Downers Grove Issue May-June 2025
Path to Healing
How live performances can help mental health By Laura Michaud & Melissa G. Wilson According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness each year. The most common mental health conditions include anxiety disorders (31.6%), major depression (15.3%), substance use disorders (18.1%), and bipolar disorder…
Read MoreA Night to Remember
A Sneak Peek at the Taste of Oak Brook 2025 By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Oak Brook will come alive this summer with one of Chicagoland’s most anticipated events—the Taste of Oak Brook. On Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, thousands of people will gather to enjoy an unforgettable evening of food, music, and entertainment. With gates…
Read MoreThe 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, will celebrate its 250th birthday this summer. On June 14, 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed, the Second Continental Congress approved…
Read MoreArgonne X-rays Advance Disease Monitoring
Using the Advanced Photon Source, researchers are creating smart proteins to better monitor diseases like cancer and thyroid disorders. By Contributing Partner Argonne National Laboratory A team led by Nobel Prize winner David Baker used artificial intelligence and the Advanced Photon Source to design proteins that sense key molecules in the body. This work could…
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