Fostering Love: Two local families offer foster children a safe place to belong

By Maureen Callahan The second Sunday in May is the day we honor Mom. Hers is the first love we know in this world. There’s…

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.…

Beaming on the Beam: Three DG gymnasts finish in the top 10 in the state balance beam event

By Jeff Vorva | Photos courtesy of Downer Grove South Genevieve Herion became just the second gymnast in Downers Grove South history to win a…

Three local authors work themselves into three interesting and diverse book genres

By Maureen Callahan Kelly K. James – Downers Grove Ever wondered if you pushed the envelope too far at work? Worried you might get fired…

Letter from the Associate Publisher: Breakthrough

The theme of this issue is breakthrough for several reasons. More daylight, the sun is out, the grass is greener, and flowers are blooming. You…

Ring in a happy and healthy New Year

Top ten habits to start the year off right By Cynthia Maquet 1 Movement Take the short walks, take the stairs, march in place –…

The ladies of Café La Fortuna tell their story

On the evening of October 16th, nearly 100 fans of Hinsdale’s Café La Fortuna gathered at the Hinsdale Library for an in-person book launch of…

Trophy Hunting: Hinsdale Central is now up to 233 state trophies, including 108 state championships

By Jeff Vorva November 17, 2023 HM Health + Life
By Jeff Vorva | Photo by Jeff Vorva Here is how the Illinois High School Association postseason opened for the 2023-2024 school year: Hinsdale Central’s…

Brooks Strong Foundation

By Marcello Rodarte November 17, 2023 HM Health + Life
Photos by Marcello Rodarte In late July, 140 golfers descended on the beautiful Hinsdale Golf Club for the Sixth Annual Brooks Strong Invitational Golf Tournament.…

Authentic Internal Medicine: Building relationships with patients and the community

authenticinternalmed.com 375 Quail Ridge Dr. Westmont Cindy Lagone, MD, FACP, and Anne Schultz, MD, FACP, are honored to offer direct primary care and concierge medicine…