Elmhurst Magazine Issues
Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest continues to raise the bar as a highly anticipated event, giving attendees a taste of dozens of renowned local beers and ciders. The eighth annual festival hosted by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation drew crowds from the west suburbs hoping to kick off…
Read MoreWelcome In! The Drake Oak Brook’s elegance and charm are back to stay
By Maureen Callahan One of the best things about luxury travel is the accommodation. What makes a hotel memorable? Décor? Amazing cuisine? Unparalleled hospitality? To get a local look at all three in the same place, check into The Drake Oak Brook, Marriott Autograph Collection. You’ll feel like you’re at home. And among family- specifically…
Read MoreAWE Autumn
Oktoberfest Sponsored by the Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 Friday, September 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Oktoberfest, held in downtown Downers Grove on Burlington Avenue between Main Street and Forest Avenue, is a two-day German themed celebration with live music, entertainment Kids…
Read MoreSusan Sinderson: Downers Grove Community Adult Day Center Director calls Elmhurst home
By Maureen Callahan | Photos by 726 Visuals When Susan Sinderson and her husband moved to town three decades ago, Elmhurst was a very different place. She came upon it via her job at Lifelink Corporation, a company that built affordable housing for senior citizens. Sinderson worked alongside former Congressman Henry Hyde to convince the…
Read MoreRich Support: York High School Distinguished Alumnus Jerry Rich offers support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
BY VALERIE HARDY Based in Lisle, Giant Steps is a therapeutic day school certified to exclusively serve students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as their primary diagnosis. Since its inception in 1996, Giant Steps has upheld its commitment, as noted in its vision statement, to “providing individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and their families, superior…
Read MoreIs hair loss on your mind? Reclaim Your Crowning Glory
In a world where first impressions matter, the loss of hair can be a challenging journey to navigate. Your hair is more than just a part of your appearance; it’s a reflection of your identity, personality, and self-confidence. CSC Dermatology understands the impact that hair loss can have on your life and offers effective solutions…
Read MoreBudding Boosters: York High’s Booster Club sees to the extras for students athletes
By Maureen Callahan There are always items that aren’t covered by high school athletic budgets. Those extras, when gifted to a team, make all the difference. York High School athletic coaches know they can lean on the Athletic Booster Club for anything they need. Since 1974, the York High School Athletic Booster Club has helped…
Read MoreDown to a Fine Art: Behind the scenes of today’s Elmhurst Art Museum
By Larry Atseff Elmhurst’s Eleanor King Hookham, a famous artist, an art teacher in her own right, and the driving force behind establishing the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM), would be proud to see how the museum has evolved and grown since it opened in 1997 to offer notable art, art education, and architecture. EAM not…
Read MoreThe DuPage County Crime Forensic Science Center aids the criminal justice system of DuPage County
By Scott Jonlich and Larry Atseff Photos by Victor Hilitski When there was a shooting at Oakbrook Center two days before Christmas in 2021, various law enforcement agencies quickly became involved, starting with nearly 300 police officers from Oak Brook and other communities who arrived at the scene. The work of officers from several DuPage…
Read MoreMaking It Better Every Day: The leader who sets the pace
By Dave Noble Shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Kristi Blessing was attending a leadership seminar at a catering convention in Colorado. The local resident and owner of Pints Elmhurst (112 S. York St.) and 151 Kitchen | Bar (151 N. York St.) was so enthralled with the speaker and his message that she decided…
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