Author: Maureen Callahan
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Erin Dohan is Ready to Talk; She Hopes You’ll Listen
The Elmhurst wife and mother’s memoir of a long journey to advocacy and learning what matters most By Maureen Callahan “If all this had to happen to someone,... Read more.
A Tale of Two Thanksgiving Parades
As Macy’s marks its 100th parade, two local balloon handlers share their experiences in New York and Chicago By Maureen Callahan It’s almost Thanksgiving. The... Read more.
Santa’s Local Helpers
Toy Express keeps Christmas joy local By Maureen Callahan Sometimes, even Santa needs a hand this time of year. That’s where Toy Express Children’s Charity comes... Read more.
Hitting the Slopes (or Bike Trail or Golf Course) with Friends
There’s more to Piccadilly Ski Club than stem christies By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of Larry Himmelblau When you have a hobby you love, like skiing,... Read more.
The First Heisman
The remarkable life of college football legend Jay Berwanger By Maureen Callahan As college football prepares to crown its next Heisman Trophy winner this December,... Read more.
Calling All Dukes
Alums Diane and David Armstrong rethink the structure of York High School reunions By Maureen Callahan A lot happens in high school. The four years that transpire... Read more.
The Tournament That Almost Wasn’t
Torrential rains threatened to wash away the 1987 Western Open until Oak Brook Golf Club answered the call There’s a plaque near the entrance of Oak Brook Golf... Read more.
Who Awaits Us This Year in History’s Shadows?
Bronswood Cemetery’s second annual historic walk is sure to be another spookily good time By Maureen Callahan Halloween comes at a beautiful time of the year.... Read more.
Built to Last
How Andrew Carnegie’s vision helped shape the Downers Grove Public Library By Maureen Callahan A local library is something every community needs. Although it’s... Read more.
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.... Read more.