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An exclusive interview with jazz legend Ramsey Lewis and his wife, artist Jan Lewis By Julie Jonlich “How far is the journey from here to a star”, are the lyrics from Irving Berlin’s popular 1932  song “How deep is the Ocean” Ramsey and Jan Lewis are sweetly singing to one another from their beautiful Streeterville…

From friendly people to charming bed-and-breakfasts, lively pubs to music jams, this historic cobblestoned city will rise to meet you. By Kerrie Kennedy Although it’s the largest city in Ireland, Dublin’s size — roughly 45 square miles — makes it just right for a relaxing getaway. It’s also easy to get to. A little over…

a Gem in the Midwest By Chuck Fieldman As senior general manager of Oakbrook Center, Tim Geiges is the onsite person who steers the ship of one of the most successful shopping centers in the United States. Geiges, who enjoys outdoor actives such as running, swimming and golf, grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio, and…

The iconic Drake Hotel in Oak Brook gets a facelift, courtesy of its employees By Kerrie Kennedy The past year-and-a-half has been challenging for many small business owners, especially those in the hospitality sector. Many were forced to temporarily close their businesses and lay off their staff during lockdown only to return and find their…

By Larry Atseff On Saturday morning, August 21, Hinsdale area residents gathered at Veeck Park to witness the dedication of the 47th Street Bridge to Brooks Edwin Tonn, who passed away on December 1, 2017 at age 10 after a brave battle with rare childhood cancer. Illinois Minority Leader Jim Durkin opened the ceremony by…

By Hinsdale Magazine How did you first become involved with Diveheart? It’s a funny story on how I got involved as a volunteer with Diveheart around eighteen years ago. It all started when my dive buddy and Diveheart Adaptive instructor Bob Hemmidinger, tried talking me into volunteering. I told him I’d be happy to work…

By Emma Wolf Now that the world is returning to some sense of normalcy after spending over a year in “Pandemic mode”, there is lots to be done in DuPage County! Whether you’re looking for a new activity or a new favorite restaurant, there is something for every reader. If you’re looking to explore your…

Jeff Waters Joins District 86 School Board By Larry Atseff Wait a minute. You already may know Jeff. He may have knocked on your door urging you to Vote Yes on the D-86 facilities referendum in 2019. You listened, and the referendum ultimately passed. Or, you may have seen him on a YouTube video during…

By Kristi Smith In honoring Dads who were not only great Dads, but were influential beyond their family, we want you to know about Joe Lizzadro. He arrived in the United States from his native Italy in the early 1900s. He traveled with his father, a shoemaker, who set up a cobbler’s shop in Chicago,…

Dave McGowan Guides The DuPage Foundation By Larry Atseff ommunity foundations like DuPage Foundation are defined as grantmaking public charities that improve lives of people in defined geographic areas by connecting donors with effective nonprofits. Dave McGowan, for 23 years, has led DuPage Foundation to become one of the most productive links between donors and…