“Dukes of Distinction” Returns to York

Celebrating York alumni whose impact reaches far beyond Elmhurst By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff | Photos courtesy of York Community High School Alumni Association A York Community High School tradition is back. This fall, York is recognizing 10 graduates as Dukes of Distinction, bringing together the 2025 and 2026 classes and reviving the York Distinguished…

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Elmhurst’s Youth Advisory Committee

Giving teens a voice to shape their community By Sophia Schiappa What began as an effort to better connect with Elmhurst’s young people has grown into a program where students aren’t just sharing ideas – they’re putting them into action. The Elmhurst Youth Advisory Committee, established in 2023, was created to give local youth a…

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United in Song, Connected in Community

LIFT is Building Community Through Music, Learning, and Connection By Julia Mazurek / Photos courtesy of Ingrid Bonne Photography A conversation about community evolved into something much bigger for Elmhurst residents Bill and Jenny Riddle.  Last fall, the couple wondered: How could they bring people together in a meaningful way while also introducing their vision…

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