AROUND TOWN
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...
FOOD & DRINK
What’s Brewing
Local Oktoberfest celebrations have fun for the whole family on tap this fall
When September hits, Oktoberfest isn’t far behind. The famed fall festival originated...
GIVING BACK
Building Hope: The O’Brien School for the Maasai
Local Hinsdale woman continues to help provide
remarkable futures for the Maasai village
By Mia Jones
Walking through 82-year-old Kellie O’Brien’s’ home, it is clear to see...
ARTS + THEATRE
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...
HOME & DESIGN
One of a Kind — Architectural Gems in the Western Suburbs
There is no shortage of unique architecture in the Chicagoland area. In this issue, a handful of homes nestled in the western suburbs are...
NEWS & EVENTS
Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season
By Anna Hughes
A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated...
HISTORY VAULT
Before Barbie: Local museum showcases the world of toys before Mattel-mania
By Anna Hughes
When the Barbie movie came out last year, it took the world by storm.
When the Barbie doll came out, it had the...
BUSINESS + MONEY
Global Reach with Local Roots
Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator
By Anna Hughes
Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right here...
HEALTH + LIFE
Clearing the Air: The American Lung Association and the local Fight...
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...
SPORTS + LEISURE
The Golden Age: Olympic medalist looks back on legendary swim career
When 16-year-old John Kinsella returned to Hinsdale Central High School in the fall of 1968, his classmates looked at him differently. They marveled as...
IN EVERY ISSUE
The Golden Age: Olympic medalist looks back on legendary swim career
When 16-year-old John Kinsella returned to Hinsdale Central High School in the fall of 1968, his classmates looked at him differently. They marveled as...
TRAVEL
State park and trail commemorate the 16th President of the United...
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...
LATEST STORIES
Gone Country: Hinsdale graduate brings Music City to Hollywood on “The Voice”
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of NBCUniversal
It wasn’t a blind audition for long.
An enthusiastic Michael Bublé turned his chair around just seconds after...
Marathon Man: Bahir Mansur has competed in 50 marathons and counting
By Chuck Fieldman
Don’t tell Bahir Mansur that at 75 years old, he should be slowing down or should have started that process years ago.
The...
The Golden Age: Olympic medalist looks back on legendary swim career
When 16-year-old John Kinsella returned to Hinsdale Central High School in the fall of 1968, his classmates looked at him differently. They marveled as...
Breaking the Ice: Hinsdale volunteer snow shoveling helps residents
By Maureen Callahan
Heavy snowstorms have been dubbed “widow-makers” by the medical community for good reason. The first snow of the year, with its high...
Disappointment, Then Elation – Hinsdale Central golfers win state
By Jeff Vorva | Photos courtesy of Pam Devata
Hinsdale Central senior Dru Devata was bummed out.
He thought that for the third year in a...
Three-Peat: Nazareth wins third straight Class 5A football championship
By Jeff Vorva
When COVID-19 hit in 2020 and the Illinois High School Asso-ciation football season was postponed in the fall, some of the best...
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...
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...
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...
Snapshot: Vine Academy
Burr Ridge’s premier private school, Vine Academy, is designed for curious and capable learners in grades K-12. We provide a personalized educational experience, embracing...
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)...
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...
The Ice Thing about Downers Grove winters
Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures makes artistic fun of ice at Downers Grove Ice Festival
By Maureen Callahan | Photos by 726 Visuals
If you’ve ever visited the...
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...
Snapshot: Nazareth Academy
Nazareth Academy, centrally located in the western suburbs in the heart of La Grange Park, offers a short commute for many families in the...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Building Hope: The O’Brien School for the Maasai
Local Hinsdale woman continues to help provide
remarkable futures for the Maasai village
By Mia Jones
Walking through 82-year-old Kellie O’Brien’s’ home, it is clear to see...
100 Years of Movie Magic: Chris Johnson & York Theatre
York Theater celebrates 100 years!
By Maureen Callahan
Every story starts somewhere. For Elmhurst’s York Theater, that beginning was Labor Day weekend, 1924. The Roaring Twenties...
Santa’s Workshop
What started in the basement of a suburban Chicago home back in 1998 as an idea to create unique items personalized for the receiver...
Holiday Joy
By Anna Hughes
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Nov. 6, 2024 - Jan. 12, 2025
Drury Lane Theatre
Escape the cold and join the little mermaid and friends...
Goal Getter: Hinsdale’s Gutman scores for Fire in 100th MLS start
By Jeff Vorva
Hinsdale native Andrew Gutman has always been a top-notch all-around soccer player.
In college at Indiana University, the Hinsdale Central graduate capped off...
Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season
By Anna Hughes
A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated...
Before Barbie: Local museum showcases the world of toys before Mattel-mania
By Anna Hughes
When the Barbie movie came out last year, it took the world by storm.
When the Barbie doll came out, it had the...
Raising Awareness:World Diabetes Day celebrated in November
By Maureen Callahan
According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 537 million adults worldwide are afflicted with diabetes. November is the time of year when...
