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Ask an expert - Agent Profile - CLAUDINE SCHRAMKO, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CHICAGO

As a 30-year resident of Hinsdale, Claudine Schramko said she is proud of the hometown she and her husband chose for their family. As a real estate agent, she finds joy in helping t... — Updated 11/29/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - JULIA BACHRACH, HISTORIAN

Who was former Hinsdalean Grace Bagley? Researching the lives of prominent personages from the past comes naturally to historian Julia Bachrach. But when the starting point is... — Updated 11/21/2023

 

Ask an expert - BRANISLAV DEDIC, HOSPICE CHAPLAIN

What do you do as a hospice chaplain? At 56 years old, plenty of people begin to think about the day when they will report to work for the final time and begin a more leisurely... — Updated 11/15/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - HANNAH BROWN, ACTOR

What should we know about 'Puffs'? Hinsdale Central senior Hannah Brown suggests the power of the Force animated her interest in theater. "I really liked 'Star Wars' when I was... — Updated 11/8/2023

 

Ask an expert - Business profile - CHRISTINA SCALISE-MORRISSEY, THERAPIST AND CEO

Small, strong, unique and determined are just a few words Hinsdale's Christina Scalise-Morrissey uses to describe a hummingbird. She said those same words accurately describe the ch... — Updated 11/1/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - BRANDON TODD, THE LANE PRINCIPAL

What does it mean to be a Model PLC at Work School? Before becoming The Lane School's top administrator in 2017, Brandon Todd worked in the northwest suburbs at a "PLC" district.... — Updated 10/25/2023

 

Ask an expert - KELSEY JOHNSON, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

How and why has Redeemer changed its Sunday school? Everyone's habits changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for many, that includes the weekly ritual of attending... — Updated 10/18/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - ANGELA LAVELLI, CAFÉ LA FORTUNA OWNER

The publication of "The Inspiring Story of Café La Fortuna" was intended to coincide with the Hinsdale coffee shop's 10-year anniversary in 2022. The process, however, was a bit... — Updated 10/11/2023

 

Ask an expert - Club Central

When Jarrar Salam transferred to Hinsdale Central High School from a boarding school in Connecticut, he had never attended a public school before. Compared to his school of... — Updated 10/4/2023

 

Ask an expert - RON HILT, FELLOWSHIP ORGANIZER

What is the Adult Inter-Faith Fellowship? Ron Hilt felt unwelcome as a boy when his pursuit of childhood pleasures clashed with church dogma. Experiencing ostracism following a divo... — Updated 9/27/2023

 

Ask an expert - Agent profile - ANIK ZAMPINI, COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

His years spent growing up in Hinsdale gave Anik Zampini an up-close knowledge of life in the village. His years spent in places around the world showed him that his hometown is a... — Updated 9/20/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - NATASHA BHATIA, CLIMATE ACTIVIST

What is the Global Climate Strike? Hinsdale Central's Natasha Bhatia watched a biology class documentary sophomore year on ocean acidification, caused by an increase in atmospheric... — Updated 9/13/2023

 

Ask an expert - Business profile - SPARK FITNESS

There are nearly as many reasons to work out as there are ways to work out. As owner of Spark Fitness in Hinsdale, Ted Dres makes it his job to match up the two for everyone who wal... — Updated 9/6/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - MARY FERGUSON, COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIRECTOR

What's important to know about senior living? "Most of us don't want to admit that we need help," said Mary Ferguson, community outreach director for The Birches assisted living... — Updated 8/30/2023

 

Ask an expert - Agent profile - SARAH AND MIKE SWANSON, COMPASS REAL ESTATE

The Swanson Group of Compass Real Estate was a team long before they sold their first house. "We started dating in high school," said Sarah, who along with husband Michael make up... — Updated 8/23/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - BOB BOUTIN, PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

What does aviation mean to you? As a boy, Hinsdale's Bob Boutin went on fishing excursions with his father, flying in sea planes to remote sites around the world. Their trip mates... — Updated 8/16/2023

 

Ask an expert - SARAH STUKAS, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

How can parents help kids get ready for school? The items on a child's classroom supply list often aren't the only things they're carrying back to school. Worries and... — Updated 8/12/2023

 
 By Pamela Lannom    Experts

Ask an expert - LINNEA WILSON, RETIRED PASTOR

How can people support those who are grieving? Supporting someone who has suffered the loss of a loved one doesn't require grand gestures or eloquent words of condolence. Simply... — Updated 8/2/2023

 

Ask an expert - TONY SOMONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

What does a harness horsemen's association do? For 40 years Hinsdale has been home to a nonprofit organization that supports an activity enjoyed around the world - harness racing.... — Updated 7/26/2023

 

MICHAEL PRIETO, HIGH JUMPER

What are the keys to high jumping? Failing to qualify for the high jump finals in May's IHSA state track and field meet left Hinsdale Central's Michael Prieto understandably low.... — Updated 7/19/2023

 

Ask an expert - Agent profile - Jestine Lenckus, Better Homes & Garden County Line

Before Jestine Lenckus became a Realtor, she was a homeowner. While navigating the sale and purchase of several homes, Lenckus said she was left wanting to know more about the... — Updated 7/12/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - MAJA BOSEN, ARTIST

How do you create encaustic art? Maja Bosen's paintings look taken right out of nature - probably because most of the materials have been. Bosen blends pigment and organic elements... — Updated 7/5/2023

 

Ask the experts – LAUREN KNUEPFER AND MELISSA ABRAHAM, ENTREPRENEURS

Why did you start LoMo Juice Co.? As high school students at Hinsdale Central, Lauren (Kneupfer) Rozum and Melissa (Gamauf) Abraham had big dreams, one of which was to one day be... — Updated 6/28/2023

 
 By Ken Knutson    Experts

Ask an expert - MIETTE MORRIS, TEEN STAGE ACTRESS

What's rewarding about performing in 'Footloose'? A year ago Miette Morris was recovering from reconstructive knee surgery. Tonight she'll "kick off the Sunday shoes" as she cuts... — Updated 6/21/2023

 

Ask an expert - STEPHEN EDWARDS, MUSIC DIRECTOR & RECORDING ARTIST

What was your journey to become a recording artist? Since he began leading his first choir as a middle schooler, Stephen Edwards has curated a long musical resume. But it wasn't... — Updated 6/14/2023

 

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