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Independent and private schools continue to thrive
By Abbey Hayes
The western suburbs are lucky to be the home of several exceptionally strong schools. Many have a rich history and are known throughout the communities they serve for academic excellence, a...
How Lions Club Headquarters serves volunteers worldwide
By Larry Atseff
Did you know that the headquarters of the largest volunteer service organization in the world is located right in Oak Brook? We are referring to Lions International which was started in...
Oak Brook Infant Welfare Fashion Show Success
By Oak Brook Magazine Staff
This year, the Oak Brook Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago marks its 50th anniversary. Decade after decade, hundreds of women have gathered at...
Adoption offers a hopeful, new start
By Maureen Callahan
Yes, adoption makes me special, it means that I am loved,” wrote author Sharlie Zinniger in her 2014 children’s book, Yes, I’m Adopted! For adoptive families and the children placed with them,...
Running partners Diane Heffernan and David Kuhn keep pace through philanthropy
By HM Staff
Further. It’s the word Hinsdale resident Diane Heffernan’s husband, Paul, says best describes his wife. “She always takes everything one step further,” he said. “That word will...
Cupid Courts Misericordia brings together paddle players to rally for a cause
By HM Staff
One Friday every February, the paddle community of the western suburbs put aside their competitive nature and enjoy a day of fun paddle tennis play for...
Inside Chef Beau's Klean Kitchen
By Abbey Hayes
Chef Beau’s Klean Kitchen offers a weekly meal service unlike any other. The emphasis isn’t solely on convenience, it’s also about how the food makes you feel. Chef Beau prepares meals with, allergy-friendly...
Chronicled by The Hinsdale Historical Society
By HM Staff
For many reasons, we enjoy neatly laid out streets as originally platted out and the historic downtown district of Hinsdale. Even the street names are preserved; the names of trees intersect the...
Wellness House reinstates its annual in-person fundraiser
By Maureen Callahan
More than three decades ago, a group of concerned Hinsdaleans affected by cancer had a collective vision of a place of healing. The result was the Wellness House (WH). Having experienced...
Local organization hosts 50th Anniversay Celebration
By Larry Atseff
The Oak Brook Chapter, Infant Welfare Society (IWS) Auxiliary, hosted over 500 guests for its Mistletoe Medley 50th Anniversary Celebration, “Hearts of Gold,” on November 29th at the Drury Lane Theatre. It...
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Hail to the Chef
Drake Oak Brook Hotel's Executive Chef, Ezequiel Dominguez
By Larry Atseff
Some of the biggest names in dining are located in Oak Brook. Yet, one of...
