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  • Believe! Winter's elements will arrive

    Updated Dec 22, 2021

    The weather hasn't been too frightful by December standards, but that's not so delightful for outdoor winter sports enthusiasts. Past experience strongly suggests the pattern will shift at some point. And when it does - bringing frozen expanses of ice and snow-blanketed landscapes - the village of Hinsdale and area forest preserves have plenty of activities to warm up the cold. Here are some ways to beat cabin fever Sharpen the skates The village-operated rink at Burns Field,...

  • Instant replay

    Updated Dec 22, 2021

    Hinsdale Central junior wrestler Hunter Hamdan competes in a 152-pound match against a Barrington opponent at the 55th annual Rex Whitlatch Tournament Saturday morning at Central. Sophomore teammate Marko Ivanisevic won his 220-pound division, one of two Red Devils to capture first-place honors at the event. (Jim Slonoff photos)...

  • Results

    Updated Dec 22, 2021

    Basketball, boys Dec. 17 @ Willowbrook V wins 61-38 Basketball, girls Dec. 18 @ New Trier Shootout vs. Geneva V loses 39-58 Monyek, 15 points Howe, 14 points Sarros, 6 points Dolan, 4 points Bowling, girls Dec. 15 vs. Morton V loses 2,210-2,513 Molfese, 427 Andersen, 401 O’Neill, 382 Katsis, 365 Wu, 355 Vladisavljevich, 280 Gymnastics, girls Dec. 18 @ New Trier Invite V places 6th with 133.675 Vault Klobach, 2nd, 9.35 French, 21st (tie), 8.6 Koulouris, 29th, 8.4 Sommers, 41st, 8.2 Uneven bars Klobach, 7th (tie), 9 S...

  • Student athlete profile

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Dec 22, 2021

    Name: Luke Speziale Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale How did you get interested in bowling? I really enjoyed bowling growing up. I just saw one of the posters for the sign up (at school). I ended up missing the tryouts completely. The team needed freshmen my freshman year, so I just showed up to some of the practices. What do you enjoy most about the sport? Just getting to bowl with some fun people, some of my friends, and just making good relationships over time. How have you...

  • 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...