Elmhurst
Movie in the Park
Photos by 726 Visuals Hundreds gathered at Wilder Park for a Movie in the Park in August. Presented by the Elmhurst Park District in partnership with the Elmhurst Public Library,…
Read MoreDiscover Arizona: From Cowboys to Hollywood elite, the American Southwest holds something for everyone
By Maureen Callahan The 1860s gold rush put Arizona on the map. Subsequent discoveries of silver and copper in the decades that followed brought more fortune-seekers. By the 20s, Route…
Read MoreFeeding His Passion: Newly appointed Chef Stephen takes the helm at The Westin Chicago Lombard
What is your background? Before joining Westin Chicago Lombard, I was the Chicago Bears’ Executive Chef at the Chicago Bears Halas Hall training facility in Lake Forest. I prepared daily…
Read MoreCelebrating A Century of Open Road: Now in its 100th year, this slice of Americana still beckons travelers
By Maureen Callahan The open road. It’s still the holy grail of travel. Route 66 was the first road that made the offer back in 1923. And millions of Americans…
Read MoreBrightly Shining: Diwali reminds us to be a light to darkness
By Maureen Callahan As the leaves turn, thousands of families in the western suburbs celebrate a five-day festival every fall. Diwali, the festival of lights, may encompass diverse traditions and…
Read MoreTimothy Christian Schools: Where students are challenged to realize their full potential
By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Parents certainly want their children to do well in school. In addition, for a large (and growing) number of families, one’s Christian…
Read MoreFocus on the Filmmaker: Jim Toth
Jim Toth spent 20 years as a creative director in Chicago’s advertising industry. During the pandemic, however, he was laid off. While unfortunate, these circumstances afforded him the gift of…
Read MoreNeat Kitchen and Bar
neatkitchenandbar.com 246 North Cass Avenue downtown Westmont Lifelong friends John Taylor and Matt Verde, owners of Neat Kitchen and Bar in Westmont, met in sixth grade at Immaculate Conception Grade…
Read MoreJoan Walsh Anglund
The local area native who became a world-renowned children’s author By Maureen Callahan What is a friend? The answer depends on who you ask. A friend is someone who helps…
Read MoreLinks & Drinks – plus post-round cuisine
BY VALERIE HARDY You don’t have to join a country club to enjoy a round of golf on a beautifully manicured course followed by beverages and bites at a quality…
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