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Rotary Run Charity Classic
Hinsdale’s Family Race Healthier and Stronger than Ever! By Hinsdale Magazine On Sunday, October 3rd, people from all over suburban Chicago will show their support for their communities and local charities by participating in the 27th Annual Rotary Run Charity Classic. This CARA certified annual event will bring many participants and spectators who will step…
Read MoreAnchor Aweigh
Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare By Mike Ellis About 25 Clarendon Hills Infant Welfare (CHIW) members and spouses gathered for “anchors aweigh” in the backyard of a private residence on Aug. 27. The nautical-themed event doubled as both a summer fundraiser and social gathering for the chapter, which supports the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago’s Angel…
Read MoreTrains, Trains, Trains
By Mike Ellis Several dozen local children enjoyed a series of crafts and activities outside the Hinsdale History Museum on Aug. 12. Organized by the Hinsdale Historical Society, this was the third such outdoor event open to the community this summer. Each event was structured around a different theme, ranging from patriotism for the gathering…
Read MoreLive Theather
GhostLight Educational Theater Collective By Carolina Menapace If you have ever wanted to be part of live theater, come join the newly formed Ghostlight Educational Theatre Collective in the western suburbs. Founding partners Micki Doherty, Alex Bahaveolos, William Hunter Evans, Carolina Menapace, and Colleen Gibbons are excited to teach you about theater, from directing to…
Read MoreA Season to remember
Hinsdale Central Red Devils post its best season record By Scott Jonlich The 2021 Hinsdale Central Red Devils baseball team recorded the best record in its school’s history. Coming off a 2020 COVID-19 pandemic year that wiped out spring sports, the club was uncertain that the baseball season would even come to fruition due to…
Read MoreBaseball symbolizes our return to good times
By Larry Atseff There is no better symbol for summer and outdoors and fun than baseball. Right on cue, the Hinsdale Central baseball team enjoyed their greatest season ever. Congratulations to them! We’ll give you a taste of the season they just had. In addition, we’re fortunate to have two professional baseball teams in town.…
Read More12 Tips to keep stress from your kids
By Jim Fannin With everchanging C O V I D – 1 9 protocol, hectic schedules, loss of jobs, reduced income (for most), information overload, remote working, social uncertainty, financial uncertainty, and peer pressure, negative stress is at an all-time high. According to the American Psychiatric Association, “74% of Americans are experiencing symptoms of chronic…
Read MoreMilitary History Weekend Returns
See authentic re-enactments of battle scenes from the Civil War, WWII and Vietnam By Larry Atseff For the past 15 years, the Lockport Park District has been host for two days of authentic battle reenactments from the Civil War, World War II, and Vietnam. On this weekend, as many as 25,000 will attend, including veterans.…
Read MoreHow Oak Brook grew from 1958 to 2008
By Hinsdale Magazine Staff In the 1940’s as Paul Butler took over management of the Butler Company, he continued to purchase land so that eventually the company owned approximately 3600 acres of what is now Oak Brook. In 1942 a community wide organization called “The Oak Brook Civic Association” was created to serve the area…
Read MoreCelebrating Freedom
By Mike Ellis Thousands of area residents watched the return of the Hinsdale Fourth of July parade a day early on July 3. Until late this spring, the fate of the parade was uncertain, as the state only progressed to Phase 5 of the “Restore Illinois” plan last month. The parade consisted largely of familiar…
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