Issues
Never Forgetting Weber
Former Governor Quinn continues to talk about Hinsdale hero Lester Weber By Jeff Vorva Lester Weber is a Hinsdale native and war hero who may be forgotten by some. But former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is not one of them. Quinn, who was Illinois’ leader from 2009-2015, makes it a mission to talk about Weber…
Read MoreFauske “Rated” High
Nazareth grad taken in the second round and signed by the White Sox By Jeff Vorva Longtime White Sox fan Jaden Fauske has been on Rate Field before. “I got to be the bat boy for batting practice when I was maybe 10 or 11,” he said during a video news conference. “I have a…
Read MoreThe Walsh Way
Hinsdale Central principal reflects on journey with D86 By Anna Hughes | Photos Courtesy of Hinsdale Central High School As the oldest of six children, Bill Walsh has always been a natural leader. His calm confidence and innate ability to take charge of chaos inspired his pursuit of a business management career. While studying at…
Read MoreMaking History
Clarendon Hills Little League reaches World Series Stage The Clarendon Hills Little League team advanced to the Little League World Series after a strong summer run through district, sectional, and regional tournaments. Representing Illinois, the team competed in Williamsport against top programs from across the United States. While they did not capture the title, the…
Read MoreMaking History
Local Oak Brook player reaches World Series stage The Clarendon Hills Little League team, including Oak Brook resident Matthew Kalish, advanced to the Little League World Series after a strong summer run through district, sectional, and regional tournaments. Representing Illinois, the team competed in Williamsport against top programs from across the United States. While they…
Read MoreInspired Giving Events
Creative fundraising abounds for local area not-for-profit organizations By Dave McGowan The necessity to raise funds brings out the creativity of our area not-for-profit organizations. Here are a few examples: Hinsdale’s own Assistance League of Chicagoland West hosts its Books & Brunch every November, and it’s a community favorite featuring interesting conversations with book authors.…
Read MoreA Mission for Literacy
DuPage nonprofit offers free, personalized English tutoring to help adult learners achieve their goals By Audrey Gorey One woman opened her home. Another offered to teach. What started as a small act of kindness soon grew into Literacy DuPage, when a Wheaton resident took in a refugee from Southeast Asia in 1972 and enlisted a…
Read MoreA Local Indiana Jones
Dr. James Henry Breasted spent a lifetime in pursuit of history’s mysteries By Maureen CallahanPhotos Courtesy of the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of Chicago Most towns cannot claim a local Indiana Jones. Downers Grove is very proud of the legacy of Dr. James Henry Breasted. This world-renowned explorer, archeologist,…
Read MoreA HEALING HOME
Wellness House has supported cancer wellness and holistic healing for 35 years By Anna Hughes, Photos by Victor Hilitski For the last 15 years, Elaine Adams has been volunteering at Wellness House in Hinsdale. On Wednesdays, she works the front desk. On Mondays and Thursdays, she helps women experiencing hair loss from cancer treatment find…
Read More“Sister” Cities
Areas and landmarks with the same name, but a different story By Maureen Callahan Have you ever wondered about other towns named the same as yours? We did a little research and learned that each of the towns under Hinsdale Magazine Group’s umbrella has at least one “sister/twin” town, neighborhood, or area of the same…
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