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2026 Wedding Trends:
5 Ways Modern Couples Are Redefining Celebrations
1. Destination Experiences Couples are turning their “I do’s” into multi-day escapes—private villas, yachts, and immersive itineraries. Think welcome cocktails, chef-hosted dinners, and a farewell brunch overlooking the sea. 2. Floor-to-Ceiling Design No longer limited to centerpieces, design now surrounds every sense. Suspended florals, mirrored floors, custom scents, and ambient light art create immersive…
Read MoreIs it Almost Spring?
Find out on February 2 in Woodstock, Illinois By Maureen Callahan| Photos courtesy of Woodstock Willie Days Committee By February, most of us have winter blues. That is, unless you live in northwest suburban Woodstock, the town that doubled for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, in Harold Ramis’ 1993 cult classic, Groundhog Day. February 2 marks the day…
Read MoreDave Wannstedt
From Western Pennsylvania to gridiron greatness By Marcus Fertig | Photo by Victor Hilitski Dave Wannstedt’s football story doesn’t begin under the bright lights of the NFL. It begins in the steel towns of Western Pennsylvania, where football wasn’t just a game; it was a lifeline. “Football was a way out for us,” Wannstedt says.…
Read MoreGame Changers
TV’s most memorable ads are aired on Super Bowl Sunday BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN “People are usually annoyed by advertising. But one day a year, they love it.” – Soraya Faber, SVP, Executive Account Director of McCann New York It’s the big day! The dips are made, the chili is simmering, and the beer is icing…
Read MoreWhere Geology Meets Technology
Discover the Hidden Gems in Your Phone Hidden treasures aren’t always found deep underground—sometimes, they’re right in your pocket. The Hidden Gems in Cellphones exhibition at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art in Oak Brook, opening October 19 and running through May 2026, reveals the beauty and importance of minerals that power modern technology. Inspired…
Read MorePassion Into Action
How one local teen turned old binders into a new schoolwide sustainability project BY VALERIE HARDY What ultimately became an extensive environmental effort started with a simple day of decluttering. The summer after finishing eighth grade, Kendall Kuntz, now a junior at Downers Grove South High School, was helping her family clean out their basement…
Read MoreThe Downers Grove Historical Society
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DOWNERS GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY In recent months, the Downers Grove Historical Society has continued its mission to honor community leaders and preserve the village’s historic character. Historic Homes Program Engages Community On Sept. 24, residents gathered at Alter Brewing for a lively program on researching and preserving historic homes. Presented by…
Read MoreDowners Grove Economic Development Corporation Annual Luncheon
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DOWNERS GROVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual luncheon in September to celebrate local business development, recognize companies for their contributions, and discuss the state of the local economy. The annual Cornerstone Awards, which recognize businesses that have demonstrated significant development, were awarded to the…
Read MoreBuilding Momentum
How Downers Grove’s Economic Development fuels growth and opportunity BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF The Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation (DGEDC) is a driving force behind the village’s continued growth and prosperity. As a public-private partnership and separate 501(c)6 nonprofit, the DGEDC works hand-in-hand with the Village to attract new jobs and investment, fill vacant…
Read MoreKeeping Things Local
Life-long resident Erin Venezia heads up Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Downers Grove is a sort of gem among the Western Suburbs. We’re known throughout DuPage County for our many great attributes. A big one is our downtown. Linda Kunze, the founding Executive Director of the Downtown Downers Grove Management Corporation, was…
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