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Netting Another Prize
Hinsdale Central wins 56th top-3 state trophy By Jeff Vorva Another year, another state trophy. True, it wasn’t quite the state trophy Hinsdale Central’s boys tennis team was looking for. But it still kept a remarkable streak alive. The Red Devils had one streak snapped – their string of four straight state championships-when they were runner-up…
Read MoreA Turn for the Better
Checking in with Alexander Brown and family By Maureen Callahan Last September, we highlighted the family of Matt and Christy Brown, whose son Alexander, now seven years old, has been fighting childhood cancer for the past three years. A recent check-in found Alexander’s progress on the upswing. The Browns continue to make a difference through…
Read MoreA League of Their Own
Assistance League Chicagoland West recognized for 30 years of service By Anna Hughes On May 1, the Village of Hinsdale recognized the women of Assistance League Chicagoland West with an official proclamation for three decades of service to the community. “For 30 years, their volunteer-driven work has supported thousands of individuals and families across our…
Read MoreVillage Welcomes Summer Interns
Inaugural internship program offers students real-world municipal experience There are some new faces in the Butler Government Center this summer as the Village of Oak Brook has welcomed its inaugural class of interns. The group was chosen this spring via an extensive candidate selection process that included in-person interviews, letters of recommendation and essays. Lauren…
Read MoreAnswering the Call to Serve
Oak Brook Village Board welcomes new Trustee John Anos At the May 19th meeting of the Village Board of Trustees, Village President Larry Herman appointed longtime Oak Brook resident John Anos to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of James Nagle. Anos has been actively involved in the Sports Core Committee for the last…
Read MoreFrom Boardrooms to Exam Rooms
Why medical offices are moving into corporate space By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff For decades, Oak Brook has stood as one of the western suburbs’ premier business destinations. Corporate headquarters, professional service firms, and regional offices were drawn to its polished campuses, central location, and seamless access to major highways. Today, those same buildings are…
Read MoreExcellence in Competition
The Oak Brook Park District Foundation recognizes two remarkable athletes whose accomplishments set them apart By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Nico Castaldo Montini Catholic High School A standout in both football and track and field, Nico Castaldo capped off an exceptional athletic career at Montini Catholic. As a senior wide receiver, he started all 14…
Read MoreOak Brook’s Healing Field
Memorial flags will return to Oak Brook to commemorate the event that changed the country forever By Sophia Schiappa | Photo courtesy of the Village of Oak Brook Thousands of American flags will cover the grounds of Oak Brook once again this summer to honor military personnel, first responders, and victims of 9/11. Arranged in…
Read MoreFINS UP!
The Chicago Parrot Head Club channels the fun and philanthropic spirit of late music legend Jimmy Buffett BY VALERIE HARDY It’s always island time for the Chicago Parrot Head Club. Instead of simply wasting away in Margaritaville, though, this group of local Jimmy Buffett superfans operates under the motto, “Party with a purpose.” They always…
Read MoreBetter Together
Inside the Chicago Area Tandem Society BY JULIA MAZUREK | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CHICAGO AREA TANDEM SOCIETY Two seats, two sets of pedals, perfectly synchronized: a moving display of teamwork and trust. Tandem cycling demands coordination, communication, and a shared rhythm. Every pedal stroke is a partnership. Riders quickly learn that the success of…
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