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  • Parade marches forth

    Updated Jul 10, 2024

    Cloudy skies and a couple of sprinkles actually were a welcome relief to marchers in the annual Hinsdale Independence Day parade July 4. From the starting point at Eighth and Garfield to the finish at Sixth and Grant, hundreds if not thousands of people lined the streets. Charlotte Atkinson was on Garfield waving to participants as they marched by. Maddie and Leah Rudolph dodged a few sprinkles early during the parade. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • School's out, crews are in

    Updated Jul 4, 2024

    The second floor of Madison School offers a great perspective on work taking place on a three-story, two-classroom addition that is part of a $19.2 million construction project to allow District 181 to offer full-day kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Playground improvements also are taking place at Madison as part of the district's summer improvement projects. The Oak School main office (shown) and classrooms also are undergoing renovations and four new classrooms will be...

  • Batter up!

    Updated Jun 26, 2024

    Hinsdale's Alexander Brown was given the job of throwing out the first pitch to open up the Queen of the Hills 10U Round Robin Tournament in Clarendon Hills June 9. The tournament benefited the Make-A-Wish Illinois organization. Alexander is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor and will be attending kindergarten at The Lane this fall. His sister, Charlotte, sang the National Anthem to start the day's events. Then Charlotte and Alexander helped staff the concession...

  • Sunday drivers

    Updated Jun 26, 2024

    Fuelfed hosted another classic car event June 9 on Chicago Avenue at Burlington Park. Featuring classic European cars from 1995 or earlier, the theme for the morning was "Women Drivers & Kids Sticker Day." Jack Herbert led dad Chris around the street viewing the cars. Tom Darham was quick to point out he was showcasing his wife Daria's 1967 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 XKE. The next Fuelfed event is scheduled for Aug. 4 and will feature Italian classics. (Jim Slonoff...

  • A house united, part two

    Updated Jun 12, 2024

    Clarendon Hills Middle School graduates and their families filled the Hinsdale Middle School gym for their graduation ceremony three hours after HMS held its ceremony. The district saved on the balloons by adding a 'C' to change over the event from HMS to CHMS. The CHMS Choir and the Spartan Chorale were part of the festivities. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • Stacking up the trophies

    Updated Jun 12, 2024

    The Madison Stackers recently competed on the regional level and 17 members of the team, including Madison PE teacher Jessica Czerniuk, qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics in North Carolina, held this summer. Before regionals the team members held an early morning practice, where district superintendent Hector Garcia viewed the practicing in full swing watching team members Charlie Simpson and Chris Burrows demonstrate the doubles event. Emilie Cartwright, coach and teacher...

  • Another great night for a Red Devil graduation

    Updated May 29, 2024

    The stands were full, the skies were clear and the band was playing last Thursday night as the first of Hinsdale Central's Class of 2024 stepped onto Dickinson Field for the annual graduation ceremony. After receiving their diplomas, lucky graduates whose families were on the right side of the field were able to acknowledge them and hear a shout or two from their fans. Laima Marchertas, Carter Contreras, Z Kuropas, Annie Beargie, Drew Lundgren, Sophia Mirzoeva and Lilly...

  • Walking the Walk with a colorful tint

    Updated May 22, 2024

    The 18th annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health, which benefits The Counseling Center at The Community House, was held Sunday morning. Under blue skies and bright sunshine, the colors of the rainbow were thrown about at several color stations set up along the one mile route. More than 700 walkers raised more than $70,000 to support the center. The Hinsdale Central's boys track team was recognized for being the highest fundraising team, and Madison School won the "Big Blue...

  • Walking - and running - the walk

    Updated May 8, 2024

    More than 3,000 people participated in the annual Walk for Wellness House Sunday morning. The walk/run raised more than $750,000, which will be used to support free programs for individuals and family members impacted by cancer. Wellness House hosts more than 500 programs a month in areas such as nutrition, exercise, support and counseling and child and family support. Ernie Turcotte (in purple on left) was the top fundraising participant as well as a member of the The Crown...

  • Bubble magic

    Updated May 1, 2024

    Ben Jimenez brought his amazing ‘Ben’s Bubble Show’ to the Hinsdale Public Library Monday morning. Dakota Helton cheered each creation. Stephanie Finch was handed one of the bubble works of art as her daughter, Molly, was captivated. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • The wonder of words

    Updated Apr 24, 2024

    Libby LeStrange and Nora Kasmarick page through one of the books at the Monroe School Book Fair Monday morning. Claire Yun and Yino Jin check out another title for their reading wish lists. Meanwhile Reagan Fore, Avery Brennan and Henna Desai were all in on their discoveries. The spring book fair gives students a chance to purchase books for summer reading and teachers a chance to put some titles on their wish lists for their classrooms. The book fair is coordinated by...

  • Soccer clinic

    Updated Apr 17, 2024

    From drills to races to games, attendees had their work cut out for them at the 26th annual Julie K. Heidecke tribute soccer clinic held at Hinsdale Central recently. Hinsdale Central's girls soccer team sponsored the free event. Junior Camila Leal and sophomore Katherine Skinner lead the campers in Simon says. Senior Grace Sakalosky helps out with some uniform adjustments and freshman Caitlin Doherty had a group of campers who held on throughout one of the drills. (Jim...

  • Central sings

    Updated Apr 17, 2024

  • All eyes on the sky

    Updated Apr 10, 2024

    Monday's solar eclipse provided a perfect backdrop for students across Hinsdale. At the Hinsdale Middle School, they gathered on the athletic field to view the partial eclipse, whose path of totality extended through the southern part of the state. Among those watching were Sabrina Jacobsen and Jaqueline Zoberis. Teacher Lisa Powers checked out the eclipse with Reese Myhra while Lino Hernandez, Axl Holmes, Ethan Smith and Sam Han glanced up. At Madison School, Brody Sobieraj...

  • Oak delivers a world of wonder for its sister school

    Updated Apr 3, 2024

    For the second year, students in fifth grade at Oak School hosted a free book fair for children at their sister school, Drexel Elementary in Cicero. More than 4,000 new and gently used books were collected. Each Drexel student received six books of their own choosing and the rest were kept by the teachers for their classrooms. After the book fair, Oak students read to kindergarten, first and second grade Drexel students. Henry Waterman listens while Hector reads his book....

  • Hundreds scoop up thousands of eggs

    Updated Mar 27, 2024

    The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Hinsdale's Parks and Recreation Department and The Community House was held Saturday in Robbins Park. With staggered starting times based on ages, the eggs were collected in the blink of an eye. Bo Slezak stakes out the perfect spot before her group starts. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • Itty bitty bite

    Updated Mar 20, 2024

    To order photos visit http://www.thehinsdalean.smugmug.com. The co-ed BSA Troop 10 annual pancake breakfast was held at Union Church March 2. From mixing the batter to filing plates with pancakes and sausage to doing the dishes, troop members were busy with a full house several times throughout the morning. Money raised will be used to help replace a decades old trailer the scouts use to transport gear to their events. Charlotte Gragnolati takes a small bite out of her...

  • Dads, daughters twist and shake the night away

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    To order photos visit www.thehinsdalean.smugmug.com. The St. Isaac Jogues School gym was filled with fathers and their daughters dancing and singing to the tunes played by DJ Deadpool Friday night at the annual K-8th Father Daughter dance. Mike Salvino with Greta and Margot and Jamie and Embry Redhiehs sway to a tune. Freya Wendland competes in a hula hoop contest. Justin McCarty picks up daughter Andi for a quick dance. Ian Laterreur has his hands full with daughters...

  • Madison's got talent

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    To order photos visit www.thehinsdalean.smugmug.com. Madison School held its annual variety show Feb. 25 at Hinsdale Central. More than 100 students took part in the show, which had 26 acts. Santiago Aguirre performs "Tacata." Vivian Suliga, Alina Pacyga, Leah Kozmic and Jill Lobbezoo perform with the third-grade girls' Madison Red and Blue Act. Maggie Cat Bower, Caroline Hendrie, Madelyn Rice, Hazel Getz, Elle Meyer and Izzy Bower were part of the Daisy Girl Scout Sisters...

  • Day at the museum

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    To order photos visit www.thehinsdalean.smugmug.com. First-graders at Oak School presented a living wax museum to parents and fellow students Friday. The students stood at attention until a ‘button’ nearby was pressed and then they came to life and delivered information on their historic figure. Maeve Hanson dressed as Helen Keller, Noah McMonagle as Neil Armstrong, Chloe Lonteen as Malala Yousafzai and Gabriella Ahmad as Amelia Earhart. Elodie Guerin, portraying Ruth Bad...

  • Central's got talent

    Updated Mar 15, 2024

    To order photos visit www.thehinsdalean.smugmug.com. The annual Hinsdale Central Variety Show performances were held Feb. 21 and 22. With 30 students performing in 17, acts the stage was filled with plenty of talent. Among the performers were Stefani Andrews, Jacob Zhang, Mackenzie Ford, Teagan Dunn and Kayla Liang. (Jim Slonoff photos)...