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Hinsdale police distributed the following report Dec. 30. Driver arrested for criminal trespass A 47-year-old man from Milwaukee, Wis., was arrested for criminal trespass to vehicle and driving with a suspended license at 11:55 a.m. Dec. 26 at BP Gas Station, 149 E. Ogden Ave. He was driving a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Milwaukee and had arrest warrants out of Chicago and McHenry County. He was charged and taken to DuPage County Jail on the warrants....
Hinsdale Central's Dillon Orozco (clockwise from top left) drives into the lane and teammate Eric Kozys pulls up for a jumper during the Red Devils first-round game Dec. 26 against Plainfield East at the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic tournament. Michael Powell kept his sights on the bucket while Orozco put in a layup during the contest, a 64-35 Devils victory. The team was set to play in the championship against Brother Rice Monday night, after press time. (Jim Slonoff...
Clyde is a lively, affectionate little guy with a heart full of love and an energy that's impossible to miss. He's always ready to join the fun, whether it's curling up for a cozy snuggle with his favorite people, chasing after toys or enjoying his favorite snacks. His happy-go-lucky spirit is contagious, and he'll quickly become the center of your world. Clyde is looking for a home where he can be your one-and-only companion, soaking up all the love and attention he...
See the inside of the McCormick House decorated for Christmas, enjoy outdoor light shows and festive decorations and admire a 28-foot tree at Christmas at Cantigny, which runs through Sunday, Jan. 5....
Add a late entry to your 2025 resolution list: see more theater! It shouldn't be difficult to follow through with a lineup of notable productions on tap nearby. Local stages are continuing their 2024-25 seasons with productions ranging from hit musicals to comedies, and from romance to whodunit. Book your seat now, and enjoy the show! • "Disney's The Little Mermaid" continues its run through Sunday, Jan. 12, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Dive b...
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, 94, of Oak Brook passed away peacefully at his home Dec. 22, 2024. Larry was an honorable man who lived life fully. He attended Fenwick High School and graduated from Purdue University in 1955. He continued to be one of the biggest Boilermaker fans around. He was a decorated Korean War veteran earning the Bronze Star, and he remained a proud veteran. Larry was president of Midland Pipe and Supply, which was founded by his father in 1924. Both he and his...
Penny Johnson works with the cast of the Union Church children's Christmas pageant during a rehearsal before it was presented in worship Dec. 22. Haley Tuck (see Page 9) makes a last-minute costume adjustment. Music director Stephen Edwards gathers the young singers to fine tune one of the songs. This year an especially large group of children were in the cast, so organizers had to find more halos, wings and donkey ears. A church member who is a master seamstress helped out...
Una Mae Herzog, 95, of Clarendon Hills passed away Dec. 28, 2024. Una was born in 1929, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Alfred and Una (Baxter) Booth. She graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria in 1947. She married Edward E. Herzog on March 12, 1949, in Peoria. They were married for 63 years before his passing in 2012 in Peoria. Together they lived in Peoria for 15 years raising their family prior to moving to the Chicago area for the next 20 years. They then...
A New Year, a new you — isn’t that how the saying goes? As a high school student, not sure I have lived long enough for any resolutions. This idea of a new me when I haven’t finalized the old me is a bit of a stretch. Why make resolutions for an idealistic version of myself when I could spend more time just celebrating my truths? Teenagers are so stressed these days, chasing an ideal of what could be great. Instead, take stock of what you know is true and embrace what you have...
Una Mae Herzog, 95, of Clarendon Hills passed away Dec. 28, 2024. Una was born in 1929, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Alfred and Una (Baxter) Booth. She graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria in 1947. She married Edward E. Herzog on March 12, 1949, in Peoria. They were married for 63 years before his passing in 2012 in Peoria. Together they lived in Peoria for 15 years raising their family prior to moving to the Chicago area for the next 20 years. They then retired in 1986 to a lake home in Oak Run near...
Since 2011, I have been writing an annual birthday letter to Ainsley as my final — or first — column of the year, depending on how her Jan. 2 birthday falls. I would love to say I had an annual tradition in mind that first year, but I actually was just trying to fill space during that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s. As I have repeated every year, I appreciate how patient Ainsley has been in allowing me to write this column — and how patient readers have been in...
The top five resolutions for 2025, according to Statista Consumer Insights, are to save money, eat healthier, exercise more, lose weight and spend more time with family and friends. Every year at The Hinsdalean we like to move beyond setting our own resolutions and offer a list for readers, leaders and elected officials in the community to try to improve on what we always hope will be a peaceful and prosperous new year. We’re not sure whether this unsolicited advice will be followed, but like Fred’s Christmas greetings to his...
For many, the days leading up to Christmas involve shopping, decorating and wrapping gifts. For Haley Tuck, that time of year has often been filled with rehearsals, costumes and lots of children. Tuck has been part of Union Church's annual Christmas pageant for as long as she can remember, first as a cast member and more recently as an organizer of the church's long-standing tradition. "I've been every single possible thing," said Tuck, who over the years portrayed various...
Changes that would make improve benefits for government employees hired since 2011 could be on the table when lawmakers return to Springfield in January. The General Assembly passed legislation in 2010 to create a second tier of state pension benefits in hopes of reducing long-term liabilities. But the latest benefits structure for employees entering the government workforce after 2010, known as Tier 2, has raised concerns about its compliance with Social Security and fairness. Not all public employees are covered by Social...
Toni Patisserie & Café had its busiest holiday season ever this year, owner Toni Cox said. "Both Thanksgiving and Christmas we did way more than our projections, and our projections are pretty aggressive," Cox said last week. "We were pleasantly surprised." The buche de Noel (yule log) cake, stollen and cookies were the biggest sellers. "Cookies were crazy. We had a hard time keeping up with them," Cox said. For the first time this year, the shop sold hors d'oeuvres for...
The Hinsdale Public Library at 19 E. Maple St. offers a variety of services to residents. • E-books and e-audio books Library cardholders can check out titles from the eMedia Library, Libby and Hoopla. • Streaming music, movies and TV Hoopla offers a selection of music, TV, movies and select MasterClass courses for streaming and downloading. Kanopy’s streaming collection of films and HPL’s Great Courses collection are available as well. • Digital magazines More than 7,000 titles are available through the eMediaLib...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings...
As I reflect on the past year, and in particular the last six months in my role as superintendent of this incredible school district, I am filled with gratitude and pride. Even before officially coming on board, I participated in a series of listening and learning sessions with members of our community — students, families, teachers and local leaders — to better understand the heartbeat of our district. One of the highlights of that period was attending the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024. Celebrating their ach...
As we wound down the 2024 calendar year, we couldn’t help but reflect on all the fantastic things we accomplished together. Our district once again excelled in various areas and continued to solidify our reputation as a premier district. As a district, our collective efforts have been recognized at the state and national level. Clarendon Hills Middle School received the prestigious National Green Ribbon Award for its commitment to health and wellness and facility e...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Village Bootery was located at 52 S. Washington St. Today Vintage Charm is currently operating there. 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 [email protected]....
Hinsdale Central's madrigal concert was held early last month. With songs, quick skits and plenty of laughter and good cheer, the program was a big hit with the audience. In addition to the Royal Court Madrigal Singers, music was performed by the Chamber Strings and Holiday Winds. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Almost 300 new laws took effect in Illinois as of Jan. 1, including ones governing how citizens get IDs, what information is included in job postings and how people can cancel gym memberships. Here some of the changes that Hinsdale residents should be aware of, including ones co-sponsored by the village’s General Assembly lawmakers, with contributing reporting by Capitol News Illinois. The state’s minimum wage is now $15, completing a six-year ramp-up initiated during Gov. JB Pritzker’s first month in office in 2019. Also in...
Practice makes perfect as members of the Union Church's Children's Christmas Pageant held their dress rehearsal Dec. 21. The program featured traditional songs and readings by the older students to tell the story of Christ's birth. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
