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State Champions
Hinsdale Little League hits it out of the park By Maureen Callahan To be the best requires ongoing dedication. Hinsdale baseball players, coaches and parents put forth that effort. From Little League to travel ball, some players begin practicing while the snow is flying, honing their hitting, pitching, and fielding skills. By the time the…
Read MoreRed Devil GRIT
Award-winning Athletic Directors lead by example By Maureen Callahan The outstanding athletic department at Hinsdale Central (HC) is known throughout the state. A deep pool of talented athletes, led by a superior staff of dedicated coaches, deliver outstanding results year after year. Behind it are Athletic Director Dan Jones and Assistant Athletic Director Kelly Watson,…
Read MorePROPS
Luggage rises to the occasion By Maureen Callahan We’ve all been there. A crowded airport terminal with a longer-than-expected layover. No open space for the kids to put their food or do their homework. Somewhere to set a coffee and a laptop at exactly that moment would be perfect. Maggie Gerth, Hinsdale resident and mother…
Read MoreCross-Country Ride
Hinsdale Central High School grads bicycle cross-country for charity By Larry Atseff There are several ways to help people with disabilities or people in need. You can write a check. You can volunteer your time and effort and help them physically on a personal basis. Or you might take another route, like participating in a…
Read MoreOur House Is Yours
Hyatt House, Chicago-Oak Brook By Larry Atseff Whether you are on an extended stay, on business or pleasure in Chicago’s western suburbs, or looking for a quick staycation, make Hyatt House, Oak Brook, your house.Feel at home in one of 144 rooms, including 96 suites. All rooms include a dedicated workstation and comfortable sitting area.…
Read MoreA Golden Year
Oak Brook Chapter, Infant Welfare Society of Chicago By Marge Tresley, CO-President This is an extraordinary time for the Oak Brook Chapter as it marks its 50th anniversary of financial and volunteer support for the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. Members say it has been a rewarding and memorable journey. The year was 1973, and…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Legacy?
National Estate Planning Awareness Week, observed October 17-23, is an ideal time to start thinking about creating a lasting legacy in your community By Kim Coogan, CPA, JD, and Yashica Weeks, MS, CFRE from DuPage Foundation Created by a congressional resolution in 2008 and celebrated annually each October, National Estate Planning Awareness Week seeks to…
Read MoreTaking a Divot out of HISTORY
The Downers Grove Golf Club Marks its 130th Season By Valerie Hardy The historic Downers Grove Golf Club is celebrating its 130th season. It was originally the Chicago Golf Club and established in 1892, when Charles Blair MacDonald – who, according to Golf Journal, was “a true and imposing pioneer of golf in America” –…
Read MoreGetting to the “Heart of the Matter”
Young Hearts for Life educates communities on the importance of early cardiac screening By Cindy Maquet In 2005, Dr. Joseph Marek, a clinical cardiologist with Advocate Heart Institute, was approached by a mother from Naperville who had recently lost her teenage son due to Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD). He had no sign of health concerns…
Read MoreThe Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial
A tribute to local heroes By Larry Atseff A patriot is someone who loves, supports, and defends one’s country. From the Revolutionary War until today, men and women have loved this country enough to serve in the military. They are patriots. This is the story of eight military members who served in World War II…
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