Author: Maureen Callahan
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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-seekers.... 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 Americans... 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, 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.