National Night Out

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The Oak Brook Police Department and Hinsdale Police Department teamed up with the Oak Brook Park District to bring families fun-filled evening designed to celebrate the community.

Both police departments and the park district shared their best pies and “celebrity” kid judges helped choose the winner of the third annual competition.

Other family friendly games included included children’s sack races, hula hoop contest, water balloon relay, and tug-a-war. ■

Author

Ahmed will graduate from HCHS this spring and hopes to study law.

Model Student

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Rustic Elegance

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Music and Mentorship

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In Harmony

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Renovations Worth Every Dollar

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Home Organizing Trends

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Built for the Times

Candid photo of the original creator of the technique used explaining the process and showing on his phone

Laying the Foundation

Fair captured the
atmosphere and key moments at the Rotary GroveFest in Downers Grove this past summer.

Behind the Lens

Clarendon Hills Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society (CHIW) is composed of 50 volunteers who are dedicated to fundraising and supporting the Angel Harvey Family Health Center in Chicago. <br><i>Photos courtesy of the CHIW Light Up the Night Masquerade Ball in 2025</i>

A Gala for Giving

Sunday Funday players run a play in flag football last fall

Just Having Fun

Winners of Chef Showdown 2025: Garry Smith, General Manager, VAI’s Naperville; Karen Wells, Participant Sous Chef, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Kyle Koller, Participant Head Chef, Entourage Naperville; Dustin Wilson, Participant Sous Chef, Wellness House; and Sandy Georganas, Guest and Partner, VAI’s and Entourage Hospitality Group

Chef Showdown