Making History: Local Oak Brook player reaches World Series stage

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On July 3, over 30,000 people gathered at the Oak Brook Sports Core for the annual Taste of Oak Brook. The event featured local restaurants, food vendors, live music, and family fun. Children enjoyed free face painting and inflatables, while adults visited the expanded Alter Brewing Beer Garden. Musical acts included Fearless and Sixteen Candles. A 300-drone show dazzled the crowd before a 22-minute fireworks finale capped off the evening. Admission was free.

Take a moment to see the highlights in the slideshow below.

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Gena Fite started her career at York in 2001.

Watch the Birdie

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Lombard’s Lilac Legacy

The Titanic departed Southampton on April 10, 1912.

Titanic – 40 Years After Discovery

Bella Potempa had a huge volleyball career at Timothy Christian High School.

Potempa’s Potential

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Redefining Guest Experiences

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More Reasons to Give

Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash

First Audience

Local women learn
mahjong at a class
Colleen Loftus hosted
at Alter Brewing in
Downers Grove.

Mahjong Madness

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The Avery Coonley School

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Downers Grove Christian School

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IC Catholic Prep

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Immaculate Conception Grade School