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The Vatev brothers win consecutive events to help the Red Devils win the state title By Jeff Vorva | Photos by Jeff Vorva Matthew and Luke Vatev have experienced a lot of spectacular accomplishments together during their swimming careers. The Hinsdale Central brothers have been on state-championship teams and comprised half of the 200-yard medley…
Read MoreFunny Performances, Serious Hardware
Stromberg’s humor helps Hinsdale Central win state speech championship By Jeff Vorva Who would have guessed that a funnyman from Minnesota who sometimes goes under the character name of Bobby Bean would help Hinsdale Central win a state championship in speech? Bob Stromberg is an actor and comedian as well as the grandfather of Red…
Read MoreLiving the Olympic Dream
Warren competes for the USA in speed skating at the Winter Olympics By Jeff Vorva Sarah Warren grew up loving two sports. Soccer and speed skating. That’s not a combination that usually goes hand-in-hand, and eventually the Willowbrook native and Hinsdale South standout went the soccer route for college and attended the University of Illinois.…
Read MoreCommunity First
Hinsdalean prioritizes connection in nonprofit healthcare work By Anna Hughes Kristin Tweihs has dedicated her life to improving the health and well-being of communities across the country, including her own. For 20 years, the Hinsdale resident has spent her career at the intersection of public health and healthcare quality partnerships, focusing on bringing innovative improvements…
Read MoreThe Future of Preventive Care
By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff With the constant stream of technological advancements and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), the future of medicine is evolving faster than ever. More and more people are taking a proactive approach towards their health, embracing daily tracking and at-home testing as a part of their routine. For those…
Read MoreA Mature Amateur
River Forest Country Club prepares to host the Women’s Western Amateur golf tournament By Valerie Hardy | Photos courtesy of the Women’s Golf Association One of the world’s most prestigious amateur golf championships is coming to Elmhurst this summer. From July 6–11, River Forest Country Club will host the 126th Women’s Western Amateur, widely considered…
Read MoreNavigating Your Next Chapter
A Guide to Senior Living By Hinsdale Magazine Group Staff Deciding how to approach the next stage of life is a meaningful milestone for every family. Senior living is not simply about where you reside — it encompasses housing choices, healthcare planning, financial stability, and staying socially connected. For many longtime residents, the goal is…
Read MoreFrom Gift to Legacy
The Power of Endowment By Dave McGowan An endowment is a pool of invested assets intended to generate income to support a not-for-profit organization in perpetuity. It’s an important strategy in diversifying the overall mix of not-for-profit revenue. That said, only nearly 11% of not-for-profits have endowments. Endowments allow not-for-profit organizations to plan for the…
Read MoreA Song Can Save a Life
How Freedom Sings USA transforms veterans’ stories into music By Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson The phone rang in the middle of the night. On the other end, a veteran’s voice, raw, quiet, alive. “Brother,” he said, “you just saved my life. I had the gun in my hand, finger on the trigger. Then…
Read MoreTina Weller
A Legacy of Service BY HINSDALE MAGAZINE GROUP STAFF | PHOTO BY MOLLY GRACE In June 2025, the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club honored Tina Weller with its Legacy Award at the inaugural Ladies Who Lead luncheon. The award recognizes women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence, and dedication to community service—qualities that have long defined Weller’s…
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