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Breaking the Ice: Hinsdale volunteer snow shoveling helps residents
By Maureen Callahan Heavy snowstorms have been dubbed “widow-makers” by the medical community for good reason. The first snow of the year, with its high moisture content, makes snow removal very dangerous for those who are deconditioned to physical exercise or in questionable heart health. Has snow shoveling become a hassle or impossibility? Are you…
Read MoreA Bridge Between Two Worlds
Susan Zidlicky desires to lessen the gap between the DuPage community and cultural pockets around the globe By Mia Jones Places like El Salvador, Kenya, and the suburbs of Chicago might not seem like they have a lot in common, but for those who choose to travel beyond DuPage County, strong bonds, relationships, and life-long…
Read MoreMaking the Wheels Go ‘Round
A local former bus driver shares his love for kids and kindness By Mia Jones Rick Zarek knew that he did not want to be just any ordinary bus driver; he wanted to be something different. Zarek, a former school bus driver, drove the Hinsdale route for two and a half years for Timothy Christian…
Read MoreFine 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 their creations in booths throughout Burlington Park, allowing residents and visitors to experience a wide range of unique, classy, and fun fine art spanning a variety of mediums and…
Read MoreConsigning to Fight Cancer
The Courtyard, Wellness House’s upscale resale shop, helps cancer patients By Maureen Callahan “Through the years, there’s been a magic to this place. Someone has always been looking out for us.” – Sheila Botti, Courtyard co-founder Some say hindsight is 20/20 vision. For the three founders of Hinsdale’s Courtyard consignment shop, it’s true. This beautifully…
Read MoreHinsdale Central sibling science teachers wrapping up a long run
By Chuck Fieldman | Photos by Alyssa Barry The unusual didn’t take long to become a beloved norm at Hinsdale Central more than 30 years ago when Anna Breig joined her brother, Marv Breig, on the science faculty at the school. The brother and sister have become an institution at the public institution that serves…
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