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Arts & Theatre
Town Meets Country: Local writer makes a name for herself in Nashville music scene
By Anna Hughes | Photo by Victor Hilitski Alison Bonaguro had always known she wanted to be a writer. With a degree in journalism and…
Education
Butler Junior High International Lunch
For its size of a little more than 8,000 residents, Oak Brook has an extraordinary cross-section of residents from all over the world. As an…
Food & Drink
Top Shelf: Pasta Pappone makes for a delicious dinnertime… anytime
By Valerie Hardy Though neither is Italian, Jon and Mary Beth Mulholland created a lucrative pasta business lauded for its products’ authenticity, efficiency, and -…
Giving Back
D181 students use foundation grants to help their community
By Anna Hughes Inside Ms. Ashley Kaumeyer’s class at Monroe School, 5th graders are learning about more than just reading and writing. Through the KIDS…
Health & Life
Dr. Hadley Thurmon – Alpine Creek Dental
Meet Dr. Hadley Thurmon, owner Alpine Creek Dental of Elmhurst 360 North York Street in Elmhurst 630.941.9299 How did you become interested in Dentistry? I…
History Vault
A Lesson in History: Fullersburg Historic District
By Larry Atseff On Sunday, May 19, at 2 pm, at the Oak Brook Public Library, three local historians will share why Fullersburg from 1832-1862…
News & Events
Hollywood Comes to Elmhurst
By Katie Bolinger Tom Paravola, the owner of It’s Good to Be King, Chicagoland’s chess store in Elmhurst, unexpectedly immersed himself in the world of…
Travel
Spring Break Travel Essentials
As the days get longer and trees start to bloom, we know that spring and summer travel are right on the horizon. Whether you're planning…
Events
To Do
Summer is right around the corner, and we’ve rounded up the best events of the summer including live music, fresh food, and family fun.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Paramount Theatre April 24-June 16 paramountaurora.com Enjoy an evening at one of Chicagoland’s most highly esteemed theatres for their production…
Sports
John Quigley: Lifelong Elmhurst Resident & Chamber of Commerce President
John Quigley Captains Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and his Senior Baseball Team By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Laura Meyer John Quigley knows sports. He…
Spotlight
The Elmhurst History Museum and Elmhurst Heritage Foundation honor Nancy Wilson’s 42 years of service and dedication
The Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, the fundraising arm for the museum, recently honored long-time volunteer and former staff member Nancy Wilson…
Homegrown
A business on a mission
A granola brand created by Downers Grove’s Kiley Fields tastes good and does good By Valerie Hardy According to food historians, granola was initially created…
Business & Money
Welcome In! The Drake Oak Brook’s elegance and charm are back to stay
By Maureen Callahan One of the best things about luxury travel is the accommodation. What makes a hotel memorable? Décor? Amazing cuisine? Unparalleled hospitality? To…
