Songs of the Season

October 27, 2025 / Comments Off on 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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Festive Florals

October 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Festive Florals

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…

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Ministry by Mail

October 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Ministry 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…

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Home Court Advantage

October 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Home 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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Playing it Forward

October 27, 2025 / Comments Off on Playing it Forward

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.…

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Santa’s Local Workshop

October 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Santa’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…

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A HEALING HOME

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on A 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…

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The Wedding Planner

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on The 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…

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The Ultimate Curveball

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on The 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…

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The Community’s Cornerstone

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on The 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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