AROUND TOWN

Out & About: Looking to get outside this spring? Local...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,...

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

E-EDITION

LATEST STORIES

Anchored in Gratitude: Allison Rosati

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...