Elmhurst Magazine Issues
The Deep Plane Expert Hierarchy
Why Multi-Vector Muscle Repair Transcends the Standard Lift By Dr. Michael Byun When consumers search for a premier Deep Plane Expert, standard medical marketing falsely presents the Extended Deep Plane Facelift as the ultimate “gold standard.” In the true hierarchy of facial architecture, a standard deep plane lift is merely a baseline tool. True master…
Read MoreTime Compounds Everything
by Manu Lail, Vice President, Rockefeller Global Family Office As summer settles in, there’s a particular gift that comes with it: breathing room. Kids find rhythm in their days, and parents get space to think beyond the immediate. This time of year always gives me a chance to reflect. Through some of my personal involvement…
Read More‘Like Watching Pro Tennis’
Timothy Christian’s Tseng impresses as state champ By Jeff Vorva Timothy Christian sophomore tennis star Hudson Tseng made an impression on his teammates even before he entered the Elmhurst campus his freshman year. As an eighth-grader, he had a chance to work out with members of the Trojans, and he had some of the older…
Read MoreThe Keeper of Wrigley
Head groundskeeper Dan Kiermaier cares for baseball’s most iconic field By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of the Chicago Cubs At Wrigley Field, every blade of grass tells a story. And Dan Kiermaier ensures each blade is ready for every day at the iconic field. Before the ivy stirs and before the first crack…
Read MoreWhat’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 like your chili extra spicy while someone else would require a half roll of Tums to get through the bowl? Or why a sommelier might use words such as “leathery”…
Read MoreCelebrating SEASPAR
After 50 years of service, a local special recreation association remains an invaluable asset to the community By Valerie Hardy The South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation (SEASPAR) is a special recreation association (SRA) committed to helping its participants discover abilities, achieve potential, realize dreams, and – perhaps most importantly – have fun!…
Read MoreOne 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 suburb is also known for its beautiful gardens. Many green spaces in town are initiated and carefully maintained by our very own Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC). Now 170 members strong,…
Read MoreJoining Forces
Local agencies work together in a unique task force to tackle crime BY ANNA HUGHES DuPage County is home to a one-of-a-kind, crime-fighting task force. Founded in 2019, the Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team (MERIT) enlists highly skilled law enforcement personnel from 37 agencies across the county. Together, these officers collaborate efficiently and effectively…
Read More6 Chicago Restaurants Worth Experiencing
These Chicagoland destinations transform dinner into something memorable By Sophia Schiappa 2d Restaurant – House of Teriyaki 3155 North Halsted Street in Chicago The first surprise at 2D – House of Teriyaki isn’t the food – it’s the feeling that you’ve walked straight into a comic book. Located in Lakeview, this restaurant is one of…
Read MoreFINS UP!
The Chicago Parrot Head Club channels the fun and philanthropic spirit of late music legend Jimmy Buffett BY VALERIE HARDY It’s always island time for the Chicago Parrot Head Club. Instead of simply wasting away in Margaritaville, though, this group of local Jimmy Buffett superfans operates under the motto, “Party with a purpose.” They always…
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