AROUND TOWN

Holiday Joy

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By Anna Hughes Disney’s The Little Mermaid Nov. 6, 2024 - Jan. 12, 2025 Drury Lane Theatre Escape the cold and join the little mermaid and friends...

FOOD & DRINK

What’s Brewing

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Local Oktoberfest celebrations have fun for the whole family on tap this fall   When September hits, Oktoberfest isn’t far behind. The famed fall festival originated...

Labriola Restaurant An Elevated Dining Experience

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By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff| Photo by Laura Meyers In an exciting move that promises to elevate the culinary scene, Rich Labriola, the visionary behind...

GIVING BACK

Raising Kind Kids: How family volunteering inspires lifelong giving

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By Katie Bolinger As mimics, children often mirror the behavior of their elders, so parents play a crucial role in fostering a child’s desire to...

Year-End Giving: Charitable contributions during the holiday season

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By Dave McGowan In the last issue, I reported that more than $557 billion was estimated to be contributed to charitable organizations in 2023. Do...

ART + THEATRE

Lauren Lakeberg blends a love of photography, nature, and disc golf...

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By Valerie Hardy  Lauren Lakeberg’s first word was “light” – fitting, given that she grew up to become a professional photographer. “Photography has been with...

BUSINESS + MONEY

Following Their Lead

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Meet the influencers behind @somethingwhitty and @whatgracebought By Valerie Hardy I Photos by Victor Hilitski With the advent and subsequent expansion of social media like Facebook, Instagram,...

Global Reach with Local Roots

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Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator By Anna Hughes Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right here...

TRAVEL

Travel: Pure Michigan

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Autumnal days on Michigan’s “Sunset Coast” are the perfect weekend trip when the weather turns cool By Mia Jones Discover why Lake Michigan’s coastline is a...

Spring Break Travel Essentials

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As the days get longer and trees start to bloom, we know that spring and summer travel are right on the horizon. Whether you're planning...

HEALTH + LIFE

Raising Awareness:World Diabetes Day celebrated in November

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By Maureen Callahan According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 537 million adults worldwide are afflicted with diabetes. November is the time of year when...

NEWS & EVENTS

Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season

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By Anna Hughes A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated...

65 & Still Serving

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The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club celebrates a milestone anniversary and its founder By Valerie Hardy | Photography by Carolina Menapace On Sept. 24, Emmett’s private party...

HISTORY VAULT

Back in Time: Leslie Goddard brings history to life

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By Maureen Callahan Most of us dream of finding an occupation we love- something for which we have a heartfelt passion while still making a...

Rudy! 30 years later, Rudy walks on with a new generation

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By Maureen Callahan Everybody loves an underdog. Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is one of the most memorable in the history of film. Thirty years ago, audiences...

SPORTS

Goal Getter: Hinsdale’s Gutman scores for Fire in 100th MLS start

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By Jeff Vorva Hinsdale native Andrew Gutman has always been a top-notch all-around soccer player. In college at Indiana University, the Hinsdale Central graduate capped off...

Kendall Gretsch at the Paris Games

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Hometown Paralympian brings home the silver medal By Maureen Callahan Downers Grove native Kendall Gretsch has a strength few possess. This Team USA member has medaled...

HOME & DESIGN

One of a Kind — Architectural Gems in the Western Suburbs

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There is no shortage of unique architecture in the Chicagoland area. In this issue, a handful of homes nestled in the western suburbs are...

Home & Design: A Slice of Americana

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Sears Homes offer a glimpse of a past that will stand well into the future By Maureen Callahan | Photos by 726 Visuals Instead of looking online...

IN EVERY ISSUE

The Fairmount Ave. Soap Box Derby

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It’s all downhill for this Randall Park neighborhood tradition By Maureen Callahan It’s kind of a slice of Americana,” laughed Chris Mac-Kenna when he described Fairmount...

E-EDITION

LATEST STORIES

Santa’s Workshop

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What started in the basement of a suburban Chicago home back in 1998 as an idea to create unique items personalized for the receiver...

Holiday Joy

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By Anna Hughes Disney’s The Little Mermaid Nov. 6, 2024 - Jan. 12, 2025 Drury Lane Theatre Escape the cold and join the little mermaid and friends...

Goal Getter: Hinsdale’s Gutman scores for Fire in 100th MLS start

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By Jeff Vorva Hinsdale native Andrew Gutman has always been a top-notch all-around soccer player. In college at Indiana University, the Hinsdale Central graduate capped off...

Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season

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By Anna Hughes A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated...

Before Barbie: Local museum showcases the world of toys before Mattel-mania

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By Anna Hughes When the Barbie movie came out last year, it took the world by storm. When the Barbie doll came out, it had the...

Raising Awareness:World Diabetes Day celebrated in November

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By Maureen Callahan According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 537 million adults worldwide are afflicted with diabetes. November is the time of year when...

Raising Kind Kids: How family volunteering inspires lifelong giving

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By Katie Bolinger As mimics, children often mirror the behavior of their elders, so parents play a crucial role in fostering a child’s desire to...

Year-End Giving: Charitable contributions during the holiday season

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By Dave McGowan In the last issue, I reported that more than $557 billion was estimated to be contributed to charitable organizations in 2023. Do...

A New Dock: Chicago Boat Show finds new location in Rosemont

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By Anna Hughes Chicago’s biggest boat show is moving out of Chicago. Luckily for boaters and loyal show attendees, it’s not moving far. The 93rd Discover Boating...

When the Person in the Mirror is No Longer You

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Claudine was 49 when she started working in the public eye as a community service officer. Years of sun exposure, gravity, diet, and various...

The Fairmount Ave. Soap Box Derby

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It’s all downhill for this Randall Park neighborhood tradition By Maureen Callahan It’s kind of a slice of Americana,” laughed Chris Mac-Kenna when he described Fairmount...

Kidpreneur: A goal becomes a reality for Henry Casson

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By Chuck Fieldman Henry Casson may only be a 9-year-old fourth-grader. But that hasn’t prevented the Downers Grove resident from already being able to add...

Bringing Hollywood Home

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The Martin brothers returned to Downers Grove to share their film with local viewers By Valerie Hardy  Three brothers who grew up in Downers Grove before...

65 & Still Serving

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The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club celebrates a milestone anniversary and its founder By Valerie Hardy | Photography by Carolina Menapace On Sept. 24, Emmett’s private party...

Dr. Dieter Gruen: Manhattan Project Scientist

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Manhattan Project Scientist stresses the importance of always moving forward By Maureen Callahan When people ask Dr. Dieter Gruen, famed Manhattan Project scientist and Downers Grove...

Hope After Heartache

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The EM5 Fly High Foundation spreads kindness and joy in memory of Evan Melau By Valerie Hardy  When Evan Melau was fatally struck by a vehicle...

DuPagePads Interim Housing Center A Pioneering Model to End Homelessness

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The first in Illinois, and one of the first in the United States, Downers Grove is home to an innovative solution to end homelessness....

Kendall Gretsch at the Paris Games

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Hometown Paralympian brings home the silver medal By Maureen Callahan Downers Grove native Kendall Gretsch has a strength few possess. This Team USA member has medaled...

Downers Grove Historical Society

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Every year, the Downers Grove Historical Society identifies an individual who epitomizes the spirit of “giving back” to the community. The late Montrew Dunham, who...

Following Their Lead

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Meet the influencers behind @somethingwhitty and @whatgracebought By Valerie Hardy I Photos by Victor Hilitski With the advent and subsequent expansion of social media like Facebook, Instagram,...

Stopping Traffic and Starting the Day

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Crossing guard Maureen Brdlik has been crossing families for 31 years and counting By Marty Blader For kids, the morning rush is the period from when your...

DuPagePads Drive for 55

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A race to end homelessness puts the ‘fun’ in fundraising By Maureen Callahan For more than three decades, DuPagePads has been bringing people in from outside...

Riding Into the Wind

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Rest In Peace, George the Cyclist By Maureen Callahan Every life is validated by purpose. For avid cyclist George Christensen - writer, movie buff, and afficionado...

Superintendent’s Path to Leading District 99

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Looking back on how Dr. Hank Thiele’s past has prepared him to lead By Marty Blader Boy and Girl Scouts of America are equipped with the...

Local Blessings

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Blessings in a Backpack offers a solution for food insecurity By Maureen Callahan Millions of American families experience food insecurity. Sometimes, it’s part of the fall-out...

Giving USA: U.S. charitable giving totaled over $550 billion in 2023

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By Dave McGowan Giving USA 2024: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for 2023, released in June, reported that an estimated $557.16 billion was donated by...

Moose Cruise Nights

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Photos by 726 Visuals The Downers Grove Loyal Order of Moose hosted another summer of Cruise Nights on Fridays in downtown Downers Grove. Classic cars, souped-up...

Rotary GroveFest

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Photos by 726 Visuals People of all ages enjoyed the Rotary GroveFest in the heart of Downers Grove this past June. Featuring rides, beer garden,...

Turning a Leaf

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by Mia Jones As the days start to get a little cooler and kids are going back to school, there are a variety of fall...

Fall at the Sports Core

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Cool sunny days make fall the perfect season to enjoy your sport of choice at the Oak Brook Sports Core. Whether your passion is...

Diving For Dreams

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Oak Brook resident builds career, pursues dreams at Brookfield Zoo Chicago By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago For most people, the...

A Fighting Illini

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Local UIUC freshman discusses cancer battle in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month By Anna Hughes Adrian Lam was weeks away from starting his freshman year...

Global Reach with Local Roots

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Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator By Anna Hughes Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right here...

Resurrecting Mary: Chicago’s most famous ghost-in-residence

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By Maureen Callahan Legends. Every corner of the world has them. Local lore is part of a location’s identity. One dyed-in-the-wool staple of this area is...

Travel: Pure Michigan

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Autumnal days on Michigan’s “Sunset Coast” are the perfect weekend trip when the weather turns cool By Mia Jones Discover why Lake Michigan’s coastline is a...