Hinsdale Issue Jan-Feb 2023
Luxury Travel
Kelly Cruises & Tours celebrates 35 years in the industry By Larry Atseff On October 25, The Oak Brook Women’s Club was given a very educational and entertaining behindthe- scenes look at what made Kelly Cruises & Tours a success. It all began in 1964 when Nancy Kelly was looking for a job in the…
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Butler organizations celebrate key dates together By Larry Atseff The last weekend in September 2022 marked important milestones for two closely related organizations. The Oak Brook Polo Club (OBPC) held the Polo Ball to honor its 100th season On September 23 at the Oak Brook Hills Resort, host and Club President Jim Drury was joined…
Read MoreBack-To-Back Champions
The Hinsdale Central girls tennis team has won 20 IHSA State Finals since it inception By Abbey Hayes The Hinsdale Central High School girls tennis team won the IHSA State Finals. The Red Devils had a lot to prove as returning champs hoping to secure the win for the second year in a row. Shawna…
Read MoreGrand Slam
St Isaac Jogues’ new pastor found the priesthood via baseball By Maureen Callahan When Fr Burke Masters hit a grand slam in a run-up game to the College World Series of baseball, he hoped his next stop was the MLB. The starting third baseman was 6 for 6. That grand slam was voted the ‘top…
Read MoreRio Lewis, American Girl
The Hinsdale middle schooler is the inspiration for Claudie Wells By Maureen Callahan Have you ever wondered where the inspiration for American Girl characters come from? Just ask Hinsdale Middle School student, Rio Lewis. Lewis is the muse for Claudie Wells, the newest American Girl. The accompanying story is set against the backdrop of the…
Read MoreBest of 2022
The voters are in for the winners this year By HM Staff This is our seventh salute to the winners, and this year, we want to congratulate everyone in town, from Village Officers to business owners, to shoppers. When the Village Board of Trustees voted to transition from the parking meters to time zone parking,…
Read MoreBuilding a top team through loyalty
The Drake Hotel wins impressive award By Chuck Fieldman Jim and Tely Nagle took one for the team more than two years ago when the coronavirus pandemic pretty much shut down the hospitality industry all over the world. Rather than listen to the advice of some advisors, who suggested they furlough the approximately 120 employees…
Read MoreFreddy Jones
Thirty years later, Marty Lloyd still takes the time to daydream By Maureen Callahan Thirty years ago, midwestern roots rock group Freddy Jones Band (FJB) appeared on the local music scene. Their folks/blues-influenced sound was unique; their lyrics largely based on their own life experiences. Originally from South Bend, IN, they quickly captured the ear…
Read MoreHinsdale Humane Society Sounds an S.O.S.
The shelter faces challenges heading into 70 years of serving local communities By HM Staff Hinsdale Humane Society has helped pets and pet owners in 12 nearby communities for 70 years. The time has come. Residents from these communities must return the favor. The Hinsdale Humane Society (HHS) has launched an S.O.S.: SAVE OUR SHELTER…
Read MoreHinsdale Rotary Run Charity Classic
By HM Staff The 28th annual Rotary Run Charity Classic took place at the beginning of October. Over 800 runners or walkers attended the race to support their communities and local charities. Participants made their way through the historic streets of Hinsdale and ended at The Community House where a variety of family activities were…
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