A Lesson in History: Fullersburg Historic District

By Larry Atseff On Sunday, May 19, at 2 pm, at the Oak Brook Public Library, three local historians will share why Fullersburg from 1832-1862…

A Page Out of History: Downers Grove’s Baseball History

BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN I PHOTOS COURTESY OF DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM Baseball. It’s the American game. Not only is it the country’s earliest seriously organized sport…

Portraits of the Past: Leslie Goddard brings history to life

By Maureen Callahan Most of us dream of finding an occupation we love- something for which we have a heartfelt passion while still making a…

Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire

By Maureen Callahan The first day of December ushers in the holiday season. It’s a promise of happiness and celebration. But it’s also the day…

Out of the ashes

Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire By Maureen Callahan The first day of December ushers…

Celebrating A Century of Open Road

Now in its 100th year, this slice of Americana still beckons travelers By Maureen Callahan The open road. It’s still the holy grail of travel.…