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Back in Time: Leslie Goddard brings history to life
By Maureen Callahan Most of us dream of finding an occupation we love- something for which we have a heartfelt passion while still making a living. Leslie Goddard has managed to do just that. This home-grown historian brings the past back to life – in a fun and entertaining way – through character impersonations and…
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 MoreRinging in the Season
By Maureen Callahan The ceremonial sound of bells elevates any event to a special occasion, especially the particular elegance of a handbell choir. It’s truly an art form that requires a high level of dedication from each ringer, not only to their individual bells but to the group. The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier community handbell…
Read MoreAssisting As Needed: Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry helps families make healthy eating a reality
By Maureen Callahan Things were different when Kathie Watts started volunteering at Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) 15 years ago. The non-profit began as a ministry of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church. It has come a long way. Volunteers packed canned goods and dry items for pantry patrons from a cinder block room in the church’s basement.…
Read MoreOut of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire
Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire By Maureen Callahan The first day of December ushers in the holiday season. It’s a promise of happiness and celebration. But it’s also the day that Chicagoans pause to honor the memory of 92 children and three nuns who…
Read MoreComfort & Joy: Shopping This Holiday Season In Oak Brook, and elsewhere in DuPage
The holiday season is a feel-good time for many people. And several measures have been put into place in Oak Brook over the past two years in an effort to ensure the safety and security of shoppers, visitors and employees of local businesses. These measures are important year-round, but especially so during the holiday shopping…
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 MoreUnited Real Estate Grand Opening
United Real Estate Chicago celebrated its Grand Opening last month at 1600 W.16th Street in Oak Brook. The event was hosted by Rick Williams, Designated Managing Broker, along with Rick Haase, President of United Real Estate, and Leigh Ann Brogan, Director of Strategic Project Management. Over 270 friends and surrounding agents were greeted by 50…
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…
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