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Thanksgiving more than a secular holiday
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Football, turkey, pumpkin pie and Mac... — Updated 11/24/2020
Library brings local author, more to your living room
Three years ago, the Hinsdale Public Library was thrilled to be selected as local author Cristina Henriquez’s favorite place. The New Yorker Radio Hour visited the library on a late October afternoon with Cristina to record a... — Updated 11/24/2020
Spirit of giving
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a... — Updated 11/24/2020
Holiday Happenings
Shop Hinsdale for the Holidays Ongoing https://villageofhinsdale.org To encourage people to shop locally, a secret Santa will surprise shoppers in Hinsdale stores with a $25 gift card valid at any Hinsdale retailer, spa or... — Updated 11/24/2020
Pet pic of the week
Vince is a handsome hound mix who is looking for his forever home with kids 8 and older. He's a sweet, 2-year-old guy whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society... — Updated 11/24/2020
Pet pic of the week
Emory is a beautiful tabby cat who is looking for her forever home, with kids of all ages. She's a sweet 1-year-old girl whose adoption fee is $75. The Hinsdale Humane Society... — Updated 11/19/2020
Practical tips for contending with discomfort
How is everyone doing? This has officially been The Year of Discomfort. We've collectively experienced uncomfortable circumstances and events, lived our lives in uncomfortable ways... — Updated 11/18/2020
Get in the spirit to give
Dec. 1 is Giving Tuesday, and now is the time to start considering service organizations to which you want to extend extra support this year. Giving Tuesday is global generosity... — Updated 11/18/2020
Libby Melvin and James MacVicar
Elizabeth “Libby” Scott Melvin and James Sterling MacVicar were married the weekend of July 25, 2020, at Christ Church of Oak Brook and Cathedral Hall at The University Club of... — Updated 11/18/2020
Spirit of giving
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a... — Updated 11/18/2020
Holiday Happenings
Shop Hinsdale for the Holidays Ongoing https://villageofhinsdale.org To encourage people to shop locally, a secret Santa will surprise shoppers in Hinsdale stores with a $25 gift card valid at any Hinsdale retailer, spa or... — Updated 11/18/2020
Thanksgiving dinner just a click away
The fresh Rosebud turkeys available for order at Prime 'N' Tender in Hinsdale aren't the only items people want on their Thanksgiving table. The bone-in hams are quite popular,... — Updated 11/11/2020
Pet pic of the week
Jacob is a handsome Siberian husky who is looking for his forever home, with kids 8 years and older. He's a sweet, 5 1/2-year-old boy whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale... — Updated 11/11/2020
100 Women giving back quite a lot to area nonprofits
When Karen Vrdolyak attended last fall's 100 Women Who Give a Damn fundraiser in Western Springs, she was unsure that her organization, the Harvey-based Restoration Ministries'... — Updated 11/11/2020
Marking Veterans Day, virtually
The official end of World War I occurred on Nov. 11, 1918, and America has observed the 11th day of the 11th month ever since. The occasion was first known as Armistice Day, and... — Updated 11/4/2020
Mindfulness tools for everyday life, especially during
The coronavirus has many people preoccupied with how to avoid getting sick and what the future holds. People are stressed. They’re stuck in a worry loop of anxious thoughts. They could use some mindfulness in their daily lives.... — Updated 11/4/2020
Pet pic of the week
Nokoma is a beautiful gray tabby kitty who is looking for her forever home, with kids of any age. She's a sweet 5-month-old girl whose adoption fee is $150. The Hinsdale Humane... — Updated 11/4/2020
Sports results
Cross country, boys Oct. 24 @ IHSA sectional V places 2nd with 48 points Watcke, 2nd, 14:54.84 Revord, 9th, 15:19.33 Ley, 10th, 15:32.22 Mekla, 13th, 15:38.17 Gamboa, 14th, 15:42.49 Oct. 17 @ WSC Silver meet V places 3rd with 55... — Updated 10/28/2020
Family's 'flatables' make Halloween fun
The Martin family at 218 E. Walnut St. decorated their house for Halloween for the first time last year. You wouldn't know it from looking at the yard, which is home to a host of in... — Updated 10/28/2020
Pet pic of the week
Oliver is a handsome pit bull terrier mix who was rescued from Hurricane Laura and is looking for his forever home with kids 8 and older. He's a sweet 2-year-old Southern boy whose... — Updated 10/28/2020
Looking for a new way to engage with library?
While my son was growing up, I was deeply involved in our local schools - as PTO president at Hinsdale Middle School and on different task forces and groups related to Districts... — Updated 10/21/2020
Pet pic of the week
Marcia is a beautiful black cat who is looking for her new family with kids of any age. She's a sweet 2-year old-girl whose adoption fee was paid by a generous donor. The Hinsdale... — Updated 10/21/2020
Teens tackle bias in society
What percentage of the day are you with people of your own gender/race/class/age/belief system? What are the last five books you read or programs you watched? When traveling... — Updated 10/21/2020
Pet pic of the week
Butch is a handsome guy who is looking for his new family with kids 10 and older. He's a good 3-year-old whose adoption fee was donated through Sampson's Centennial Challenge. The... — Updated 10/14/2020
What time is it? Showtime! Showtime!
Looking to take in some gorgeous fall foliage? You can drive to a botanic garden or spend part of a day on a national scenic byway (see sidebar). But there's also plenty of beauty... — Updated 10/14/2020
