Splash from the past: 70 years in the community.

A reflection of the Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club as it celebrates By Marty Blader In 1954, the first Burger King opened in Miami…

Danny Mucciolo completed a rare feat: running all six World Marathon Majors

By Valerie Hardy  For Danny Mucciolo, becoming a marathon runner happened by accident. He literally took a couple wrong turns. Mucciolo, a seven-year Downers Grove…

The Best of Chicago, for Chicago

Meet Julie Maddox, creator of NBC’s “Chicago Today” By Cynthia Maquet Lifestyle, fashion, food, health, and beauty are just a few of the trending topics…

 A local 24-year-old’s expertise in typewriters led to a thriving business and book

By Valerie Hardy  Lucas Dul is a self-described simple person with a passion for complex machinery – specifically typewriters. Dul’s interest in typewriters may come…

Dr. Karen Wolowick & Dr. Susan Mitchell

This summer, Susan Mitchell, MD, is joining forces with Karen Wolowick, DO, to begin a new journey for Wolowick Women's Health. Although the practice's name…

Dr. Michael Halkias – Naper Grove Vision Care

Tell us about yourself. I grew up here in the Western suburbs, and I have been an owner of Naper Grove Vision Care since 2008.…

Hungry to Help: breaking down barriers to food assistance

West Suburban Community Pantry’s Sue Armato, other staff, and volunteers break down barriers to food assistance in DuPage County and beyond By Valerie Hardy  Last…

House & Home — Chad Esslinger: Esslinger Design Company

Reality television can make it seem like design and renovation are faster and easier than they genuinely are. Chad Esslinger knows this firsthand as a…

House & Home — Laura McGreal: @properties Christie’s International Real Estate

Visiting a college fair changed the course of Laura McGreal's career trajectory. A finance major, a career in banking was put on hold after meeting…

House & Home — Natalie Weber: KW Experience Realty

Hiring the right real estate agent makes all the difference when making your life’s most important sale or purchase. That’s where Natalie Weber comes in.…