The Doings Hinsdale

The roots of learning in Hinsdale

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:00 -0500

HINSDALE — Madison School expanded outdoors this spring. With the help of donations and a grant, an outdoor classroom without walls was created on the southeast side of the school on the corner of Madison and Sixth streets.

Clarendon Hills church group building airplanes to help in Africa

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:26:01 -0500

CLARENDON HILLS — To say Jeff Tideman has stepped up his game since building model rockets as a child would be a huge understatement.

Oakbrook Terrace shop gives cupcakes a special place

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:26:59 -0500

OAKBROOK TERRACE — Jori Jerabek’s role as a silent partner didn’t last long. Jerabek never intended to be involved in the daily onsite operations of Fiore Cupcake Boutique when it opened May 19, 2011.

Oak Brook Pink 5K Run raises $10,000 for Hinsdale Hospital mammograms

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:33:53 -0500

OAK BROOK — Mary Potts didn’t let not being a runner prevent her from registering for Saturday’s Oak Brook Park District’s Pink 5K Run.

Hinsdale crossing guard feels the love

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:46:02 -0500

HINSDALE — More than appreciated, crossing guard Joe Legner had to feel downright loved with all the hugs, cards and goodies he received May 7. It was crossing guard appreciation day and all 13 guards stationed at intersections near Hinsdale’s elementary schools received tokens of affection from the community they serve and certificates of appreciation from the Police Department. Legner has been a crossing guard for 23 years. Students walking and being driven to Madison School in Hinsdale took time to show him how important he is to them. They brought him cards, flowers, and cookies. One girl held up …