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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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sam and Madeline LoPresti of Hinsdale have announced the engagement of their son, Gaetano LoPresti, to Liana Marino, daughter of Frank and Sara Marino of Willowbrook. The bride-to-be is a 2010 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Illinois State University in 2014 and her master's in teaching in learning with an endorsement in English as a second language from St. Francis University in 2018. She currently works...
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...
n ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 17-19 Reber Center Auditorium Lyons Township High School 100 S. Brainard Ave., La Grange West Suburban Ballet Conservatory offers its inaugural performance of this holiday classic. Times: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $30. n Holidays in Hinsdale Dec. 18 Burlington Park 30 E. Chicago Ave. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the downtown, make festive gingerbread cookies and visit Santa during this special holiday event sponsored by the village. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p....
Imagine it's mid-December and we're fighting our way through the first snowstorm traffic jam of the season. We turn on the car radio to the sounds of holiday music. The song playing is telling us, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." We can't help but ask ourselves, "Is it?" If this is at all familiar to you, you are not alone. Many adults feel the weight of the world around the holiday season, but how does that weight effect the children in our lives? It's easy to set...
This Christmas, forget sending an Amazon gift card via text. Think about celebrating the old-fashioned way by giving a book - an actual book with a cover and pages that turn (and not with the swipe of a finger). Not sure which books would make good gifts? Not to worry. We asked librarians and staff at the Hinsdale Public Library to share their suggestions for titles many on your list would love to receive. "All Systems Red" (Murderbot Diaries 1) by Martha Wells "All Systems...
Flyer is a German shepherd who is ready to meet his new family. He would do well with kids 13 and older. He's a super smart and funny 3-year-old guy 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...
People around the county marked the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Tuesday with ceremonies and observances. The Hinsdale Historical Society commemorated the occasion by opening a new exhibit titled “Remembering Pearl Harbor & WWII, Hinsdale’s Efforts at Home & Abroad.” The exhibit features photos of service men and women, various artifacts, maps and letters, and a list of Hinsdale residents known to have served in the war. That list names 1,496 Hinsdal...
Members of the Hinsdale Assembly Class of 2021 soon will be returning home from college to celebrate a year's worth of community service and fundraising for the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation at the organization's annual Assembly Ball. Despite having to cancel its annual St. Thomas Hospice Carnival due to COVID restrictions, this year's class, consisting of 26 debutantes and 24 honor guard, spent their senior year of high school giving back. Service projects included volunteerin...
Morgan is a black and white kitty who is ready to meet you! She would do well with kids of any age. She's a sweet and playful 2-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 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 application at...
Holiday Gifts for Hinsdale Central Teachers Through Dec. 10 https://www.hinsdalecentralfoundation.org Honor a teacher, coach, sponsor, counselor or staff member with a donation to the Hinsdale Central Foundation in their name. The individual will receive a letter with the donor’s message included and a special certificate to display. Donations support programs that benefit teachers, students and families. Visit the website listed above to participate. First Folio Holiday Auction Through Dec. 12 https://www...
Holiday Concert Dec. 11 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1310 Shepherd Drive, Naperville https://www.nhbddupage.org (630) 476-9072 The New Horizons Band of DuPage will perform selections of Holiday favorites. The concert will include sing-alongs, the New Horizons Concert Band, German Band and Jazz Band. New Horizons consist of musicians from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs under the direction of Maryann Flock. Time: 3 p.m. Holidays in Hinsdale Dec. 11 & 18 Burlington Park 30 E. Chicago Ave. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride...
n Acappellago Dec. 4 Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook https://www/acappellago.org (708) 762-3140 Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with music reminiscent of handmade Christmas gifts, candles on the tree, togetherness and simple gatherings with friends and relatives. Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $15-$17. n Photos with Santa Paws Dec. 4 Pet Rescue and Resource Center 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/santa-paws (630) 323-5630 Hinsdale Humane Society will take family pho...
n ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Dec. 3-4 Joe’s Saloon 9220 47th St., Brookfield https://www.beds-plus.org Come dressed as a favorite character to experience Martini’s and Nick’s while raising money to support BEDS Plus Care. There will be movie re-enactments, Clarence’s signature drink, raffles and more. Tickets include light snacks and a full open bar; only 150 will be sold per night. Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets: $60, $75 at the door if available. n Holiday Shopping Dec. 4 J.McLaughlin 53 S. Washington St., Hinsdale...
Honeydew is a mixed breed dog who is ready to meet her forever family. She would do well with kids 5 and older. She’s a sweet and adorable 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 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 application at h...
