A Sweet Remembrance: Elmhurst native Jerry Ostermann resurrects a part of Chicago history
By Maureen Callahan Since the late 19th century and many decades thereafter, one-third of the candy produced in the United States was made in Chicago. During it... Read more.
Welcome In! The Drake Oak Brook’s elegance and charm are back to stay
By Maureen Callahan One of the best things about luxury travel is the accommodation. What makes a hotel memorable? Décor? Amazing cuisine? Unparalleled hospita... Read more.
Susan Sinderson: Downers Grove Community Adult Day Center Director calls Elmhurst home
By Maureen Callahan | Photos by 726 Visuals When Susan Sinderson and her husband moved to town three decades ago, Elmhurst was a very different place. She came ... Read more.
Budding Boosters: York High’s Booster Club sees to the extras for students athletes
By Maureen Callahan There are always items that aren’t covered by high school athletic budgets. Those extras, when gifted to a team, make all the difference. ... Read more.
Discover Arizona: From Cowboys to Hollywood elite, the American Southwest holds something for everyone
By Maureen Callahan The 1860s gold rush put Arizona on the map. Subsequent discoveries of silver and copper in the decades that followed brought more fortune-se... Read more.
Celebrating A Century of Open Road: Now in its 100th year, this slice of Americana still beckons travelers
By Maureen Callahan The open road. It’s still the holy grail of travel. Route 66 was the first road that made the offer back in 1923. And millions of American... Read more.
Brightly Shining: Diwali reminds us to be a light to darkness
By Maureen Callahan As the leaves turn, thousands of families in the western suburbs celebrate a five-day festival every fall. Diwali, the festival of lights, m... Read more.
Joan Walsh Anglund
The local area native who became a world-renowned children’s author By Maureen Callahan What is a friend? The answer depends on who you ask. A friend is someo... Read more.
Coming in from Outside
DuPagePads’ new housing model offers a permanent path out of homelessness By Maureen Callahan For the last 35 years, many in this community remember assisting... Read more.
Hearing a Child’s Voice: Wood Dale school helps deaf children find their voices
By Maureen Callahan Hearing a child’s first word is something a parent never forgets. For parents of students at Child’s Voice in west suburban Wood Dale, i... Read more.