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Making an Impression
Elmhurst native showcases art career at local museum BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRED MOSS Elmhurst native Fred Moss has long admired the expressive brushstrokes, vibrant palette, and spontaneous feel that characterize impressionist art. He first recognized these patterns in art made by his grandmother, an oil painter who gave him his earliest…
Read MoreHistoric Harmonie
Elmhurst’s oldest choir celebrates German-American culture BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ELMHURST HARMONIE Five years ago, Rev. Mark Bussert was searching for a choir to join as he approached retirement. He was first introduced to Elmhurst Harmonie through one of their holiday performances; soon after, he became the newest member of the…
Read MoreThe Long Legacy
Elmhurst resident turns dream of local art festival into reality BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROZ LONG Roz Long has called Elmhurst home for 47 years. The city’s charm and historical roots were enticing to Long, a newlywed looking for the perfect home to raise a family. “There was a house available for…
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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 MoreInside Curling
Villa Park’s Windy City Curling Club is just a stone’s throw away By Maureen Callahan Curling. We’ve all seen it played at the Winter Olympics, but how many can say they really understand this unique sport? To the casual onlooker, it could seem at first like a cross between shuffleboard and marbles played on ice.…
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 MoreLudwig Wealth Management
Elmhurst Magazine (EM): How would you describe your philosophy regarding helping clients manage their money? Michael Ludwig (ML): Financial guidance should be rooted in the client’s best interest. Yet, I’ve witnessed many friends and family struggle to find advice they could trust. When my grandmother was 75, a financial advisor put her funds in an…
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