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Alternative universes. They were the subject of a recent podcast from This American Life - "Gardens of Branching Paths." I enjoyed hearing the stories of a Jew imagining parallel universes without the Nazis, a speech President Bill Clinton might have given before he was impeached, twins who feared they were switched as infants and a Korean-born woman who wondered what life might have been like had she not been adopted by an American couple. At first I thought the topic of...
Making music - Liam Blank, along with his mom and dad, Meredith and William, spent some time singing and playing instruments at the Zion Preschool Early Childhood Education Center's pancake breakfast Jan. 11. Roberta Wentling from Tiny Toes Music was on hand to entertain and encourage families to join in on the musical fun....
Basketball, boys Jan. 18 vs. Wheaton North V wins 59-49 Isaacson, 17 points, 9 rebounds, assist, steal, 2 blocks Sessa, 11 points, 6 rebounds, steal Northey, 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, steal St. John, 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals Nelson, 5 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists Quast, 5 points, 4 rebounds, assist, 2 blocks Herbst, 3 points Cain, 2 points, steal Borhani, steal Jan. 17 @ Glenbard West V wins 54-28 Isaacson, 18 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 blocks St. John, 9 points, rebound, assist Nelson, 7...
Name: Michael Benington Year: senior Hometown: Hinsdale When did you start swimming competitively and why? I started club swimming in fourth grade. I think it was my mom having me try different sports. Swimming is the one that stuck with me. What is your favorite event? The 200 individual medley is my favorite event. You get to be a lot more of a versatile swimmer because you get to swim every stroke. It's just a really fun swim to race. I think during the off-season (with FMC...
Forget sun-drenched, sandy oceanside winter escapes. Head for the higher elevations, where a little windburn is harmless and precipitation is the desired forecast. That's the perfect travel plan for some Hinsdale families this season, downhill ski enthusiasts that embrace the season of snow. We talked to the Grieves and the Risingers about the joy that rises within them as they descend the slopes. The Grieve family Elizabeth Grieve, 15, finds such fulfillment in skiing that...
Edward is a sweet kitty with a gorgeous gray coat and stunning gold eyes. He is 3 years old, weighs just under 10 pounds and is approved for adoption to families with children of any age. Edward is neutered and up to date on all of his vaccinations. Come meet Edward and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and...
My fourth-grader is studying the American Revolution. Which means our family is constantly being told or quizzed about the American Revolution. ("No, I don't know the date of the Boston Massacre. ... Yes, I'm sure that it was before 1776.") It has also caused me to reflect on how scary, courageous and amazing the founding of our country was. And, how puzzling and wonderful that the pursuit of happiness is one of the first rights granted to citizens of this new land. The pursui...
"Meditation is, in my mind, the most radical thing a human can do. It's a way to shift our state in the moment to be more relaxed and available. But even more importantly, it's a way to shift who we are in all future moments, so that our baseline way of operating in the world is calmer and clearer, more fearless, more caring." - Jeff Warren Some people think they would never be able to meditate. They have too many thoughts racing through their minds. Those folks aren't the...
CHAMBER NAMES OFFICERS, Directors Melissa Waters of Hinsdale Furriers was named chairman of the board for 2020 for the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, and Bob Smith of Corporate Risk Management will serve as vice chairman. New directors are Andrea Kaspar of J. McLaughlin, Paige Logan of Event Staffing by Paige and J. Ford Sunderland of Sterling & Knight Jewelry & Pawn. COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LISTS Several Hinsdale students earned a spot on the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester at their respective colleges and uni...
Saturday may be the Chinese New Year, but at Hinsdale's Wild Ginger Asian restaurant, owner Lisa Fang is celebrating her establishment's sixth year of serving dishes from China, Thailand, Japan and more. "We kind of do a little bit of everything," she said. "Some like the Thai food better, others like the hibachi." Both have been popular this winter at the 44 S. Washington St. eatery. The Thai seasoning packs a lot of heat, and foods grilled on the traditional Japanese...
Brian A. Przyzycki, 51, of Hinsdale passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 17, 2020. Brian was born in 1968 in Stickney to Theresa and Jerome Przyzycki. He earned a degree in pharmaceutical science from Creighton University and just celebrated his 30th year working for the Walgreens Company. He married Julie A. Janik on Aug. 16, 2008. Brian was an avid fisherman and loved to organize outdoor activities like camping, fishing trips and golf outings for family and close friends. He...
Maureen Anita Petell, nee McMahon, 85, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away Jan. 16, 2020. Maureen, 85, was born in 1934 in Chicago to James and Mary McMahon and was a retired nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Petell; her brothers, James (Kay) and Robert McMahon; and her sisters, Marjorie (Ron) Fraider and Marilyn Benoit. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Daniel B. Benoit; and her stepchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and...
Kevin M. Knaul, 47, a 15-year Hinsdale resident, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 30, 2019. Kevin always had a smile on his face and positive energy to fill a room. He most enjoyed coaching son Carter in Little League, special dates with daughter Emily, any time on a boat with a fishing pole and rounds of golf with many friends. He was a coach, mentor and friend to many, who will remember him for his kindness and generosity. Kevin is survived by his wife of 19 years, Tiffany...
I am writing to thank Hinsdale residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Hinsdale and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.9 million shoebox gifts in 2019. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2019, the ministry is now sending 10,569,405 shoebox gifts to children worldwide. Through shoeboxes — packed with fun toys, school supplies and hyg...
It was almost midnight when we settled in by the fire and my friend said to the group, "I want to hear everyone's favorite childhood memory." Groans of protest ensued. "Come on ... a favorite childhood memory, any childhood memory," he persisted. Tired but intrigued, we gave in. I passed on the first go round, combing my brain for a favorite. Other friends jumped right in with stories that ran the gamut - an exuberant purchase of a long forbidden video game system, a broken...
In 1995 La Grange Memorial Hospital was sold and part of the proceeds were used to create Community Memorial Foundation. Who could have imagined the work the foundation would do? The foundation, which has issued more than $77 million in grants to nonprofit agencies in 27 communities, will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration tomorrow. The theme — turning Silver into Gold — reflects the foundation’s approach to working with local nonprofits. CMF works to leverage the funds it has available to provide even more finan...
Newcomer is a title that Heather Laughman has held more than once. And no matter how many times she finds herself as a resident of an unfamiliar new town, it's always a challenge to make it feel like home. As a member and former co-president of the Newcomers and Neighbors of the Greater Hinsdale Area, she tries to make that transition easier for those who are new to Hinsdale. Laughman said she remembers feeling a little lost, lonely and overwhelmed shortly after moving to...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Jan. 14 and 21. DUI arrests • Andriy Bindas, 52, 450 Bedford Lane, Volo, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol at 4:31 p.m. Jan. 14 in the 600 block of West Walnut Street. An open container of whiskey was located inside the vehicle. He was charged and released to appear in court. • Brian P. O’Doherty, 62, 22 Portwine Road, Willowbrook, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to reduce speed...
All due respect to Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, the Hinsdale Central marching band made its own version of a Roman holiday to welcome 2020. The band traveled to Italy last month to perform at the annual Rome New Year Parade. Seniors Mia Gaddis and Lorenzo Jennings said they learned about the trip toward the end of last school year. "I just lost it, I was so excited," said Gaddis, a flutist. "I remember all of (last year's) seniors were so jealous," remarked Jennings, a per...
Hinsdale detective Thomas Krefft and murder suspect Dominic Sanders spent about six hours together May 25, 2017, in an interrogation room at the Burr Ridge Police Department. Over that time — which started at about 3:30 a.m. — Krefft picked at Sanders’ story about how and why he had sold two rings at a pawnshop in Melrose Park earlier that month. The rings are playing a key role in Sanders’ trial for the slaying of Andrea Urban on May 4, 2017, inside her Hinsdale home. Please click on the following link to continue reading...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 Hinsdale Central High School, 55th and Grant streets On the agenda: PCB curriculum work, executive search for assistant superintendent, approve summer school 2020 proposed program and budget, approved biology G course for Hinsdale Central Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: discussion of parking in the central business district, increase vehicle sticker fees, consulting agreement for 5G...
The second-floor room at Hinsdale Central High School looks like other administrative offices, with desks and computers and a Keurig machine. But the command center has one unique feature - two 65-inch screens that can pull up as many as 36 views from the 150 security cameras in and around the high school. On this Tuesday morning, security officer Tammy Madden is monitoring activity. She's a retired commander from the Oak Brook Police Department, notes Kevin Simpson, security...
Postcards from the past - The street scene on the postcard of Washington Street looking north from First Street was taken around 1935. The postcard was mailed on Aug. 7, 1940, at 3:30 p.m. from "Gramps" to Miss Dorothy Richmond, who must have been visiting a camp or friends in Benzie County, Michigan. The good news is Gramps said if she ran out of money, she should telegraph him. (Hinsdale Historical Society photo)...
Ellie Brankin of Hinsdale works on her dribbling while Graham Pruitt of Hinsdale puts up a shot during the Winter Break Basketball Camp at The Community late last month. Abraham Auyeung of Hinsdale enjoys a break between drills. (photos by Steve Johnston for The Hinsdalean)...
The village has received a $400,000 grant to help pay for renovations at the Hinsdale Community Pool. Staff learned Friday that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources had selected the village to receive a 2020 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant. The grant will provide almost a third of the needed funds to renovate and repair the aging pool. “I’m really excited that the IDNR saw this is a quality project,” said Heather Bereckis, superintendent of parks and recreation. “Everyone should have that opportu...
