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A statement art piece is more than just another furnishing, said artist Michael Zavison. It becomes a cherished family possession for generations. The opportunity to meet those for... — Updated 6/2/2021

Ollie is a large mixed breed dog who is looking for his forever home. He would do well with kids 10 and older. He's a playful and smart 1-year-old whose adoption fee is $200. The... — Updated 5/26/2021

Family and friendship provided motivation for organizers of the St. Baldrick's fundraiser last week at Hinsdale Central High School. Oh, and the coronavirus pandemic played a role... — Updated 5/26/2021

A silver lining from the chaotic last year was the complete reset of my personal schedule. Waking up earlier and earlier became something I started to look forward to. It gave me... — Updated 5/26/2021

Jean Valjean is a buff and white cat who is looking for his forever home. He would do well with kids 13 years and older. He's a chill and gentle 3-year-old whose adoption fee is... — Updated 5/19/2021

The Community House is holding its 14th annual Walk the Walk for Mental Health on Sunday to raise awareness and financial support for mental health services to individuals and... — Updated 5/19/2021

The coveted outdoor spaces of seven Hinsdale homes, with perennials in bloom, pristine pools and immaculately manicured gardens and pathways, will be showcased at this year's... — Updated 5/12/2021

Tired of take-out? Hinsdale restaurants have just the thing for you. Fourteen establishments are participating in Hinsdale Restaurant Week, which starts tomorrow, Friday, May 14,... — Updated 5/12/2021

Lydia is a pit bull terrier mix who is looking for her forever home. She would do well with kids 5 and older. She's a playful and sweet 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $200. The... — Updated 5/12/2021

With more than 100 years of commanding classrooms combined, retiring Hinsdale Central High School teachers Julie Baker, Chris Billie, Steve Gross and Pat Richards are well-known... — Updated 5/5/2021

Tank is a black cat who is looking for his forever home. He would do well with kids 8 years and older. He's a playful and goofy 2-year-old whose adoption fee is $75. The Hinsdale... — Updated 5/5/2021

Irene Wood and her husband, Cary, didn't know the impact a three-day 2018 "glamping" trip in Big Sky, Mont., would have on their lives. "We had the best vacation we had had in... — Updated 4/29/2021

Ollie is a large, mixed-breed dog who is looking for his forever home. He would do well with kids 10 years and older. He's a playful and goofy 1-year-old whose adoption fee is... — Updated 4/28/2021

Growing up, my grandmothers were a source of calm, comfort and reason. When they spoke, I listened, and I was raised to always respect them. After all, it was their immense... — Updated 4/28/2021

The cover of the book was bumpy and grainy. A closer look revealed grains of sand. I smiled and ran a hand over the surface, imagining the reader laying the book on a beach towel,... — Updated 4/21/2021

What do you get when you put a Gen Xer and a Gen Z member in a room with a couple of microphones? A pretty engaging podcast, as it turns out. Last month, Hinsdale father and son... — Updated 4/21/2021

Shookums is a black and white cat who is looking for her forever home. She would do well with kids 8 years and older. She's a playful and funny 9-month-old whose adoption fee is... — Updated 4/21/2021

For Hinsdale Central senior Jessica Miller, the school's spring musical, "The Theory of Relativity," resonates in more ways than one. "This show is really cool because it's about a... — Updated 4/15/2021

A child exhibiting depressive symptoms can feel confusing, scary, overwhelming. It is common to question where it came from and how the feelings started and to wonder where to find... — Updated 4/14/2021