Posts Tagged ‘Profile’
An Open Book
Despite a challenging chapter after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2023, Elmhurst-based author Emily Bond returned to writing with her trademark voice, humor, and focus on female characters who enjoy their jobs. Last March, Bond published her third novel, Sort of Seeing Someone, a romantic comedy sprinkled with magical realism. Sort of…
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Inside Hyatt Lodge’s Guest Experience Photos courtesy of Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Magazine caught up with Brent Hinton, Director of Sales & Marketing at Hyatt Lodge, to learn what sets the property apart and what it takes to deliver the guest experience behind the scenes. From its peaceful natural setting to the teamwork required to…
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Two former District 58 students turned teachers take literacy instruction to the next level By Valerie Hardy As students at Fairmount Elementary School, Beth Hatlen and Karla O’Brien learned to read together. Today, these childhood friends run a business that helps thousands of other students learn to read. Hatlen and O’Brien co-founded…
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DGN alum Charlie Rohlf connects passions for sports, technology, and statistics into a career with the NBA By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of District 99 Downers Grove native Charlie Rohlf leads one of the National Basketball Association’s most important teams. He’s not a coach, scout or general manager. Instead, as…
Read MoreFinding Hope Again
How Wellness House helped one family navigate loss, grief, and a second chance at love For Jennifer Carmody Haunty and Jake Haunty, Wellness House represents far more than a place. It represents connection, community and the reminder that no one has to face cancer alone. Although their paths would eventually intersect, each first experienced cancer…
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The Oak Brook Park District Foundation recognizes two remarkable athletes whose accomplishments set them apart By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Nico Castaldo Montini Catholic High School A standout in both football and track and field, Nico Castaldo capped off an exceptional athletic career at Montini Catholic. As a senior wide receiver, he started all 14…
Read MoreSoft Style, Big Heart
How A Downers Grove Mom Built Little Love Tees By Julia Mazurek Late nights with a newborn can lead to many things: exhaustion, endless scrolling, and sometimes, inspiration. For Gemma Korus, a local mom and longtime public relations professional, one of those sleepless nights turned into the beginning of a brand. Frustrated after unsuccessful searches…
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