Top Shelf: Pasta Pappone makes for a delicious dinnertime… anytime
By Valerie Hardy Though neither is Italian, Jon and Mary Beth Mulholland created a lucrative pasta business lauded for its products’ authenticity, efficiency,... Read more.
Lauren Lakeberg blends a love of photography, nature, and disc golf to create a niche business
By Valerie Hardy Lauren Lakeberg’s first word was “light” – fitting, given that she grew up to become a professional photographer. “Photography has been... Read more.
Hungry to Help: breaking down barriers to food assistance
West Suburban Community Pantry’s Sue Armato, other staff, and volunteers break down barriers to food assistance in DuPage County and beyond By Valerie Hardy ... Read more.
A business on a mission
A granola brand created by Downers Grove’s Kiley Fields tastes good and does good By Valerie Hardy According to food historians, granola was initially created... Read more.
A Local Legend: Catching up with “Kup”
By Valerie Hardy Meeting with Will Kupisch at Panera was like sitting with a celebrity. Every few minutes someone would come up to greet him with a hello, handshake,... Read more.
The Greatest Gift: Organ donation saves lives daily
Organ donation saves lives daily, as Amy Kilner and John Hickey know first hand BY VALERIE HARDY March holds National Awkward Moments Day and April National Read... Read more.
Ebersold family’s generous donation to the Downers Grove Park District leaves lasting legacy
By Valerie Hardy Located in the center of Downers Grove, Ebersold Park is the only park in town named after the family who owned it, explained Kent Ebersold. Kent... Read more.
Downers Grove’s Bill Ludwig continues his family’s legacy in the drum business
BY VALERIE HARDY William F. Ludwig III quite literally marches to the beat of his own drum. Known as Bill or B3, Ludwig proudly wears the title of third-generation... Read more.
Where Are They Now? Catching up with local personalities featured over the years
By Maureen Callahan & Valerie Hardy Dr. Kevin Russell September 2019 Edition District 58 has made some significant accomplishments over the last few years, largely... Read more.
The rundown on Downers Grove’s high school cross country teams and their various victories in 2023
By Valerie Hardy Though somewhat ironic, running is used as a punishment in many sports. For cross country, however, running IS the sport. Just ask the cross-country... Read more.