Posts Tagged ‘Spotlight’
Forty & Flourishing
Community Adult Day Center celebrates four decades of compassionate care and connection for local seniors By Valerie Hardy One-third of older adults have Alzheimer’s Disease or another type of dementia by the end of their lives. Living with dementia is often challenging for individuals and their families. Thankfully, local compassionate care options are available, including…
Read MoreOne Hundred Years of Planting Progress
Now celebrating its centennial year, Elmhurst Garden Club keeps our town beautiful By Maureen Callahan While Elmhurst lives up to its “Tree Town” nickname, this suburb is also known for its beautiful gardens. Many green spaces in town are initiated and carefully maintained by our very own Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC). Now 170 members strong,…
Read MoreA Turn for the Better
Checking in with Alexander Brown and family By Maureen Callahan Last September, we highlighted the family of Matt and Christy Brown, whose son Alexander, now seven years old, has been fighting childhood cancer for the past three years. A recent check-in found Alexander’s progress on the upswing. The Browns continue to make a difference through…
Read MoreLittle Streets, Big Lessons
A Visit to Safety Town in Elmhurst By Julia Mazurek | Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Park District On a summer morning in Elmhurst, a group of preschoolers carefully pedal their tricycles toward a four-way stop. Their tiny helmets bob as they pause, look both ways, and continue through the intersection. The streets may be…
Read MoreLaying the Foundation
Local nonprofit turns plastic into purpose BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOTTLES2BRICKS At the intersection of creativity and change, Bottles2Bricks is redefining what it means to make a difference. The Bottles2Bricks mission is straightforward but bold: empower people and safeguard the planet by transforming plastic waste into innovative structures that uplift communities across…
Read MoreHistory in the (Re)Making
FoundersFest celebrates the early days of Downers Grove BY VALERIE HARDY Downers Grove returns to its roots during the annual FoundersFest celebration. Commemorating the village’s opening chapter and featuring its founding fathers and mothers, the weeklong series of events is a time-honored tradition for residents and merchants each spring. The 2026 FoundersFest will open on…
Read MoreElmhurst Art Museum’s Robert McCormick House
Mies van der Rohe’s eternal Modernism BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Have you ever wondered about the house adjacent to the Elmhurst Art Museum? It used to be a private residence here in town and is one of only three in the United States designed by German immigrant Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Mies van der Rohe…
Read MoreRedefining Guest Experiences
The future of modern hotel design In this exclusive interview, Oak Brook Magazine sits down with Komal Patel, CEO of Vinayaka Hospitality. Patel oversees the prominent DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Oak Brook and the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook. Here, he shares insights into the meticulous design process, evolving guest expectations, and the art of…
Read MoreRising Stars
Elmhurst brothers shine on the big screen BY ANNA HUGHES From behind the scenes to the big screen, the McCracken family knows a lot about show business. Michael and Becca McCracken have been in the entertainment industry for decades. Michael, an actor himself, is the founder and artistic director of Vagabond School of the Arts…
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