COVER STORY
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025
Tina Weller
A Legacy of Service BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTO BY MOLLY GRACE In June 2025, the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club honored Tina Weller with its Legacy Award at the inaugural Ladies Who Lead luncheon. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence, and dedication to community service—qualities that have long defined Weller’s…
BROTHERLY GRIND
Gene and Tommy Riordan help fuel the Red Devils BY JEFF VORVA Cookies and cream ice cream may have saved Tommy Riordan’s football career. It’s a time-honored ritual in sports that older siblings pick on younger siblings during backyard competitions. That certainly was the case in the Riordan household when Tommy started playing football in…
Rotary Run Charity Classic
Photos courtesy of District 181 The Hinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic once again brought the community together for a morning of fitness, friendship, and philanthropy. Runners, walkers, and families — even four-legged friends — filled the streets of Hinsdale in support of local causes championed by the Rotary Club. The Community House, District 181 Foundation,…
Playing it Forward
HCHS students start nonprofit to make sports accessible BY ANNA HUGHES Being a varsity athlete is no easy feat. Becoming one is arguably even harder. Hinsdale Central juniors Sofia Malinas and Mia Barakat, who play on the soccer and tennis teams respectively, have spent over a decade training — practicing multiple times a week and…
Global Impact, Local Roots
CEO Sanjeev Ahuja leads Lions Club International headquartered in Oak Brook BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN Service organizations are a great way to find a place to belong, make friends and contacts, and serve in your local community. Lions Clubs International (LCI), the world’s largest service society, is headquartered right here in the neighboring town of Oak…
Turning Trash into Hope
O’Brien School for the Maasai Builds with Bottles BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF Who could have imagined that plastic water bottles tossed aside on dusty roads would one day become the foundation for strong, beautiful buildings? At the O’Brien School for the Maasai, located in the heart of a rural Tanzanian village, that vision has…
Building on Tradition
How Hinsdale’s EDC blends progress with charm Hinsdale Magazine Group gathered insights from Economic Development Commission Chair Jill Sunderson, Village President Greg Hart, Assistant Village Manager Adrianna Peterson, and Senior Management Analyst Alex Snyder on how the Village is strengthening its business community, supporting growth, and preserving the timeless charm that defines downtown Hinsdale. Guiding…
Honoring a Legacy of Transparency
Open the Books launches the Adam Andrzejewski Memorial Scholarship BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTOS COURTESY OF OPEN THE BOOKS One year after the passing of Open the Books founder Adam Andrzejewski, his legacy of transparency and accountability continues to inspire action. To honor his vision, the nonprofit has announced the creation of the…
Cold Pursuits
Bucket list adventures at the top and bottom of the world BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF There are few journeys left on Earth that feel as bold — or as brag-worthy — as a trip to the planet’s frozen extremes. The North and South Poles are still the stuff of explorers and adventurers. Yet these…
Happier for the Holidays
Tried and true tips to help you maintain or reclaim peace and joy during the most wonderful – but often stressful – time of the year BY VALERIE HARDY ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but for many, November and December are far from merry and bright. This time of year often brings increased stress,…
Keep the Wreath Red
A light reminder to decorate safely this season By Valerie Hardy Many local fire departments are giving the green light to keeping the red lights lit on their wreaths this season. They are participating in the “Keep the Wreath Red” program, an annual fire prevention awareness campaign that serves as a reminder for the community…
Santa’s Local Workshop
DuPage nonprofit builds holiday toys for kids BY ANNA HUGHES | PHOTOS COURTESY OF DUPAGE WOODWORKERS While a student at the University of Illinois in the late 1970s, Western Springs resident George Rodgers was inspired by his dormmate’s classwork. “I thought, ‘Boy, this looks like fun,’” Rodgers recalled. That’s when he first picked up woodworking,…
Season of Sparkle
Where to experience dazzling holiday displays this season By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff From glowing gardens to festive zoo trails, Chicagoland comes alive with holiday lights each winter. Bundle up for magical walks, drive-thru wonderlands, and indoor attractions that sparkle with the season’s spirit. Dates and times are subject to change—please confirm details with each…
