Songs of the Season
The time-honored tradition of the ECPA Winter Carolers By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Betsy Markwald Photography The first holiday song of the season…
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Annual flower display showcases holiday horticulture BY ANNA HUGHES | Photos courtesy of Elmhurst Park District Each December, Elmhurst’s Wilder Park Conservatory transforms into a…
Read MoreMinistry by Mail
Cancer survivor spreads hope through faith-based nonprofit By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Phil’s Friends At age 22, Phil Zielke was a healthy college…
Read MoreHome Court Advantage
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…
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HCHS students start nonprofit to make sports accessible BY ANNA HUGHES Being a varsity athlete is no easy feat. Becoming one is arguably even harder.…
Read MoreSanta’s Local Workshop
DuPage nonprofit builds holiday toys for kids BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF DUPAGE WOODWORKERS While a student at the University of Illinois in…
Read MoreA HEALING HOME
Wellness House has supported cancer wellness and holistic healing for 35 years By Anna Hughes, Photos by Victor Hilitski For the last 15 years, Elaine…
Read MoreThe Wedding Planner
A Hyatt Lodge bride’s workplace wedding By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of Tiana Conforti Tiana Conforti went to work on her wedding day. And…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Curveball
Elmhurst vintage baseball game uses historic rules in annual city vs. university matchup By Anna Hughes | Photos Courtesy of Elmhurst History Museum At its…
Read MoreThe Community’s Cornerstone
Stone, storms, and the family legacy that shaped Elmhurst By Anna Hughes The 8,300-acre quarry that sits just south of North Ave. on Route 83…
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