Elmhurst Magazine Issues
It 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…
Read MoreCreating Community Connections
The Elmhurst Neighbors & Newcomers Club has helped build bonds for over 75 years By Valerie Hardy When Betsy Laakko moved to Elmhurst from St. Louis in 2020, she was eager to meet new people. Relocating during the pandemic made this challenging, but Laakko got creative. “I reached out virtually to anyone I could find…
Read MoreLegacies and Crossings
A Summer of Art, History, and Community at the Elmhurst Art Museum By Elmhurst Magazine StaffPhotos courtesy of Elmhurst Art Museum . . This summer, the Elmhurst Art Museum invites visitors to experience not one, but two compelling exhibitions that celebrate the stories behind the art and the communities that shape them. On view through…
Read MoreEmpowered in Portrait
Local photographer captures the beauty of motherhood By Anna Hughes Sharing photos on social media has become second nature to millions. What started as a fun way to keep in touch with family and friends has launched many amateur creators into unexpected careers. In a way, that’s exactly what happened to Kinda Arzon. The Oak…
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