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  • The Hinsdalean wins top honors at IPA

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Sep 23, 2020

    The Hinsdalean was crowned the No. 1 midsize nondaily newspaper in the state for editorial and advertising content last week by the Illinois Press Association. The Hinsdalean received 23 awards in the 2019 Best of the Press contest en route to receiving the Harold and Eve White Memorial Trophy and 19 awards in the advertising and marketing contest to win the Sam Zito Award of Excellence and the Division H trophy. "I never thought, with such a small staff, we would be in a...

  • Thanks to all who made shredding day a success

    Updated Sep 23, 2020

    On behalf of the American Legion Post 250 of Hinsdale, I would like to thank all the wonderful people who came out for our “Shred your Documents” event. All of you helped make this event a huge success, We would to try and make this an annual event, it at all possible (and will work hard to make it happen.) Some personal thank yous, to Mr. Dennis Jones, Hinsdale Bank & Trust Co., Mr. James Slonoff, The Hinsdalean; Emmanuel Vasquez, FastSigns of Downers Grove; Greg Siedlecki, Hinsdale Rotarian who printed the thank-you car...

  • Hinsdale Post honors fallen with small Memorial Day ceremony

    Updated Jun 10, 2020

    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 and ceremony at the Memorial Building was canceled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Boy Scout Troop 8 scoutmaster John Otten hoisted and lowered the flag to half staff while his sons, William and Jack (not pictured), stood by. Joe Craig (at the podium) with rifle squad members J. Sedevy,...

  • Donald L. Lindsey

    Updated Jun 3, 2020

    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 in Clinton and began his career as a locomotive fireman on the Illinois Central Railroad in 1947, later promoted to locomotive engineer. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he attended Thornton Junior College, DePaul University and John Marshall Law School. He had an interest in...

  • America survives because of those who gave all

    Updated May 20, 2020

    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 We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. — J...

  • Joe Chiodo

    Updated Dec 4, 2019

    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. Chiodo, a native of Chicago, was born to immigrant parents in the Grand Avenue neighborhood. After the death of his father when he was 10 years old, Chiodo cared for his mother and siblings while attending Fenwick High School's class of 1962 in Oak Park where he excelled both in the classroom and on the...

  • Spirit of giving

    Updated Dec 4, 2019

    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 collecting gift cards for foster teens from Wal Mart, Best Buy, H&M, GameStop, Jewel Osco, Amazon, Target and gas stations. Vintage Charm will donate 15 percent of sales to Children’s Home and Aid, and the Green Goddess Charitable Foundation will match the amount. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Lux Living Holiday Par...

  • Joe Chiodo

    Updated Dec 3, 2019

    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 Avenue neighborhood. After the death of his father when he was 10 years old, Chiodo cared for his mother and siblings while attending Fenwick High School’s class of 1962 in Oak Park where he excelled both in the classroom and on the sports field. After graduating high school, Chiodo volunteered f...

  • This week's cover

    Updated Nov 13, 2019

    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 American Legion Post 250 presented the colors and the students sang songs and read messages about the meaning of Veterans Day. Ethan Jeong, Lydia Volk and Maddie Mullarkey were among the students honoring the vets. More photos from the event are posted on our website at https://www.th...

  • Post 250 receives our salute at series' close

    Updated Nov 6, 2019

    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 past year we’ve published a series of stories on a venerable Hinsdale organization dedicated to serving and advocating for the nation’s veterans, American Legion Post 250. The post is among the oldest in the country, formed shortly after the American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congr...

  • American Legion Post 250 in the spotlight

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Oct 23, 2019

    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 for my son-in-law's dad," he said. "I came back and said I've got to join the legion." Hartley, who joined the post about six years ago, has been serving as its chaplain for the past three years. One of his duties is to reach out to the families of servicemen who have died. He checks the obituary...

  • Post 250 helps keeps vets visible in community

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Oct 17, 2019

    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 parade one year and my uncle dragged me over, and I kind of stayed," he said. Orbell not only stayed, he's starting his second year as post commander. His family's lineage of post members includes his uncle and his great-uncle. The grandfather and uncle of Orbell's son-in-law have been active in...

  • Veterans have loyal friend in Auxiliary

    Ken Knutson|Updated Oct 17, 2019

    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 equally great mate. The American Legion Auxiliary was founded by women committed to serving those who still had health battles to fight back home and their families. Auxiliary eligibility extended to wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of American Legion members or service members "between April 6,...

  • This week's cover

    Updated Sep 26, 2019

    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 Building. The 100 flags in the center of the display were flagged on three sides by an additional 61 flags. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures....

  • Fair winds and following seas, Mr. George

    Updated Sep 18, 2019

    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 born and raised in Hinsdale and attended Madison School. It was at Madison that he became known fondly as Mr. George, one of the school’s senior readers. He also returned each Veteran’s Day to take part in the school’s special program. He would recite “In Flanders Field” there and at the Memorial Bu...

  • George Hogrewe

    Updated Sep 11, 2019

    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 Pacific campaign. He reminisced about being in Tokyo Bay at the time of the Japanese surrender and about sailing in the rough waters of the Bering Sea on the light cruiser the USS Detroit. After the war, he worked for Automatic Electric/GTE in...

  • George Hogrewe

    Updated Sep 9, 2019

    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 Pacific campaign. He reminisced about being in Tokyo Bay at the time of the Japanese surrender and about sailing in the rough waters of the Bering Sea on the light cruiser the USS Detroit. After the war, he worked for Automatic Electric/GTE in Northlake for almost 40 years. In retirement, he r...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Aug 28, 2019

    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 anniversary of the American Legion. To view stories about Hinsdale's post, see our web page at https://www.thehinsdalean.com, click on "News" and then select "Making a difference." Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W....

  • Post 250 celebrates 100 years of history

    Pamela Lannom|Updated Aug 15, 2019

    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 - were straightforward. And lofty. "For God and country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100 percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and...

  • American Legion contests engage youth

    Ken Knutson|Updated Aug 13, 2019

    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. Oh, and have respect for the rule of law. "Those are the most important responsibilities," said Rohan, a Gower Middle School eighth-grader and winner of this year's essay contest sponsored by Hinsdale American Legion Post 250. Chadha's social studies teacher encouraged his students to participate in...

  • A weekend to remember

    Ken Knutson|Updated Aug 13, 2019

    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 and proceed north on Washington, ending at Chicago Avenue. At the conclusion of the parade, the Post will hold a memorial service on the front lawn of the Hinsdale Memorial Building. The Hinsdale Central Band and student singer Annie Ascher will perform during the ceremony, and local essay contest...

  • Hinsdalean to partner with American Legion

    Updated Aug 12, 2019

    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 dozen options from which to choose, including the Liberty League and Society of the Great War. American Legion was selected as the working name. It stuck and now, a century later, the organization is celebrating all it has achieved since its founding. And those accomplishments are impressive. The...

  • Good News

    Updated Jul 26, 2019

    STUDENTS HONORED BY LEGION American Legion Hinsdale Post 250 has awarded the 2019 School Awards. The winners are Karen Tan and Henry Constantino from Hinsdale Middle School; Jack Bilenko and Caroline Lynch from Clarendon Hills Middle School; Speros Grapsas and Sarah Govostis from St. Isaac Jogues School; and Dalia Hayes and David Thormodsgard from Hinsdale Central High School. The award program emphasizes and encourages the development of active citizenship in young Americans and recognizes those youth deemed most dedicated...