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In 2019, Tim Hansen had a wedding coming up. It was his daughter's, but the father of bride had his own vision for the big event. "I actually was about 400 pounds," said the... — Updated 6/9/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible for the D181 Foundation to hold its annual Young Writers Night this year. But rather than abandoning the project altogether, foundation... — Updated 6/9/2021

An experienced educator and building administrator will be the new leader of Madison School. The Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board voted unanimously Monday to... — Updated 6/9/2021

Cheers! - It wasn't that long ago where the only place you could be served a drink with your meal was at the Cypress on Ogden Avenue and County Line Road. According to Sandy... — Updated 6/9/2021

The Hinsdale Police Department was back in action last month with its "Stuff the Squad" campaign at District 181 schools. The drive benefited the food pantry at HCS Family... — Updated 6/9/2021

Spring cleaning - While many kids enjoy climbing on top of the statue of Robert Frost in Burlington Park, this group decided it was best to give Frost a spring cleanup. Using water... — Updated 6/10/2021

Julianna Waters is eager to play the Cat this weekend in Stage Door Fine Arts' "Honk" at The Community House. She got a taste of being in front of a live audience last week as a... — Updated 6/9/2021

In fearful times, look for the helpers. Growing up, Heather Bereckis heard that Mister Rogers-issued maxim often from her mom. And internalized it. "Knowing that I've helped... — Updated 6/9/2021

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“If the story you’re telling doesn’t serve you, tell a different story.” I typed that while taking my morning walk and listening to my current favorite podcast, “Ten... — Updated 6/9/2021

Today is my husband's birthday (love you, hon!). He is a year older than me, but looks younger by virtue of his hair somehow remaining as golden as it was on our wedding day,... — Updated 6/9/2021

The unofficial start of summer 2021 coincided with the official opening of the 45th season of the Hinsdale Farmers Market. Launched on Memorial Day, the outdoor market will host... — Updated 6/10/2021

Stella is a retriever mix who is looking for her forever family. She would do well with kids 10 and older. She's a playful and sweet 1-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The... — Updated 6/10/2021

In the third set of a tennis match at University of Chicago two years ago, Kenyon College's Erika Oku started to cramp up, a familiar nemesis during grueling contests. "I told my... — Updated 6/9/2021

Name: Jake Adams Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you start playing baseball? I started playing when I was about 5. My mom coached our T-ball team. What do you enjoy most... — Updated 6/9/2021

Hinsdale Central sophomore Armaan Sinha gets the upper hand on his opponent while teammate and fellow sophomore Cody Tavoso executes a move in his match during a home meet against... — Updated 6/9/2021