Articles from the March 23, 2023 edition


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  • Athletes on the courts, in the field

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Mar 23, 2023

    Red Devil athletes on the girls badminton and soccer and boys tennis teams have their sights set high for the season, with goals ranging from winning a regional championship to winning the state title. This is third in a series of four spring previews. Next week: baseball, softball and boys volleyball. Girls badminton First match: March 14 vs. LT/Lockport/WWS Quad (V 3-0) Last year: 12th at state Head coach: Katie Maley Seasons as head coach: 13th as varsity coach, 15th year coaching at Central No. team members: 16...

  • Then and now

    Updated Mar 22, 2023

    Hinsdale Central varsity boys swim coach Bob Barber - then a junior at Central - celebrates his victory in the 100-yard freestyle race at the IHSA state meet in this photo that ran in The Doings in February 1991. Barber also captured first-place as a member of the 400-yard freestyle relay and came in third in the 50-yard freestyle. "As soon as I touched the wall, I didn't know who won. I had to look up at the clock. I saw who won and then I started jumping for joy," he told...

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  • Student athlete profile

    Updated Mar 22, 2023

    Jessica Han Senior Oak Brook What drew you to the sport of badminton? My older sister played at Central, and I kind of got roped in with it. Eventually I just thought it was really fun. What do you enjoy about it? I like that it's fast-paced and you don't need to much strength, which is good because I'm not super strong. I also like how you need good technique and also a lot of strategy to figure out how your opponent is going to react. It's kind of a mind game. How would you describe your playing style? This year I've gotten...

  • Instant replay

    Updated Mar 22, 2023

    Hinsdale Central gymnast Elias Argyris performs his floor routine during a home varsity meet against LT Tuesday. Red Devil teammates Kyle Ashby competed on the still rings and Marc Cihlar on the pommel horse in the conference battle, which was won by the Lions, 146.4-131.2. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • Sports results

    Updated Mar 22, 2023

    Badminton March 20 vs. Naperville North V wins 13-2 March 18 @ Hornet Invite V places 2nd with 50 points March 15 @ Downers North Quad vs. Downers North V wins 7-1 vs. Willowbrook V wins 8-0 vs. Andrew V wins 8-0 Baseball March 21 vs. Neuqua Valley V loses 2-4 Gymnastics, boys March 21 vs. LT V loses 131.2-146.4 Floor exercise Argyris, 2nd, 8.9 Cihlar, 4th (tie), 8.4 Theotikos, 7th (tie), 8.1 Pommel horse Theotikos, 2nd, 7.5 Argyris, 3rd (tie), 7.2 Cihlar, 5th, 5.7 Still rings Cihlar, 4th, 7.6 Argyris, 5th, 7.5 Ashby, 6th...

  • Pole-ing place

    Updated Mar 22, 2023

    Telecommunications equipment that had to be removed from the village standpipe so it could be painted has been relocated on this monopole. The village is spending $1.2 million to have the 1956 standpipe near Hinsdale Central rehabilitated, including a full blast/recoating of the interior and exterior, along with several other smaller improvements. (Jim Slonoff photo)...

  • Good news

    Updated Mar 22, 2023

    HOSPITAL BEGINS NICU renovation UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale celebrated its neonatal intensive care unit renovation project Feb. 8 with a special event at the hospital that featured celebratory remarks, a blessing and recognition of donors. Donors had the opportunity to sign a NICU wall leaving well wishes and blessings for patients. The updated NICU will be designed for infants’ healthy development, private family bonding and patient safety. The space will provide a state-of-the art healing environment for the hos...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Mar 22, 2023

    Giselle is a beautiful 2-year-old terrier mix dog. She is a chill girl who loves to eat snackies and is adoptable to families with children 10 years and older. She has been spayed and is up to date on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $275. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Interested adopters are encouraged to...