Week of October 31, 2024
Week of October 31, 2024
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board President Cat Greenspon apologized last week for confusion over the removal of responses to old Freedom of Information Act requests from the online public log. While speaking at the Oct. 24 board meeting, Greenspon said the move to limit responses available in the log to just those from the current year and the prior two years was not well disseminated to the public. “The board could have supported administrative decisions more by communicating better. We didn’t. For that I...
The Hinsdalean has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with Hinsdale High School District 86 to obtain more information about a complaint reportedly filed last month regarding a special education driver who had inappropriate interactions with a student. Attempts to obtain the complaint from attorney Roy McCampbell, who is reportedly representing the family, were unsuccessful. McCampbell, in an email, suggested that the recent loss of his family member was a complicating factor. “I would appreciate not mentioning...
Several thunder storms moved through Hinsdale in the early hours of Friday morning, Oct.25. The storms swept across the village with flashes of light and loud crashes - and only one lightening strike reported at a home in the 700 block of South Stough. The tree split three ways, with one large branch falling on the home, one branch falling across the street and the third branch falling in front of a neighbor's home. The main water line into the home was...
From the archives - This group of youngsters from Hinsdale are dressed in their homemade Halloween costumes in a photo taken in 1929. Halloween used to be a night of mischief and a bit of mayhem in Hinsdale - but tradition remains to dress up in costumes, albeit ones that are usually less spooky than those pictured here. This image comes from many of the glass slide negatives the Hinsdale Historical Society has in its...
Armed with mini flashlight projectors, Annie and Madeline Lauzen and Nora O'Malley found the perfect spot in the Hinsdale Public Library to view Halloween images. The girls were visiting the Boo Bash at the library Monday afternoon. (Jim Slonoff...
... grandmas play! Hinsdale's Karen Roche enjoyed taking her granddaughter, Lilly, to the Hinsdale Public Library's Boo Bash Monday afternoon. Lilly was very patient while getting a temporary face tattoo at the Halloween party. The library's entire youth department was transformed into a Halloween destination with dozens of stations for the children - and their grandmas - to enjoy. Please turn to Page 28 to see another picture from the event. (Jim Slonoff...
Residents are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour when daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. The Hinsdale Fire Department urges residents to change their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries when changing their clocks before going to bed Saturday night. These alarms should be installed in all sleeping room, hallways that lead to sleeping areas, basements and each additional level of the home. Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling 4 inches from the wall. Wall mounts should be 4-12...
Hinsdale Firefighters Pension Board 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on properties for inclusion on the Historically Significant Structures Property List, sign permit reviews for 9 E. First St. (Celestial Art Curation) and 19 W. First St. (Gone Grazy), Memorial Building plaques, Sixth Street improvement project, sign code update Hinsdale Village Board 7...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Oct. 29. DUI arrests • Nathan P. Ramones, 22, 2438 Westbrook Drive, Franklin Park, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane use, operating an uninsured vehicle, driving a vehicle with expired registration and obstructing an officer at 2:32 a.m. Oct. 26 at Ogden Avenue and Route 83. Ramones refused to comply with booking procedures and was charged with obstructing. He also refused to submit to testing to determine his blood-alcohol content. He...
Maggie Akers’ parents knew she was failing to thrive as an infant, but they didn’t know why. Eating was clearly a painful ordeal for her. Rounds of testing yielded no answers, and physicians were baffled. Finally at 20 months old — after enduring 13 endoscopies — Maggie was diagnosed with a chronic condition called eosinophilic esophagitis, or EOE. The disease causes her esophagus to become inflamed and constrict. “Food gets stuck and it’s really painful,” she...
What does a police chaplain do? The stress, anxiety and trauma of a tragic event often extends far beyond the people who are injured in an accident, own a property impacted by fire or are the victim of a crime. Pastor Meredith Onion said witnesses and first responders also can be negatively impacted by a traumatic situation. Her job as volunteer emergency chaplain for the Hinsdale Police Department is to be available to all of them. "I meet people where they are," said Onion,...
Please bring your rotting pumpkins and gourds to The Community House on Saturday, Nov. 9. Don’t throw them in the trash! Smash them in the Hinsdale Rotary “Pumpkin Smash” bin that will be located at The Community House parking lot, 415 W. Eighth St. in Hinsdale, from 8 a.m. to noon. Why do this? It’s pretty simple. If you throw your pumpkins and gourds in the trash, Republic Services will haul them away, load them into the Republic landfills, and there, your pumpkins and gourds will rot and create methane gas....
I had the privilege of serving as the moderator for a panel discussion on domestic violence at Pillars Community Health’s Bags and Bubbles event Sunday at The Elm in La Grange. I know about Pillars mostly through Buddy’s Place, which we attended as a family after Ainsley’s grandmother died and she struggled with the loss. I know a little about Pillars’ women’s shelter, Constance Morris House, from dropping off donations there. But I learned a lot about domestic...
I have lived in DuPage County for over 30 years, and Baron Leacock has earned my trust and support. Baron is running for the DuPage County Board, District 3. I encourage you to vote for him. I have gotten to know Baron, his wife and children. Baron grew up in Darien and graduated from Harvard University undergraduate and Columbia University for law school. Now he lives in Hinsdale with his lovely wife, and they are raising their three children here. Baron is like many of us who love our community and want to keep it safe...
I lost a great friend this month, as did many in the Hinsdale area. But Dr. Brian Moran was much more than just a friend. He spent much of his life working with, and saving thousands of men’s lives, including mine. His dedication to those with prostate cancer was world renown. And his commitment to encouraging all men to get tested was relentless. I hope every man reading this will consider getting tested in Brian’s honor. Thankfully I caught mine in time, and it eventually directed me to my old friend, who promptly...
Early on a recent Sunday morning, I walked to the train station. It was a beautiful day, and I was meeting my son Will in the city. I carried a big plastic bag with me; in it were handmade pieces of love. I was on my way to watch Will’s girlfriend, Holly, run the Chicago marathon. I had crafted posters in her favorite colors, red and green, (with feathers no less!), to hold when she ran by. They were rolled up in my bag, along with posters for my nephew Alex, who was also...
Tuesday is Election Day, the most momentous occasion that our representative democratic republic observes. The United States is a democracy because its citizens govern themselves. It is representative because people choose elected officials by free and secret ballot. Many of us may take this regular exercise in self-governance for granted, to the point that participation in it feels less than urgent or meaningful. We respectfully dissent from such an orientation. Voting is the lifeblood of our American identity, and the...
Something creepy lurks at the dead end of Canterbury Court. The underworld has taken over this dark corner of Hinsdale, disfiguring a lovely home into Massacre Manor. Tombstones, skeletons and giant spiders greet brave visitors looking to test their fear factor. The haunted house is the brainchild of Leo Dean, a senior at Benet Academy who lives a normal life there with his family when it's not Halloween season. Leo explained that the concept was birthed, well, out of his...
Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month and meet 10-year-old Boom. This puggle mix is a friendly, active guy who still has plenty of pep in his step. Boom gets along well with dogs, cats and younger kids. He gets a little worked up on walks, so he would love a fenced yard where he can relax after he's done playing. He is housebroken, neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He is a wonderful size at 23 pounds. Boom is currently in a foster home, so please call Hinsdale Humane...
Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, with over 37 million diagnosed and nearly 9 million unaware they have it. Each November, Diabetes Awareness Month aims to raise awareness about this growing health issue, emphasizing early detection, prevention and effective management of diabetes. Diabetes affects how your body processes sugar (glucose), its main source of energy. Normally, the body uses insulin to help glucose move from the bloodstream into...
Hinsdale Central varsity girls tennis coach Shawna Zsinko was feeling pretty good about her team's chances at the IHSA state tournament Oct. 25-26 at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. After all, the team had won conference and sectionals. Then her perspective changed. "When the draws initially came out on Tuesday (Oct. 22), I was a little taken aback," Zsinko said. "Only one of my teams was even seeded - and seeded a little lower than I would have thought. My initial...
In a series of plays in the last minutes of the second quarter, Patrick Connors gained 31 yards on one run and eventually scored, tying the Hinsdale Central-Downers Grove North game at 21-21. (Jim Slonoff...
Falcons 9U Gold Advances to SemiS The Hinsdale Falcons 9U Gold team improved to 9-0 by defeating Lyons 30-0 in the first round of the Bill George Youth Football League playoffs. On fourth down of the first series of the game, Bryce Lee got things going when he took a reverse 60 yards to the endzone and then caught a 2-point conversion from Connor Pauley. Later in the first half, Cole Sherwood broke on a Lyon’s pass from his position at corner and returned the interception for a touchdown. Noah Jones capped off the effort...
Ava Young Clarendon Hills What was goal for senior year? To make it as far as we can as a team in the postseason. I like how our team has this very tight connection and feel like we have to do our best for each other. How do you see your role as a team co-captain? I try to build up everyone’s confidence so we can keep improving and advance further as a team. What’s your specialty on the court? I’m libero, the player in the back row who picks up digs and specializes in serve receive. How long have you played...
Cross country, boys Oct. 26 @ IHSA Regional V places 2nd with 63 points Miller, 7th, 15:16.42 Gamboa, 8th, 15:21.83 Revord, 9th, 15:24.37 Krueger, 17th, 15:48.1 Tarasi, 22nd, 16:11.01 Kotleba, 26th, 16:20.04 Cross country, girls Oct. 26 vs. IHSA regional V places 1st with 28 points Hodneland, 2nd, 18:19.24 Satre, 3rd, 18:19.72 Kohn, 5th, 18:30.67 Skay, 7th, 19:02.03 Krogstie, 11th, 19:16.47 Gruber, 14th, 19:32.75 Soccer, boys Oct. 29 @ IHSA Sectional vs. Downers South V wins 3-1 Zamalaitis, 2 goals Szurgot, goal Oct. 23 @...
