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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Vistro Prime & Petite Vie

A beautiful woman sitting on a pillow in her bedroom, smiling, laughing happily. with a bright face

Hidden Damage

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Summer Skin Has a Memory

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The Deep Plane Expert Hierarchy

Beautiful mature spouses hugging outdoors while walking in summer park, happy senior couple embracing and looking away, older husband and wife enjoying time together, having romantic date outside

Aging Authentically

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Time Compounds Everything

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A Glimpse into Moderne Living

Restaurateurs and longtime business partners Todd Davies and Tim Canning have helped shape the evolution of downtown Downers Grove through a growing collection of hospitality concepts built on community.
<i>Photo by Victor Hilitski</i>

Flavors of Downers Grove

Hudson Tseng serves during the second round of the IHSA state tournament, where the Timothy Christian sophomore finished as the Class 1A state champion.
<br><i>Photo by Jeff Vorva</i>

‘Like Watching Pro Tennis’

Jen Lambert and her daughters continue carrying the family tradition forward through the family’s treasured 1908 Lambert Roadster.

Lambert Legacy

Jonathan and Lynna Smith founded the Oak Brook Artisan Market in 2019, creating a destination that celebrates local makers, artists, and small businesses.
<br><i>Photo by Victor Hilitski</i>

Small, Local and Sustainable

Dan Kiermaier prepares the field at historic Wrigley Field during the club’s 150th anniversary as a National League franchise.

The Keeper of Wrigley