Author: Anna Hughes
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Town Meets Country: Local writer makes a name for herself in Nashville music scene
By Anna Hughes | Photo by Victor Hilitski Alison Bonaguro had always known she wanted to be a writer. With a degree in journalism and 15 years of experience in ad... Read more.
D181 students use foundation grants to help their community
By Anna Hughes Inside Ms. Ashley Kaumeyer’s class at Monroe School, 5th graders are learning about more than just reading and writing. Through the KIDS (Kids Initiating... Read more.
HCHS student shares musical talent with local retirement communities
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Laura Meyer On a sunny Saturday afternoon in March, many high school students are spending time with friends, relaxing from the hectic... Read more.
Fine Art: Hinsdale’s popular art show returns to Burlington Park
By Anna Hughes This year marks the 51st annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival, one of the village’s most anticipated summer events. Over 85 artists will showcase... Read more.
Wine Women & Shoes raises $370,000 for Bridge Communities
By Anna Hughes | Photos by Karen Woolley It only takes one: One crisis, one painful diagnosis, one layoff. It only takes one life-altering event to watch bills collect... Read more.
Nazareth Academy Roadrunners return with hopes of defending their repeat state titles
By Anna Hughes It takes a lot to make a great baseball player: determination, grit, talent, and commitment. The Nazareth Academy varsity team has lots of those.... Read more.
Anchored in Gratitude: Allison Rosati
NBC 5’s Allison Rosati talks farm life, faith and fame By Anna Hughes | Photos by Victor Hilitski For some, 5 p.m. signals the end of the workday and the commute... Read more.
Right on Course: Local youth caddies awarded Evans Scholarships
By Anna Hughes In 1930, the Western Golf Association and Charles “Chick” Evans Jr. established the Evans Scholars Foundation to provide full tuition and housing... Read more.
Making a Comeback: The Return of the Cicadas
By Anna Hughes | Photos courtesy of the The Morton Arboretum A rare ecological event is happening this spring and summer, but it comes with lots of crawly legs and... Read more.
Mother-daughter duo celebrates 10 years of owning Page’s Restaurant
By Anna Hughes Photos by Victor Hilitski Kathy Barbara was tired of the “ugly” blue and pink wallpaper on her restaurant walls. The previous owner, Chuck Page,... Read more.