Author: Anna Hughes
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POWER IN UNITY: Oak Brook resident Kaarina Lebrun helps bring the community together
By Anna Hughes When Kaarina Lebrun first moved to Oak Brook 16 years ago, she was excited about all the village had to offer for her family. Since then, it has exceeded... Read more.
Students give back through local nonprofit’s high school program
By Anna Hughes It’s no secret that Gen Z wants to change the world. They’re passionate, informed, and active in their communities, with hopes of building better... Read more.
Harp-Struck: D181’s Harp Program flourishes at local schools
By Anna Hughes Nicole DaSilva and her daughter Isabella have a special thing in common: they both play the harp. DaSilva started playing the harp at 12 years old... Read more.
Course Material: A Look into the Oak Brook Golf Club
By Anna Hughes Golf has been a staple in Oak Brook for a century. The sport, which blends precision and passion, composure and camaraderie, has been the backdrop... Read more.
Oak Brook native, two-time Olympic medalist, looks back on legendary career
By Anna Hughes When 16-year-old John Kinsella returned to Hinsdale Central High School in the fall of 1968, his classmates looked at him differently. They marveled... Read more.
Local entrepreneur gives more than just the gift of good food
By Anna Hughes Fresh, natural food: That’s what Andy Koziarski noticed was missing from American grocery shelves. When he first immigrated to the United States... Read more.
State park and trail commemorate the 16th President of the United States
By Anna Hughes | Photos Illinois Department of Natural Resources Illinois wasn’t always the Land of Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln didn’t even move to the state until... Read more.
Clearing the Air: The American Lung Association and the local Fight for Air Climb
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the American Lung Association It’s not easy having to fight for air. It’s unfair when the most basic human need—breathing—becomes... Read more.
2025 Wedding Trends
Although any wedding should be unique to the happy couple, trends often sneak their way into the celebration. We’ve rounded up a list of some wedding trends... Read more.
Beat the Winter Blues
By Anna Hughes Nothing’s better than a hot chocolate by the fireplace on a cold winter day, but we’ve rounded up a list of events that certainly come close.... Read more.