Z-Hinsdale Magazine
Mend a Heart Foundation
Photos by Laura Meyer A country western hoedown was held in February by Mend a Heart Foundation benefiting kids born with congenital heart defects. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Heartfest 2024 fundraiser benefit promising medical research, summer camp scholarships for heart kids, and high school cardiac screenings in the Chicagoland area. Brian…
Read MoreCupid Courts Misericordia
The Cupid Courts Misericordia paddle event was held in early February and, once again, a “smashing” success. This day of non-competitive paddle tennis play has tripled in size over the years. Eight private clubs are now used in the western suburbs for the fundraiser, bringing the paddle tennis community together while supporting a great cause.…
Read MoreCentennial Celebration: Clarendon Hills commemorates the historic occasion
Clarendon Hills has always been a charming and vibrant village with a rich history and a strong sense of community, and this year, it joyfully celebrates its Centennial. With winding streets purposefully inspired by Central Park’s architecture, numerous parks, and recreational facilities, Clarendon Hills offers an ideal lifestyle for its residents. Known as the Volunteer…
Read MoreHustle, Heart & Hoops
Training with younger sister helps Daniel Orozco’s outside game By Jeff Vorva Daniel Orozco is a deadly 3-point shooter on the basketball court. The Hinsdale Central senior has made his mark beyond the arc and, at times, makes it look effortless. But someone who is that good usually has to work at it. That’s where…
Read MoreRight 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 scholarships to outstanding caddies. To be awarded a Chick Evans Scholarship, recipients must meet the requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character.…
Read MoreMaking 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 beady eyes. For the first time in 221 years, two broods of cicadas (Brood XIX, which arrives every 13 years, and Brood XIII, which comes…
Read MoreStan Mikita’s Hockey School helps Deaf players gain skills while building community
By Maureen Callahan Each June, 80 kids from every corner of the country come to Itasca to participate in Stan Mikita’s Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. It’s a one-of-a-kind summer camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students to participate in an instructional hockey program while just being themselves among…
Read MoreChicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity
This year marks the 116th edition of the Chicago Auto Show, North America’s longest-running auto exposition. First staged in 1901, the show brings thousands of people together to showcase hundreds of different vehicles including domestic and imported passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and experimental and concept cars from more than two dozen manufacturers. The…
Read MoreAnchoring Communities with a Proud History
In 2024, Clarendon Hills commemorates a significant milestone—the 100th anniversary of its establishment, acclaimed as the “Volunteer Village”. Beginning this April, the village is set to offer an array of events and activities, celebrating the rich heritage of Clarendon Hills. Refer to page 25 for a glimpse of what’s in store, and stay tuned for…
Read MoreMother-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, didn’t worry much about internal aesthetics toward the end of his tenure. For the first 18 months that she owned the restaurant, Kathy didn’t either. But one day,…
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