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The Future of Preventive Care
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff With the constant stream of technological advancements and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the future of medicine is evolving faster than ever. More and more people are taking a proactive approach towards their health, embracing daily tracking and at-home testing as a part of their routine. For those…
Read MoreA Mature Amateur
River Forest Country Club prepares to host the Women’s Western Amateur golf tournament By Valerie Hardy | Photos courtesy of the Women’s Golf Association One of the world’s most prestigious amateur golf championships is coming to Elmhurst this summer. From July 6–11, River Forest Country Club will host the 126th Women’s Western Amateur, widely considered…
Read MoreNavigating Your Next Chapter
A Guide to Senior Living By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Deciding how to approach the next stage of life is a meaningful milestone for every family. Senior living is not simply about where you reside — it encompasses housing choices, healthcare planning, financial stability, and staying socially connected. For many longtime residents, the goal is…
Read MoreFrom Gift to Legacy
The Power of Endowment By Dave McGowan An endowment is a pool of invested assets intended to generate income to support a not-for-profit organization in perpetuity. It’s an important strategy in diversifying the overall mix of not-for-profit revenue. That said, only nearly 11% of not-for-profits have endowments. Endowments allow not-for-profit organizations to plan for the…
Read MoreA Song Can Save a Life
How Freedom Sings USA transforms veterans’ stories into music By Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson The phone rang in the middle of the night. On the other end, a veteran’s voice, raw, quiet, alive. “Brother,” he said, “you just saved my life. I had the gun in my hand, finger on the trigger. Then…
Read MoreTina Weller
A Legacy of Service BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTO BY MOLLY GRACE In June 2025, the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club honored Tina Weller with its Legacy Award at the inaugural Ladies Who Lead luncheon. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence, and dedication to community service—qualities that have long defined Weller’s…
Read MoreTrotting to Alleviate Hunger
The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot: A Forty-Plus Year Holiday Tradition BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DAN GIBBONS TURKEY TROT Thanksgiving is a time for family traditions. And not all of them happen around a dinner table. For many Elmhurstians, the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot (DGTT) – held every year on Thanksgiving morning-…
Read MoreHomegrown Leadership
Dr. Keisha Campbell’s journey from York student to D205 superintendent Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Elmhurst Magazine connected with Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell for an in-depth Q&A about the personal and professional journey that led her back to the community where it all began. A York High School graduate and lifelong…
Read MoreSongs of the Season
The time-honored tradition of the ECPA Winter Carolers By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Betsy Markwald Photography The first holiday song of the season is always special. It signals a familiar, often nostalgic time filled with family, joy, and gratitude. The Encore Center of Performing Arts (ECPA) knows the power of music, especially during…
Read MorePlanting Joy in Elmhurst
The story behind Melina Scotte’s latest Elmhurst mural By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff | Photo courtesy of the City of Elmhurst When you step inside the parking garage at 120 W. Adelaide St. in downtown Elmhurst, you’re greeted not by gray concrete but by a sweeping vision of growth, beauty, and resilience. The new mural,…
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