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Diverheart executive director Tinamarie Hernandez talks about giving back By Janis Von Kaenel She describes herself as the person you don’t think of when great things happen, but to others, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Tinamarie Hernandez, executive director of Diveheart and full-time consultant for Accenture, does so much more than she realizes,…

Kicking the digital world By HM staff When people hear the words “martial arts”, they sometimes think of action movies. Bill Thompson offers a different view. Bill is the president of Strive Martial Arts, where he explains that martial arts is more than kicking and punching. It is about a way of life built around…

Hinsdale’s 10 and 12-year-old capture Little League Crowns By Larry Atseff Hinsdale Little League has a rich tradition, going back to the 1950’s, and draws about 550 kids across several age groups for the teams annually. In Little League baseball, there are 10 and Under leagues, 11 and Under leagues, and 12 and Under leagues.…

5 Tips to survive & thrive By Jim Fannin The mighty oak tree is an age-old symbol of strength, endurance, and longevity. Do you reflect the qualities of this majestic plant? How do you fare when the going gets tough? Do you stand tall against injustice, insubordination, inequality, defiance, discrimination, unreasonableness, irrationality, insolence, and insubordination?…

Hinsdale is a hotbed for one of America’s fastest growing sports By Larry Atseff As crazy as the name sounds, the recent national growth of Pickleball is even crazier. The growth includes Hinsdale. Here’s more believe it or not. There are professional Pickleball players and one came to Hinsdale in August. His name is Zane…

By Larry Atseff Meet Anna Hallene, owner and trainer at Glenwood Farm where she trains horses and riders to compete in the sport of show jumping. She grew up in Hinsdale where she developed a passion for the sport, and for the people and horses who participate in it. It’s one thing to have a…

Big names in White Sox history, also lived in Hinsdale By Larry Atseff If you are a White Sox fan, 2021 is shaping up to be memorable. They were sensational in beating the Yankees in dramatic fashion in the inaugural Field of Dreams game played in Iowa on Aug. 9. They have led their division…

By Larry Atseff On Saturday morning, August 21, Hinsdale area residents gathered at Veeck Park to witness the dedication of the 47th Street Bridge to Brooks Edwin Tonn, who passed away on December 1, 2017 at age 10 after a brave battle with rare childhood cancer. Illinois Minority Leader Jim Durkin opened the ceremony by…

By Hinsdale Magazine How did you first become involved with Diveheart? It’s a funny story on how I got involved as a volunteer with Diveheart around eighteen years ago. It all started when my dive buddy and Diveheart Adaptive instructor Bob Hemmidinger, tried talking me into volunteering. I told him I’d be happy to work…

Hinsdale’s Family Race Healthier and Stronger than Ever! By Hinsdale Magazine On Sunday, October 3rd, people from all over suburban Chicago will show their support for their communities and local charities by participating in the 27th Annual Rotary Run Charity Classic. This CARA certified annual event will bring many participants and spectators who will step…