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Trotting to Alleviate Hunger
The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot: A Forty-Plus Year Holiday Tradition BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DAN GIBBONS TURKEY TROT Thanksgiving is a time for family traditions. And not all of them happen around a dinner table. For many Elmhurstians, the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot (DGTT) – held every year on Thanksgiving morning-…
Read MoreHomegrown Leadership
Dr. Keisha Campbell’s journey from York student to D205 superintendent Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Elmhurst Magazine connected with Superintendent Dr. Keisha Campbell for an in-depth Q&A about the personal and professional journey that led her back to the community where it all began. A York High School graduate and lifelong…
Read MoreSongs of the Season
The time-honored tradition of the ECPA Winter Carolers By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Betsy Markwald Photography The first holiday song of the season is always special. It signals a familiar, often nostalgic time filled with family, joy, and gratitude. The Encore Center of Performing Arts (ECPA) knows the power of music, especially during…
Read MorePlanting Joy in Elmhurst
The story behind Melina Scotte’s latest Elmhurst mural By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff | Photo courtesy of the City of Elmhurst When you step inside the parking garage at 120 W. Adelaide St. in downtown Elmhurst, you’re greeted not by gray concrete but by a sweeping vision of growth, beauty, and resilience. The new mural,…
Read MoreFestive Florals
Annual flower display showcases holiday horticulture BY ANNA HUGHES | Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Park District Each December, Elmhurst’s Wilder Park Conservatory transforms into a holiday oasis. Guests can step out of the winter cold and into a world of vibrance, warmth, and a little holiday magic. The annual Holiday Flower Show focuses on poinsettias—…
Read MoreMinistry by Mail
Cancer survivor spreads hope through faith-based nonprofit By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Phil’s Friends At age 22, Phil Zielke was a healthy college soccer player who suddenly found himself battling an unexplained illness. Over the course of a year, he’d lost 40 pounds and dealt with constant night sweats, hip pain, and dangerously…
Read More‘Passionate and Supportive’
Former York running star Newman mourned BY JEFF VORVA The cross-country season in the fall and track season in the spring will go on without Mike Newman, but to many, it just won’t be the same. Mike Newman was known to many as “Mr. Newton.” He was respected across the state. Newman died in early…
Read MoreDouble Honors for Oak Brook Parks
National Gold Medal and Academy Fellowship spotlight district’s outstanding leadership BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF The Oak Brook Park District has once again earned national acclaim, receiving the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management—the highest distinction in the field. The award was presented by the American Academy for Park…
Read MoreBrook Forest Elementary Ribbon Cutting
On Monday, August 18, Brook Forest Elementary officially unveiled its new, fully accessible playground in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Families, staff, and community members gathered to celebrate inclusive design that enables play for all students. The project was made possible by community fundraising, with support from the school’s PTO, sponsors, and donors.
Read MoreHistoric St. John’s Church
A landmark that has evolved over a century and a half with roots remaining intact By Maureen Callahan The next time you drive the stretch of York Road between Ogden and 31st Street, notice the antique-looking church building on Washington Street near Fullersburg Woods. At first glance, historic St. John’s Community Church – located on…
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