Lauren Lakeberg blends a love of photography, nature, and disc golf to create a niche business

May 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Lauren Lakeberg blends a love of photography, nature, and disc golf to create a niche business

By Valerie Hardy  Lauren Lakeberg’s first word was “light” – fitting, given that she grew up to become a professional photographer. “Photography has been with…

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Hungry to Help: breaking down barriers to food assistance

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Hungry to Help: breaking down barriers to food assistance

West Suburban Community Pantry’s Sue Armato, other staff, and volunteers break down barriers to food assistance in DuPage County and beyond By Valerie Hardy  Last…

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A business on a mission

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on A business on a mission

A granola brand created by Downers Grove’s Kiley Fields tastes good and does good By Valerie Hardy  According to food historians, granola was initially created…

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A Local Legend: Catching up with “Kup”

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on A Local Legend: Catching up with “Kup”

By Valerie Hardy Meeting with Will Kupisch at Panera was like sitting with a celebrity. Every few minutes someone would come up to greet him…

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The Greatest Gift: Organ donation saves lives daily

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on The Greatest Gift: Organ donation saves lives daily

Organ donation saves lives daily, as Amy Kilner and John Hickey know first hand BY VALERIE HARDY March holds National Awkward Moments Day and April…

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Sound Familiar? Kristina Klemetti gives voice to her vocation

March 4, 2024 / Comments Off on Sound Familiar? Kristina Klemetti gives voice to her vocation

By Valerie Hardy Kristina Klemetti may be a familiar face around town, but her voice is one that is well-known worldwide. Klemetti, an Elmhurst-based audiobook…

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Ebersold family’s generous donation to the Downers Grove Park District leaves lasting legacy

January 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Ebersold family’s generous donation to the Downers Grove Park District leaves lasting legacy

By Valerie Hardy Located in the center of Downers Grove, Ebersold Park is the only park in town named after the family who owned it,…

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Downers Grove’s Bill Ludwig continues his family’s legacy in the drum business

January 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Downers Grove’s Bill Ludwig continues his family’s legacy in the drum business

BY VALERIE HARDY William F. Ludwig III quite literally marches to the beat of his own drum. Known as Bill or B3, Ludwig proudly wears…

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Where Are They Now? Catching up with local personalities featured over the years

January 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Where Are They Now? Catching up with local personalities featured over the years

By Maureen Callahan & Valerie Hardy Dr. Kevin Russell September 2019 Edition District 58 has made some significant accomplishments over the last few years, largely…

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The rundown on Downers Grove’s high school cross country teams and their various victories in 2023

January 7, 2024 / Comments Off on The rundown on Downers Grove’s high school cross country teams and their various victories in 2023

By Valerie Hardy Though somewhat ironic, running is used as a punishment in many sports. For cross country, however, running IS the sport. Just ask…

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