DuPage Foundation

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In early November, the DuPage Foundation celebrated its Annual Benefit: Through the Looking Glass at The Westin Chicago Lombard, welcoming over 425 guests. The event raised nearly $700,000, with additional contributions expected.

These funds are vital to supporting the Foundation’s efforts in addressing community challenges and opportunities while aiding donors and businesses in achieving impactful philanthropy locally and beyond.

“We are deeply grateful for the amazing generosity displayed by our friends and partners,” said Mike Sitrick, DuPage Foundation President & CEO. “It highlights both their trust in our work and the commitment so many in our community share toward investing in local philanthropy.”

Visit DuPageFoundation.org for more information.

Alix and Sarah Charles (Hinsdale)

Host Committee members Trustee Braden Waverley and Alice Waverley (front right) with their table (from left to right): Pete and Joan Vilim (Elmhurst), Michael and Amber Quirk (Downers Grove), Chris and Claudine Schramko (Hinsdale), and Mary and Mark Henneman (Hinsdale)

Through the Looking Glass Host Committee from left to right: Braden and Alice Waverley (Hinsdale), Krishna and Meghna Bansal (Naperville), Chris and Susan Burke (Naperville), Bill and Jen Blum, Co-Chairs (Naperville), Dorothy O’Reilly (Wheaton), Megan and Steve Shebik (Wheaton), Joan Morrissey (Wheaton), Beth and Mike Sitrick (Lombard), Steve and Emily Burt (Glen Ellyn – Not Pictured)

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Harold McGee, an Elmhurst native and internationally  recognized kitchen scientist, has spent decades exploring the chemistry behind everyday cooking.

What’s Cooking?

30-1 DGJWC House Walk

Building Community, One Home at a Time

Among the Trojans teammates pictured, Ryann Wendt (far left), Violet Mitchell (third from left), Maggie Fleming (
fourth from left), and Kate Gross (fifth from left) shared both friendship and success on the court.

From Downers Grove North to March Madness

Remembering Chuck Kalousek, whose warmth and craftsmanship made Busy Bee Bakery a cherished part of Downers Grove.

A Tribute to Busy Bee Bakery

In the Cozy Chair Room, drumming is a favorite activity for CADC Members.

Forty & Flourishing

Aili Flannery’s award-winning sculpture, “Process,” was made of copper, string, copper wire, glass beads, glass, rust-stained fabric, lace, turmeric sun-printed paper, and thread. It represents “the timeline of having depression to the process of healing,” Flannery explained, and the theme is rooted in her own experiences. “‘Start’ shows up again at the end [of the piece], because I was ready to start healing and to continue living.”

Artistic Accolades

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Celebrating SEASPAR

Professor Birju Shah at the India Business Conference at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. 

At the Forefront of AI, Rooted in Elmhurst

LIFT co-directors Bill and Jenny Riddle

United in Song, Connected in Community

The Elmhurst Garden Club has helped beautify the community for 100 years.

One Hundred Years of Planting Progress

Photo courtesy of 2d Restaurant – House of Teriyaki

6 Chicago Restaurants Worth Experiencing

Members of MERIT’s
Metro SWAT team prepare for
a training exercise, prepare for high-risk
incidents throughout DuPage County.

Joining Forces