Global Reach with Local Roots

Ball Horticultural Company has grown to be the industry’s innovator By Anna Hughes Ball Horticultural Company is to be a major force in horticulture right…

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…

A Budding Entrepreneur: Charlie Tomfohrde’s plant business continues to grow

Hinsdale Magazine recently met with Charlie Tomfohrde age 13, at the Hinsdale Farmers Market. Q. Where did your interest in house plants come from? A.…

Airoom’s New Design Space Maxx and Jack Klein take the helm of their family’s business

By Maureen Callahan Airoom has always been a family affair. Maxx and Jack Klein are the third generation to run this family business. Having grown…

High Expectations

Le Meridien Hotel, Oak Brook By Larry Atseff Marriott is known worldwide for its quality of hotels and service, especially among seasoned corporate business travelers…

Best of 2022

The voters are in for the winners this year By HM Staff This is our seventh salute to the winners, and this year, we want…

PROPS

Luggage rises to the occasion By Maureen Callahan We’ve all been there. A crowded airport terminal with a longer-than-expected layover. No open space for the…

Our House Is Yours

Hyatt House, Chicago-Oak Brook By Larry Atseff Whether you are on an extended stay, on business or pleasure in Chicago’s western suburbs, or looking for…

Dick Portillo

An American Success Story By Larry Atseff Dick Portillo has met a lot of famous people during his 80 years. One he never met is…

Rich’s Recipe for remarkable restaurants

The Story of Rich Melman's "Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises" By Larry Atseff R.J. Grunts Started It All A little more than 50 years ago, on…