Elmhurst Magazine Issues
Honoring DuPage’s Best Educators
Timothy Christian’s Matt Davidson Among Honored Educators By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of DuPage Regional Office of Education When Jeff Grant’s biology students head outside for class, they’re not taking a break from learning – they’re stepping into one of the most unique classrooms in DuPage County. Just beyond the grounds of Downers Grove…
Read MoreThe Reshaping of Real Estate
Understanding the market forces changing the way homes are bought and sold By Amy Robey of Mainstreet REALTORS® If you’ve heard anything about the housing market over the past several years, you know it’s a difficult time to buy. High mortgage rates, coupled with low inventory, have posed a challenge, particularly for first-time homebuyers, to enter the market. Inventory…
Read MoreRemembering 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 Ella French and two other officers conducted a routine traffic stop while on patrol in Englewood. Officer French and one of her partners that evening, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., were…
Read MoreLuxury at Home
Bringing the resort and country club experience home By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Luxury living today is less about square footage and more about creating a home that rivals a five-star resort. Homeowners are investing in spaces that promote wellness, recreation, and everyday enjoyment, bringing experiences once found only at luxury hotels and private clubs…
Read MoreA 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 what makes a house a home. A century ago, the name Gertrude Kuh became well known, particularly on the North Shore. As one of the first women in her…
Read MoreChicagoland: The Quiet Golf Capital of the World
By Valerie Hardy When most people think of world-class golf destinations, the Midwest probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. Instead, they likely consider courses like St. Andrews in Scotland, Pebble Beach in California, and Pinehurst in North Carolina. However, situated right here in the Second City and its surrounding suburbs are courses…
Read MoreA Guide to Some of the Oldest Places in Chicago
Explore the landmarks, hotels, businesses, and institutions that have preserved Chicago’s rich history for generations By Sophia Schiappa Timeless Tourist Attractions Buckingham Fountain Buckingham Fountain is a monumental Beaux-Arts-style fountain located in Grant Park, Chicago. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world and a defining feature of Chicago’s lakefront…
Read MoreLarry Disparti
Disparti Law Group Larry Disparti is one of Chicago’s most recognized and successful personal injury attorneys and the founder and owner of Disparti Law Group. Since establishing the firm in 2004, he has built it into a power-house of trusted and highly successful attorneys as well as an entire team focused on providing the best…
Read MoreThe Purple Pig
One of Chicago’s most celebrated restaurants has found a second home in Oak Brook. The Purple Pig, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant known for its Mediterranean-inspired menu and shareable plates, recently opened at Oakbrook Center, bringing one of the city’s most recognized dining destinations to the western suburbs. Led by Chef and Partner Tony Mantuano,…
Read MoreSummer Skin Has a Memory
How dermatologists address sunspots, redness, and uneven tone after years of UV exposure By Dr. Christina Steil and Dr. Rachel Bognet Summer has a way of bringing skin changes into sharper focus. More daylight, more time outdoors, and more exposed skin can make brown spots, redness, freckles, visible blood vessels, and uneven tone more noticeable.…
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