Hinsdale
Central Scene: Winter Band Concert
Hinsdale Central students perform winter concert ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY ATTICUS FAIR On February 21, the Hinsdale Central High School bands performed at their winter concert. With directors Grace Adduci and Matt Kurinsky, all four bands pulled off an amazing night. Hinsdale Central offers a place for everyone, consisting of four bands of varying experience…
Read MorePROFILE: SARA FIX
No slowing her down By Maureen Callahan | Photos by Marcello Rodarte Sara Fix is one of the fittest people around. The first time you meet this fifty-something Clarendon Hills resident, you see a stunning, world-class athlete. Recently, she returned from Puerto Rico, where she placed second in a half Ironman competition (a normal length…
Read MorePROFILE: ADAM MAYCOCK
Maintaining Tradition in Evolving Healthcare By Larry Atseff | Photos by Victor Hilitski Hinsdale Magazine recently had an opportunity to meet with Adam Maycock, President & CEO of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange hospitals. The goal was to learn how the hospital focuses on providing whole-person care to the community. As of January…
Read MoreChecking into the Hall of Fame
Jon Grzbek earns a spot in hockey history By Maureen Callahan If you’re looking for a local hockey team to follow, the Benet Red Wings are your ticket to an exciting game! And it’s no mystery why. Coach Jon Grzbek, recently inducted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame, has a lot to do with…
Read MoreIt’s Time: Mary Doten National APTA Champion Retires
Six-time National Champion and Hall of Fame Inductee Mary Doten retires By Cynthia Maquet | Photos by Marcello Rodarte “Humble,” “passionate,” “kind,” and “loyal” are just a few of the words used to describe Mary Doten, known to many as the GOAT of Paddle Tennis. Three decades of coaching and competing in paddle tennis have…
Read MoreMom: World’s Greatest Coach
BY JIM FANNIN From the moment I took my first breath, she was there….smiling ever so brightly. Her voice soothed me. Her touch guided and comforted me. She was the first person I saw when I opened my eyes and the last person when I fell asleep. She coached me day after day to be…
Read MoreChief of Police Michael DeVries
Leading a dedicated team to serve our community Photos courtesy of the Village of Downers Grove In honor of National Police Week in May, Anne Healy, Associate Publisher, catches up with Michael DeVries, Chief of Police for the Village of Downers Grove. DeVries was promoted to the position in January. Q│Please tell us a little…
Read MoreGoing the Extra Mile
Gina Pongetti Angeletti, MPT, and Arpi Thukral, MD, step up to co-chairs this year’s Walk for Wellness House By Maureen Callahan Each spring, the first Sunday in May sees the streets bordering the north side of Hinsdale Hospital transform into the route of the annual Walk for Wellness House (WH). People afflicted by cancer, their…
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Bringing History to Life
The Oak Brook Heritage Center offers a glimpse into the past By Larry Atseff From a charming 1920s old schoolhouse at Spring Road and 31st Street in Oak Brook, the Village’s rich history has flowered into what it is today: The Oak Brook Heritage Center. The brick Revival Georgian Style building stands next to the…
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