Oak Brook Issue Sept-Oct 2025
Brook 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 MoreMaking History
Local Oak Brook player reaches World Series stage The Clarendon Hills Little League team, including Oak Brook resident Matthew Kalish, advanced to the Little League World Series after a strong summer run through district, sectional, and regional tournaments. Representing Illinois, the team competed in Williamsport against top programs from across the United States. While they…
Read MoreInspired Giving Events
Creative fundraising abounds for local area not-for-profit organizations By Dave McGowan The necessity to raise funds brings out the creativity of our area not-for-profit organizations. Here are a few examples: Hinsdale’s own Assistance League of Chicagoland West hosts its Books & Brunch every November, and it’s a community favorite featuring interesting conversations with book authors.…
Read MoreA Mission for Literacy
DuPage nonprofit offers free, personalized English tutoring to help adult learners achieve their goals By Audrey Gorey One woman opened her home. Another offered to teach. What started as a small act of kindness soon grew into Literacy DuPage, when a Wheaton resident took in a refugee from Southeast Asia in 1972 and enlisted a…
Read MoreA Local Indiana Jones
Dr. James Henry Breasted spent a lifetime in pursuit of history’s mysteries By Maureen CallahanPhotos Courtesy of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of Chicago Most towns cannot claim a local Indiana Jones. Downers Grove is very proud of the legacy of Dr. James Henry Breasted. This world-renowned explorer, archeologist,…
Read MoreA HEALING HOME
Wellness House has supported cancer wellness and holistic healing for 35 years By Anna Hughes, Photos by Victor Hilitski For the last 15 years, Elaine Adams has been volunteering at Wellness House in Hinsdale. On Wednesdays, she works the front desk. On Mondays and Thursdays, she helps women experiencing hair loss from cancer treatment find…
Read More“Sister” Cities
Areas and landmarks with the same name, but a different story By Maureen Callahan Have you ever wondered about other towns named the same as yours? We did a little research and learned that each of the towns under Hinsdale Magazine Group’s umbrella has at least one “sister/twin” town, neighborhood, or area of the same…
Read MoreBuilding Bonds in Oak Brook
National Night Out Brings Residents and First Responders Together for Fun, Safety, and Community Spirit The Oak Brook Police Department held National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 at the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club. Supported by the Village of Oak Brook Community Engagement Committee, the event was a resounding success, and many Oak…
Read MoreOak Brook Unites in Celebration of Cultures
Second annual International Festival brings global traditions to the heart of the village The International Festival of Oak Brook is back for a second year and looks to build upon its successful launch last year. Led by a dedicated group of enthusiastic residents, the festival will be held this year on Sunday, September 14th from…
Read MoreThe Wedding Planner
A Hyatt Lodge bride’s workplace wedding By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Tiana Conforti Tiana Conforti went to work on her wedding day. And she couldn’t have imagined it any other way. When her now-husband, Joey Conforti, proposed in May of 2023, she knew exactly where they would host their reception: the Hyatt Lodge…
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