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World Champions: Abby Vander Wal & Ava Falduto from Elmhurst
By Jeff Vorva The waiting was excruciating. The result, however, was exhilarating. Elmhurst residents Abby Vander Wal and Ava Falduto were key players on the USA U-19 team that won the Federation Internationale de Volleyball World Championship on August 11 in Osijek, Croatia. “It’s unbelievable,” said Falduto, a senior libero at Immaculate Conception High School.…
Let it Snow
The holidays are here, and we’ve curated a list of local events guaranteed to spread the season’s cheer! From light shows to stage performances, we’ve got you and your family covered for a festive and fun-filled end to 2023. By Anna Hughes IllumiBrew at the Morton Arboretum 11/16/23 – 11/17/23 www.mortonarb.org Be one of the…
Back in Time: Leslie Goddard brings history to life
By Maureen Callahan Most of us dream of finding an occupation we love- something for which we have a heartfelt passion while still making a living. Leslie Goddard has managed to do just that. This home-grown historian brings the past back to life – in a fun and entertaining way – through character impersonations and…
‘Cue for a Cause
By Larry Atseff Photos by Clark Maxwell On a beautiful day in September, ‘Cue for a Cause raised a record $49,000+ for the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN), according to Executive Director Jackie Crnkovich. Together, the teams competed for trophies for best sauce, best ribs, best chicken, and Grand Champion. Judges worked hard sampling the…
ELMHURST REALTORS
United For The Community By Scott Jonlich and Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski On October 17, well over 50 Elmhurst Realtors gathered at Beer on the Wall to see each other in person for the first time in months. As one of the meeting organizers, Paula Pezza, put it, “After 33 years in…
Ringing in the Season
By Maureen Callahan The ceremonial sound of bells elevates any event to a special occasion, especially the particular elegance of a handbell choir. It’s truly an art form that requires a high level of dedication from each ringer, not only to their individual bells but to the group. The Agape Ringers, Chicago’s premier community handbell…
Assisting As Needed: Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry helps families make healthy eating a reality
By Maureen Callahan Things were different when Kathie Watts started volunteering at Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry (EYFP) 15 years ago. The non-profit began as a ministry of Yorkfield Presbyterian Church. It has come a long way. Volunteers packed canned goods and dry items for pantry patrons from a cinder block room in the church’s basement.…
Out of the ashes: Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire
Six and a half decades later, Chicagoans still commemorate Our Lady of the Angels school fire By Maureen Callahan The first day of December ushers in the holiday season. It’s a promise of happiness and celebration. But it’s also the day that Chicagoans pause to honor the memory of 92 children and three nuns who…
Comfort & Joy: Shopping This Holiday Season In Oak Brook, and elsewhere in DuPage
The holiday season is a feel-good time for many people. And several measures have been put into place in Oak Brook over the past two years in an effort to ensure the safety and security of shoppers, visitors and employees of local businesses. These measures are important year-round, but especially so during the holiday shopping…
Loaves and Fishes Night to End Hunger Gala
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Time Stops Photography Loaves & Fishes Community Services held their annual gala to raise awareness around food insecurity in the Chicagoland area. ABC7’s Dionne Miller emceed the event at Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, surrounded by community members supporting one of the largest food pantries in Illinois. The…
United Real Estate Grand Opening
United Real Estate Chicago celebrated its Grand Opening last month at 1600 W.16th Street in Oak Brook. The event was hosted by Rick Williams, Designated Managing Broker, along with Rick Haase, President of United Real Estate, and Leigh Ann Brogan, Director of Strategic Project Management. Over 270 friends and surrounding agents were greeted by 50…
Elmhurst Rock the Block
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The City of Elmhurst was rocking and rolling with the ultimate block party: a two-day festival full of bands, food, drinks, and family fun. This free summer send-off brought thousands of people to the heart of downtown. Hours of music from some of the Midwest’s most memorable…
SmilesHub
Sushant Dhadwal, DDS, MICOI Ritu Dhadwal, DDS Established in 2019, SmilesHUB has been a labor of love between Dr. Sushant Dhadwal and Dr. Ritu Dhadwal for the last four years. Their private practice has steadily grown as patients have gained their trust from family-focused dental care to advancead smile makeover treatments with cosmetic and implant…
A Sweet Remembrance: Elmhurst native Jerry Ostermann resurrects a part of Chicago history
By Maureen Callahan Since the late 19th century and many decades thereafter, one-third of the candy produced in the United States was made in Chicago. During its heyday, over 25,000 workers in the City of Chicago were employed by more than a hundred candy companies. Everyone is familiar with the heavy hitters – Wrigley, Tootsie…
Alan Energy Services Celebrates 75 Years In A Special Way
John Alan Macnider started Alan Heating & Air Conditioning of Elmhurst in 1948. He said, “If you provide courteous, honest, professional service so a family can have more comfort, you can have a life-long friend.” At the 75th Anniversary Celebration at the company headquarters on October 25, Eric Weech, Vice President of Operations, told over…
A Basketball Feast
Tosh tournament is five days of high school hoops mania By Jeff Vorva Photos by Mike Osgood Five days. Thirty-two teams. Sixty-seven games. An army of volunteers. Thousands of fans. Countless memories. The Jack Tosh Holiday Classic is an overwhelming feast for high school basketball fans who want it all and then want some more.…
Right at Home: Keisha Campbell has strong local ties as District 205 superintendent
By Chuck Fieldman It would be completely accurate to say that Keisha Campbell has felt right at home in her position as superintendent of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205. When she was chosen in April 2021 as the district’s top administrator, starting work on July 1 of the same year, it was a homecoming…
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation Autumn Affair
The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation raised more than $482,000, a record, at its 19th Annual Autumn Affair on Sept. 16 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. More than 325 people attended the gala, which is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports Elmhurst Hospital programs and services that directly impact patients. Proceeds from…
Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest
By Anna Hughes | Photos by 726 Visuals The Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest continues to raise the bar as a highly anticipated event, giving attendees a taste of dozens of renowned local beers and ciders. The eighth annual festival hosted by the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation drew crowds from the west suburbs hoping to kick off…
