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…

Jim Peterik

Award-winning songwriter and musician, Jim Peterik, has had a remarkable journey in the music industry, including collaborations with renowned artists and experiences born out of…

EDUCATION: Nazareth Academy

Independent and private schools continue to prosper There are several exceptionally strong schools in the western suburbs. Many schools have a rich history and are…

Signs to Bridge Two Worlds

Hinsdale South’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing program is a place to be seen in a sound-based world By Maureen Callahan Everyone wants to belong…

Checking into the Hall of Fame

Jon Grzbek earns a spot in hockey history By Maureen Callahan If you’re looking for a local hockey team to follow, the Benet Red Wings…

Mary Doten National APTA Champion Retires

By Anna Hughes June 12, 2023 HM Spotlight
“It’s Time” Six-time National Champion and Hall of Fame Inductee Mary Doten retires By Cynthia Maquet Photos by Marcello Rodarte   “Humble,” “passionate,” “kind,” and…

Elmhurst University

Offers It All, And Then Some By Larry Atseff Elmhurst Magazine recently sat down with Elmhurst University President Troy VanAken, Ph.D., to learn how and…

Big Table Podcast

Books and conversations with their authors are the subject of a new podcast By Maureen Callahan The written word has been under threat since the…

Rich Support

Giant Steps and the Canopy Adult Day Program provide services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder By Valerie Hardy Based in Lisle, Giant Steps is…

Wedding Trends

By Kristina Taheri There are ever-changing trends for a lifetime event that has remained fundamentally the same. A couple meets, love happens, and a proposal…