job: he’s a firefighter and a paramedic. So, it’s his responsibility to help keep his hometown safe. And that’s quite the ask of any kid…
Village News: Investing in Our Future Through Beautification
Oak Brook has long been known for its beautiful natural setting, from the lush woods of Fullersburg to the serenity of Salt Creek and the verdant fields of the SportsCore. Now, a comprehensive beautification program is underway with multiple projects from both the public and private sectors. The combination of these improvements will delight…
Polar Plunge in Oak Brook raises money for Special Olympics Illinois
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Special Olympics Illinois Mike McLaughlin is a multi-sport athlete. In 35 years with Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL), he’s participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, bocce ball, and bowling. His sister, Kathy McLaughlin, is his biggest supporter, on the sidelines, cheering him on whenever her schedule allows. It’s been a…
Girls Just Want to Give Funds: The Western Suburbs Giving Circle
By Anna Hughes Women supporting women: that’s the core of the Western Suburbs Giving Circle (WSGC). The WSGC is a subset of the Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW), an organization focused on bringing health, safety, and economic prosperity to women, girls, transgender, and nonbinary individuals across the Chicagoland area. Since 1985, they’ve invested over $50…
Oak Brook Sports Core: A Year of Growth and Innovation
Changes made in 2024, including financial and facilities improvements are positioning the Oak Brook Sports Core for continued success and expansion in 2025 and beyond. Oak Brook Golf Club The Oak Brook Golf Club has seen a significant increase in its popularity, with rounds played rising to nearly 51,000 in 2024, a record high for…
DuPage Foundation
In early November, the DuPage Foundation celebrated its Annual Benefit: Through the Looking Glass at The Westin Chicago Lombard, welcoming over 425 guests. The event raised nearly $700,000, with additional contributions expected. These funds are vital to supporting the Foundation’s efforts in addressing community challenges and opportunities while aiding donors and businesses in achieving impactful…
Assistance League Chicagoland West
Photos by Michelle James The Assistance League Chicagoland West hosted its annual Books & Brunch in early November at The Abbington in Glen Ellyn. Close to 500 attendees joined the lively conversation with Pulitzer Prize Winner Jonathan Eig as well as authors Luis Urrea and Libby Fischer Hellmann, and moderator Andrea Thome. The Assistance League…
Clearing the Air: The American Lung Association and the local Fight for Air Climb
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the American Lung Association It’s not easy having to fight for air. It’s unfair when the most basic human need—breathing—becomes a daily battle. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for tens of millions of Americans living with a variety of lung health conditions: lung and respiratory diseases, asthma, and lung…
Snapshot: Montini Catholic High School
Being a teenager today is more challenging than ever and the Lasallian approach to education that Montini Catholic has provided since their founding – knowing, seeing, supporting, and loving each student – is more relevant than ever. Located in Lombard, Montini Catholic High School is a family-centered, coeducational, college preparatory high school rooted in the…
The DuPage County Underground Railroad
Local Underground Railroad stations invite visitors to hear freedom seekers’ stories By Maureen Callahan From the start of slavery, freedom seekers (formerly known as enslaved people) sought a better situation than the one into which they were born or sold. The 1860s found the nation embroiled in the Great Civil War, with slavery as a…
Snapshot: Notre Dame School
Under the patronage of Our Blessed Mother, Notre Dame School partners with parents, the primary educators, in the sacred mission of guiding their children to Heaven. Our Catholic classical liberal arts education engages students’ natural desire for truth, beauty, and goodness. Through the integration of faith and reason, we form wise, virtuous, and free students…
State park and trail commemorate the 16th President of the United States
By Anna Hughes | Photos Illinois Department of Natural Resources Illinois wasn’t always the Land of Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln didn’t even move to the state until he was 21. He and his family traveled from Kentucky through Indiana and into southern Illinois, where he eventually settled. Illinois, however, had only been a state for 12…
The Transformative Power of Live Performing Arts
by Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson Live performing arts have a profound impact on both individuals and communities. From the artists who express themselves through their craft to the children who grow by sharing their talents, everyone involved is touched meaningfully. Audiences, too, benefit by gaining new insights, emotional connections, and life experiences. Whether…
2025 Wedding Trends
Although any wedding should be unique to the happy couple, trends often sneak their way into the celebration. We’ve rounded up a list of some wedding trends to be on the lookout for during the 2025 wedding season. By Anna Hughes Elongated Diamonds For the past few years, oval diamonds have been the leading pick…
After the Ashes: Holocaust survivor Eric Blaustein
By Maureen Callahan The Holocaust was among the darkest hours in history. How survivors carry their memories is as varied as the individual stories themselves. In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27 – local resident Eric Blaustein reflected on the five months he was imprisoned at Buchenwald Concentration Camp near Weimar, Germany as…
Compassion in Action: The joy of volunteering with animals
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Winter months bring an increased need for volunteers at animal shelters and rescues. As the season adds challenges such as overcrowding and limited resources, organizations rely heavily on foster families and community volunteers to ensure animals receive the care they need. This is the perfect time for families to get…
Beat the Winter Blues
By Anna Hughes Nothing’s better than a hot chocolate by the fireplace on a cold winter day, but we’ve rounded up a list of events that certainly come close. For a couples date night, family weekend, or unexpected snow day, check out these local events that are sure to bring warmth and fun to the…
Women of Oak Brook
The Women of Oak Brook hosted their Jingle Mingle event for over 100 members and invited member guests in early December at Michael Jordan’s Steak House. The philanthropic partner for the evening was the DuPage Senior Citizens Council and their Meals on Wheels (MOW) program. Funds were raised through prize drawings and two “give back”…
Snapshot: Timothy Christian Schools
Partner With A School That Aligns With Your Family’s Values Timothy Christian Schools is a PS-12th grade, nondenominational, college preparatory school committed to Biblical virtues and values. Timothy’s mission is to uphold Biblical truth, ignite academic growth, and inspire courageous leadership—one student at a time. At Timothy Christian Schools, you don’t have to choose between…
Snapshot: Avery Coonley School
Established in 1906, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) is known as a leader in gifted education and offers advanced learners in preschool through eighth grade a curriculum with the depth, pace, and complexity to challenge them to the fullest. Unlike most schools that only offer gifted education in pullout subjects, Avery Coonley is gifted…
2024 Mistletoe Medley Heralds the Holidays
For over three decades, Mistletoe Medley has been a must-attend event for women in the western suburbs and beyond. This year’s event, held at Drury Lane on Dec. 3, was another one for the record books with proceeds estimated to be over $150,000. There were outstanding special and preferred raffles and shopping with 20 great…
