Kimberly Fornek

The Hinsdale Library loans memory kits includes CDs, puzzles and games to encourage conversation and stimulate memories of people suffering from dementia.

Hinsdale Library lends kits to spark memories and conversation with people with dementia

August 19, 2019 at 2:54 p.m.

For people struggling to spend quality time with loved ones suffering from dementia, the Hinsdale Public Library offers some help. The library loans memory kits, containing puzzles, books, stuffed animals...

Arcon project architect Nick Graal shows a diagram of how a six-lane, 40-yard pool could be built at Hinsdale South High School.

Hinsdale District 86 Board considers larger pools than presented in referendum campaign

August 19, 2019 at 5:07 p.m.

The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board will consider building larger pools at its high schools than what the community was told during the campaign to pass the $139.8 million...

Maria Meyer at home with some of the medals she has won in Special Olympics.

Hinsdale Special Olympian Maria Meyer serves as Chicago Duck Derby ambassador

August 19, 2019 at 2:00 a.m.

Maria Meyer of Hinsdale is a gold medal winning Special Olympian and a world-class promoter to boot. Special Olympics officials chose Meyer to be the ambassador of the 2019 Chicago...

Harvester Place in Burr Ridge, an Anthem Memory Care Community.

Burr Ridge police investigating videos of dementia care patients apparently being mocked, filmed partially naked by employees

August 16, 2019 at 4:45 p.m.

Burr Ridge police are investigating Snapchat videos taken at a residential facility for people with dementia that appear to show employees mocking and humiliating residents, as well as recording some...

Shout Out: Hinsdale South senior Joshua Hargrove named to state board of education’s student advisory council

August 14, 2019 at 2:58 a.m.

Joshua Hargrove, a senior at Hinsdale South High School, was chosen to serve on the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council, comprised of students from throughout the state...

Burr Ridge Village Board member Guy Franzese discusses the possibility of a joint purchase of the Sterigenics property in Willowbrook.

Burr Ridge, Darien, Hinsdale and Willowbrook officials to explore the possibility of joint acquisition of Sterigenics property

August 13, 2019 at 3:17 p.m.

Willowbrook and three of its neighboring communities are considering jointly acquiring the Sterigenics property in Willowbrook. Burr Ridge, Darien and Willowbrook have passed a resolution to study the possibility, and...

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Hinsdale Library lends kits to spark memories and conversation with people with dementia

Hinsdale District 86 Board considers larger pools than presented in referendum campaign

Hinsdale Special Olympian Maria Meyer serves as Chicago Duck Derby ambassador

Burr Ridge police investigating videos of dementia care patients apparently being mocked, filmed partially naked by employees

Shout Out: Hinsdale South senior Joshua Hargrove named to state board of education’s student advisory council

Burr Ridge, Darien, Hinsdale and Willowbrook officials to explore the possibility of joint acquisition of Sterigenics property

Water balloons, bike races and potluck are part of block party fun

Neon lights, live bands and the smell of pulled pork and funnel cakes fill Darien Fest

Hinsdale construction limits traffic on Madison Street south of Ogden, will close Stough Street railroad crossing

Hinsdale District 86 looking for experienced community members to serve on construction committee