COVER STORY
E-EDITION
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026
A Home Where the Bison Roam
Illinois’ prairie at Nachusa Grasslands has been restored over the past 40 years thanks to The Nature Conservancy By Valerie Hardy There are few places left in the Midwest where you can hear the uninterrupted breeze moving through waist-high grasses and spot a herd of American bison grazing as they did centuries ago. Yet less…
FLIGHT PLAN
Cleared for Takeoff BY EVELYN SAXTON The youngest student pilot at JWA Flight School is 13-years-old. Too young for a driver’s permit, too young to see a PG-13 movie alone, but old enough to take the controls of an airplane. That student isn’t an outlier. About 90 teenagers train at JWA. Roughly 20 of those…
A Legacy of Love
Annual family run honors, celebrates Sean Richards By Anna Hughes Sean Richards left a lasting impression on everyone he met. In his 14 years, he embraced each day with a joyful spirit, a fervent faith, and a genuine love for others. He was known to be selfless, generous, friendly, kind, cheerful, and loyal. The Love…
TWA Flight 529: Local Memories of a National Tragedy
The first of September marks 65 years since the night that shook the Western Suburbs By Maureen Callahan Milestones – even tragic ones -are worth commemorating. September 1st – just a few days ago – marked the 65th anniversary of the deadliest plane crash in American commercial aviation history, up to that date. TWA Flight…
Finding Hope Again
How Wellness House helped one family navigate loss, grief, and a second chance at love For Jennifer Carmody Haunty and Jake Haunty, Wellness House represents far more than a place. It represents connection, community and the reminder that no one has to face cancer alone. Although their paths would eventually intersect, each first experienced cancer…
Preserving Historic Hinsdale
The Lasting Legacy of R. Harold Zook By Anna Hughes | Photos Courtesy of the Hinsdale Historical Society R. Harold Zook homes and buildings are iconic pieces of Hinsdale’s history. Often identified by faux thatched roofs, intricate brickwork, chevron-patterned woodwork, or spiderweb window motifs, Zook’s Cotswolds-style homes became a cornerstone of the architectural aesthetic throughout…
Honoring DuPage’s Best Educators
DuPage Regional Office of Education Awards Excellence By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of DuPage Regional Office of Education When Jeff Grant’s biology students head outside for class, they’re not taking a break from learning – they’re stepping into one of the most unique classrooms in DuPage County. Just beyond the grounds of Downers Grove…
Luxury at Home
Bringing the resort and country club experience home By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Luxury living today is less about square footage and more about creating a home that rivals a five-star resort. Homeowners are investing in spaces that promote wellness, recreation, and everyday enjoyment, bringing experiences once found only at luxury hotels and private clubs…
A Legend Etched in Landscape
Gertrude Kuh remains one of the most notable women in landscape design By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Deimel Family Archives Outdoor landscaping is what makes a house a home. A century ago, the name Gertrude Kuh became well known, particularly on the North Shore. As one of the first women in her…
Chicagoland: The Quiet Golf Capital of the World
By Valerie Hardy When most people think of world-class golf destinations, the Midwest probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. Instead, they likely consider courses like St. Andrews in Scotland, Pebble Beach in California, and Pinehurst in North Carolina. However, situated right here in the Second City and its surrounding suburbs are courses…
A Guide to Some of the Oldest Places in Chicago
Explore the landmarks, hotels, businesses, and institutions that have preserved Chicago’s rich history for generations By Sophia Schiappa Timeless Tourist Attractions Buckingham Fountain Buckingham Fountain is a monumental Beaux-Arts-style fountain located in Grant Park, Chicago. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world and a defining feature of Chicago’s lakefront…
