Articles from the November 18, 2021 edition


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  • Girls swimming ties for second at state

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Nov 17, 2021

    The Hinsdale Central High School girls swim and dive team earned its best finish since 2008 at the IHSA State Championships Nov. 12-13, earning 100 points and tying with Barrington for second place. New Trier won the meet at FMC Natatorium in Westmont with 182 points. The Red Devils were led by junior Kit Schneider, who placed first in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.98 (see Page 58 for results) and who swam the first leg of all three relays, which placed second...

  • Victory escapes Hinsdale Falcon 11 Gold in BGYFL super bowl at Benedictine

    Updated Nov 17, 2021

    The Hinsdale Falcons 11 Gold team defeated the Wheaton Rams in the quarter finals, and the Oswego Panthers in the semifinal game of the Bill George Youth Football League super bowl. After the two victories, the team fell to the Carol Stream Panthers in the final game 32-0. Mikey Menza races past the Panthers in Saturday night's game at Benedictine University. Benny Mazwell takes down a Panther with a solid tackle. Quarterback Caleb Brady throws a successful screen pass to...

  • Sports shorts

    Updated Nov 17, 2021

    SENIORS COMMIT TO PLAY IN COLLEGE The Hinsdale Central Athletic Department hosted a College Signing and Recognition Day Nov. 10. The following athletes were recognized: Luke Adams, baseball, Michigan State University Mujtiba Ali-Khan, tennis, Purdue University Katie Dollens, tennis, University of Delaware Blake Edmonds, baseball, Jacksonville University Harry Fandre, baseball, Quincy University Noah Hernandez, tennis, Brown University Dean Kamenev, tennis, Emory University Lucas Montesantos, baseball, University of Illinois...

  • Spirit of giving

    Updated Nov 17, 2021

    Samaritan’s Purse Through Nov. 22 Western Springs Baptist Church 4475 Wolf Road https://www.samaritanspurse.org Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child will collect shoeboxes filled with gifts during its national collection week to distribute to children in need. For directions on packing a shoebox and drop-off hours, which vary daily, see the website listed above. Secret Santa Through Nov. 24 [email protected] The Rotary Club of La Grange organizes this effort to provide gifts, clothes and other items for m...

  • Mackenzie Bone and Andrew Nymeyer

    Updated Nov 17, 2021

    Tyra and John Bone of Hinsdale have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mackenzie Bone, to Andrew Nymeyer of Detroit. The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Timothy Christian High School and a 2018 graduate of Baylor University. She currently is a graduate student/physician assistant at the University of Detroit Mercy. The groom-to-be is the son of Christine and Richard Nymeyer of Hudsonville, Mich. He graduated from Freedom Christian School in 2014 and the College of...

  • Holiday Happenings

    Updated Nov 17, 2021

    IllumiBrew Nov. 18-19 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 https://www.mortonarb.org Be among the first to see Illumination: Tree Lights at the arboretum while sampling seasonal beers, ciders and meads from popular Chicagoland breweries stationed along the Illumination trail. Each tasting ticket includes 15 3-ounce beer sample and a souvenir light up tasting glass. This event is for ages 21+ only. Nov. 19 is sold out. Time: 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. time slots available. Tickets: $75, $40 for designated driver...

  • Tips for being the adult teens turn to with questions

    Lance Williams|Updated Nov 17, 2021

    One of the most common pieces of advice that is given to parents, guardians, teachers, grandparents and others alike is to be an "askable adult." Quite simply: An askable adult is one young people see as approachable and they feel comfortable asking any question. When kids are young, the "askable adult" role is easy! "Why is the sky blue?" "Why do people wear glasses?" "Why are apples red?" OK, so maybe the questions aren't easy, but they certainly are easier than the topics...