Week of January 9, 2025
Week of January 9, 2025
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. At that time First Federal Savings was located at 54 S. Washington St.. Today the store front is home to Einstein Bros Bagels. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to jslonof...
Each January, we talk to the leaders of seven major nonprofit agencies in Hinsdale about their experiences over the previous year and ask them to share one wish for the current year. The second article in this two-part series — focusing on Candor Health Education, Community Memorial Foundation, Hinsdale Humane Society and The Community House — will run Jan. 16. Hinsdale Historical Society The past year marked the 49th for the Hinsdale Historical Society. Katharine Andrew, society manager, said 2024 gave the organization...
Not many would describe the weather this week as ideal conditions for working outside. But for John Finnell and the village’s forestry employees, it is. “This weather right here, in the mid-20s with no snow, is fantastic,” said Finnell, superintendent of parks and forestry. “Our equipment still works well in the 20s and the ground is frozen, so we’re not doing a lot of damage to the turf. “This is perfect weather for pruning,” he said. Village crews and contract workers are in the midst of the village’s...
Ethan Harvey rolls the ball out while players wait to be called to run out during the 5-Star Winter Soccer camp at Hinsdale Central Friday. Faye Newlin waits for her chance to participate and Jack Walsh times Nathan Wiesum as he dribbles the ball through the cones. (Steve Johnston/for The...
Oak School fifth-graders not only sang "Everlasting fruitcake" by John Riggio, they got a chance to display their acting skills as the "fruitcake" made its way from student to student during the song. The fifth-graders along with students from each offered up a different tune during the annual Winter Sing Dec. 19, Please turn to Page 7 for more photos. (Jim Slonoff...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.diligent.community/Portal/ On the agenda: 2025-26 staffing framework, weapons detection system support and stipend request, contract for in-person real-time captioning services Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public meeting on preservation incentive application for 4 E. Fifth...
The Hinsdale Police Department teamed up with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies statewide this holiday season for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting impaired drivers from Dec. 13 through Jan. 2. The result? A safer holiday season with one impaired driving arrest, one zero tolerance arrest and 46 citations for seat belt, speeding, distracted driving and other traffic offenses. “We can’t stress it enough: Impaired driving is a deadly gamble,” said Deputy...
Hinsdale police released the following reports Jan. 7. DUI arrest A 24-year-old Countryside man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver and speeding at 12:11 a.m. Jan. 5 in the 100 block of East Ogden Avenue. Chung submitted to testing that indicated he was over the legal limit before being charged and released to appear in court. Domestic battery arrest A 39-year-old Hinsdale man was arrested for violating...
Adversity and unlikely choices were key factors in the success accrued by retired banker Jim McMahon. "Wisdom comes from humility," McMahon writes in "Here's What We're Going to Do," the memoir/leadership guide the Hinsdale resident published earlier in 2024. From family strife to financial strains, McMahon found his way through to reach the heights of the community banking industry. The oldest of five siblings, McMahon found himself early on thrust into a household...
How can people exercise their brains? We've all heard of aerobics as a way to keep our bodies healthy. Neurobics, on the other hand, isn't nearly as well known but may be as important to mental fitness as cardio is to physical fitness. "Our brains are continuing to grow," said Mary Ferguson, director of community relations at The Birches assisted living and memory care in Clarendon Hills. On Wednesday, Jan. 15, Ferguson's colleague, Patti Terkovich, will present "Building...
January is National Blood Donor Month, and the American Red Cross is urging citizens to make an appointment to donate lifesaving blood or platelets as the new year dawns to help keep the blood supply strong this winter. The start of the year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products, according to the organization. Severe winter weather often thwarts blood drive efforts. “Snow and ice caused about 16,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected last winter,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice...
From a polarizing election, military conflicts and a Bears season filled with utter disappointment, 2024 was quite a year! Don't get me wrong, 2024 was filled with many amazing moments, but I'm ready to welcome the new year with hope for better things. The calendar's turn offers us all a fresh canvas and an opportunity to hone in on our growth and let go of things that deter us. As this next year unfolds, become the best version of yourself by saying goodbye to these five...
I can't remember the last time I made a New Year's resolution. Nor can I remember the last time I kept a New Year's resolution - which is why I stopped making them. Weeks of indulging in eating, drinking, gift-giving and making merry can leave us feeling a mix of regret and panic. We look at the scale or checkbook balance and say, "No more!" But after a couple of weeks (or even a couple of days), our concern wanes - along with our will power. Instead of making resolutions, I...
Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors and attendees for supporting Serving Chicago Style Foundation’s mission and inspiring the next generation through sports and education. Our first annual Rally for a Clause Dec. 24 raised total revenue of $22,000. We are thrilled to support the work of the Love Like Sean Foundation and Chicago Youth Centers. Thank you again for your sponsorship. — Caroline Dolehide, Hinsdale, founder, Serving Chicago Style...
Visions of fresh opportunities and healthier personal habits typically accompany a year's birth. But the uncertainty of what lies ahead can also foster or compound one's anxiety level. Nourish the soul and manage stress with practices that make space for calmness amidst the daily churn of chores and external pressures. Hinsdaleans need not look far for help looking inward as these programs reveal. Sounds of serenity Sound bathing may not be a familiar concept to many, but...
Get ready to fall in love with this playful, energetic sweetheart who's bursting with personality and charm. Mooney is a tennis ball pro, a stuffed toy fanatic and the ultimate belly rub enthusiast. Mooney is searching for an active, fun-loving family who can match her zest for life. She thrives on new adventures, long hikes, agility challenges, and - most importantly - creating unforgettable memories with her favorite humans. Stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill...
Have you ever had best of intentions to eat healthy and stock your fridge with good food, only to find that after all that effort you suddenly have no desire to cook? I find this feeling usually hits me mid-January when my resolution-driven will power starts to wane. I had to laugh when I saw an Instagram post with a picture of a tasty cheese- and guacamole-topped taco with a caption that read "I have a fridge full of groceries and all I really want to eat is tacos," because...
Oak School students held their annual Winter Sing Dec. 19. Students from each grade performed a different piece. (Jim Slonoff...
At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, a 32-year-old Jason Lezak and his U.S. teammates defeated their vaunted counterparts from France in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay to win gold. "This was the best race of my life," he told Hinsdale Swim Club members at a special clinic Saturday. "We were going up against a French team that was the favorite. We were not supposed to win this race." Seconds later, swim club members were watching the race on the jumbotron at the Don Watson...
Chloe Black Hinsdale When did wrestling become your pursuit? My sophomore year I had a friend who asked me to join wresting with her since I was not doing a winter sport. I enjoyed it a lot and met so many great people. It was such a good experience I decided to stick with, and now I love the sport. How have you grown in the sport since then? My sophomore year I actually was really bad — I think I only had one win. At some point something clicked and I stared to improve my...
Hinsdale Central's Joshua Blase-Sanchez competes in the 120-pound weight class during the 58th annual Rex Whitlatch Invite Dec. 20 at Hinsdale Central. The host Red Devils finished in 22nd place with 38 points. (Jim Slonoff...
Basketball, boys Jan. 4 @ Hersey V wins 70-46 Dec. 26-30 @ HC Holiday Classic vs. Brother Rice (championship) V wins 52-51 Buzelis, 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, block Howell, 10 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks Dell, 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, steal Kozys, 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, steal, block Orozco, 2 points, 3 rebounds, assist, block Bero, 3 points, rebound Thick, 2 points vs. Niles North V wins 78-77 (OT) vs. Burlington Central V wins 70-65 vs. Plainfield East V wins 64-35...
