Author: Maureen Callahan
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The Tournament That Almost Wasn’t
Torrential rains threatened to wash away the 1987 Western Open until Oak Brook Golf Club answered the call There’s a plaque near the entrance of Oak Brook Golf... Read more.
Who Awaits Us This Year in History’s Shadows?
Bronswood Cemetery’s second annual historic walk is sure to be another spookily good time By Maureen Callahan Halloween comes at a beautiful time of the year.... Read more.
Built to Last
How Andrew Carnegie’s vision helped shape the Downers Grove Public Library By Maureen Callahan A local library is something every community needs. Although it’s... Read more.
TWA Flight 529: Local Memories of a National Tragedy
The first of September marks 65 years since the night that shook the Western Suburbs By Maureen Callahan Milestones – even tragic ones -are worth commemorating.... Read more.
Remembering Ella French
Five years after her daughter’s death, Elizabeth French heals through helping police By Maureen Callahan On the night of August 7, 2021, Chicago Police Officer... Read more.
A Legend Etched in Landscape
Gertrude Kuh remains one of the most notable women in landscape design By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Deimel Family Archives Outdoor landscaping is... Read more.
What’s Cooking?
World-renowned kitchen scientist and writer Harold McGee has Elmhurst roots. By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of Harold McGee Have you ever wondered why you... Read more.
One Hundred Years of Planting Progress
Now celebrating its centennial year, Elmhurst Garden Club keeps our town beautiful By Maureen Callahan While Elmhurst lives up to its “Tree Town” nickname, this... Read more.
Going for Gold (and Silver and Bronze!)
Four trips to the podium in a fifth Paralympic appearance for Kendall Gretsch By Maureen Callahan Our hometown hero, Kendall Gretsch, has done it again! Since her... Read more.
Rustic Elegance2
Luxury treehouses for those in search of an outdoorsy, upscale getaway BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Downers Grove resident Mike Ambrose is a lifelong tree house expert.... Read more.