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Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
Thousands joined the 40th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning bringing the community together on a day for giving thanks. To date, The Dan Gibbons Foundation has donated approximately $4 million dollars to local charity organizations within the County of DuPage. Funds raised will go to eradicating hunger and to promote long-term sustainability…
Read MoreDuPage Foundation Annual Benefit
Photos courtesy of DuPage Foundation DuPage Foundation hosted its 2023 Annual Benefit: Under the Sea in November at The Westin Chicago Lombard. With generous sponsorships and contributions, the evening was a night to remember, grossing more than $565,000 for DuPage Foundation operations and programs aimed at raising the quality of life throughout DuPage County. The…
Read More‘Cue for a Cause
By Larry Atseff Photos by Clark Maxwell On a beautiful day in September, ‘Cue for a Cause raised a record $49,000+ for the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN), according to Executive Director Jackie Crnkovich. Together, the teams competed for trophies for best sauce, best ribs, best chicken, and Grand Champion. Judges worked hard sampling the…
Read MoreELMHURST REALTORS
United For The Community By Scott Jonlich and Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski On October 17, well over 50 Elmhurst Realtors gathered at Beer on the Wall to see each other in person for the first time in months. As one of the meeting organizers, Paula Pezza, put it, “After 33 years in…
Read MoreLoaves and Fishes Night to End Hunger Gala
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Time Stops Photography Loaves & Fishes Community Services held their annual gala to raise awareness around food insecurity in the Chicagoland area. ABC7’s Dionne Miller emceed the event at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, surrounded by community members supporting one of the largest food pantries in Illinois. The…
Read MoreElmhurst Rock the Block
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The City of Elmhurst was rocking and rolling with the ultimate block party: a two-day festival full of bands, food, drinks, and family fun. This free summer send-off brought thousands of people to the heart of downtown. Hours of music from some of the Midwest’s most memorable…
Read MoreAlan Energy Services Celebrates 75 Years In A Special Way
John Alan Macnider started Alan Heating & Air Conditioning of Elmhurst in 1948. He said, “If you provide courteous, honest, professional service so a family can have more comfort, you can have a life-long friend.” At the 75th Anniversary Celebration at the company headquarters on October 25, Eric Weech, Vice President of Operations, told over…
Read MoreThe Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Autumn Affair
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation raised more than $482,000, a record, at its 19th Annual Autumn Affair on Sept. 16 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. More than 325 people attended the gala, which is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports Elmhurst Hospital programs and services that directly impact patients. Proceeds from…
Read MoreElmhurst Craft Beer Fest
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest continues to raise the bar as a highly anticipated event, giving attendees a taste of dozens of renowned local beers and ciders. The eighth annual festival hosted by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation drew crowds from the west suburbs hoping to kick off…
Read MoreWelcome 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 hospitality? To get a local look at all three in the same place, check into The Drake Oak Brook, Marriott Autograph Collection. You’ll feel like you’re at home. And among family- specifically…
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