Week of March 19, 2026
Week of March 19, 2026
Two Hinsdale nonprofit organizations have committed a total of $275,00 toward construction of a permanent pavilion at Burlington Park, and an additional donation is expected. The Hinsdale Village Board Tuesday accepted letters of intent from the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce for $100,000 and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale for 50 percent of construction costs up to $175,000. The village also expects to receive a donation form Hinsdale Bank and Trust, Village President...
A plan for data sharing between Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 and Hinsdale High School District 86 has been paused after concerns were raised about student privacy. At Monday’s District 181 meeting, board members Margie Kleber and Asim Aleem both called for the proposed memorandum of understanding to be pulled from the consent agenda to hold more discussion. Kleber said she received communications from constituents seeking more information about the agreement, which was approved by the District 86 board...
Community Consolidated District 181 Board Among other business Monday, board members: • approved a lease of 1,360 new iPads for kindergarten, third grade and staff. Students will keep the devices for the three-year term of the lease for a total cost of $603,074 with annual payments of $201,024. This is lower than the $245,000 annual payments that had been projected for the 2026-27 budget. • learned that Sinead Duffy resigned her board position last week due to “health issues,” according to board President Bill...
Hinsdale police announced investigators are searching for Bryan Vega, 24, who went missing Sunday, March 15, on the south side of the village. In a Tuesday post on Facebook, police reported that Vega, who has cognitive disabilities, was last seen at his home in the 5600 block of S. Washington St. Sunday morning. A subsequent post on Tuesday showed an image taken from a home surveillance system at around 7:50 a.m. Sunday in which he’s walking southbound on Grant Street south of 57th Street wearing a blue T-shirt and black...
Once a month members of Union Church gather to make sack lunches for The Night Ministry's Youth Engagement Services. Tom Norton, along with Marie and Greta Klein and Maddie Mushynski, made quick work on the sandwich assembly line, ultimately helping to assemble more than 150 sandwiches Sunday after church. The Night Ministry members work in Chicago in the streets, at schools and at drop-in programs providing services for youth and young adults experiencing...
March Madness, 1920s style - Karen Fiascone sends this picture of the 1926 Hinsdale Township High School basketball team. Team members are identified as (top row) Homer, H. Jones, S. Johnson, F. Stunkel, L. Siedcheik, (bottom row) Coach Jaggard, Mel Thayer and Bud Kelly. 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...
Transition Center programs are successful but could be offered at a lower cost without affecting students. That’s the message consultant Daniel Cates gave Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members at their March 12 meeting. Cates, hired by the board to evaluate the Transition Center, spent six weeks in the district visiting facilities and interviewing staff, students and other stakeholders to prepare his report and recommendations. “Everywhere I went in your programs, your kids are happy, they are safe and they are...
Two Hinsdale residents were newly appointed and one re-appointed to serve on village boards or commissions in a unanimous vote Monday by the Hinsdale Village Board. Carly Kuikman has been appointed to fill an unexpired term on the economic development commission through April 30, 2027. Kuikman is the founder of CSK Public Relations and brings almost 20 years of experience in marketing brand strategy in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Village President Greg Hart said at the meeting. Kevin Casey has been appointed to...
COLLEGE STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LISTS The following students from Hinsdale earned a place on the dean’s list or equivalent for the fall 2025 semester. • Sean Allison, Drake University • Stefani Andrews, University of Tampa • Logan Baffico, University of Tampa • Atman Balakrishnan, Kettering University • Finn Cain, Marquette University • Loretta Fey, Marquette University • Luke Furey, College of the Holy Cross • Zhili Hou, Tufts University • Grace Hueber, University of Tampa • Vincent Lynch, Marquette...
Scout Troop 10 Hinsdale held its annual pancake breakfast March 7 at Union Church. The menu included unlimited pancakes and sausages along with Samosas and juice and coffee. More than 300 people took part in the annual breakfast. The scouts flipping pancakes are Sabrina Ryan and Hailey Ormbrek. Mason Chan was on hand in the dinning room serving Dan, Clare and Haley Moffett. (Jim Slonoff...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.diligent.community/portal Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Hinsdale Public Library 20 E. Maple St. www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: recommendation for executive director annual review, 2025 funds transfer resolution, artificial intelligence...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports March 17. DUI arrests • A 34-year-old Chicago man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal stopping/standing/parking where prohibited at 11:47 p.m. March 14 at Route 83 and 55th Street. Police were dispatched for a reckless driving complaint and found the vehicle on the shoulder with the suspect asleep at the wheel. He refused testing to determine his blood-alcohol content before being charged and released to appear in court. • A 34-year-old...
In skilled hands, felt can evoke the feels in any season. Even a pontiff can get the woolen treatment. "What I'm sculpting here is the pope's head," said needle felting artist Jackie Fasano Bartolini, holding a white fluff ball in her Hinsdale home studio. "I'm getting ready to put on his nose." The senior artisan is constantly getting ready for the next occasion that demands decor, with whimsical Easter bunny creations and a palm-sized storybook-like carrot garden...
For agent Dan Litzhoff, real estate is about so much more than buying and selling homes. It's about changing a furnace filter, fixing a toilet seat and hanging a television - all things he has done to make a house feel like home to a new owner. "I like helping people, because it makes me feel good," said Litzhoff, an agent with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections in Hinsdale. Litzhoff said he uses his vast handyman skills, his local connections and his knowledge of...
In 2023, the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reported that nearly 2 million adolescents ages 12–17 reported using drugs in the past month. The same report found that teens in Illinois are almost 14 percent more likely to report past-month drug use than teens nationwide. March 16-22 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, an occasion to lean into discussions about substance use and prevention, especially as it pertains to our rising generation. Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among youth, according...
We have all heard the expression "born lucky." I have never, however, heard anyone described as being "born handy." That might not be a thing. The handyperson in our household has always been my wife. She just seems to understand how everything works and how to fix it when it doesn't. Was she "born handy" because she is the daughter of an engineer, a man who could fit 42 suitcases in the trunk of a Subaru? Or is she handy because she learned by watching her dad and can put...
I used to edit a weekly sports column when I worked at The Doings. Most of the time, the author would write about something going on with Hinsdale Central teams or athletes, with an occasional piece on professional sports. Every now and again he would write my least-favorite type of column, which he called "Cleaning out the in-box." These columns would be a series of blurbs on a variety of random topics that had no relationship to one another. I would get so frustrated every...
Who's ready for spring? Sure didn't feel like Mother Nature was ready a couple of days ago, but Chicagoans are accustomed to winter overstaying its welcome. Tomorrow, March 20, is the vernal equinox, when long nights begin to give way to longer days and we look forward to a thawing landscape of blossoming flowers and trees, and outdoor activities sans 17 layers. Here are some of the programs being offered in Hinsdale's surrounding area to help celebrate the awakening season....
Meet Clarabelle, a sweet and easygoing girl who's ready to be your ultimate cuddle buddy. She loves belly rubs, leisurely walks and cozy nights in, and her goofy, affectionate personality has made her a favorite among staff and volunteers. Clarabelle would thrive as a spoiled one-and-only with a single person or couple ready to give her all the love she deserves. Plus, she's potty-trained and comes with complimentary training when adopted. For more information, stop by the...
A few years back, I started gifting first-time parents I knew well a set of "Crib Notes." They are a spin on Cliff Notes for those of you old enough to remember what those are. Who doesn't want a parenting cheat sheet of sorts? Having been in the mental health field for three decades and parenting my own children into young adulthood, I've become quite familiar with the common struggles for children and parents. Since I'm limited to 550 words or fewer, here's the abbreviated...
Athletes at Hinsdale Central compete in 13 spring sports. That means four sets of season previews with coaches sharing information about their hopes for the season, potential challenges and some of their top athletes. This is the second preview of the four, featuring girls badminton and boys gymnastics and volleyball. Last week was track and field and water polo for boys and girls. Next week will be boys and girls lacrosse and girls soccer. Girls badminton First competition:...
Hinsdale Central sophomore Bogdan Ivkovic takes aim at the goal Tuesday night in a boys water polo match against York. The Red Devils fell short against their conference rival Dukes, 5-12. (Jim Slonoff...
Peyton Klovanich Hinsdale How do you feel as the start of baseball season approaches? This is my favorite week of the year before the season opener. This week all practices become really intense building up to a great environment leading up to game day. When did you start playing baseball competitively? I started playing in first grade and have played for different travel programs. What do you enjoy about the sport? I like how it's a team sport and you need all nine guys on...
Badminton March 17 @ Lockport Township Quad vs. Lockport V wins 6-2 vs. Lyons Township V wins 7-1 vs. Wheaton Warrenville South V wins 8-0 Gymnastics, boys March 13 @ LT Invite V places 3rd with 126.2 points Floor exercise Kang, 2nd, 9 McDaniel, 6th, 8.3 Brown, 21st (tie), 6.2 Pommel horse Kang, 1st, 8.6 Brown, 8th, 6.1 McDaniel, 11th (tie), 5.6 Still rings Kang, 4th, 7.9 White, 13th, 6.4 DeLeon, 15th (tie), 6 McDaniel, 15th (tie), 6 Vault McDaniel, 4th, 8 Kang, 9th (tie), 6.4 White, 19th, 6.1 Parallel bars Kang, 1st, 8.8...
