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A Tale of Two Thanksgiving Parades
As Macy’s marks its 100th parade, two local balloon handlers share their experiences in New York and Chicago By Maureen Callahan It’s almost Thanksgiving. The all-American holiday that predates the formation of our nation itself. It’s a day of customs. We wake up to backyard football games and local turkey trots and end the day…
Read MoreSanta’s Local Helpers
Toy Express keeps Christmas joy local By Maureen Callahan Sometimes, even Santa needs a hand this time of year. That’s where Toy Express Children’s Charity comes in. For the last 36 years, the 501©(3) non-profit organization has collected toys to help DuPage County families supplement Santa’s offerings for their children. While toys might not be…
Read MoreHitting the Slopes (or Bike Trail or Golf Course) with Friends
There’s more to Piccadilly Ski Club than stem christies By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of Larry Himmelblau When you have a hobby you love, like skiing, there’s nothing better than finding a community of friends to share your passion. For the past 54 years, Piccadilly Ski Club has welcomed skiers and snowboarders, along with…
Read MoreMore Than Holiday Shopping
What turns a trip to Oakbrook Center into an afternoon, an evening, or a reason to come back By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff | Photo courtesy of Oakbrook Center A trip to Oakbrook Center used to be fairly straightforward: you went to shop. Today, you might go to meet friends for dinner, catch a movie,…
Read MoreThe First Heisman
The remarkable life of college football legend Jay Berwanger By Maureen Callahan As college football prepares to crown its next Heisman Trophy winner this December, it’s worth remembering where the tradition began—and the remarkable local man who received the very first award. So today’s trivia question: Who was the winner of the first Heisman Trophy?…
Read MoreA Home Where the Bison Roam
Illinois’ prairie at Nachusa Grasslands has been restored over the past 40 years thanks to The Nature Conservancy By Valerie Hardy There are few places left in the Midwest where you can hear the uninterrupted breeze moving through waist-high grasses and spot a herd of American bison grazing as they did centuries ago. Yet less…
Read MoreThe Evolution of the Facelift
Cutting Through the Facelift Confusion Feeling overwhelmed by facelift terms? Between “Deep Plane,” “SMAS,” “Liquid Lifts,” and endless new trend names, it’s almost impossible to know what actually works—and what’s just marketing hype. Here is the simple truth: Most standard facelifts pull your face sideways. When skin and muscle are pulled horizontally toward your ears,…
Read MoreLaGrange Periodontics
At LaGrange Periodontics, specialized care is at the heart of every healthy gum and lasting smile. Serving the western suburbs, the practice offers comprehensive services, including periodontal treatment, dental implants, gum and sinus grafting, laser therapy, and sedation dentistry. The experienced team provides advanced reconstruction, esthetics, and implant care designed to deliver exceptional long-term outcomes.…
Read MoreDr. Matthew S. Hamedani — Cameo Dental Specialists
For Dr. Matthew S. Hamedani, oral and maxillofacial surgery offers the opportunity to relieve pain, repair injuries, and restore a patient’s quality of life. “I could be removing someone’s wisdom teeth today and repairing a mandible fracture tomorrow,” Hamedani says. That variety keeps the work meaningful. The specialty combines dentistry, medicine and surgery, preparing him…
Read MoreMore Heart Experts for Your Community
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth welcomes four cardiologists to meet the growing need for heart and vascular care in the western suburbs Whether you’re managing high blood pressure, recovering from a heart event or seeking answers about a new heart concern, having access to experienced specialists close to home can make all the difference. To help meet…
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