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  • Seven daily stretches to improve body and mind

    Brooke Paulson|Updated Feb 16, 2022

    Daily stretches have many benefits. Stretching can increase your flexibility to help prevent injuries and improve mobility. It also increases blood flow to your muscles, which often helps improve back pain and posture. In addition to improving your physical health, daily stretching is a great tool to help reduce stress and calm the mind. Here are seven beneficial stretches you can start practicing every day • Kneeling hip flexor stretch Benefits: If you have tight hip f...

  • Infant Welfare Tablescapes brings chalet chic to Midwest

    Alexis Braden|Updated Feb 9, 2022

    Bringing luxury outdoors is the theme of one of the showcased tables at the Infant Welfare's annual Tablescapes charity event - inspired by one Hinsdale businesswoman's love of entertaining outdoors, in elevated style. When Irene Wood, founder of The Fields, South Haven's award-winning glamping destination, decided to sponsor the "Fireside" tablescape, she immediately knew she wanted to evoke a feeling of chalet-chic. By incorporating furs, vintage china and live-edge wood...

  • Put some heart into it

    Ken Knutson|Updated Feb 9, 2022

    Monday can be a weekly weak point when it comes to expressions of endearment. And with Valentine's Day 2022 also coming the day after the Super Bowl, it's enough to slow anyone's romantic roll. So think beyond Feb. 14, just as local attractions and businesses have done, with their offerings of special outings taking place over the extended Valentine's Day weekend. Here are few certain to kindle the right mood. Date night At the Mac College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center,...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Feb 9, 2022

    Pretzel is a pit bull terrier mix who is ready to meet his new family. He would do well with kids 8 and older. He's a super snuggly and playful 2-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are...

  • Goudie takes the heat in Chopped kitchen

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Feb 2, 2022

    The pressure was on in the second round of "Chopped Casino Royale: Finale." Chef Grace Goudie, a Hinsdale native, had incorporated two of her basket ingredients into a spaetzle. But she couldn't get it to pass through the colander in order to cook it. "The judges are yelling at me to plate," she says on the episode. "This spaetzle isn't turning out the way that I cook spaetzle. I have to get something on the plate. The adrenaline is insane." She eventually does get the...

  • Simple ways to kick heart-healthy diet up a notch

    Jack Chamberlin|Updated Feb 2, 2022

    Millions of Americans follow some sort of heart-healthy diet. Whether it's the DASH Diet or the Mediterranean Diet , these programs all share a common foundation: plants. They may end with lean meats or fish, but they start with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These types of diets attempt to lower the percentage of calories from fat and are certainly preferable to the Western pattern diet. But you can feel even stronger and more energetic if you shift to a 100 percent...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Feb 2, 2022

    Koko is a gray and white cat who is ready to meet his new family. He would do well with kids of any age. He's a super snuggly and gentle 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $75. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to...

  • Happy Chinese New Year!

    Ken Knutson|Updated Jan 26, 2022

    Ready to party like it's 4720? Feb. 1 is the start of a new year in the lunar calendar, a timeline that doesn't adhere to the A.D./B.C. system and is celebrated by the most populous nation on the planet. Known widely as the Chinese New Year, the occasion, according to Jade Dragon owner Ken Mei, is his native land's biggest holiday. "We are wearing new clothes, and children get money from older people in red envelopes," he said, recalling his youth in China and drawing a...

  • Online events bring authors to library, living rooms

    Karen Keefe|Updated Jan 26, 2022

    A sure sign of success is when your brand becomes a verb. Whether it's Xeroxing a form, Ubering to a meeting or Googling an answer, some services become synonymous with how they are used. The video platform Zoom is one of the latest companies to earn its place in this lexicon. As we've searched for new ways to engage, entertain, and inform community members over the past two years, the Hinsdale Public Library has invited you to Zoom storytimes, tech and travel programs, and au...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Jan 26, 2022

    Eleanor is a pit bull terrier mix who is ready to meet her new family. She would do well with kids 5 years and older. She's a super snuggly and sweet 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Jan 19, 2022

    Max is a black and white cat who is ready to meet you. He would do well with kids 8 and older. He's a super sweet and gentle 9-year-old whose adoption fee is waived by the Match Me Up cat campaign. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online...

  • Who needs a pneumococcal vaccine? And why?

    Sunny Sharma|Updated Jan 19, 2022

    No one likes being sick. But sometimes, a wet cough, fever and all-over aches and pains are more serious than your average flu. Caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, pneumococcal disease is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia and middle ear infection. And that could be bad news for certain at-risk people. Not counting mothers giving birth, pneumonia is the most common reason for being admitted to a hospital. Seniors face the most risk, with about 85...

  • Young traveler shares her cancer journey

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Jan 19, 2022

    At first, 8-year-old Elise Allison noticed she was feeling tired and getting bruises on her legs. When she turned very pale after running in the Madison School Dash & Bash at the end of September 2019, her mom, Maggie, knew something was wrong. A trip to the doctor confirmed every parent's worst fear. Elise had cancer. Leukemia. After receiving the devastating news, Maggie and Matt had to figure out how to deliver it to their daughter. "That night when we came home, my mom...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Jan 12, 2022

    Lois is a pit bull terrier mix who is ready to meet her forever family. She would do well with kids 8 and older. She's a super sweet and good 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged...

  • Misericordia women to celebrate silver jubilee at Heart of Gold

    Alexis Braden|Updated Jan 12, 2022

    Those who have tirelessly worked and volunteered alongside Sister Rosemary Connelly over her many decades of service have undoubtably heard her share her passionate thoughts on Misericordia Heart of Mercy's mission: "Those living with disabilities not only have a right to life, they have a right to a life worth living." With a dedication to service spanning more than five decades, Connelly has devoted herself to the century-old nonprofit, which cares for more than 600...

  • Hinsdale couple helps health center

    Ken Knutson|Updated Jan 12, 2022

    By Ken Knutson [email protected] Hemophilia and similar disorders are conditions in which a person's blood does not clot properly. Relatively rare, finding specialized clinics for treatment can be hard for the tens of thousands diagnosed with the disease. That includes a close family member of Patrick Dills and his wife, Denise. So when the Hinsdale couple learned that the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute of Peoria was in need of upgraded equipment and...

  • Taking a healthy approach to the new year

    Updated Jan 5, 2022

    A common tradition of ringing in the New Year is establishing New Year’s resolutions. To a number of people in the United States, that entails setting goals to promote a healthier way of living. Throughout your efforts to search for ways to optimize an ideal diet and a healthy lifestyle, make sure to take steps to boost your digestive health. Your digestive system conducts a number of important functions that help preserve your overall health. We encourage you to make plans now to take proper care of your gastrointestinal hea...

  • Five friends become Eagle Scouts together

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Jan 5, 2022

    Five young men who have been friends since kindergarten were able to celebrate a significant accomplishment last month. The five members of Boy Scout Troop 52 - Sal Aguilar, Patrick Kelly, Marty McCann, Bryan Phlamm and Conor Richards - all earned their Eagle Scout rank at a Dec. 21 ceremony. They are among only 4 percent of Boy Scouts nationwide who achieve this rank. The Hinsdalean spoke to each of the Scouts about their projects and their advice to younger Troop members...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Jan 5, 2022

    Ku is a gray kitty who is ready to meet his new family. He would do well with kids 5 and older. He's a super gentle and sweet 12-year-old whose adoption fee is $25. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an...

  • Finish 2021 with final day of fun

    Updated Dec 29, 2021

    As we bid farewell to 2021 and prepare to welcome 2022, there are number of ways to celebrate this yearly changing of the, uh, years. Here are some to consider including in your festivities. Holiday Magic casts its final spell Holiday Magic continues through New Year's Eve at Brookfield Zoo, 3400 31st St. Visitors will enjoy more than 1 million twinkling LED lights, a 600-foot-long tunnel featuring lights synchronized to music, a 41-foot tree and more at the zoo's 40th annual...

  • Spirit of giving

    Updated Dec 22, 2021

    n Tree of Remembrance Through Jan. 1 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale https://www.amitahealth.org/giving/make-a-gift/make-a-gift-amita-health-adventist-st-thomas-hospice Amita St. Thomas Hospice’s Tree of Remembrance will stand outside of BMO Harris Bank from Thanksgiving through the new year. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Visit the website listed above for details. n Hinsdale Humane Society Gift Shop https://www.hinsdaleh...

  • Holiday happenings

    Updated Dec 22, 2021

    n Supper with St. Nick Dec. 23 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 725-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org Enjoy a decadent buffet dinner in the Thornhill Education Center and then head on over to the Founder’s Room for a special visit with Santa in front of the fireplace. After dinner, enjoy Illumination: Tree Lights, included in the ticket price. Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $95, $80 for young adults ages 13-20, $65 for children 3-12, free for children under 3. RR, MD n Holiday Magic Through Dec. 31 Brookfield Zoo 3400 3...

  • Chicago beckons with winter break fun

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Dec 22, 2021

    It's the most wonderful time of the year - with kids off school for two weeks and hours of time that most likely will be spent on electronics, unless something more interesting is on the agenda. Fortunately, Chicago offers a host of opportunities to have fun with the whole family - and it's just a short car or train ride away. O Tannenbaum Explore rich holiday traditions at the Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry...

  • Pet pic of the week

    Updated Dec 22, 2021

    Roadie is a black cat who is ready to meet her new family. She would do well with kids 9 years and older. She's a super playful and silly 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $12 for the rest of 2021. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online...

  • Many visits for many reasons to library this season

    Stacia Miksys|Updated Dec 22, 2021

    For many of us, winter is a season of welcome. We welcome each other home, we welcome family and guests, and we greet a new year. It's always fun to share the season with everyone in the community. As a regular stop for many Hinsdaleans and their guests, we get to meet visiting grandparents, as children are so excited to share their favorite books and toys in the library. Young adults returning from college wander back in, ready to relax and check out some books they get to se...

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