Oak Brook
The Sky’s the Limit
Fly with the Woodland Aero Modelers Club without ever leaving the ground By Maureen Callahan It’s a bird, it’s a plane…well, yes, it is! If you regularly hike or cycle at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, you might have seen members of the Woodland Aero Modelers (WAM) radio control (R/C) flying club honing their craft. Literally.…
Read MorePaws for a Cause
DuPage Paws for People’s therapy dog teams support students with vision and hearing loss By Valerie Hardy A dog may be a man’s best friend, but it can also be one of a child’s best teachers. This has been the case within the School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED) classrooms serving children…
Read MoreVillage of Oak Brook Pancake Breakfast
Photos courtesy of the Village of Oak Brook Oak Brook residents gathered for a morning of fun and food at the Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 4. Sponsored by First Watch, the event featured all-you-can-eat pancakes hot off the griddle, served with sausage, fruit, juice, and coffee—all prepared on-site by Village Trustees and first…
Read MoreBrook Forest Girl Scouts
Photos by Madeline Craig Girl Scout Troop 55501 brightened the grounds of the Oak Brook Historical Society’s Heritage Center with a beautiful flower planting this spring. The girls worked together to add color and charm to the historic site, demonstrating teamwork, community spirit, and environmental care. Their efforts not only enhance the beauty of the…
Read MoreDr. Justin LaReau of Hinsdale Orthopaedics
Hinsdale Magazine Group (HMG): Was there a specific moment or experience that confirmed you wanted to become an orthopedic surgeon? Dr. Justin LaReau, MD: During medical school and residency, I assisted in a complex joint reconstruction case. Seeing the patient’s ability to regain mobility and quality of life after surgery had a profound impact on…
Read MoreModern Medicine
From data to diagnosis, AI is augmenting medical professionals’ training and practice by VALERIE HARDY Medical training programs and practices in Illinois are on the cutting edge when it comes to considering how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance patient care and physician functionality. For example, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Bioengineering was…
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