COMMUNITY SCENE
Women of Oak Brook
By DuPage Magazine Staff |
Photos by 726 Visuals The Women of Oak Brook held their inaugural reception, “Sipping into Summer,” in early June at La Barra in Oak Brook. The organization is dedicated to fostering meaningful social connections among women in the community, promoting ...
Community Scene
The Community House
By Mia Jones | Photos by 726 Visuals The Community House’s 18th annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health turned out with 700 participants this…
Elmhurst Pet Parade
By Mia Jones | Photos by 726 Visuals Birds, cats, dogs, oh my! Elmhurst came together as a community to hold their 31st annual Pet…
Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade
By Mia Jones | Photos by 726 Visuals The 106th Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade made its way through downtown Elmhurst on Monday, May 27. Kicked…
A Fair to Remember
It’s 70 years for DuPage County Fairground’s signature celebration By Maureen Callahan For more than a century and a half, the DuPage County Fair has…
Hinsdale Kitchen Walk Luncheon
Photos by Laura Meyer Dozens of ladies from Hinsdale and surrounding communities gathered at Hinsdale Golf Club for the Hinsdale Kitchen Walk luncheon on March…
Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society
More than 400 guests packed the Drake Oak Brook Hotel in early March for the Hinsdale Infant Welfare Society’s Tablescapes Ooh La La event for…
Pets, Parades and Prizes, Oh My!
Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst and Spring Road Business Association gear up for the 31st annual Pet Parade By Anna Hughes The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst…
Spring Road Business Association
Photos by 726 Visuals The Spring Road Business Association held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30. Thousands of candy filled eggs were scattered…
Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photos by Atticus Fair Elmhurst proudly presented its 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in early March. The best parade in Chicagoland, it attracted thousands…
Guiding DG Kick-Off Celebration
The Village of Downers Grove hosted a Kick-Off Celebration to launch the process of creating the Guiding DG Plans in early April. The free and…
Roadrunners Soccer Club
Photos by Madeline Craig In January, the Roadrunners Soccer Club hosted their eighth annual “Kickin’ Up Some Laughs Comedy Show” at the Tivoli Theatre in…
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…
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation set a record by raising more than $110,000 from 400 attendees at Chef Fest, which was held on February 1…
Mend a Heart Foundation
Photos by Laura Meyer A country western hoedown was held in February by Mend a Heart Foundation benefiting kids born with congenital heart defects. One…
Cupid Courts Misericordia
The Cupid Courts Misericordia paddle event was held in early February and, once again, a "smashing" success. This day of non-competitive paddle tennis play has…
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…
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Clarendon Hills Centennial Celebration
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