Hinsdale
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!…
Read MoreHouse & 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…
Read MoreHigh 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…
Read MoreMardi 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…
Read MoreHeartfest 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…
Read MoreAll 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,…
Read MoreHinsdale 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…
Read MoreEducation SNAPSHOT
Independent and private schools continue to thrive By Abbey Hayes The western suburbs are lucky to be the home of several exceptionally strong schools. Many have a rich history and are known throughout the communities they serve for academic excellence, a wide selection of extracurricular programs, and an inspiration for learning. Choosing a private or…
Read MoreLions Roar in the Oak Brook Area
How Lions Club Headquarters serves volunteers worldwide By Larry Atseff Did you know that the headquarters of the largest volunteer service organization in the world is located right in Oak Brook? We are referring to Lions International which was started in 1917. A sidebar lists just a few key milestones, including locating in Oak Brook…
Read MoreFundraising & Friendship
Oak Brook Infant Welfare Fashion Show Success By Oak Brook Magazine Staff This year, the Oak Brook Chapter of the Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago marks its 50th anniversary. Decade after decade, hundreds of women have gathered at Drury Lane the Tuesday after Thanksgiving for its signature fundraiser fashion show, Mistletoe Medley,…
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