Oak Brook Issue July-Aug 2024
Lifelong Resident Bobby Barber
One of many Oak Brook residents raising the next generation here By Maureen Callahan There’s a comfort to raising your family where you grew up. Your hometown is your children’s…
Read MoreA Hidden Gem: Inside Mayslake Hall at Oak Brook’s Peabody Estate
By Maureen Callahan | Photos Courtesy of DuPage County Forest Preserve DuPage County has a number of extraordinary historic homes built by notable citizens. For those that still stand, the…
Read MoreRight at Home: Reasons businesses call Oak Brook home
By Katie Bolinger In 1966, an advertisement in Forbes magazine showcased the advantages of establishing an office in Oak Brook. The Oak Brook Development Company, in collaboration with Del. E.…
Read MoreWomen of Oak Brook
Photos by 726 Visuals The Women of Oak Brook held their inaugural reception, “Sipping into Summer,” in early June at La Barra in Oak Brook. The organization is dedicated to…
Read MoreHinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint
Photos by Curt Patrick at Icon3Studios The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid) hosted its 69th annual Derby Day party. One of the oldest annual events in…
Read MoreReaching New Heights: Bradley and the USA Deaf Volleyball team take to the court
Hinsdale Magazine Group spoke with 21-year-old Cullen Bradley of Hinsdale regarding his journey to the USA Deaf Volleyball (USADVB) national team. Bradley, who lost his hearing around two to three…
Read MoreON PAR: Caroline Owens and Notre Dame
Hinsdale Central star continues her career at Notre Dame By Jeff Vorva A family vacation in the mid-2010s helped change the athletic career of Hinsdale Central’s Caroline Owens. She and…
Read MoreLabriola Restaurant An Elevated Dining Experience
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff| Photo by Laura Meyers In an exciting move that promises to elevate the culinary scene, Rich Labriola, the visionary behind Labriola Café and LaBarra, is…
Read MoreNext Level: Local area student-athletes continue athletic pursuits
Congratulations to the local student-athletes from the Class of 2024 who will continue their academic and athletic pursuits at the Division 1 collegiate level. It is a remarkable testament to…
Read MoreSerenades of the Summer
Concert series make their return for another music-filled summer By Mia Jones Sweet summertime calls for ample entertainment opportunities and good live music. Luckily, residents of all different communities are…
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