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Lombard’s Lilac Legacy
The history and heritage of Lilacia Park BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTOS COURTESY OF LOMBARD PARK DISTRICT For over a century, lilacs have been synonymous with Lombard. Each spring, countless lilacs, tulips, and more bloom across the historic 8.5-acre Lilacia Park. Lilacs have a long and well-traveled history, dating back to their origin…
Read MoreThe Class of 2000: 25 Years Later
Reflecting on the high school years, which were anything but ordinary By Maureen Callahan High school is a significant time. A lot happens in the four years that transpire between middle school and college, or the start of your adult life. It’s the beginning of figuring yourself out, yet it’s over in the blink of…
Read MoreAlmost Home: The Skinner family establishes roots while building their forever home in Templeton Reserve
By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Victor Hilitski “I felt like I was walking into my childhood,” said Jennifer Skinner, when she described seeing the three and a half acres of land she and husband Chris found for the first time in Templeton Reserve. When searching for a home, sometimes it’s hard to know exactly…
Read MoreElmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photos by Victor Hilitski The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 8, celebrating Irish culture with colorful floats, marching bands, and festive participants. It drew thousands of spectators to downtown Elmhurst for a fun-filled family event and showcased local community spirit, Irish heritage, and lively entertainment. This year, Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry was…
Read MoreDan Gibbons Twilight Trot
Supporting Elmhurst nonprofit organizations with every step BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF The inaugural Dan Gibbons Twilight Trot, a 5K fun run benefiting four local Elmhurst organizations, will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This exciting event is a new addition to the long-standing tradition of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot,…
Read MoreCOMEDY FOR CANCER
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE H FOUNDATION In February, the H Foundation hosted Comedy for Cancer at The Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove. The star-studded event featured a comedic conversation with Chelsea Handler, which was led by ABC 7 Meteorologist Cheryl Scott and Ji Suk Yi, co-host of WGN’s Spotlight Chicago. Stand-up comedians Brian Hicks…
Read MoreModern Medicine
From data to diagnosis, AI is augmenting medical professionals’ training and practice by VALERIE HARDY Medical training programs and practices in Illinois are on the cutting edge when it comes to considering how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance patient care and physician functionality. For example, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Bioengineering was…
Read MoreOak Brook is Chicagoland’s Best Corporate Address
The Village of Oak Brook offers the best economic and business-friendly conditions in the Chicagoland area, and companies are taking note. Companies cite a supportive and responsive local government, no municipal property taxes, no food and beverage taxes, low hotel taxes, and a sales tax almost 3% lower than competitors. Oak Brook has also made…
Read MoreClearing the Air: The American Lung Association and the local Fight for Air Climb
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the American Lung Association It’s not easy having to fight for air. It’s unfair when the most basic human need—breathing—becomes a daily battle. Unfortunately, that’s the reality for tens of millions of Americans living with a variety of lung health conditions: lung and respiratory diseases, asthma, and lung…
Read MoreThe DuPage County Underground Railroad
Local Underground Railroad stations invite visitors to hear freedom seekers’ stories By Maureen Callahan From the start of slavery, freedom seekers (formerly known as enslaved people) sought a better situation than the one into which they were born or sold. The 1860s found the nation embroiled in the Great Civil War, with slavery as a…
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