EM Community Scene|Elmhurst
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 upon it via her job at Lifelink Corporation, a company that built affordable housing for senior citizens. Sinderson worked alongside former Congressman Henry Hyde to convince the…
Read MoreThe DuPage County Crime Forensic Science Center aids the criminal justice system of DuPage County
By Scott Jonlich and Larry Atseff Photos by Victor Hilitski When there was a shooting at Oakbrook Center two days before Christmas in 2021, various law enforcement agencies quickly became involved, starting with nearly 300 police officers from Oak Brook and other communities who arrived at the scene. The work of officers from several DuPage…
Read MoreElmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th
Photos by Josh Ruggio The Elmhurst Running Club held its 18th 4 on the 4th race thsi past Fourth of July. As the only public Independence Day event in Elmhurst, the event draws a strong field from throughout the Chicago area. With over 700+ members, The Elmhurst Running club was founded in 1997 as a…
Read MoreLive Music at Elmhurst City Centre
Photos by 726 Visuals All summer long, the Elmhurst city Centre hosted live concerts on at the North York Stage with a wide range of genres performing weekly. On August 2, concert goers went back in time to the 90s while listening to How Rude, a 90s Tribute Band. ■
Read MoreTimothy Christian Schools: Where students are challenged to realize their full potential
By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Parents certainly want their children to do well in school. In addition, for a large (and growing) number of families, one’s Christian faith is central – the virtues, the values, and the promises of the Bible. When parents are serious about both, Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst…
Read MoreFocus on the Filmmaker: Jim Toth
Jim Toth spent 20 years as a creative director in Chicago’s advertising industry. During the pandemic, however, he was laid off. While unfortunate, these circumstances afforded him the gift of time, and the self-proclaimed amateur filmmaker bought a camera and began experimenting, largely by filming his son and daughter. Toth served on the Downers Grove…
Read MoreJoan 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 who helps you. It’s someone with whom you have shared memories and common ground. A friend- above all- is someone who likes you. Joan Walsh Anglund, a…
Read MoreHitting a High Note — Uniquely Thursdays tradition carries on
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff For over two decades, The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce has successfully grown its weekly summer live concerts. Today, Uniquely Thursdays continues to thrive. Every summer, residents from Hinsdale and attendees from surrounding communities come to enjoy food and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere with great live music. Originally located on…
Read MoreGaining Momentum – Hinsdale Alum Cathy Richardson
By Scott Jonlich | Photos by Victor Hilitski Cathy Richardson is one of Hinsdale Central’s most famous Hall of Fame members. She lived in Burr Ridge while attending Hinsdale Central and graduated in 1987. To quote her induction statement as a 2020 Hall of Fame inductee, “Her music career was in full swing at Central,…
Read MoreElmhurst Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
By Elmhurst Magazine Staff | Photos by Victor Hilitski On Monday, May 29, 2023, the community of Elmhurst once again honored the men and women of our nation’s armed services, both past and present. Some 68 entries made up the parade which concluded with a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at Wilder Park. Russell Cafario,…
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