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Timothy Christian Schools: Where students are challenged to realize their full potential
By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Parents certainly want their children to do well in school. In addition, for a large (and growing) number of families, one’s Christian faith is central – the virtues, the values, and the promises of the Bible. When parents are serious about both, Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst…
Focus on the Filmmaker: Jim Toth
Jim Toth spent 20 years as a creative director in Chicago’s advertising industry. During the pandemic, however, he was laid off. While unfortunate, these circumstances afforded him the gift of time, and the self-proclaimed amateur filmmaker bought a camera and began experimenting, largely by filming his son and daughter. Toth served on the Downers Grove…
Neat Kitchen and Bar
neatkitchenandbar.com 246 North Cass Avenue downtown Westmont Lifelong friends John Taylor and Matt Verde, owners of Neat Kitchen and Bar in Westmont, met in sixth grade at Immaculate Conception Grade School in Elmhurst. After graduating together from high school, their careers took them separate ways, but both pursued careers in the restaurant industry. Between John’s…
The Service Club of Chicago Spring Hat Luncheon
In May, The Service Club of Chicago hosted its annual fundraising event, The Spring Hat Luncheon, at The Langham in downtown Chicago. Guests stepped out in their finest hats and enjoyed a red-carpet entrance, live music, luncheon and a hat contest. The theme of the Hat Luncheon this year was “The Many Hats We Wear”…
Joan Walsh Anglund
The local area native who became a world-renowned children’s author By Maureen Callahan What is a friend? The answer depends on who you ask. A friend is someone who helps you. It’s someone with whom you have shared memories and common ground. A friend- above all- is someone who likes you. Joan Walsh Anglund, a…
Coming in from Outside
DuPagePads’ new housing model offers a permanent path out of homelessness By Maureen Callahan For the last 35 years, many in this community remember assisting DuPagePads- formerly known by the acronym P.A.D.S.- Public Action to Deliver Shelter- in their church basements. Scout troops, youth groups and others, made up a cast of thousands of volunteers…
One of a Kind — Architectural Gems in the Western Suburbs
There is no shortage of unique architecture in the Chicagoland area. In this issue, a handful of homes nestled in the western suburbs are featured that either break away from typical design trends or embrace traditional aesthetics. Blackened Steel and Glass House Located in Downers Grove Built in 1974, the home was originally designed by…
Links & Drinks – plus post-round cuisine
BY VALERIE HARDY You don’t have to join a country club to enjoy a round of golf on a beautifully manicured course followed by beverages and bites at a quality clubhouse or onsite restaurant. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or still growing your game, this list of local courses is sure to provide a pick…
Hitting a High Note — Uniquely Thursdays tradition carries on
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff For over two decades, The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce has successfully grown its weekly summer live concerts. Today, Uniquely Thursdays continues to thrive. Every summer, residents from Hinsdale and attendees from surrounding communities come to enjoy food and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere with great live music. Originally located on…
Gaining Momentum – Hinsdale Alum Cathy Richardson
By Scott Jonlich | Photos by Victor Hilitski Cathy Richardson is one of Hinsdale Central’s most famous Hall of Fame members. She lived in Burr Ridge while attending Hinsdale Central and graduated in 1987. To quote her induction statement as a 2020 Hall of Fame inductee, “Her music career was in full swing at Central,…
DUKES Get Ready Again
by Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Last year, York High School Football came within one game of the state championship. This is the story of how they did it and how they are continuing to do it under Head Coach Mike Fitzgerald. Elmhurst Magazine likes telling success stories. They are a nice change…
Elmhurst Farmers Market Growing the right way
By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Every Wednesday from June to the end of October in the Vallette/York business district at 105 E. Vallette, dozens of honest-to-goodness small – – and some large – farmers offer their fresh-picked fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses, and other homemade delights. Eager residents fill the parking lots…
Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
By Elmhurst Magazine Staff | Photos by Victor Hilitski On Monday, May 29, 2023, the community of Elmhurst once again honored the men and women of our nation’s armed services, both past and present. Some 68 entries made up the parade which concluded with a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at Wilder Park. Russell Cafario,…
Hearing a Child’s Voice: Wood Dale school helps deaf children find their voices
By Maureen Callahan Hearing a child’s first word is something a parent never forgets. For parents of students at Child’s Voice in west suburban Wood Dale, it’s a huge reason to celebrate. All students at this school are stricken with varying degrees of hearing loss. Some are completely deaf. Guided by a competent and compassionate…
Ready, Set, OK Go! Dan Konopka, OK Go drummer and former Elmhurst resident
By Maureen Callahan For the past 25 years, Grammy-winning, indie alternative rock band OK Go has come to be known for their catchy melodies and extraordinarily creative videos. They combine bright colors and patterns with zero-gravity, optical illusions, well-trained animals, and perhaps the world’s longest Rube Goldberg machine. They’ve been called America’s most creative rock…
Fruitful Yield: Roots started in Elmhurst
By Larry Atseff Elmhurst Magazine likes to tell success stories. You will love this one. Fruitful Yield health food stores were started at York and Third Street, right here in Elmhurst, in 1962 by Elwood Richard. The original name was “Health House”. It was changed to “Fruitful Yield” in 1971 and today there are 12…
The Spring Inn: The oldest bar in Elmhurst
by Larry Atseff | Photos by Laura Meyer Pete Harmon, and his wife, Becky, are the current proprietors of the Spring Inn. Pete recently sat down with Elmhurst Magazine to recount some of its colorful 90-year-old history on Spring Road in Elmhurst and how it is evolving. A Little History “The Spring Inn, at 552…
Crafting a Unique Business in Elmhurst
By Dave Noble Elmhurst residents have been supporting craft beer for more than a decade. There’s a brewery in town, a yearly beer festival, and just about every local restaurant and bar has craft beer options. So it was not much of a surprise when a craft beer shop opened up in the heart of…
Making History: A new documentary captures the story of the Tivoli Theatre, Classic Cinemas, and the family behind the scenes
BY VALERIE HARDY | Photos Victor Hilitski For many attending the sold-out premiere of the documentary film “History Happens Here: The Tivoli Theatre” on May 2, it was a very meta experience. They were watching a film about the Tivoli Theatre in the Tivoli Theatre. Produced by independent filmmaker Jim Toth in conjunction with the…
Curtain Call: Elmhurst Children’s Theatre encourages young actors to put themselves out there
By Maureen Callahan For the past 85 years, Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT) has supported young thespians in the community. ECT is a place where young theatrical residents can be themselves. ECT started as the brainchild of Elmhurst College and then morphed into part of the Elmhurst PTA Council. It broke off and became a non-profit…
Above Par: Oak Brook Golf Club remains a favorite for many after 40 years
By Chuck Fieldman The Oak Brook Golf Club remains a popular destination for golfers 40 years after opening. The Golf Club, 2606 York Road, is part of the village-owned Oak Brook Sports Core, which is a 269-acre, open-space facility that also features the Bath & Tennis Cub and athletic fields. Opened in 1982, the 18-hole,…
