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Chicago Tribune
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Western Springs, Hinsdale landmarks featured in children's book series
Taylor Tomlinson had very personal motivation when she decided to write a children's book. 'I realized I wanted to become an author when I thought about creating a 'goodnight' book for my son, one that featured local places he knows and loves,' she said. 'It wasn't necessarily a lifelong dream, but it's a personal and meaningful inspiration. I wanted to share the charm of our community with him in a way that was both fun and familiar.' So, Tomlinson, who has lived in Western Springs with her son, Jax, age 2, and husband, Jeff, who grew up there, began writing the first of her series of books, fittingly titled, 'Goodnight, Western Springs,' which was released in January. 'Goodnight, Hinsdale' was released in late April, and future 'Goodnight' books are planned for La Grange, Naperville, Libertyville and Downers Grove. Tomlinson bills the series as 'a collection of books that take young readers on whimsical nighttime adventures as they say goodnight to beloved locations across the Chicago suburbs.' 'My goal with the books is to bring the charm and character of Chicago's suburbs to life, helping young readers explore and appreciate the unique communities around them,' she said. 'I hope my books spark curiosity, nostalgia, and a sense of connection — both on the page and beyond.' Western Springs seemed like a logical place to start with her first book, which includes all of the places Tomlinson and her husband enjoy visiting with their son. Area readers will recognize Western Springs locations such as Tower Green, Spring Rock Park, the Western Springs Metra Station, Casey's Market, Thomas Ford Library, The Fruit Store, Oberweis Dairy / BB's Baby Donuts, Lyons Township High School South campus, Garden Market, Children's Theater of Western Springs, Kirschbaum's Bakery, and Flagg Creek. Hinsdale Community Pool and a visit from Santa at the village's annual Christmas Walk are among the highlights of 'Goodnight, Hinsdale.' 'The other towns in the series are nearby towns that we also visit often as a family,' Tomlinson said. ''Goodnight, Libertyville' will be a nostalgic book, a love letter, for the town in which I grew up.' Tomlinson said all of her books in the 'Goodnight' series will be written in a similar style. 'Fun, Dr. Seuss-style rhymes and large, full-page color illustrations of places within each town,' she said. 'All illustrations are done by the same illustrator (Christine F. Maningo).'
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Laval Rocket Sign Will Dineen To One-Year AHL Deal
The Laval Rocket announced they have re-signed forward Will Dineen to a one-year AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. Dineen joined the team on a PTO in March after the conclusion of his senior season at Yale University. The 24-year-old scored a goal and added an assists in nine regular season games with Laval, he has yet to appear in a Calder Cup Playoff game. Le Rocket s'entend avec Will Dineen pour la saison 2025-2026Détails: Rocket signs Will Dineen for the 2025-26 seasonMore: — xyz - Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) May 18, 2025 The Hinsdale, Ill., native served as captain, scored six goals and had 18 points in 30 games with the Yale Bulldogs this season. He recorded 19 goals and 45 point in 99 career NCAA games. While serving as captain of the Sioux Falls Stampede in 2020-21 Dineen won the Curt Hammer Award as USHL Gentleman of the Year. Keep an eye on The Hockey News' Montreal Canadiens site for more updates. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
Chicago Tribune
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Facing must-win situation, Sandburg's Malic Breish ramps up to reach state for first time. ‘Light switch went off.'
The last chance for Sandburg's Malic Breish to get to state came down to one pressure-packed match. After losing Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional, the senior 215-pounder went into the blood round for a do-or-die bout that determined whether or not he would become a first-time state qualifier. 'It was insane,' Breish said afterward. 'I was like, 'This is my last year. I'm putting everything on the line. There's no reason to hold anything back.'' Breish came through, edging Marist's Tommy O'Brien 2-1 to punch his ticket to state. He went on to finish fourth in the sectional. Breish will join Sandburg teammates Rocco Hayes (113), Brady Ritter (138) and Ryan Hinger (144) at the individual state meet, which begins Thursday at the State Farm Center in Champaign. 'It feels awesome,' Breish said. 'I worked so hard to get here. Going to state, it's amazing. I don't think I've ever been happier.' To get there, Breish (31-18) had to overcome a nemesis in O'Brien, who had his number in their previous encounters. 'I lost to that kid two times last year,' Breish said. 'One of them, I was winning and I got nervous, and he got on my legs and it was over. 'I was hoping to face him again. I was keeping tabs on him. In the round before, I was like, 'Win this match and we're going.'' An escape in the second period put Breish ahead for good in the low-scoring match and he was able to hold off O'Brien in the third. 'I feel like he was so confident that it kind of bugged me,' Breish said. 'Right when we started the match, I saw his face changing. He realized, 'This is not the same kid I wrestled last year.' 'That motivated me. I feel like I'm way better than I was last year.' Sandburg coach Clinton Polz agreed with that assessment. He has seen Breish become a more confident and resilient wrestler. 'I saw him kind of make that switch this year,' Polz said. 'Around midway through the season, we went to the DeKalb Tournament and I saw him wrestle through some tough situations that he might not have gotten through in the past. 'It was like a light switch went off in his head and he was like, 'If I can wrestle through those things, good things can happen.'' The most stressful round in the sport brought mixed results for Sandburg as Breish and Ritter prevailed in the blood round but Ahmad Alomari (175) and Madden Parker (132) fell short. 'It's the highest highs and the lowest lows,' Polz said. 'As high as we are for Malic, we're just as low for the ones who didn't get it done. That's the sport.' Hayes, who was Sandburg's lone sectional champion, was thrilled to see Breish come through in the biggest moment. 'He's a great kid,' Hayes said. 'I've known him since middle school and he was a guy who at first didn't really know what he was doing, but he put in the work and that's what happens when you put in the work. 'I'm so happy for the kid.' Breish's parents pushed him to get into wrestling when he was 6 years old. 'I have three sisters, so my parents wanted me to be tough for them,' Breish said. 'They shoved me into the toughest sport they could find and they were right to do that. It's the best sport, too. 'I loved it from the second I stepped onto the mats.' As a junior in his first varsity season, Breish advanced to the sectional but went 0-2. This winter, he believes the key has been fearlessness. 'In the past, I was nervous,' he said. 'I was a bit more intimidated by other wrestlers. Now, it's just like, 'This is my turn.' Let me do what I have to do on the mat and that's all that matters.'
