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Singer relishes last high school holiday season
Hinsdale Central senior Lauren Doppke will give her vocal chords a workout over the next couple weeks. A member of the school's Chamber Choir, she and her fellow vocalists are... — Updated 11/29/2023
Best friend makes volunteer work more rewarding
As an elementary school teacher, Cathy Daly helped hundreds of children become better readers. It wasn't until retirement that she began doing it with the help of a dog. Daly's dog... — Updated 11/21/2023
Resident finds his voice through Hinsdale Chorale
JR Tomkinson was a new Hinsdale homeowner in 2020 when he noticed a window poster for the Hinsdale Chorale while visiting neighboring Western Springs. "I had sung with choirs... — Updated 11/15/2023
Honor Flight brings back memories for vet
When John Zick decided to apply for the Navy's Holloway Plan - similar to the ROTC - he had no way of knowing what his assignment would be after he finished his schooling. Soon afte... — Updated 11/8/2023
Artist returns to hometown to showcase work
Don't try to pigeonhole Hinsdale native Stephanie Lenchard-Warren into one creative category. She believes an interdisciplinary portfolio that incorporates visuals, words and sound... — Updated 11/1/2023
Historical society manager enjoys her many roles
Katharine Andrew was in Hinsdale just once before accepting the position of manager at the Hinsdale Historical Society. During the "one horrible semester" that she spent on the... — Updated 10/25/2023
New Monroe principal is right in her element
The box of British biscuits and wall-mounted “BELIEVE” sign in Erin Eder’s office leaves little doubt as to her favorite fictional soccer coach. The “Ted Lasso” tribute is... — Updated 10/18/2023
Hinsdale resident still enchanted by his hometown
Some things are meant to be, Steve Cashman believes. Like his decision to quit football at Hinsdale Central to join an elementary school friend on the gymnastics team. "I just... — Updated 10/11/2023
Teen thespian takes on role of assistant director
Hinsdale's Haven Marginean finds fulfillment in theater work whether on stage or backstage. "As an actor you're more in charge of your character, and as a director you're more in... — Updated 10/4/2023
Central English teacher publishes her first novel
Like many who grew up surrounded by books, Angelique Burrell dreamed of writing her own one day. "I wanted to, but it seemed so far out of reach of anything," she said. "It took a... — Updated 9/27/2023
Theater plays special role for Hinsdale dad
Amateur actor Art Andersen's first foray onto the stage was a bit, well, multi-faceted. "I was a servant. I was a dogcatcher. I was a cabinet member," the Hinsdale resident related... — Updated 9/20/2023
Helping kids a lifelong mission for Hinsdalean
Jay Alfirevic was still a child himself when he began helping his parents in their support of an orphanage in Mexico. At nearly 66 years old, he's still helping children as a... — Updated 9/13/2023
Teen breaks barriers to crack up audiences
Hinsdale teen Ronin Joshi's stand-up comedy chops are no joke. The 14-year-old has been earning laughs at open mic nights since he was 12. Last month he tested his routine against... — Updated 9/6/2023
Central social worker receives volunteer award
Jennifer Cave could barely hear the voice on the other end of the line when she got the call that she had been named the 2023 Volunteer of the Year at The Community House. "When... — Updated 8/30/2023
Central PTO board's only dad enters final year
When Sujit Menon and his wife decided to move their family out of Chicago in 2014, it was Hinsdale's schools that helped the couple to finally choose the village as their new home.... — Updated 8/16/2023
Young duo put talents on display to boost research
Hinsdale friends Abby Sun and Maya Ural first bonded through painting. "Our first play date was about art," Abby recounted. Now they are inviting others on a date to invest in their... — Updated 8/9/2023
Internship offers teen a look behind the scenes
Like most kids growing up in Hinsdale, Ella Horstman spent part of each summer at the village's parks, the community pool, and of course, attending the Fourth of July parade. It... — Updated 8/2/2023
Teen helps keep TWS 'Mean Girls' cast in step
There wasn't enough room for Reagan Scott and the stacks of unpacked boxes as her family transitioned to their Hinsdale home in the summer of 2021. The Theatre of Western Springs's... — Updated 7/26/2023
Hinsdale a key thread in tapestry of woman's life
Sharon Taylor knew little about Hinsdale before she and her late husband, Ira, settled into the village 36 years ago. But on Princeton Road, the Taylors found the place they would... — Updated 7/19/2023
Teen explores today's tech to protect the future
Hinsdale's Dylan Singla wanted to produce a podcast to explore the intersection of sustainable practices and artificial intelligence. He set up a website and had a couple contacts.... — Updated 7/12/2023
Teen's business makes summer a little tastier
Tyler Hamman has learned a lot as owner and founder of Ty's Treats, including the fact that his young customers prefer their SpongeBob ice cream treats with gumball eyes rather... — Updated 7/5/2023
Little League leader helps kids shine on diamond
"I go to Peirce Park everyday," remarked Garett Skiba. The local dad's not on a mission get his steps in, but rather ensuring the integrity of the town's baseball program in his capacity as Hinsdale Little League president. "If... — Updated 6/28/2023
Technology helps Central teen merge passions
Both of Samiksha Gupta's parents work in computer science. But it wasn't until she took a class in the subject that Gupta discovered her own fascination with the field and its... — Updated 6/21/2023
Golfer driven to succeed at sport and beyond
Josh Lundmark has learned to be resilient in the face of adversity. The recent Cornell University graduate and standout golfer said his last four years has stretched both his... — Updated 6/14/2023
Hinsdale native shares love of dance at StageDoor
There was a time when dance was nowhere near Tricia Fishbein's list of favorite activities. As a child, she said, she hated dance class. "Sometimes you find your passions later in... — Updated 6/7/2023