Downers Grove Magazine Issues
Honoring DuPage’s Best Educators
Downers Grove North’s Jeff Grant Named Educator of the Year By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of DuPage Regional Office of Education When Jeff Grant’s biology students head outside for class, they’re not taking a break from learning – they’re stepping into one of the most unique classrooms in DuPage County. Just beyond the grounds…
Read MoreThe Reshaping of Real Estate
Understanding the market forces changing the way homes are bought and sold By Amy Robey of Mainstreet REALTORS® If you’ve heard anything about the housing market over the past several years, you know it’s a difficult time to buy. High mortgage rates, coupled with low inventory, have posed a challenge, particularly for first-time homebuyers, to enter the market. Inventory…
Read MoreRemembering Ella French
Five years after her daughter’s death, Elizabeth French heals through helping police By Maureen Callahan On the night of August 7, 2021, Chicago Police Officer Ella French and two other officers conducted a routine traffic stop while on patrol in Englewood. Officer French and one of her partners that evening, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., were…
Read MoreLuxury at Home
Bringing the resort and country club experience home By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Luxury living today is less about square footage and more about creating a home that rivals a five-star resort. Homeowners are investing in spaces that promote wellness, recreation, and everyday enjoyment, bringing experiences once found only at luxury hotels and private clubs…
Read MoreA Legend Etched in Landscape
Gertrude Kuh remains one of the most notable women in landscape design By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Deimel Family Archives Outdoor landscaping is what makes a house a home. A century ago, the name Gertrude Kuh became well known, particularly on the North Shore. As one of the first women in her…
Read MoreChicagoland: The Quiet Golf Capital of the World
By Valerie Hardy When most people think of world-class golf destinations, the Midwest probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. Instead, they likely consider courses like St. Andrews in Scotland, Pebble Beach in California, and Pinehurst in North Carolina. However, situated right here in the Second City and its surrounding suburbs are courses…
Read MoreA Guide to Some of the Oldest Places in Chicago
Explore the landmarks, hotels, businesses, and institutions that have preserved Chicago’s rich history for generations By Sophia Schiappa Timeless Tourist Attractions Buckingham Fountain Buckingham Fountain is a monumental Beaux-Arts-style fountain located in Grant Park, Chicago. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world and a defining feature of Chicago’s lakefront…
Read MoreChute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy
Chute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy focuses on providing personal legal representation to individuals and families facing difficult circumstances following serious injuries, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and other personal injury matters. With more than 100 years of combined experience, the firm has built a reputation for combining trial experience with a hands-on, client-focused approach. “Our mission…
Read MoreLarry Disparti
Disparti Law Group Larry Disparti is one of Chicago’s most recognized and successful personal injury attorneys and the founder and owner of Disparti Law Group. Since establishing the firm in 2004, he has built it into a power-house of trusted and highly successful attorneys as well as an entire team focused on providing the best…
Read MoreThe Outpost Mexican Eatery
What began as a family dream just before the pandemic has grown into one of Downers Grove’s favorite spots for tacos, burritos, bowls, and casual Mexican fare. Owner Anna Kamilis opened The Outpost in late 2019 with a simple goal: serve fresh, flavorful Mexican food in a welcoming environment where guests feel like family. When…
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