Building the Bears: Elmhurst Youth Football & Cheer Thrives

Local youth football organization gives “safety” in football a whole new meaning By Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski It started with four dads and a dream: a dream of safe football, a dream of camaraderie and teamwork for young kids around Elmhurst, and a dream of something bigger than themselves and their families.…

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Anchored in Gratitude: Allison Rosati

NBC 5’s Allison Rosati talks farm life, faith and fame By Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski For some, 5 p.m. signals the end of the workday and the commute back to the comfort of home. For others, it’s cooking the kids’ dinner or settling down for the evening on your family room couch,…

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A Local Dance Lord

OMG School of Irish Dance’s Ronan Kristufek joins Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance By Maureen Callahan Local resident Ronan Kristufek is currently performing on the world stage. After landing a spot on the high-energy Lord of the Dance North American show tour, he will dance in 36 cities over seven weeks. Kristufek got his…

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Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation set a record by raising more than $110,000 from 400 attendees at Chef Fest, which was held on February 1 at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace. The event included a variety of signature menu items produced by 26 chefs from prominent local restaurants, bakeries and…

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The Greatest Gift: Organ donation saves lives daily

Organ donation saves lives daily, as Amy Kilner and John Hickey know first hand BY VALERIE HARDY March holds National Awkward Moments Day and April National Read a Road Map Day. Fittingly, March is National Umbrella Month (and, less fittingly, National Noodle Month). Poetry and Car Care Awareness are both nationally recognized in April. Some…

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Peak Performance: Alex Pancoe reaches new heights for a cause

By Anna Hughes Meet Alex Pancoe: husband, father, philanthropist, and adventurer. Pancoe, a Highland Park native, is not one to shy away from a challenge. He’s scaled all seven summits, faced near-death experiences, braved inhumane temperatures, and more, all while raising money and awareness for Lurie Children’s Hospital, where he was treated at only 18…

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Spring Break Travel Essentials

As the days get longer and trees start to bloom, we know that spring and summer travel are right on the horizon. Whether you’re planning a weekend couples getaway, a road trip, or a beachy spring break vacation with the family, having the right travel essentials can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. In…

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Right on Course: Local youth caddies awarded Evans Scholarships

By Anna Hughes In 1930, the Western Golf Association and Charles “Chick” Evans Jr. established the Evans Scholars Foundation to provide full tuition and housing scholarships to outstanding caddies. To be awarded a Chick Evans Scholarship, recipients must meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character.…

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Foundation 205

Photos by Laura Meyer Showcase 2024, Imagine and Inspire, took place in early February at Medinah Country Club. The fundraising gala supports Foundation 205’s mission to ensure all Elmhurst Public School students have access to innovation and opportunities for educational excellence. This year, Deirdre Churchill was the recipient of the Friend of the Foundation Award…

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