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Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, with over 37 million diagnosed and nearly 9 million unaware they have it. Each November, Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about this growing health issue, emphasizing early detection, prevention and effective management of diabetes. Diabetes affects how your body processes sugar (glucose), its main source of energy. Normally, the body uses insulin to help glucose move from the bloodstream into cel...
Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month and meet 10-year-old Boom. This puggle mix is a friendly, active guy who still has plenty of pep in his step. Boom gets along well with dogs, cats and younger kids. He gets a little worked up on walks, so he would love a fenced yard where he can relax after he's done playing. He is housebroken, neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He is a wonderful size at 23 pounds. Boom is currently in a foster home, so please call Hinsdale Humane...
Something creepy lurks at the dead end of Canterbury Court. The underworld has taken over this dark corner of Hinsdale, disfiguring a lovely home into Massacre Manor. Tombstones, skeletons and giant spiders greet brave visitors looking to test their fear factor. The haunted house is the brainchild of Leo Dean, a senior at Benet Academy who lives a normal life there with his family when it's not Halloween season. Leo explained that the concept was birthed, well, out of his birt...
Snowball has been with Hinsdale Humane Society since the summertime. Now that her puppies have been adopted, it's time that she finds a home of her own, too. Snowball is a very intelligent lady who loves to play with herding balls and learn new things. She gets along well with other dogs but doesn't like cats. Snowball is almost 2 years old, with a winter birthday that perfectly matches her looks. Give her an early birthday present and adopt her today. Snowball is spayed,...
Dean Haunted Manor Oct. 24-27 & 31 347 Canterbury Court www.massacremanor.org Take a walk through the creepy surroundings of Massacre Manor to see how it ended up as a haunted estate. Park at the Salt Creek Club, 830 N. Madison St. Admission: Free, $10 donation per person recommended to buy costumes for children in foster care. Send via PayPal or Venmo to @theloveyproject.org. Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24-27 & 31, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Toddler Franken-Science Oct. 25 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. ww...
If you're feeling a stressed or fatigued by our upcoming election - maybe, like me, you have candidates texting you round the clock - it's almost over! Whatever your politics may be, the Hinsdale Public Library offers a variety of ways we can all celebrate our country's storied past. Two events this November offer the perfect opportunity to do just that. Local author (and library trustee) Richard Munson will be at the library on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the lau...
Upgraded light fixtures in the school auditorium. A buzzer system for Scholastic Bowl quiz competitions. A Red Devil mascot costume to boost school spirit. An underwater speaker for enhanced training for the boys and girls swim and dive teams. All were paid for by the Hinsdale Central Boosters Club. And those items represent just a fraction of the $300,000 the club has invested in the school over the past five years. "My favorite grant to give is a grant where it's a newer...
Today's kids rarely get a chance for downtime. Parents feel immense pressure to sign their children up for every activity, but what if they resist that urge? Youth sports rake in nearly $40 billion annually. This isn't just a booming industry - it's a business. Signing your child up for every league won't guarantee a professional career, but it might rob them of becoming a well-rounded person. When every minute of a kid's day is packed with activities, it's not just their week...
n Spooky Cat Café Oct. 17 Hinsdale Humane Society 21 Salt Creek Lane www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org (630) 323-5630 Join in this spooktacular event, featuring treats, cider and cats to cuddle with. All ages are welcome; those younger than 15 must be with an adult. Time: 4 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Cost: $25. n ‘Young Frankenstein’ Oct. 17-27 Theatre of Western Springs 4834 Hampton Ave. www.theatreofwesternsprings.com (708) 246-4043 Comedy genius Mel Brooks’ adaptation of his legendary funny film makes for a brilliant musical st...
It's fall, y'all! With the gourds lining the farmers market stalls, the multicolored mums dotting perfectly manicured lawns and towering (sometimes terrifying) Halloween decorations peering at you from every corner, you can't miss it. While I'm a summer-iced-tea over pumpkin-spice kinda girl, there are definitely some autumn events that have me feeling a bit like Anne of Green Gables: "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Books & Brunch Speaking of Anne,...
Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month by choosing a long-term shelter dog. Hazel has been at Hinsdale Humane Society since January and is still patiently waiting for a forever home. She is so sweet and playful and really loves to go for runs. Hazel is celebrating her third birthday this week, and she would love the gift of a forever home. She is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. Hazel is approved for children 8 and older and her adoption fee is $300. For more...
With just a few days to go before the annual Hinsdale Fire and Police open house, firefighters are getting the station spruced up to welcome hundreds of visitors. From shining up the fleet to touch-up painting, there's plenty to do deliver both information and enjoyment. "It's to provide the public with fire prevention tips," said firefighter Kevin Baker, citing the demonstration of fire sprinkler safety. "We show them the difference between protected and unprotected." All...
n Glass Pumpkin Patch Oct. 11-13 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 968-0074 www.mortonarb.org Explore a dazzling display of more than 7,000 one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins in traditional and unique colors, shapes and sizes at this annual celebration of autumn and artistry. Rain or shine, talented artists who work with glass will display their work under tents near the West Lawn, next to the Arboretum’s Visitor Center. Glassblowing exhibitions will take place every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Glass pumpkins a...
Kristi Smith, owner of Sweet William in downtown Hinsdale, spent a lot of time on her phone last Tuesday as the rain continued to fall. "I kept checking the weather. Every hour that I looked at the weather, it still said sunshine the following day," she said. The forecast didn't lie - and the weather was beautiful for the outdoor fashion show Smith and her staff hosted for customers Sept. 25 on Village Place. "We pulled it all together and it turned out remarkably well. I neve...
It's been said that a "house divided cannot stand." Be that as it may, when it comes to soup, I am willing to fight a noble battle. I happen to relish the virtues of a warm and comforting bowl of soup. Is there anything more satisfying on a chilly night? Louis De Gouy, celebrated chef of the Waldorf Astoria and Gourmet magazine, wrote a book devoted to soup in which he praised it as "cuisine's kindest course." "It breathes reassurance, it offers consolation; after a weary day...
Oktoberfest Oct. 4-5 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville www.napersettlement.org (630) 420-6010 German cuisine and beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent with live music at this event, which includes pumpkin carving demonstrations, children’s activities and more. See the website above for full schedule. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 4, 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $20, $15 for ages 4-12. Mayslake by Moonlight Tour Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Mayslake Peabody Estate 1717 31st St., Oak Brook (630) 206-9566 w...
Meet Stone! This little guy is just under 20 pounds and has been looking for a forever home since February. He is a little on the shy side and really does well with another canine companion, so there should already be a dog in the home who is ready to be his friend. Once he warms up to the humans in the house, he is perfectly happy to be a lap dog and will hang out all day. Stone is 2 years old, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. He is housebroken and approved for...
n Oktoberfest Sept. 28 Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road (708) 688-8000 www.brookfieldzoo.org/Oktoberfest Toss on some lederhosen and enjoy live polka music at the zoo’s beer garden. Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest beer and a seasonal menu featuring brats, sausages, pretzels with beer cheese and more will be available for purchase. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., zoo open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $29.95, $24.95 for seniors and $20.95 for kids 3-11, plus $17-$20 parking. n Walking Play: ‘The Grimmest of Tales’ Weekends, Sept. 28-Oct....
On Dec. 14, 2012, 26 people were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The shooting, which took the lives of 20 children ages 6 and 7 and six adults, prompted Community Memorial Foundation staff members to take action. "The day after the shooting happened, we decided this is the time for the foundation to be bold and proactive and collaborative," CMF President and CEO Greg DiDomineco said Tuesday. "That's when we pulled together a group of community leaders...
Though it hasn't quite felt like fall for most of the month, Tuesday's foggy morning - straight out of a Dracula story - set the tone perfectly for the spooky season that's upon us. As I walked up the hill to the library, even the beautiful homes of Hinsdale seemed ominous, eerie - dare I say, haunted. And that's a good thing! For me, at least. As my house hunt enters year three, I am starting to consider broadening my search to include even the most uninhabitably frightening...
n Oktoberfest Sept. 28 Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road (708) 688-8000 www.brookfieldzoo.org/Oktoberfest Toss on some lederhosen and enjoy live polka music at the zoo’s beer garden. Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest beer and a seasonal menu featuring brats, sausages, pretzels with beer cheese and more will be available for purchase. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., zoo open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $29.95, $24.95 for seniors and $20.95 for kids 3-11, plus $17-$20 parking. n Walking Play: ‘The Grimmest of Tales’ Weekends, Sept. 28-Oct....
Theo, an orange cuddlebug, is a very special young man who needs a home. Theo has feline leukemia virus (FeLV) which means his immune system isn't very robust. But Theo doesn't let that get him down. He loves to play and sit right next to you while you do your work. FeLV is only contagious to other cats, so Theo can only live with a cat who also has the virus. If you are interested in giving this perfect boy a home, visit Hinsdale Humane Society! Theo is 5 years old,...
Meet Lavender, a 7-year-old sweetheart who just wants your love. She loves belly rubs, showing off her high-five skills and cuddling. Lavender is afraid of other dogs, but she doesn't mind cats and adores people. Lavender would do best in a home with older kids and would love a fenced yard where she can exercise without meeting other dogs. Her adoption fee is $325 and she is ready to go home today. She is currently in a foster home, so please call Hinsdale Humane Society at...
Oktoberfest Sept. 28 Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road (708) 688-8000 www.brookfieldzoo.org/Oktoberfest Toss on some lederhosen and enjoy live polka music at the zoo’s beer garden. Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest beer and a seasonal menu featuring brats, sausages, pretzels with beer cheese and more will be available for purchase. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., zoo open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $29.95, $24.95 for seniors and $20.95 for kids 3-11, plus $17-$20 parking. Walking Play: ‘The Grimmest of Tales’ Weekends, Sept. 28-Oct. 27 Mort...
The Hinsdale Central Hall of Fame will induct six new members tonight, Sept. 19, at its dinner at Ruth Lake Country Club. The event has taken place every year since the inaugural class was inducted in 1997. Following are brief bios of members of the Class of 2024. Sandy Murray Gbur Class of 1973 As a high schooler, Gbur volunteered at The Farm Club (today's Hanson Center) in Burr Ridge and taught a young boy with a developmental disability how to bowl. This experience led Gbur...
