COVER STORY
MARCH/APRIL 2023
Going the Extra Mile
Gina Pongetti Angeletti, MPT, and Arpi Thukral, MD, step up to co-chairs this year’s Walk for Wellness House By Maureen Callahan Each spring, the first Sunday in May sees the streets bordering the north side of Hinsdale Hospital transform into the route of the annual Walk for Wellness House (WH). People afflicted by cancer, their…
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Bringing History to Life
The Oak Brook Heritage Center offers a glimpse into the past By Larry Atseff From a charming 1920s old schoolhouse at Spring Road and 31st Street in Oak Brook, the Village’s rich history has flowered into what it is today: The Oak Brook Heritage Center. The brick Revival Georgian Style building stands next to the…
Gaining Momentum
Rocker Cathy Richardson joins the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts By Scott Jonlich Recently, Cathy Richardson, the lead singer for Jefferson Starship, who also happens to live in Elmhurst, has joined the Board of Directors for the Elmhurst Centre For Performing Arts, (ECPA). This big news is just in time as the Board embarks on…
Elmhurst University
Offers It All, And Then Some By Larry Atseff Elmhurst Magazine recently sat down with Elmhurst University President Troy VanAken, Ph.D., to learn how and why the school changed from 4-year Elmhurst College to 4-year Elmhurst University, and the effects the change is having. After all, he has been President for 6 years and has…
Big Table Podcast
Books and conversations with their authors are the subject of a new podcast By Maureen Callahan The written word has been under threat since the onset of the digital age. For former Oak Brook resident and Downers Grove North alumnus, JC Gabel, it doesn’t have to be. He promotes books through conversations with their authors…
Financial Fix
Sports Core turnaround helps bottom line By Chuck Fieldman Many Oak Brook residents, past and present, have fond memories of time spent at the village’s Sports Core, a 269-acre open-space area purchased in 1977 from Oak Brook founder Paul Butler that features the Bath & Tennis Club, Golf Club, soccer field, polo field, and additional…
Women’s History Month
Honoring Dorothy Dean By Larry Atseff Since March is National Women’s History Month, and spring is approaching, we thought we would honor one of Oak Brook’s most important women from the early days, Dorothy Dean, for her contributions to nature, and in turn, all of us. She and her husband Sam Dean were very active…
In full BLOOM
Make your garden grow this spring By Julie Janoski Gone are the days of using a calendar to decide when to provide care for your trees and plants. A month-by-month gardening checklist is no longer recommended – or even necessary. Unpredictable weather due to climate change has rendered the calendar an unreliable resource. For example,…
Rich Support
Giant Steps and the Canopy Adult Day Program provide services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder By Valerie Hardy Based in Lisle, Giant Steps is a therapeutic day school certified to exclusively serve students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as their primary diagnosis. Since its inception in 1996, Giant Steps has upheld its commitment, as…
150th Anniversary Gift to Hinsdale
Visit Immanuel Hall for a Digital History Display By Larry Atseff On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Village, the Hinsdale Historical Society has commissioned a first-of-its-kind digital display on the history of Hinsdale. It will be on view at Immanuel Hall from April 20-23, at 302 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale. The Hall…
OFF to the RACES
Hinsdale Chapter of Children’s Home and Aid to Hold 68th Annual Derby Day Party By Katy Altemose The Hinsdale Auxiliary of the Children’s Home and Aid will hold its 68th annual Derby Day party on Saturday, May 6 at Butterfield Country Club in Oakbrook, IL. “We are thrilled to continue our rich tradition this May…
The Western Suburbs Step into IRISH DANCE
OMG’s dance card is full- of success, camaraderie and positive life lessons By Maureen Callahan The Irish year is planned around St Patrick’s Day. Nothing could be truer for Eileen Mulhern O’Kane and Coleen Mulhern Malloy, sisters and proprietors of Westmont-based OMG (Onórach Mulhern Geraghty) School of Irish Dance. And there’s no downtime on the…
Wedding Trends
By Kristina Taheri There are ever-changing trends for a lifetime event that has remained fundamentally the same. A couple meets, love happens, and a proposal is forthcoming. Excitement ensues as dates are set for engagement soirees, showers, ceremonies, and receptions; all celebrating a new life together for the bride and groom-to-be. The wedding planning begins!…
House & Home
By HM Staff Finding a house is a significant undertaking and a major milestone. As a long-term investment, house hunters are faced with a myriad of decisions to fulfill their dream home vision. Luckily, the western suburbs offer a variety of neighborhoods to choose from that fit a range of lifestyles. Thankfully, it is also…
High Expectations
Le Meridien Hotel, Oak Brook By Larry Atseff Marriott is known worldwide for its quality of hotels and service, especially among seasoned corporate business travelers as well as leisure travelers. The 104 Le Meridien hotels within the Marriott portfolio are yet another step up. As Dick Turner, Le Meridien’s Oak Brook General Manager likes to…
Mardi Gras Ball
Notre Dame Catholic School hosts second annual ball By HM Staff Notre Dame Catholic School hosted its Mardi Gras Ball February 11. This ‘feast before the fast’ invited all parish, school, and community members for an evening of dinner and dancing at Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale. As it’s largest annual fundraiser the ball…
Heartfest 2023
The Mend a Heart Foundation celebrates its Sweet 16 By HM Staff The Mend a Heart Foundation held its 16th annual Heartfest fundraiser on the first weekend of February at The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook. More than 280 guests attended including cardiologists, surgeons, pediatric nurses, heart families, and long-time family and friends. The event…
All That Jazz
Hinsdale students perform winter concert By Atticus Fair On February 16th, the Hinsdale Central High School jazz bands rocked their annual winter concert. With directors Grace Adduci and Matt Kurinsky, all seven bands pulled off an amazing night. Hinsdale Central offers four teacher-directed jazz groups of varying experience levels: Jazz Lab, Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble,…
Hinsdale Humane Society Turns 70
By HM Staff Humane Society (HHS) is proud to announce that after a challenging fourth quarter and an S.O.S. (Save Our Shelter) call for help, the organization is on more solid footing thanks to our supporter’s generosity. We are poised to celebrate the 70th anniversary with a series of events, culminating in a gala on…
