Hinsdale Magazine Issues
An open book: Clarendon Hills four-year-old earns library recognition
By Chuck Fieldman Kristina and Matthew Bailey began reading books to their son, Owen when he was six months old— they haven’t stopped. Owen turned 4 in June and recently received an award from the Clarendon Hills Public Library for having had 1,000 books read to him before starting kindergarten. The library’s 1,000 Books Before…
Read MoreA Budding Entrepreneur: Charlie Tomfohrde’s plant business continues to grow
Hinsdale Magazine recently met with Charlie Tomfohrde age 13, at the Hinsdale Farmers Market. Q. Where did your interest in house plants come from? A. I have always been interested in plants, and I started my first vegetable garden with my dad in 2021. My house plant hobby started in 2022; I had about fifteen…
Read MoreBreast Cancer survivors: Hinsdale area group looking for others to help
By Chuck Fieldman More than anything right now, Barb Thayer and Sara Joyce, Hinsdale residents who co-founded the group, My Breast Cancer Sisters in 2022, want to find and help other women who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. My Breast Cancer Sisters was created to provide support to the newly diagnosed by introducing…
Read MoreAiroom’s New Design Space Maxx and Jack Klein take the helm of their family’s business
By Maureen Callahan Airoom has always been a family affair. Maxx and Jack Klein are the third generation to run this family business. Having grown up in a household that celebrated craftsmanship and design, they are right where they belong- at the forefront of the company’s visionary team. While they have completed over 500 projects…
Read MoreOak Brook Bath & Tennis Club A Tennis Player’s Dream
If you love to play tennis, consider the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club, at 800 Oak Brook Road. To start with, the club offers Har-Tru clay courts, which are known for several features. They are easier on your body. They help you develop an all-around court game because you can get to more balls.…
Read MoreHinsdale Central Foundation: On a mission to support staff, teachers, administrators, and students
The Hinsdale Central Foundation (HCF) began in 1991 with a mission to support Hinsdale Central’s staff, teachers, administrators, and students, via alumni, parents, community members, and business leaders. HCF relies heavily on the community, partnering with organizations such as Rotary International. “We would not be here without the wonderful community that supports us,” said HCF…
Read MoreCelebrating A Century of Open Road
Now in its 100th year, this slice of Americana still beckons travelers By Maureen Callahan The open road. It’s still the holy grail of travel. Route 66 was the first road that made the offer back in 1923. And millions of Americans accepted. Mr Ford had introduced his Model-T over a decade earlier. Americans had…
Read MoreFeeding His Passion: Newly appointed Chef Stephen takes the helm at The Westin Chicago Lombard
What is your background? Before joining Westin Chicago Lombard, I was the Chicago Bears’ Executive Chef at the Chicago Bears Halas Hall training facility in Lake Forest. I prepared daily food for football players, coaches, scouts, and front office staff. I used my culinary skills and hospitality experience uniquely. Before my current position, I was…
Read MoreBrightly Shining: Diwali reminds us to be a light to darkness
By Maureen Callahan As the leaves turn, thousands of families in the western suburbs celebrate a five-day festival every fall. Diwali, the festival of lights, may encompass diverse traditions and customs by celebrants, but there are a few common themes. Curious about this festival? Read on for some answers to some common questions about this…
Read MoreDiscover Arizona: From Cowboys to Hollywood elite, the American Southwest holds something for everyone
By Maureen Callahan The 1860s gold rush put Arizona on the map. Subsequent discoveries of silver and copper in the decades that followed brought more fortune-seekers. By the 20s, Route 66 offered a direct path out there, dotted with convenient stopping-off points. But it was the mainstreaming of air conditioning for residential use in the…
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