Oak Brook Magazine

05/28/2026

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival
June 6-7, 10 AM - 4 PM
Burlington Park
hinsdalechamber.com

Celebrate the first weekend of June with this Hinsdale summer staple that draws people from across Chicagoland. Over 75 artists will be showcasing their work, including ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and more.

05/26/2026

Oakbrook Center is getting national attention in USA Today’s Best Shopping Center contest, and it is currently ranked #4 out of 20.

For Oak Brook and the surrounding communities, Oakbrook Center is more than a shopping destination. It is a landmark, a gathering place, a dining destination, and one of the best-known places people associate with the village.

Voting is open through June 1, and you can vote once per day, per device.

The award announcement will be featured in the July issue of Oak Brook Magazine, where we will also begin our new Inside Oakbrook Center series.

Vote today:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/oakbrook-center-oak-brook-illinois/

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Explore Oak Brook's architectural past through the lens of photographer William North. This new exhibit at the Heritage Center documenting historic structures is now open.

Read the full story here: https://oakbrookmagazine.com/old-oak-brook-reflections/

05/19/2026

Not all heroes wear badges—some have four paws. Paws on Patrol highlights the dogs trained to protect, serve, and connect with the community. During National Pet Month, it’s a reminder of just how much these animals do.

Read all about it in the latest issue of Oak Brook Magazine.
Read all about it here: https://oakbrookmagazine.com/paws-on-patrol/

05/16/2026

Patio Season is officially open at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook. Thursday night, the Lodge hosted a season kick-off featuring photo ops, lakeside hospitality, and live entertainment by Dina Bach. Here are a few more photos from the event. Look for even more photos in the next issue of Oak Brook Magazine.

05/15/2026

Safety is priceless. The Oak Brook Police Department is being outfitted with "The Grappler," a new tool designed to end high-speed chases safely.

Read the full story here: https://oakbrookmagazine.com/safety-is-priceless/

05/13/2026

Walk the Walk for Mental Health

May 17, 9 AM
The Community House
thecommunityhouse.org

This one-mile Color Walk helps raise funds for equitable access to life-changing mental health services for children, young adults, and families in the community.

05/12/2026

Just a reminder.
Oakbrook Center is currently ranked #4 out of 20 in USA Today’s Best Shopping Center contest, and your votes can help move it up.

You know Oakbrook Center is more than a mall. It’s one of the area’s best-known shopping, dining, and gathering destinations, with its open-air layout, green spaces, public art, national retailers, luxury brands, restaurants, and seasonal events.

You can vote once per day, per device, which means you can vote from your phone, computer, tablet, or any other device you use.

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/oakbrook-center-oak-brook-illinois/

Help give Oakbrook Center the local support it deserves. Vote today, and vote again tomorrow.