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The 2021-22 Illinois Report Card lists Hinsdale Central High School's student population at 2,490. Of those students, only 62 identified as Black. Early this school year, three of those students approached their counselor, Gia Maniscalco, in hopes of starting an organization that would give Black students at Central a safe place to share experiences and build community. In December, they received approval to launch the Hinsdale Central Black Student Union. "We felt it was very...
The Hinsdalean typically begins its election coverage looking at the various topics that have been discussed at the board table over the past few years, with the goal of giving voters a sense of what new board members will face after the election. The superintendent and a sitting board member usually are interviewed for the story, and special attention is paid to any topics that have been divisive. In Hinsdale High School District 86, it would almost be easier to list topics that have not split the board than those that...
Snowcoming, Hinsdale Central's winter dance Saturday night, was a big hit among students. Hundreds of kids enjoyed the DJ, indoor ice rink, a life-sized winter globe, a photo booth and other games and food. Cookies and hot chocolate rounded out the menu for the evening. Please turn to Page 24 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Feb. 1 and 8. DUI arrest Esteban P. Hernandez, 33, 71 Stirling Lane, Willowbrook, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08 and speeding at 2:37 a.m. Feb. 5 at 55th Street and Holmes Avenue. He was charged and released to appear in court. Hit and run arrest Michael L. Montefinese, 58, 4500 Florence Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested for failure to remain at the scene of a vehicle damage accident for an...
The District 86 Board of Education, administration and Hinsdale High School Teachers Association announced Friday that they had reached a tentative agreement on a new teacher contract. “During the past four months, we have engaged in a positive and highly productive dialogue that has culminated in the creation of an agreement that honors the hard work and dedication of our teaching staff; will enable us to support and advance the mission, values and vision of our district; aligns with our collective commitment to fiscal s...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 15 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,452, compared to 4,437 a week ago. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level has dropped to low in DuPage County. District 181 reported 8 new cases Feb. 1-7, including four students, two teachers and two staff members. The district has reported a total of 224 cases since school opened....
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 Hinsdale Middle School 100 S. Garfield Ave. www.d181.org On the draft agenda: kindergarten path selection, early entrance criteria, abatement resolution, staffing report, elementary music resource recommendation, middle school language arts pilot update Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.d86.hinsdale86.org/boardofeducation On the agenda: update on student...
Basketball, boys Feb. 7 vs. Prospect V wins 64-48 Oosterbaan 32 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals Cernugel, 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists Collignon 6 points, 8 rebounds Burt, 4 points Graham, 4 points, rebound, assist Orozco 3 points, rebound Clawson, 2 points Eck, 2 points, rebound, assist Phillips, point, 2 rebounds, 3 assists Feb. 4 @ Plainfield East V wins 70-65 Feb. 3 vs. OP-RF V wins 69-54 Basketball, girls Feb. 7 @ Addison Trail V wins 50-37 Skinner, 14 points Dani, 8 points Dolan, 8 points McLaughlin, 5...
CENTRAL ATHLETES COMMIT TO PLAY The Hinsdale Central Athletic Department hosted a College Signing and Recognition Day event at the high school on Feb. 1. The following athletes were recognized: Remi Bokos, swimming, Indian River State College Ethan Du, volleyball, New York University Andrew Gilbert, swimming, Johns Hopkins University Sami Kassir, diving, University of Illinois at Chicago Max Pavlik, baseball, Tufts University Lauren Priest, swimming, Southern Methodist University Noah Priest, swimming, Boston College Sarah...
Parents who coach in the Jodie Harrison basketball program say they are amazed to see how much the players develop over the course of the season. "It's such a great program, because the kids grow so much from the first game to the last game," said Virginia Malinas, assistant coach for her son Carson's fourth-grade team and her daughter Sofia's seventh-grade team. "They look like a different team, and it's so wonderful to see them all develop and grow." The parents are also...
Deeds for these properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County from Jan. 5-25. 1. 110 S. Bruner St., Thomas Wake to Sean Phelan and Kelsey Kessler, Jan. 5, $1,325,000 2. 117 N. Vine St., Sally A. Gurzynski Trust and Gary Gurzynski to Matthew and Leah Whittaker, Jan. 5, $1,200,000 3. 430 S. Madison St., Sandra and Vincent Oleszkiewicz to John and Kaelin Melbourne, Jan. 6, $1,200,000 4. 2 Salt Creek Lane, 2 Salt Creek LLC to 2 Salt Creek Lane LLC, Jan. 9, $3,625,000 5. 320 Claymoor Road, Old National...
The Hinsdale Public Library's Voyagers Travel Discussion Club program Feb. 16 is on New Orleans - just in time for Mardi Gras. For more details, turn to Page 19....
Patty Burke has worn many hats over her nearly two decades of service to the Misericordia Women's League, including serving as benefit chair and league president. However, this year might just be her greatest role, as she and husband Ed have been selected as the nonprofit's 2023 Heart of Gold recipients. Burke's devotion to Misericordia started as a way to give back to the organization that she says "takes care of God's most vulnerable children" including her husband's...
How about a taste? That's the invitation extended to a couple of upcoming events in town that tap experts in libations for participants to enjoy an ounce of education and a full helping of fun. The first is Love is Brewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St. Participants can sample six beers and two featured cocktails and enjoy appetizers and live music. Jillian Spizzirri, facility and adult recreation supervisor at The...
Cardiac care recognized UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale has received a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care designation by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that have proven to deliver quality care with safe practices that lead to better health outcomes for patients. In the United States, one person dies every 34 seconds from a cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease...
William "Bill" Raymond Sutton, 95, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, died Feb. 3, 2023. Bill had a career as an executive doing mergers and acquisitions for Interlake Steel and retired in 1983. He also devoted his time to King-Bruwaert as president of the Woods Residents' organization and speaker scheduler for the Union Church Men's group. He enjoyed participating in the King-Bruwaert book club and exercise classes, playing bridge and poker, the Union Church Simple Supper,...
Ruth Ann Kosac, 78, of Burr Ridge, passed away Feb. 3, 2023, with her family by her side. Ruth started with her passion of crocheting at the age of 11. She made items such as blankets, bonnets, scarves, hats, mittens and donated crocheted items for military members and those in need. She was a longtime member of St Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale. She is survived by her husband, Timothy William Kosac; her children, Donna Marici, James (Colleen), Kenneth and Janet (Michael)...
Betty Belle Myers, 93, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully Jan. 29, 2023. Betty was born in 1929 in Fresno, Calif., to Joseph and Isabelle "Belle" Cartwright. She was the second eldest of four children and loved her three brothers, Robert "Bob," Gilbert "Gil" and Stanley "Stan." On Nov. 8, 1950 Betty married Richard "Dick" Eugene Myers, a love affair that lasted nearly 69 years and one that traversed the United States with multiple relocations for...
Asma Akhras is a welcome breath of fresh air as a candidate for our District 86 high school board. She is uniquely qualified to foster a partnership between home and school as the mother of a current district student, an experienced education professional and a long-time community volunteer. Her professional credentials are particularly impressive, with her success in collaborating among stakeholders to implement rigorous curricula in different school systems across the country. As a taxpayer, I also appreciate Asma’s p...
Among my several pet peeves is perhaps the granddaddy of them all - loud music playing everywhere, all the time, yet no one is listening. "What music?" If no one is listening to it, then is it even playing? This is kind of like the tree falling in a forest and no one being there to hear it. Does it still make a "thud?" So, if no one is listening to this music that plays everywhere, all of the time, then what is its purpose? Here's my guess - the death of silence. Remember...
I've been thinking a lot about love lately - and not because Valentine's Day is only a few days away. I've been thinking about love because Dan Harris keeps bringing it up on 10 Percent Happier, one of my favorite apps. He's not a mushy guy, and he's not talking about sappy romantic love - or even sappy self-love, although self-love is an important part of his message. Here's what he has to say about it: "Self-love, properly understood, not as narcissism, but as having your ow...
Love is in the air with the approach of Valentine’s Day. The occasion affords us the perfect opportunity for heartful recognition of those who selflessly serve Hinsdale’s nonprofits and faith communities. The organizations hope you feel their love! • Wellness House volunteer Gabrielle Sirchio has truly made a difference since joining the Unique Boutique Salon crew last summer, using her skills and passion as a stylist to help patients navigate hair changes during and after cancer treatment. • Laura Wisniowski is appreci...
Grace Shin said her ethnic heritage was a subject of curiosity among her elementary classmates in suburban Detroit. "I was asked often, 'Are you Chinese or Japanese?' And I would say, 'No, I'm Korean,' " Shin recounted. "And the other kids would be like, 'I don't know what that is.' " But they quickly learned what mandu was, as Shin's mom would serve the popular Korean dumplings at the school's cultural exchange event. "People loved it, and I remember feeling so much pride,"...
The intersection of York and Ogden was once the center of Brush Hill, which preceded Hinsdale's founding by about 30 years, according to Sandy William's book, "Images of America - Hinsdale." First, ancient Indian trails and later a "plank" road Ogden was one of three primary routes out of Chicago for settlers heading on their western journey. In the 1850s Benjamin Fuller incorporated many lots at the intersection as Fullersburg. The photo above is of the intersection in 1946,...
The effort to preserve Hinsdale's architectural heritage gained ground last week with the recommendation of nearly four dozen homes for inclusion on the village's Historically Significant Structures list. At the Feb. 1 Historic Preservation Commission meeting, commissioners considered 47 houses for the list. Each property was evaluated as to its ability to satisfy at least one of the following criteria: • associated with historically significant events • associated with a sig...
