Author: Maureen Callahan
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Remembering Oakbrook Center Early Years
The mall is as much of a community builder as a place to shop by Maureen Callahan When Oakbrook Center opened in 1962, it had been specifically designed to give... Read more.
A NEW PLAYGROUND FOR ALL
Community support helps Brook Forest Elementary School reach fundraising goals BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN People love it when a plan comes together. It’s even better... Read more.
An Icy Miracle
45 years later, Jack O’Callahan remembers Team USA’s Olympic victory and one of sports’ biggest upsets By Maureen Callahan “Do you believe in miracles?!!”... Read more.
The 250th Anniversary of the United States Army
Over hill, over dale, as we hit the dusty trail, and those Caissons go rolling along… The United States Army, America’s oldest and largest branch of armed forces,... Read more.
TASTE OF TRIUMPH: Sophia Karbowski, Co-Founder of realsy
By Maureen Callahan CEO and Co-Founder of realsy, Sophia Karbowski, got tired of searching for a nutritious grab-n-go snack. “My business partner, Austin Patry,... Read more.
More than a century later, Sears homes are still hiding in plain sight
By Maureen Callahan If you live in the western suburbs, chances are that you’ve seen a Sears house. They’re in many Midwestern communities. Often, we drive right... Read more.
DuPage County Historical Architecture A few local architectural gems
A few local architectural gems By Maureen Callahan Old DuPage County Courthouse, Wheaton This building, opened in 1896, replaced the original structure from 1868.... Read more.
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 moisture... Read more.
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... Read more.
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 Downers... Read more.