Stronger Together

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Stronger Together

Hinsdale Family turns personal battle into a mission to raise awareness for pediatric cancer By Maureen Callahan   |  Photos by Victor Hilitski September is…

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Lunch for Eygptologists in Tomb of King Tut. Former Downers Grove resident Dr. J.H. Breasted front left.

A Local Indiana Jones

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on A Local Indiana Jones

Dr. James Henry Breasted spent a lifetime in pursuit of history’s mysteries By Maureen CallahanPhotos Courtesy of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures…

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“Sister” Cities

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on “Sister” Cities

Areas and landmarks with the same name, but a different story By Maureen Callahan Have you ever wondered about other towns named the same as…

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Almost Home: The Skinner family establishes roots while building their forever home in Templeton Reserve

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Almost Home: The Skinner family establishes roots while building their forever home in Templeton Reserve

By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Victor Hilitski “I felt like I was walking into my childhood,” said Jennifer Skinner, when she described seeing the…

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History Comes Back to Life at Bronswood Cemetery

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on History Comes Back to Life at Bronswood Cemetery

Join Oak Brook Historical Society for a literal blast from the past this Halloween By Maureen Callahan There are several ideas about the origins of…

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The Real-Life Overlook Hotels Shine On

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on The Real-Life Overlook Hotels Shine On

No evidence of Red Rum at the Stanley Hotel or Timberline Lodge By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of the Stanley Hotel and Timberline Lodge…

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Head West for Fall Fun

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Head West for Fall Fun

West on I-90 to Route 20 for a great fall getaway By Maureen Callahan Thinking of heading out for a weekend this fall? Most Chicagoans…

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Dave Oberg, Elmhurst History Museum Executive Director

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Dave Oberg, Elmhurst History Museum Executive Director

The history of a town plays a key role in the way a municipality evolves and the identity for which it comes to be known.…

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Jim Rogers, Executive Director, Elmhurst Park District

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Jim Rogers, Executive Director, Elmhurst Park District

With over thirty years of experience, Jim Rogers oversees the team that keeps our green spaces so well-manicured and inviting. And with 832 seasonal employees…

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Jennifer Veremis, President and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry

September 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Jennifer Veremis, President and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry

A strong, cohesive network of businesses is the backbone of any community. That strength is shored up by an active chamber of commerce. Current President…

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