Z-Hinsdale Magazine
Mahjong Madness
A captivating game, equal parts strategy and social, is sweeping its way through the suburbs BY VALERIE HARDY Step back, bridge, and bunco. There’s a new game in town—mahjong—and it’s spreading like wildfire across the western suburbs and throughout the nation. The History of the Game Many Americans only recently learned mahjong, but the game…
Read MoreThe Avery Coonley School
Established in 1906, The Avery Coonley School (ACS) is known as a leader in gifted education and offers advanced learners in preschool through eighth grade a curriculum with the depth, pace, and complexity to challenge them to the fullest. Unlike most schools that only offer gifted education in pullout subjects, Avery Coonley is gifted all…
Read MoreIvy League Potential
With acceptance rates at leading universities averaging between 5-10%, many students are looking for professional guidance to navigate the college application process. Since 2011, Ivy League Potential has been partnering with high schools and families to help students gain admission to a broad range of institutions, including Ivy League schools, small liberal arts colleges, public…
Read MoreLevel Up Academy Prep School
Long before Level Up Academy became a reality, co-founders Samantha Lindenmeyer and Kerry McLaurin had already made a meaningful impact in the community. Through their involvement in local schools as parents—and their dedication to providing hands-on guidance, academic support, and encouragement—they became trusted resources for children who needed individualized attention. Through small-group and private tutoring,…
Read MoreLevel Up Academy Prep School
Long before Level Up Academy became a reality, co-founders Samantha Lindenmeyer and Kerry McLaurin had already made a meaningful impact in the community. Through their involvement in local schools as parents—and their dedication to providing hands-on guidance, academic support, and encouragement—they became trusted resources for children who needed individualized attention. Through small-group and private tutoring,…
Read MoreNazareth Academy
Nazareth Academy, a Catholic, Co-Educational, College Preparatory high school, centrally located in the western suburbs offers a short commute for many families in the area. Located in the heart of La Grange Park, Nazareth is one of the oldest educational institutions in the suburbs, with an established legacy of educating the whole person. Founded by…
Read MoreSeton Montessori School
For six decades, Seton Montessori School has been a trusted partner for families seeking a warm, child-centered learning community. A Lab School for the Seton Montessori Institute, Seton has served children and families in Clarendon Hills and the surrounding suburbs since 1965, making it one of the oldest and most respected Montessori schools in the…
Read MoreTimothy Christian Schools
Partner with a school that aligns with your family’s values—and is recognized at the highest level for academic excellence. Timothy Christian Schools, a PS–12th grade, nondenominational, college preparatory school, is proud to be a 2025 Illinois Governor’s Award recipient and U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, an honor awarded to only a small number…
Read MoreTime Well Spent
Young Men’s Service League invites mothers and sons to serve the community together BY MAUREEN CALLAHAN It’s been said that you must be the change you wish to see in this world. Just ask the 81 moms and 92 high school students who make up the Clarendon Hills/Hinsdale chapter of the Young Men’s Service League…
Read MoreTITANIC TURNAROUND
Tortorello, Surowiec lead Nazareth to second in state after tough 2024 BY JEFF VORVA | PHOTOS BY JEFF VORVA Hinsdale’s Tess Tortorello comes from a volleyball family that includes three aunts and a cousin who played at Division I colleges. Her sister, Lola, plays at Tufts University. Tess also has uncles who have competed in…
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