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Butler District 53 PTO
By Laura Meyer |
Photos by Laura Meyer The Oak Brook Butler District 53 PTO held its biggest annual fundraiser for the school district in early February at Highland Golf Club. This year’s theme, “Hollywood Nights,” proved to be a fun and eventful fundraiser ...
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Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival
Photos by 726 Visuals The Downtown Downers Grove Annual Ice Festival was held in early February. Despite the unseasonably mild weather, attendees enjoyed live ice…
Foundation 205
Photos by Laura Meyer Showcase 2024, Imagine and Inspire, took place in early February at Medinah Country Club. The fundraising gala supports Foundation 205’s mission…
Downers Grove Tree Lighting Ceremony
Photos by 726 Visuals Residents from Downers Grove attended the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 24 at Main Street Station. Friends, family, and…
Grove Express 5K
Photos by Dianne Hlinsky LaPointe The Grove Express 5K was held on Thanksgiving morning in Downers Grove. Starting on Main Street and ending on Curtiss…
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…
Pillars Community Health
In late October, Pillars Community Health (PCH) held its 9th Annual Silent Witness and Survivor Speak-Out at the Union Church of Hinsdale, marking the end…
Radiance Ball a Shining Success
Photos by Marcello Rodarte Over 500 guests attended the annual Wellness House Ball on October 21. The Radiance Ball guests dined, danced, and donated to…
Elmhurst Park District Tree Lighting
Photos courtesy of the Elmhurst Park District The Elmhurst Park District kicked off the holiday season in early December at the Tree Lighting in Wilder…
Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
Thousands joined the 40th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning bringing the community together on a day for giving thanks. To date, The…
DuPage Foundation Annual Benefit
Photos courtesy of DuPage Foundation DuPage Foundation hosted its 2023 Annual Benefit: Under the Sea in November at The Westin Chicago Lombard. With generous sponsorships…
ELMHURST REALTORS
United For The Community By Scott Jonlich and Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski On October 17, well over 50 Elmhurst Realtors gathered at…
‘Cue for a Cause
By Larry Atseff Photos by Clark Maxwell On a beautiful day in September, ‘Cue for a Cause raised a record $49,000+ for the Elmhurst Walk-In…
West Suburban Humane Society Barkapalooza
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals For three decades, the West Suburban Humane Society has been hosting the Barkapalooza: a fundraiser to help…
Loaves and Fishes Night to End Hunger Gala
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Time Stops Photography Loaves & Fishes Community Services held their annual gala to raise awareness around food insecurity in…
Downers Grove Oktoberfest
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 presented the village’s 10th annual Oktoberfest, where residents got…
Lego Art Installation
Photos by 726 Visuals If driving down Belmont Road the last few months, you may have wondered about the life-size Lego building just north of…
Elmhurst Rock the Block
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The City of Elmhurst was rocking and rolling with the ultimate block party: a two-day festival full…
Alan Energy Services Celebrates 75 Years In A Special Way
John Alan Macnider started Alan Heating & Air Conditioning of Elmhurst in 1948. He said, “If you provide courteous, honest, professional service so a family…
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Autumn Affair
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation raised more than $482,000, a record, at its 19th Annual Autumn Affair on Sept. 16 at the Four Seasons Hotel…
Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest continues to raise the bar as a highly anticipated event, giving attendees…
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Butler District 53 PTO
Photos by Laura Meyer The Oak Brook Butler District 53 PTO held its biggest annual fundraiser for the school district in early February at Highland…
