Downers Grove Issue Sept-Oct 2025
The Drake Legacy: From Chicago to Ethiopia
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Twelve years ago, a young man from a small village in Ethiopia walked through the doors of the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook, Illinois. He didn’t wear a suit. He didn’t know who owned the building. He only knew one thing: he wanted to be part of something great. That…
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Oak Brook Golf Club driving range offers year-round play For nearly a century, golf has been a way of life in Oak Brook, bringing together precision, passion, and community. At the heart of this tradition is Oak Brook Golf Club, a public gem with a private feel that blends rich history with an exciting future.…
Read MoreMidwest Style, National Spotlight
Oakbrook Center Named Top U.S. Destination By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff, Photo courtesy of Brookfield Properties Oakbrook Center has earned national recognition, ranking No. 4 in USA TODAY’s 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best U.S. Shopping Centers. As the only Illinois destination to make the top 10, Oakbrook stands out for its unique blend of…
Read MoreNext Chapter, New Home
Should you upsize or downsize after the kids move out? By Amy Robey, Vice President, Marketing & Communications at Mainstreet REALTORS® Considering moving once your kids are officially out of the house? You aren’t alone. After owning their homes for a decade or more, and often raising a family there, buyers are dipping their toes…
Read MoreHead West for Fall Fun
West on I-90 to Route 20 for a great fall getaway By Maureen Callahan Thinking of heading out for a weekend this fall? Most Chicagoans leaf-peep in Michigan or Wisconsin. This year, take I-90 west to Route 20 west for some fun fall destinations. Rockford Originally named Midway, due to its situation halfway between Chicago…
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