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Joe Chiodo
Joe Chiodo, a former U.S. Secret Service Officer, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died of complications from cancer Nov. 29, 2019. He was 74. Chiodo, a native of Chicago, was born to immigrant parents in the Grand... — Updated 12/3/2019
George Hogrewe
George Hogrewe, 95, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 1, 2019, in Naperville. George was born in 1923 at his family’s home on Clay Street in Hinsdale. He was a radioman in the U.S. Navy during World War II, serving in the... — Updated 9/9/2019
Hinsdale Post honors fallen with small Memorial Day ceremony
A few members of Hinsdale's American Legion Post 250 gathered at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook to honor local residents who died fighting for our country. The annual procession... — Updated 6/10/2020
Donald L. Lindsey
Donald L. Lindsey, 91, a longtime Hinsdale resident, labor leader and veterans advocate, died peacefully May 29, 2020, in Westmont, with family by his side. Donald was born in 1928... — Updated 6/3/2020
America survives because of those who gave all
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days ago... — Updated 5/20/2020
Joe Chiodo
Joe Chiodo of Downers Grove, a former U.S. Secret Service Officer, Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient, died of complications from cancer Nov. 29, 2019. He was 74.... — Updated 12/4/2019
Spirit of giving
Sherry Party Dec. 5 Vintage Charm 52 S. Washington St., Hinsdale childrenshomeandaid.org Bring a friend, sip bubbly and spread holiday cheer at the Hinsdale Auxiliary of Children’s Home and Aid annual party. Organizers are... — Updated 12/4/2019
This week's cover
Standing ovation - Students from Monroe School stood and applauded those who served this country during the school's Veterans Day program Monday morning. Members of Hinsdale's... — Updated 11/13/2019
Post 250 receives our salute at series' close
With the approach of Veterans Day on Monday, our collective spirit of gratitude is directed to those who put on the uniform and, in many cases, put themselves in harm’s way to defend this nation from threats to freedom. Over the... — Updated 11/6/2019
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American Legion Post 250 in the spotlight
Charlie Hartley's motivation for joining American Legion Post 250 came from an unlikely place. He was attending a funeral service in Ohio. "The American Legion did such a great job... — Updated 10/23/2019
Post 250 helps keeps vets visible in community
Jack Orbell's service with Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 began six years ago when he said yes - grudgingly - to one simple request. "They needed some walkers for a Memorial Day... — Updated 10/17/2019
Veterans have loyal friend in Auxiliary
When the American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 to support those returning from the World War I battlefields, many felt "the Great War" veterans organization needed an... — Updated 10/17/2019
This week's cover
A field of grand old flags - To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, Hinsdale Post 250 marked the occasion by placing 100 flags on the front lawn of the Memorial... — Updated 9/26/2019
Fair winds and following seas, Mr. George
Friends and family gathered at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood Friday for a final salute to one of Hinsdale’s most beloved World War II veterans. George Hogrewe was... — Updated 9/18/2019
George Hogrewe
George Hogrewe, 95, a longtime Hinsdale resident, died Sept. 1, 2019, in Naperville. George was born in 1923 at his family's home on Clay Street in Hinsdale. He was a radioman in... — Updated 9/11/2019
Once upon a time
Band of brothers - In May of 1934, most likely on Memorial Day, American Legion Post 250 members gathered on the steps of the Memorial Building. This year marks the 100th... — Updated 8/28/2019
Post 250 celebrates 100 years of history
When Congress chartered the American Legion in 1919 and Hinsdale Post 250 was formed shortly after, the goals of the organization - as stated in the preamble to its constitution -... — Updated 8/15/2019
American Legion contests engage youth
Rohan Chadha believes America will truly thrive as the world's leading democracy if its citizenry is educated on current affairs and endeavors to understand all sides of an issue.... — Updated 8/13/2019
A weekend to remember
The 2019 Memorial Day procession sponsored by the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 will kick off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. The parade will start from Third and Washington streets... — Updated 8/13/2019
Hinsdalean to partner with American Legion
Hundreds of organizers gathered in Paris March 15-17, 1919, with the goal of supporting veterans who served in the Great War. A committee tasked with naming the new group had a... — Updated 8/12/2019
