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Women of Oak Brook
The Women of Oak Brook recently hosted Amalfi Nights at Labriola Ristorante — a lively evening of community, philanthropy, and coastal chic flair. With 90 guests in attendance, the event raised nearly $2,000 to support SEASPAR, which provides recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Guests also donated 50 much-needed household items from SEASPAR’s…
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Former HCHS tennis player now serves as head coach BY ANNA HUGHES When Shawna Zsinko became the head coach for Hinsdale Central’s varsity girls tennis team in 2017, her tennis journey had come full circle. Although she worked as a volunteer and assistant coach prior to her promotion, her start with the team was much…
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Enjoy the holidays at Oakbrook Center The holidays are here, and Oakbrook Center is the perfect place to get into the festive spirit. With more than 150 stores and restaurants, it’s the ultimate destination for holiday shopping, dining, and making memories with family and friends. Finding the perfect gift is effortless at Oakbrook Center. For…
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Oak Brook recognized for pioneering drone program enhancing public safety and rapid response The Village of Oak Brook was recently recognized with a prestigious honor from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, an association of municipalities representing more than a million people. Oak Brook was lauded for “Best New Innovation” for the Drone as First…
Read MoreFollowing 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…
Read MoreLet it Snow
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…
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