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, may... 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 someone... 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, it’s... Read more.
Ready, Set, OK Go! Dan Konopka, OK Go drummer and former Elmhurst resident
By Maureen Callahan For the past 25 years, Grammy-winning, indie alternative rock band OK Go has come to be known for their catchy melodies and extraordinarily creative... Read more.
Curtain Call: Elmhurst Children’s Theatre encourages young actors to put themselves out there
By Maureen Callahan For the past 85 years, Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT) has supported young thespians in the community. ECT is a place where young theatrical... Read more.
Home & Design: A Slice of Americana
Sears Homes offer a glimpse of a past that will stand well into the future By Maureen Callahan | Photos by 726 Visuals Instead of looking online or working with... Read more.
Exotic Summer Destinations
This summer, get far away from it all By Maureen Callahan Travel, of any kind, enhances us as people. It’s a great way for kids to learn. It’s an opportunity... Read more.
Home Grown: Leading the Snacking Revolution
Nut butter-filled dates are changing the snacking world… for Realsy By Maureen Callahan It’s tough to find healthy snacks these days. You wander up and down... Read more.
PROFILE: SARA FIX
No slowing her down By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Marcello Rodarte Sara Fix is one of the fittest people around. The first time you meet this fifty-something Clarendon... Read more.