Oak Brook
Following a Natural Path
Arjan and Rimjhim Stephens have moved Nature’s Path organic foods to Oak Brook BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN The ancient Greek physician and philosopher Hippocrates believed food should be your medicine. Arjan Stephens, President of Oak Brook-based Nature’s Path foods, and his wife, Rimjhim, live by this mantra. The two have a passion for healthy, organic products…
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Oak Brook Chapter presents Mistletoe Medley BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTO BY VICTOR HILITSKI The holiday season kicks off in grand style as the Oak Brook Chapter hosts its annual Mistletoe Medley fundraiser on Tuesday, December 2, at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. A beloved tradition for more than three decades, this spirited…
Read MoreBehind the Beauty of Oak Brook
The Village and Public Works proudly celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree this past April. BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK A large part of the reason Oak Brook is such a beautiful place to live is because of the capable and conscientious Public Works Department. The role…
Read MoreWhere Belonging Takes Center Stage
Why Supporting Local Performing Venues is More Personal Than You Think BY LAURA MICHAUD & MELISSA G. WILSON When Tim Soszko stepped onto the stage for the first time, he wasn’t chasing applause. He was just trying to survive high school. As a shy, introverted hermit at York High, Tim didn’t know he was creative,…
Read MoreTime Well Spent
Finding meaningful ways to serve your community BY DAVE MCGOWAN The not-for-profit industry often refers to an organization’s reliance on people’s time, talent, and treasure to enact its mission. At this time last year, I wrote an article about “treasure” in conjunction with year-end giving. This year, let’s take a look at a potential New…
Read MoreCold Pursuits
Bucket list adventures at the top and bottom of the world BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF There are few journeys left on Earth that feel as bold — or as brag-worthy — as a trip to the planet’s frozen extremes. The North and South Poles are still the stuff of explorers and adventurers. Yet these…
Read MoreHappier for the Holidays
Tried and true tips to help you maintain or reclaim peace and joy during the most wonderful – but often stressful – time of the year BY VALERIE HARDY ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but for many, November and December are far from merry and bright. This time of year often brings increased stress,…
Read MoreKeep the Wreath Red
A light reminder to decorate safely this season By Valerie Hardy Many local fire departments are giving the green light to keeping the red lights lit on their wreaths this season. They are participating in the “Keep the Wreath Red” program, an annual fire prevention awareness campaign that serves as a reminder for the community…
Read MoreSanta’s Local Workshop
DuPage nonprofit builds holiday toys for kids BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF DUPAGE WOODWORKERS While a student at the University of Illinois in the late 1970s, Western Springs resident George Rodgers was inspired by his dormmate’s classwork. “I thought, ‘Boy, this looks like fun,’” Rodgers recalled. That’s when he first picked up woodworking,…
Read MoreTitanic – 40 Years After Discovery
A deeper dive into the mission that yielded one of the century’s great discoveries By Maureen Callahan The location of the RMS Titanic – the largest and most opulent passenger steamship of its day – was one of the great mysteries of the twentieth century. The ship set sail from Southampton, England, on April 10,…
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