Week of September 19, 2024
Week of September 19, 2024
Lights. Camera. Action! Hinsdale Central has gone Hollywood for Homecoming 2024, looking to Tinseltown to theme this year's weeklong series of festivities leading up to Friday night's football game and Saturday night's dance. On Monday, student organizers from the school's Varsity Club board talked about the fun ways they planned to stir the spirit of their fellow Red Devils, starting with an Adam Sandler Day to kick things off. Sophomore Carolyn Kentra said the idea was to...
The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board is considering whether it makes sense to hire an in-house attorney in an effort to reduce legal bills. The board held a special meeting Wednesday night, after The Hinsdalean went to press, to hear the report of a working group assembled to investigate various legal strategies, one of which is hiring an attorney to be on staff. The group was put together at last week’s board meeting. Board member Asma Akhras asked about hiring a district attorney last week. Board member Jeff...
Work to ready schools in Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 for full-day kindergarten next school year is continuing on schedule and on budget. At Monday’s school board meeting, Mike Duggan, facilities director, told board members that construction projects at the six elementary schools began after classes let out May 31. At Oak School, remodeling of the main office, related services office and two classrooms was completed in time for the beginning of school. Crews will continue building a four-room addition,...
The Hinsdale Police Department successfully conducted an impaired driving enforcement campaign over Labor Day weekend, resulting in two arrests for driving under the influence. Additionally, two seat belt citations were issued, with two occurring during nighttime hours. Other citations and arrests included 49 citations for speeding, one citation for distracted driving, two traffic arrests and 10 other Illinois Vehicle Code violations. “Through the Labor Day safety campaign, we helped to make our roads safer and spread the...
Two Hinsdale men who have experience as elected officials might run for village president next spring. Former DuPage County Board member Greg Hart and Hinsdale Trustee Luke Stifflear told The Hinsdalean this week that they are contemplating a run. “As you know from my time at the county board, I truly believe in public service,” Hart said. “I was mulling over this run for a time. I have been encouraged by friends and neighbors.” While Hart said he has yet to make a final decision, he is leaning toward a run. “I...
From the archives - Walter, Elmer and Fred Schmidt were captured on the Schmidt family's property at 606 N. Lincoln St. in Hinsdale circa 1907. Notice the wooden sidewalk behind the boys - early Hinsdale sidewalks were made of wooden beams, which caused inconvenience if items like coins, keys, rings, pocket watches, or other small items rolled underneath. Residents would have to remove and then reattach the beams to retrieve their belongings. (Courtesy of the...
CENTRAL STUDENTS ARE SEMIFINALISTS The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including 22 from Hinsdale Central. They are Toral Bhatt, Claire Chung, Raveen Doshi, Claire Entsminger, Shreyas Girotra, Sonia Gupta, Yash Gupta, George Healy, Kaitlyn Hu, Nathaniel Maydanchik, Dilan Mehta, Ayla Mushtaq, Leah Packer, Shreemann Patel, Noor Pirzada, Udayvir Sharma, Padmasri Thirunarayanan, Tiffany Tu, Kaan Turkyilmaz,...
Members of the Hinsdale Falcons football and cheer squads were featured Friday night on Dickinson Field before the start of the Hinsdale Central- Lyons Township football game. The Falcons formed a tunnel to welcome the Red Devils onto the field. Complete game information appears on Page 36. (Jim Slonoff...
DJ Maximus was the headliner at The Community House's Back to School party held recently on the patio overlooking Robbins Park. From the Hokey Pokey to several Taylor Swift songs, Maximus kept the kids singing and dancing during the party. With plenty of food, crafts and other games the event was the perfect way to wrap up summer. Ziva Haq, Ari Ross and James and Madeleine Mirro work on their moves with Maximus calling the shots. (Jim Slonoff...
The Illinois Flag Commission, a bipartisan body of appointed officials, will accept designs for a new state flag online or by mail through Oct. 18. More information can be found on the Illinois Flag Commission website. “I’m excited to see the creativity of Illinois residents and how they display their passion for our great state,” Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose office oversees the commission, said in a statement. The commission will select 10 submissions and host an online public survey for Illinoisans to...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Among other business Sept. 12, board members: • heard Superintendent Mike Lach report that work at the Hinsdale Central pool in on track to be finished in time for the girls swimming and diving senior night meet on Oct. 11. “There’s still a ways to go,” he said. “I don’t want to overpromise, but things right now are on track.” • listened to a security update from Geoff Cooker, the district’s director of security. Earlier that day he had attended the annual emergency...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. www....
Hinsdale police released the following reports Sept. 17. DUI/felony possession arrest Juan S. Rua Tarazona, 25, 12600 Vincennes Road, Blue Island, was arrested for felony methamphetamine possession, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, driving without a valid license, improper lane use, transportation of open alcohol by a driver, failure to signal and driving with a suspended registration at 12:31 a.m. Sept. 15 at Route 83 and Ogden Avenue. Police were dispatched to a...
Ever imagined working for the U.S. State Department trying to craft foreign policy in a complex, dynamic world? Then the monthly Great Decisions group at Hinsdale Public Library may be for you, as participants grapple with global issues like Mideast realignment and NATO's future to better understand the important layers and proverbial land mines that confront government officials. "The materials are very good, and it takes you places that you probably wouldn't have bothered...
What does it mean to be a Candidate School? The early childhood professionals at Union Church’s preschool have had their eye on the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme since today’s 30-somethings were students at the school. On Aug. 30, the school announced it had been named one of four stand-alone preschools in the country to earn the title of Candidate School — the final step before full designation as an International Baccalaureate school. “We’ve...
One of my favorite things to do is to sit on our front porch on a warm evening ... and listen. If it’s a Thursday night, I’ll catch the sound of a band and laughter coming from the east as the festivities for Uniquely Thursday kick into gear. At the same time I’ll hear a competing sound coming from the south. Start whistles and cheers boom out of the swimming pool, over the tracks and to my perch. I’ll remember with both fondness and exhaustion the days when our...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to focus the nation’s attention on the most common non-skin cancer diagnosed in men in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. The NCI’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results Program estimates that more than 299,010 American men will receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2024, and that almost 13 percent of men will be diagnosed at some point in their lifetime. Prostate cancer also is the country’s second leading cause of cancer deaths in men...
I have a daughter who is obsessed with Halloween. I might be partly to blame for this, as I am an enthusiastic observer of all things holiday. From the time Ainsley was little, she had several items of Halloween apparel - T-shirts, barrettes, socks, earrings, pajamas and more. She had a whole stack of Halloween board books we would read before bed. We've always decorated the house and hosted an annual "spooky dinner" for family and/or friends, with menu items like mummy hot...
The Hinsdale Central Hall of Fame will induct six new members tonight, Sept. 19, at its dinner at Ruth Lake Country Club. The event has taken place every year since the inaugural class was inducted in 1997. Following are brief bios of members of the Class of 2024. Sandy Murray Gbur Class of 1973 As a high schooler, Gbur volunteered at The Farm Club (today's Hanson Center) in Burr Ridge and taught a young boy with a developmental disability how to bowl. This experience led...
Prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S., can affect men of all ages, although it predominantly occurs in older adults. The encouraging news is that early detection through regular screenings significantly enhances treatment outcomes and saves lives. As primary care physicians, we emphasize the importance of being informed about prostate cancer and taking proactive steps toward screening. Prostate cancer is often slow-growing and may not...
Meet Lavender, a 7-year-old sweetheart who just wants your love. She loves belly rubs, showing off her high-five skills and cuddling. Lavender is afraid of other dogs, but she doesn't mind cats and adores people. Lavender would do best in a home with older kids and would love a fenced yard where she can exercise without meeting other dogs. Her adoption fee is $325 and she is ready to go home today. She is currently in a foster home, so please call Hinsdale Humane...
Oktoberfest Sept. 28 Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road (708) 688-8000 www.brookfieldzoo.org/Oktoberfest Toss on some lederhosen and enjoy live polka music at the zoo’s beer garden. Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest beer and a seasonal menu featuring brats, sausages, pretzels with beer cheese and more will be available for purchase. Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., zoo open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $29.95, $24.95 for seniors and $20.95 for kids 3-11, plus $17-$20 parking. Walking Play: ‘The Grimmest of Tales’ Weekends, Sept. 28-Oct....
If Hinsdale Central seniors Elyssa Abdullah and Toral Bhatt make it to the IHSA girls golf meet next month in Decatur, it will be their fourth appearance at the tournament. The two competed in their first state meet as freshmen varsity team members, with Hinsdale's Abdullah placing fourth that year and Oak Brook's Bhatt tying for 60th. Abdullah's best finish was second place her sophomore year, while Bhatt improved to 15th last year. Varsity girls golf head coach Nick Latorre...
Matt Rogers Willowbrook What was your mindset coming into senior year? I really want to make sure I give this year my all and leave a lasting impact so that my last year is very memorable. I want to use all the lessons I've learned in the past seasons and prove what I know. How have you evolved as a competitor? Freshman year I hadn't bought into the sport of running as I have now. Middle school running wasn't as serious, but now I care about the sport and that makes me want...
Falcons 9U Gold Improves to 3-0 The Falcons 9U Gold players were impressive on both sides of the ball Sunday in Bloomingdale, winning decisively by a score of 27-8. The Falcons delivered their initial blow on their third offensive play from scrimmage when Connor Pauley (6 for 11, 165 yards, 3 touchdowns) connected with Bryce Lee, who took Pauley’s pass 93 yards to the house. Lee finished the day with three touchdowns (two through the air and one on the ground) and 211 all-purpose yards. Cole Sherwood also contributed to...
Hinsdale Central's Grace Gruber competes during the Red Devil Invite girls cross country meet Sept. 7 at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. Gruber was one of four Red Devils to finish the 2.9-mile race. (Jim Slonoff...
Cross country, boys Sept. 11 vs. Downers South, OP-RF & Naperville Central V places 1st with 23 points Miller, 2nd, 15:46.1 Tarasi, 3rd, 15:55.92 Revord, 4th, 16:02.41 Rogers, 5th, 16:07.98 Goebel, 9th, 17:08.34 Cross country, girls Sept. 14 @ First to the Finish Invite V places 10th with 291 points Satre, 27th, 18:57.5 Hodneland, 30th, 19:02.7 Backus, 53rd, 19:30.7 Skay, 91st, 20:13.3 McCormick, 103rd, 5th, 20:19.1 Flag football Sept. 12 vs. LT V loses 0-20 Golf, boys Sept. 17 @ Downers North V wins 150-156 Sept. 16 @ LT V...
