SOLAR ECLIPSE TIME LAPSE
AROUND TOWN
Out & About: Looking to get outside this spring? Local...
South Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17 @ 12 PM
southsideirishparade.org
Calling all lads and lasses! Experience the luck of the Irish and celebrate St. Patrick’s...
FOOD & DRINK
Mother-daughter duo celebrates 10 years of owning Page’s Restaurant
By Anna Hughes
Photos by Victor Hilitski
Kathy Barbara was tired of the “ugly” blue and pink wallpaper on her restaurant walls. The previous owner, Chuck...
GIVING BACK
Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity
This year marks the 116th edition of the Chicago Auto Show, North America's longest-running auto exposition. First staged in 1901, the show brings thousands...
ARTS + THEATRE
A Local Dance Lord
OMG School of Irish Dance’s Ronan Kristufek joins Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
By Maureen Callahan
Local resident Ronan Kristufek is currently performing on the...
HOME & DESIGN
One of a Kind — Architectural Gems in the Western Suburbs
There is no shortage of unique architecture in the Chicagoland area. In this issue, a handful of homes nestled in the western suburbs are...
NEWS & EVENTS
Centennial Celebration: Clarendon Hills commemorates the historic occasion
Clarendon Hills has always been a charming and vibrant village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, and this year, it...
HISTORY VAULT
Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later,...
By Maureen Callahan
The first day of December ushers in the holiday season. It’s a promise of happiness and celebration. But it’s also the day...
BUSINESS + MONEY
Welcome In! The Drake Oak Brook’s elegance and charm are...
By Maureen Callahan
One of the best things about luxury travel is the accommodation. What makes a hotel memorable? Décor? Amazing cuisine? Unparalleled hospitality? To...
HEALTH + LIFE
Ring in a happy and healthy New Year
Top ten habits to start the year off right
By Cynthia Maquet
1 Movement
Take the short walks, take the stairs, march in place – whatever you...
SPORTS + LEISURE
Hustle, Heart & Hoops
Training with younger sister helps Daniel Orozco’s outside game
By Jeff Vorva
Daniel Orozco is a deadly 3-point shooter on the basketball court. The Hinsdale Central...
IN EVERY ISSUE
House & Home — Chad Esslinger: Esslinger Design Company
Reality television can make it seem like design and renovation are faster and easier than they genuinely are. Chad Esslinger knows this firsthand as...
TRAVEL
Iceland
By Maureen Callahan
Consider checking out this European destination in winter. You’ll need to outfit carefully for outdoor activities, but average temperatures are not much...
LATEST STORIES
Anchored in Gratitude: Allison Rosati
NBC 5’s Allison Rosati talks farm life, faith and fame
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski
For some, 5 p.m. signals the end of...
House & Home — Chad Esslinger: Esslinger Design Company
Reality television can make it seem like design and renovation are faster and easier than they genuinely are. Chad Esslinger knows this firsthand as...
A Local Dance Lord
OMG School of Irish Dance’s Ronan Kristufek joins Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
By Maureen Callahan
Local resident Ronan Kristufek is currently performing on the...
Out & About: Looking to get outside this spring? Local activities abound.
South Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17 @ 12 PM
southsideirishparade.org
Calling all lads and lasses! Experience the luck of the Irish and celebrate St. Patrick’s...
Consigning to Fight Cancer
The Courtyard, Wellness House’s upscale resale shop, helps cancer patients
By Maureen Callahan
“Through the years, there’s been a magic to this place. Someone has always...
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...
Centennial Celebration: Clarendon Hills commemorates the historic occasion
Clarendon Hills has always been a charming and vibrant village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, and this year, it...
Hustle, Heart & Hoops
Training with younger sister helps Daniel Orozco’s outside game
By Jeff Vorva
Daniel Orozco is a deadly 3-point shooter on the basketball court. The Hinsdale Central...
Right on Course: Local youth caddies awarded Evans Scholarships
By Anna Hughes
In 1930, the Western Golf Association and Charles “Chick” Evans Jr. established the Evans Scholars Foundation to provide full tuition and housing...
Making a Comeback: The Return of the Cicadas
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the The Morton Arboretum
A rare ecological event is happening this spring and summer, but it comes with...
Stan Mikita’s Hockey School helps Deaf players gain skills while building community
By Maureen Callahan
Each June, 80 kids from every corner of the country come to Itasca to participate in Stan Mikita’s Hockey School for the...
Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity
This year marks the 116th edition of the Chicago Auto Show, North America's longest-running auto exposition. First staged in 1901, the show brings thousands...
Anchoring Communities with a Proud History
In 2024, Clarendon Hills commemorates a significant milestone—the 100th anniversary of its establishment, acclaimed as the "Volunteer Village". Beginning this April, the village is...
Mother-daughter duo celebrates 10 years of owning Page’s Restaurant
By Anna Hughes
Photos by Victor Hilitski
Kathy Barbara was tired of the “ugly” blue and pink wallpaper on her restaurant walls. The previous owner, Chuck...
Jim Peterik
Award-winning songwriter and musician, Jim Peterik, has had a remarkable journey in the music industry, including collaborations with renowned artists and experiences born out...
Oak Brook: A True Dining Mecca
Oak Brook offers residents and visitors an array of nearly 80 dining destinations, from fine dining to quick-serve restaurants. It has evolved into a...
Hinsdale Central sibling science teachers wrapping up a long run
By Chuck Fieldman | Photos by Alyssa Barry
The unusual didn't take long to become a beloved norm at Hinsdale Central more than 30 years...
Hinsdale Central’s Bandukwala wins back-to-back state XC titles
By Jeff Vorva
Who saw this coming four years ago?
Hinsdale Central’s Aden Bandukwala won his second straight Class 3A individual cross country title on Nov....
Education: Montini Catholic High School
Independent and private schools continue to prosper
There are several exceptionally strong schools in the western suburbs. Many schools have a rich history and are...
Education: Notre Dame Catholic School
Independent and private schools continue to prosper
There are several exceptionally strong schools in the western suburbs. Many schools have a rich history and are...
Education: St. Isaac Jogues School
Independent and private schools continue to prosper
There are several exceptionally strong schools in the western suburbs. Many schools have a rich history and are...
Nazareth Roadrunners win state title despite five losses, 0-4 start
By Jeff Vorva
It’s never happened before.
It’s unlikely to ever happen again.
Nazareth Academy became the first football program in Illinois High School Association history to...
Ring in a happy and healthy New Year
Top ten habits to start the year off right
By Cynthia Maquet
1 Movement
Take the short walks, take the stairs, march in place – whatever you...
Pillars Community Health
In late October, Pillars Community Health (PCH) held its 9th Annual Silent Witness and Survivor Speak-Out at the Union Church of Hinsdale, marking the...
Radiance Ball a Shining Success
Photos by Marcello Rodarte
Over 500 guests attended the annual Wellness House Ball on October 21. The Radiance Ball guests dined, danced, and donated to...
Hello Winter
Willowbrook Ice Arena Public Skate
Fridays from 7:15 - 8:45 PM and Sundays from 1:30-3 PM
willowbrookicearena.com
For ice skating that isn’t dependent on the weather, head...
Local area tennis team takes second in nationals
By Jeff Vorva
For years, Colleen Stover had been a proud spectator of her daughter, Shannon.
Shannon Stover is a tennis player, and Colleen was with...
DuPage Foundation Annual Benefit
Photos courtesy of DuPage Foundation
DuPage Foundation hosted its 2023 Annual Benefit: Under the Sea in November at The Westin Chicago Lombard. With generous sponsorships...
Chicago Auto Show: First Look for Charity supports the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
By Anna Hughes
Approximately one in 36 children across the United States will receive an autism diagnosis. This news is burdensome for families who have...