Elmhurst Magazine Issues
Allison Peters Quinn Elmhurst, Art Museum Director & Curator
A vibrant arts scene elevates a vibrant community to the next level. The opportunity to observe, create, and connect to others through art, especially at a museum like Elmhurst Art Museum, is not found everywhere. It’s part of what makes this town unique in the western suburbs. Director and Curator, Allison Peters Quinn, earned a…
Read MoreScott Levin, Mayor of Elmhurst
A strong community requires solid leadership. That leadership must be headed up by a great mayor. For us, that’s Scott Levin. While Levin grew up in Evanston, he and his family have lived in Elmhurst for almost three decades. Levin and his wife, Marisa, make their home in the Cherry Hill subdivision. Their daughter, Julia,…
Read MoreReady for the Big Time
York grad Reiff prepares to shake down the thunder with Notre Dame By Jeff Vorva Joseph Reiff V had been to college football games before. His father, Joseph IV, played football for Northwestern, so the two had taken in some games in Evanston over the years. But THIS? Joseph V went to a Notre Dame…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village
For support and connection in the early parenting years, look no further than the Elmhurst Area Moms group By Valerie Hardy | Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Area Moms Meghan Kastenholz was 37 weeks pregnant when she moved to Elmhurst in 2022. She didn’t know a single person in her new hometown besides her husband, but…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Curveball
Elmhurst vintage baseball game uses historic rules in annual city vs. university matchup By Anna Hughes | Photos Courtesy of Elmhurst History Museum At its founding, America’s favorite pastime looked quite different from the modern game fans know and love today. Baseball has captivated audiences since the 1840s—even though its early iterations followed a very…
Read MoreThe Community’s Cornerstone
Stone, storms, and the family legacy that shaped Elmhurst By Anna Hughes The 8,300-acre quarry that sits just south of North Ave. on Route 83 stands out against the surrounding suburban landscape. Although rarely open to the public, the historic Elmhurst Quarry has served the area for decades as the largest flood control facility in…
Read MoreCOA
At COA, the food speaks first—bold, vibrant, and steeped in the flavors of Spain and Latin America. With every dish, Executive Chef Ezequiel Dominguez invites guests to explore rich culinary traditions reimagined through contemporary techniques. Day-to-day operations are expertly led by Chef de Cuisine Felipe De Santiago, ensuring a consistently elevated dining experience. While tapas…
Read More‘Side Thing’ Now a Main Thing
By Jeff Vorva Timothy Christian graduate Samantha Drye took soccer and basketball seriously. Those were the sports she spent a lot of time and energy working on, playing with various club and travel teams. The three-sport athlete also played tennis for the Trojans, and she called it “a side thing.” But now, it’s her main…
Read MoreMenus with a Mission
At one of Dave Sloan’s restaurants, every meal means more By Anna Hughes Every morning, Elmhurst native Dave Sloan wakes up with the same goal: to make other people happy. To him, that’s the essence of the restaurant industry—where he’s spent the past 15 years building a name and a mission. “I found my passion…
Read MoreHinsdale’s Healing Home
Wellness House has supported cancer wellness and holistic healing for 35 years By Anna Hughes For the last 15 years, Elaine Adams has been volunteering at Wellness House in Hinsdale. On Wednesdays, she works the front desk. On Mondays and Thursdays, she helps women experiencing hair loss from cancer treatment find the right wig. Each…
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