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A disconcerting mammogram reading prompted Julie McGue to search for her birth family, with the hopes of learning her medical history. The five-year search process generated much more than information about her genetic predispositions. McGue found and established a relationship with her birth mother and other relatives, chronicling the experience in her memoir, "Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family and Belonging." "From the very get-go I was journaling about what I...
On Valentine’s Day, most people are thinking about romantic love. I always think about Valentine’s Day my sophomore year in college. My boyfriend made me a homemade card and asked me to wear his lavaliere (a step before getting pinned). He was smart enough not to buy it in advance, as I had rejected this idea previously. But once I said yes, he walked a mile and a half in the snow to buy me one. He’s now my husband and has done many nice things for me on Valentine’s Days over...
RED DEVILS TO continue careers Six Hinsdale Central High School seniors were recognized at Signing Day Feb. 3 for committing to play for a college or university. They are • Sean Allison, Drake University, football • Braxton Bokos, Queens University of Charlotte, triathlete • Annette Ciupek, University of California-Berkeley, lacrosse • Zoe Limparis, Illinois State University, tennis • Jake Quast, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, basketball • Kayla Teuscher, West Point Academy, diving MONYEK SCORES CAREER HIGH Senior Elea...
By Pamela Lannom [email protected] Hinsdale Central Red Devils usually don't sing the praises of alumni of their arch rival, Lyons Township High School. Unless that alum is Kelly Watson, Central's assistant athletic director and this year's assistant AD of the year. In nominating Watson to the Illinois Athletic Directors Association, Central athletic director Dan Jones described her as the most humble and hardworking person he has known in his 33-year career in...
Bringing luxury outdoors is the theme of one of the showcased tables at the Infant Welfare's annual Tablescapes charity event - inspired by one Hinsdale businesswoman's love of entertaining outdoors, in elevated style. When Irene Wood, founder of The Fields, South Haven's award-winning glamping destination, decided to sponsor the "Fireside" tablescape, she immediately knew she wanted to evoke a feeling of chalet-chic. By incorporating furs, vintage china and live-edge wood...
Monday can be a weekly weak point when it comes to expressions of endearment. And with Valentine's Day 2022 also coming the day after the Super Bowl, it's enough to slow anyone's romantic roll. So think beyond Feb. 14, just as local attractions and businesses have done, with their offerings of special outings taking place over the extended Valentine's Day weekend. Here are few certain to kindle the right mood. Date night At the Mac College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center,...
Why did you invent the Rheoxygenator? Too much of anything can be a bad thing. That fact is what drove cardiac surgeon and entrepreneur Neil Thomas of Hinsdale to pursue a safer way to treat heart patients. "Our device is basically a blood pump," said Thomas, founder, principal inventor and chief medical officer of Chicago-based Rheoxtech. Since forming the company 15 years ago, Thomas and his team have worked to develop a device that will allow doctors to control the rate at...
John Woodney Otten, 68, of Hinsdale and Hilton Head, S.C., passed away Jan. 14, 2022, after a short-term acute illness. He was born in 1953 in Washington, D.C., to Dorothy P. and Col. Charles F. Otten. As a military son, John attended four years at Nurnberg American High School in Germany, where his love of travel was inspired as he explored Europe at every opportunity and gained the rich experiences for his many tales of adventure. After graduation from the University of South Carolina, he embarked upon a career in the...
W. Kenneth Hall Jr., 85, of Elmhurst, formerly of Hinsdale, died Feb. 3, 2022. He is survived by his sons, Craig (Sandy) Hall and John (Skyla) Hall; his grandchildren, Andrew Hall, Kyle Hall and Mike McCabe; his sister, Diane Lesky; and his nephews, Doug (Jeff Steele) Lesky and David (Jan) Lesky. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne G. Hall; and his daughter, Moira Hall. Services were held earlier this week at Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale and Grace Lutheran Church in La Grange. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens...
Ruth Jane Brummet, 94, of Bloomington passed away Feb. 2, 2022, at Martin Health Center in Bloomington. Jane was born in 1927 in Washburn to Gail and Gene Kunkle. Jane loved music and was a music major at the University of Illinois. She was an active member of First Christian Church in Bloomington and was a life-long member of the choir, where she enjoyed many friendships while singing in quartets and other musical ensembles. She was proficient in both the piano and organ as...
Patricia Ann Bates, 69, of Oak Brook died Feb. 7, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Gary R. Bates; her children, James "JJ" (Alison) Bates, Christopher Bates, and Meghan (fiancé Matt Pittman) Bates; and her grandchildren, Colt, Maddy, Ellie, Henry and Malia. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to the Arthritis Foundation at...
To mask or not to mask - The answer for the 150 or so people who gathered outside District 181 headquarters Monday in Clarendon Hills was not to mask. With District 181 holding a remote learning day, many children were available to participate in the civics lesson. The demonstration was in support of a Friday decision by a Sangamon County judge that Gov. JB Pritzker's administration overstepped its bounds by issuing mask and vaccine mandates through emergency rules. Please...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Feb. 8. DUI arrest Chestine Gajos, 60, 603 Yosemite Ave., Naperville, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane use at 12:45 a.m. Feb. 5 at Route 83 and Chicago Avenue. Gajos was charged and released to appear in court. Leaving the scene arrest Adelmar Huerta-Avila, 25, 5229 W. 23rd St., Cicero, was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and failure to report accident to police at 4:30 p.m....
Many people in our beloved community are hurting right now; and as members of Redeemer Lutheran Church’s Church and Community Group, we do not feel comfortable sitting idly by. We are people of faith who believe that all are created in God’s image, that diversity is built into God’s creation and that we are called to love our neighbors. As parents and members of the community, we care about how our children are educated. We want academic excellence. We also want our children to succeed in their lives and future careers. This...
Let’s talk straight. Hinsdale D86 parents need not feel ashamed, demoralized, guilty for their hard-earned efforts that blessedly allows them the choice of communities and school districts. There is a sacrificial price to pay in order to live in Hinsdale and that is, hard work. Equity consultant? Why? To belittle, shame, demoralize and lay guilt on the children of this community that do not deserve it. Parents protect their children from this kind of assault. Teachers of Hinsdale are hired to protect their students, too. T...
I consider myself an enforcer of the oft-neglected and seriously misunderstood apostrophe. After 15 years of teaching in college, I can tell you for sure its days are numbered. Few students can write beyond texting and that, of course, is a language all its own. The little old apostrophe just gets no respect. My students consider its placement to be strictly optional and a serious impediment to their creativity. "A little dot with a tail. What's the big deal, huh, professor?"...
As a 30-year resident of Hinsdale High School District 86 who raised three graduates, I am grateful for the great educations that they received from kindergarten through 12th grade. We all made wonderful, life-long friends, too. However, my adult children have told me that their friends of color had some negative experiences in school and that the curriculum omitted history about marginalized peoples. My kids lament the lack of diversity in our schools and community. It does not reflect the world that they live and work in...
Giving is central to the Valentine’s Day spirit, and so at this time each year The Hinsdalean recognizes those who give their time and energy through community organizations committed to making this corner of the world a better place through their diverse missions. Here are the 2022 “Valentine” recipients as recommended by the leaders of the agencies they serve. • Joan Chiaviello and Susann Oakum have been the steadfast greeters for clients arriving at each HCS Family Services pantry distribution — even throughout the pande...
As an enterprising undergrad at Arizona State University, J. Ford Sunderland was a quick study recognizing he could leverage his background working in his father's jewelry business to help cash-strapped co-eds obtain funds. "I would buy from students that needed money for the weekend," Sunderland related. "And I also sold jewelry to sororities and at flea markets during the Christmas season." Today, the Hinsdale resident operates the Sterling & Knight Jewelry and Pawn store ch...
Sixty Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 58 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 3,518, compared to 3,458 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had nine confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School reported six positive cases, 12 in isolation and two in...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 Hinsdale Middle School, 100 S. Garfield Ave. https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: property tax abatement amount, increasing substitute pay, FY 2022 update, 2022-23 and 2023-24 school calendars, five-year forecasting Hinsdale Economic Development Commission 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 Memorial Building, 19 E. Chicago Ave. https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: Restaurant Week 2022, spring business highlights Hinsdale High School Dist...
Were it not for his daughter, Bill Lewis might never have found his birth family. Four years ago, when she was a senior in high school, Mary Claire came to her father with a simple request. Well, more of a demand. "She is a triple Type A and tells me she wants me to do one of those DNA things so she can find out if I'm a minority," Lewis, a Hinsdale resident, said. Her goal? To get into a better college. After initially refusing, Lewis eventually agrees and submits a sample...
Pretzel is a pit bull terrier mix who is ready to meet his new family. He would do well with kids 8 and older. He's a super snuggly and playful 2-year-old whose adoption fee is $250. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are...
COLLEGE STUDENTS ON DEAN’S LISTS Several college students from Hinsdale have earned a place on the dean’s list or the equivalent for the fall 2021 semester at their respective colleges and universities. • Max Aziz, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Cary Bone, Wheaton College • Caroline Booras, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Catcher Brown, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Olivia Campbell, Minnesota State University-Manketo • Gabi Conidi, University of Wisconsin-Madison • Shea Draddy, University of Wisconsin-Madison...
Wooden walks - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," mentions the village sidewalk system - or lack of one - in the early days of the village. "Before Hinsdale was incorporated, sidewalks were private projects. If a homeowner wanted one, he had to build the wooden walk himself. After the 1873 incorporation, walks were a popular public improvement; in 1878, the village's largest expense was for sidewalk nails."...
