Oak Brook
CNC Landscapes
Built on more than two decades of hands-on experience, CNC Landscapes has grown from a one-truck operation into a full-service landscape company serving both residential and commercial clients throughout the western suburbs. Founded by Chad Uthe, the company reflects a steady commitment to craftsmanship, planning, and community—values that continue to guide its work today. CNC…
Read MoreGet Spring Break Ready
Your Ultimate Pre-Trip Beauty Guide BY DR. CHRISTINA STEIL & DR. RACHEL BOGNET Spring break is just around the corner, and with it comes the promise of sun, sand, and relaxation. But before you can soak up the rays, you might be thinking about getting your body feeling and looking its absolute best. Forget last-minute…
Read MoreIn Harmony
Teen musician brings message of healing to international stage BY ANNA HUGHES It started with a love of music. At six years old, Oak Brook resident Sophia Ibrahim first learned to play the piano. She found the process joyful and therapeutic. “Growing up, [music] had a big healing power in my life,” Ibrahim said. She…
Read MoreRenovations Worth Every Dollar
The home upgrades that bring the biggest return COURTESY OF MAINSTREET REALTORS® We’ve always known that first impressions matter, but did you know the same is true of your home? Replace an outdated front door with a new steel door, and you’re likely to recoup 100% of the value when it comes time to sell.…
Read MoreHome Organizing Trends
Smarter Systems for Modern Living BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF Home organizing has shifted from a focus on perfection to a focus on function. As homes take on more roles than ever before, homeowners are investing in systems that support real life and spaces that are easy to maintain, flexible, and thoughtfully designed. Function Over…
Read MoreBuilt for the Times
A look at how homes evolve with us BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF Home styles reflect how people live at different moments in history. From early formal houses to today’s flexible layouts, architecture has changed alongside family life, technology, and cultural priorities. These familiar home types trace the evolution of suburban living. Colonial &…
Read MoreWhat’s Old is What’s New
A Historic Rehab and a Newer Home Rehab BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Oak Brook has a wide variety of home types, and one of the best things about this town is its respect for older home restoration. Some are added onto gradually as years pass, and some are gutted and remodeled in one fell swoop. There’s…
Read MoreFrom Vision to Home
One family’s Oak Brook beginning BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF Ten years before they ever broke ground on their own house, Oak Brook was already quietly working its way into Inna and Sulman Husain’s future. Inna still remembers the early suggestion that first planted the idea. “I still remember 10 years ago when I first…
Read MoreHistory in Focus
New exhibits and a spring lecture ahead BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF Spring brings new opportunities to explore Oak Brook’s past as the Oak Brook Historical Society unveils expanded exhibits at the Heritage Center and prepares to host a thought-provoking public lecture examining the region’s early history. Together, these programs invite residents and visitors to…
Read MoreSavor the Scene
Three new restaurants bring fresh flavors to Oak Brook Oak Brook’s dining scene has been growing exponentially over the last few years as a plethora of restaurants have chosen to locate in the Village. In recent months, the trend has accelerated as three new restaurants have recently opened in Oak Brook. Village Trustee Dr. Suresh…
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