Building on Strength

State of the Village highlights Oak Brook’s financial stability, business growth and long-term vision. For the second consecutive year, the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce sponsored the State of the Village presentation featuring Village President Larry Herman. Held in May, the annual forum brought a robust crowd of local business leaders to Butler Government…

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The Rebirth of Butterfield Road

A long-term vision to reimagine one of Oak Brook’s most important commercial corridors For decades, Butterfield Road has been a key commercial corridor in the western suburbs. However, its south side between Meyers and Midwest roads is lined with aging, largely vacant office and quasi-industrial buildings that reflect declining demand for traditional suburban office space…

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Village Welcomes Summer Interns

Inaugural internship program offers students real-world municipal experience There are some new faces in the Butler Government Center this summer as the Village of Oak Brook has welcomed its inaugural class of interns. The group was chosen this spring via an extensive candidate selection process that included in-person interviews, letters of recommendation and essays. Lauren…

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Answering the Call to Serve

Oak Brook Village Board welcomes new Trustee John Anos At the May 19th meeting of the Village Board of Trustees, Village President Larry Herman appointed longtime Oak Brook resident John Anos to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of James Nagle. Anos has been actively involved in the Sports Core Committee for the last…

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Taste of Oak Brook

Dining, music, and fireworks in a standout setting The Taste of Oak Brook has firmly established itself as one of the premier summer holiday celebrations in the Chicagoland area—an event that goes beyond fireworks to deliver an elevated, community-centered experience. Known for its exceptional lineup of top-tier restaurants and dynamic live music, the Taste consistently…

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A New Retail Era

Amazon’s proposed superstore signals transformation along Butterfield Road by Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Amazon has proposed an exciting new retail superstore development in Oak Brook. Located at the southeast corner of Butterfield and Meyers Roads, the superstore would replace seven outdated and mostly vacant office buildings with 57% less density than the existing uses along…

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