Trailblazers: The inspiration behind the Women of Oak Brook

Local women’s group brings Oak Brook together through connection, friendship, and service By Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski Lara Suleiman and her family…

Holiday Joy

By Anna Hughes Disney’s The Little Mermaid Nov. 6, 2024 - Jan. 12, 2025 Drury Lane Theatre Escape the cold and join the little mermaid…

Chicago Museum celebrates unity in diversity during the holiday season

By Anna Hughes A Christmas tree is a universal symbol across the globe, representing faith, hope, and the season of joy and giving. The decorated…

A New Dock: Chicago Boat Show finds new location in Rosemont

By Anna Hughes Chicago’s biggest boat show is moving out of Chicago. Luckily for boaters and loyal show attendees, it’s not moving far. The 93rd…

Fruits and Vegetables: The Terrible Two

Elmhurst resident makes healthy eating fun for kids in new children’s book By Anna Hughes Eating the recommended daily dose of fruits and vegetables is…

Elmhurst bakery owner serves up success

By Anna Hughes Every time Michelle Deal makes a birthday cake, it’s her wish that’s coming true. The Elmhurst business owner knows that a perfect…

Village agency recruits volunteers for community service, response, and recovery

By Anna Hughes You can never be too prepared. That’s the foundation of Oak Brook’s Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA). ESDA members are trained to…

How faith and advocacy helped a Hinsdale doctor cross to the other side of grief

By Anna Hughes Growing up, Dr. Lanny F. Wilson admired two groups of people in his small, Roman Catholic Kentucky hometown: priests and physicians. He…

Butler School District helps shape the next generation of Girl Scouts

By Anna Hughes For over a century, Girl Scouts have been making a positive impact on their communities and in the world. The organization has…