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While the pandemic has affected everyone, young and old, those living with cancer have been particularly impacted. Wellness House has provided a constant source of support for the... — Updated 9/17/2020

When's the last time you've been out to see the Zook Home and Studio at KLM? Members of the Hinsdale Historical Society would like to invite you for a visit. The society is hosting... — Updated 9/17/2020

Bruno is a handsome boy who is looking for his forever home, a home with older kids. He's a happy 7 year old who loves playing with squeaky toys but sometimes forgets just how big... — Updated 9/16/2020

As a health educator, the most common question I am asked by adults is, "How do I talk to my teenager about drugs?" Some of the most important work around these conversations is... — Updated 9/9/2020

At Hinsdale's School of Rock, over the last six months, the beat has gone on(line). Danielle Fitzsimmons, general manager of the music school at 116 S. Washington St., said the... — Updated 9/9/2020

Kellogg was the great mama cat to Crackle and Pop. She watched them get adopted first and is now waiting for her forever home. She started out as very reserved and shy, but she is... — Updated 9/9/2020

We made it to the first week of May. We learned of the coronavirus in February, the world shut down in March and we worked diligently, day in, day out, week after week. Until Cinco... — Updated 9/2/2020

Tortie lovers need to step up to the plate for this one. Penny keeps getting passed over and we have no idea why! She is a beautiful 2-year-old domestic shorthair tabby who just... — Updated 8/26/2020

The rank of Eagle Scout is well-known both inside and beyond the Boy Scouting World. But few are aware of Scouting's Hornaday Badge Award. Members of Hinsdale Boy Scout Troop 8 are... — Updated 8/26/2020

COVID-19 has gotten in the way of so many things this summer. But Kayla Weiss isn't letting it or anything else get in the way of her joy of becoming a mother. "Everyone I've talked... — Updated 8/19/2020

Yes, her name is Figgie. She is a 3-year-old, 65-pound pit bull terrier mix and is good with children age 10 and older. Figgie is spayed and up to date on her vaccines. With her... — Updated 8/19/2020

Under a white tent on a Hinsdale driveway, August blooms were emerging. The flowers were of the modeling clay variety, shaped and painted by young artists to form ornamental... — Updated 8/12/2020

Misty is a beautiful blue cream color with a perfect line dividing the two sides of her face, making her stand out from our cat lodge full of tabbies. Misty is a 3-year-old,... — Updated 8/12/2020

This is Walt, a 10-month- old, 40-pound Shar Pei mix that is good with children age 8 and older. He knows all kinds of commands, and never barked once for his foster family. He... — Updated 8/5/2020

Sandra Holt didn't intend to become an artist. Although she had enjoyed a career teaching art to others, the purses she began making in retirement were supposed to be nothing more t... — Updated 8/5/2020

This is Louie, a handsome 1-year-old domestic short hair who and is good with children 5 and older. Louie is looking for a wonderful family that can look past his unique nose and... — Updated 7/29/2020

The rain had mostly passed through by mid-morning Monday, freeing Hinsdale Farmers Market patrons from the need of an umbrella. Protection was still prevalent, however, in the form... — Updated 7/29/2020

For this year's high school graduates, the final summer before college isn't what they planned. With businesses closed, programs canceled and pools at limited capacity, these new... — Updated 7/22/2020

How could you resist this face? This is Hank - always waiting for you with a big smile. Hank is a 3-year-old large mixed breed who weighs 60 pounds and is ready for his forever... — Updated 7/22/2020

William Shakespeare - aka Billy Shakes - is a 3-year-old domestic short hair tabby. He is our literary genius who loves to drink out of the faucet and behaves like a dog in a cat... — Updated 7/15/2020

These summer scorcher days are inviting many to take air-conditioned refuge at home. But after a spring of COVID-19 quarantining, many are looking to get out no matter the heat inde... — Updated 7/15/2020