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Ken and Barbie are a sweet and shy bonded pair. Barbie loves to be pet and has the cutest, roundest little face. Ken is shy around people he doesn't know and needs his sister to help him be brave. They are both very cat friendly and would do well in a home with another cat to show them the ropes. Both Ken and Barbie are 1 year old, vaccinated and microchipped. Barbie is spayed and Ken is neutered. They must be adopted together and have had their adoption fee generously...
Local UChicago Medicine AdventHealth staff had reason to follow the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on Sunday after professional driver Erik Jones stopped by the organization's Cancer Institute in Hinsdale Friday. Jones brought his No. 43 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth-branded race car to the 1 Salt Creek Lane facility to promote the sporting event and to raise awareness about skin cancer and other causes close to his heart. In remarks to kick off the pep rally, the 28-year-old...
Runners get faster with conditioning and sprints and musicians perfect their skills with scales and breathing exercises. Rishikar Gandham hones his skills with speaking drills. The Hinsdale Central junior is one of five Central students to compete in the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Des Moines June 16-21. The five students competed among 6,700 students representing 1,500 schools from across the country. The competition ultimately crowned 41 champions in events...
n Summer Day Camp Through Aug. 9 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids entering first through eighth grade will create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers. The camp offers a variety of creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness to name a few. The camp is broken up into weekly themes, with the field trip, activities and projects for the week related to the theme. Before (7 to 9 a.m.) and after (3 to 6 p.m.) care is offered at an...
Little Link has been with Hinsdale Humane Society for a while. He is the last of his siblings still waiting to be adopted. He is a little on the shy side but once he warms up to you, you will be delighted by his goofy personality. He gets along with other dogs his size and is also nice to cats. Link is the perfect size at 14 pounds. He is 1 year old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. His adoption fee is $350. If you are interested in meeting Link, please call (630)...
Panache is an athletic, energetic girl who is always ready for fun or a spin around town. She would thrive with an active family who likes to go for runs and then cuddle all night. Panache is great in the car and isn't bothered by strangers. Panache is 4 years old, spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. She is approved for children 8+. Her adoption fee is $300. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit...
Summer's biggest celebration is upon us, and Hinsdale residents have plenty of ways to join the party next week with fellow patriots across the country. Nothing marks the season in the village more than the Independence Day festivities right in the downtown business district next Thursday, July 4. Make sure to get a good vantage point for the annual parade, which begins at 10 a.m. It will kick off from Sixth and Garfield streets and travel north on Garfield to First Street,...
n Summer Day Camp Through Aug. 9 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids entering first through eighth grade will create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers. The camp offers a variety of creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness to name a few. The camp is broken up into weekly themes, with the field trip, activities and projects for the week related to the theme. Before (7 to 9 a.m.) and after (3 to 6 p.m.) care is offered at an...
Bonded brothers Big Mac & McRib have been together all their lives and must be adopted together. Big Mac is very playful and friendly, and will even let you carry him around like a baby. McRib is a little more on the shy side and depends on his brother to help him be brave. These lovely boys will be turning 1 on June 23. Both cats are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. The adoption fee for both is $150. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill...
Copperhill, Tenn., was the site of one of the largest copper producing mines in the country in the early 1900s. By about 1920, however, the copper had been depleted and the environment had been destroyed. "When that copper vein was mined out, the area was devastated economically. Copper mining was about all that they had," said Kevin Pritchett, volunteer leader of the senior high youth program at Grace Episcopal Church in Hinsdale. While conservation efforts have restored the...
Pauly and Mollie are both three-year-old dogs and a bonded pair who need to be adopted into the same home. Pauly is the leader and always looks out for his sister. Mollie is a little more shy and likes to feel safe. They are both wonderful on walks and are eager to please. They are neutered/spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to go home today! They have been approved for children ages 5 and up and have an adoption fee of $500 for the pair. Visit them at the...
As part of Men's Health Month, we want to help fathers, sons, grandfathers and grandsons make great decisions about their health and well-being. The best way to stay healthy well into your later years is to participate in regular screenings. Health screenings catch problems early, before they require large amounts of care. All men should stay up to date on these important screenings. • Blood pressure screening High blood pressure is the top risk factor for heart disease. T...
Over the last two decades, summer in Hinsdale has become synonymous with Uniquely Thursdays. Each Thursday night from June through August, families and visitors gather in Burlington Park for an evening of live music, food from local vendors, festive beverages, and plenty of fun. The fun continues tonight, June 13, with music by Kelly Daniels. Fans of Daniels know him from Rockstar Rodeo, which was a favorite last year, said Amanda Wagner marketing director for the Hinsdale...
Summer Day Camp Through Aug. 9 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids entering first through eighth grade will create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers. The camp offers a variety of creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness to name a few. The camp is broken up into weekly themes, with the field trip, activities and projects for the week related to the theme. Before (7 to 9 a.m.) and after (3 to 6 p.m.) care is offered at an...
Mention camping and it can elicit some strong emotions. Some have wonderful memories of camping as a kid and continue to do so as an adult. Others are perplexed or disgusted by the idea. Some have never even been to a campground. The folks at the Cook County Forest Preserve District want to encourage novices to give it a try - and to welcome back experienced campers. That was the goal when the district refurbished two of its older campsites and opened three new ones,...
Lavender is a 6-year-old sweetheart who just wants some love. She loves belly rubs, showing off her high-five skills and cuddling. Lavender is afraid of other dogs, but she adores people and makes fast friends with everyone she meets. Lavender would do best in a home with older kids and would love a fenced yard where she can exercise without meeting other dogs. Her adoption fee is $325 and she is ready to go home today. Visit her at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family...
Meet Pepper, a sweet girl who needs a home. This 4-year-old tuxedo cat was a stray who lived in a garage for several years until she found her way to Hinsdale Humane Society. She takes a little while to warm up, but once she does, she loves climbing all over her people and asking to be pet. She will even come when you call her name. Pepper is fully vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $75 and she is approved for all ages. If you're interested in meeting...
Photographer Mike Baker started out by training his lens primarily on subjects he thought would have broad appeal. As he matured as a visual artist, he refocused on images that most captured his own interest. "After a while I felt like I wasn't really growing that much, so I started shooting the things that I like to shoot," Baker said, noting that the shift has given him a signature style. "Now people can say, 'That looks like something Mike Baker would do.' " Baker will be...
Summer Day Camp June 3-Aug. 9 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids entering first through eighth grade will create memories and enjoy a variety of creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness, to name a few. The field trip, activities and projects relate to each week’s theme.. Before (7 to 9 a.m.) and after (3 to 6 p.m.) care is offered at an additional cost. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $375 a week, $80 a day. RR, MD Animal Advocates June 3...
Meet Joy, a 4-year-old husky mix who is always just happy to be around you. She is wonderful on a leash, loves to go for walks and will play with her soft toys for hours before coming to you for a cuddle. Joy is an easygoing and polite dog who would be a joy for anyone to adopt. Joy is spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. She is approved for children 5 and older and her adoption fee is $350. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet...
With this week's glorious weather, I think it is fair to say summer has arrived. To some, that means trips to the beach or the lake, baseball games and barbecues, maybe even summer hours at the office. For librarians, summer has some less relaxing connotations: Summer reading season will soon be here. Parents will prod their kids to keep their mind sharp over summer vacation. Wayward former readers will wander back, seeking recommendations as they cautiously dip their toe in...
Hinsdaleans have a variety of ways to honor those who made the greatest sacrifice during Memorial Day commemorations Monday, May 27. Residents can start the day at a 7 a.m. service at Bronswood Cemetery at 3805 Madison St. in Oak Brook. American Legion Post 250 will host this special service honoring members of the Armed Forces who have been lost. Post 520 Adjutant Joseph Craig will read the poem "Flanders Field" and the names of the honored dead. Then annual Memorial Day proc...
'Tis the season of college acceptances. Social media feeds are full of proud parents making announcements. Graduating high school is indeed an exciting time filled with anticipation of setting off into young adult life. Yet, teens are still Adults In Training. This time can be filled with as many highs and lows as prior teen years. Recently, I've noticed more high school grads who head to college and return home before semester's end, often to attend intensive mental health...
Meet Kaia, a beautiful young lady and a wonderful mother to eight puppies. They have all found their forever homes, so now it's her turn to find her happily ever after. Kaia is a little on the shy side, but once she warms up, all she wants to do is cuddle. Kaia is 3 years old, vaccinated, spayed and microchipped. She is fine with other dogs and she is approved for children 8 and older. Her adoption fee is $350. Kaia is in a foster home, so if you would like to meet her,...
The western suburbs will soon be alive with the sound of music. The season of live outdoor concert series is right around the corner, blending the joy of good tunes with the delight of summertime weather. Watch future issues for more information on Hinsdaleans' favorite summer concert series, Uniquely Thursdays. Here are a few others in the area to check out. • Cantigny Park's Summer Concert Series runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays from May 26 to Sept. 1 (no concert June 23). T...
