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Science can be a laughing matter - Monroe School students were in for a treat as Bill Cook, the Wacky Science guy, proved you can learn and laugh and scream at the same time. Cook swung a cup of water balanced on a triangular pool rack tied to a piece of rope over his head near the students, without spilling a drop. The Monroe School PTO sponsored his visit to the school in advance of the upcoming science fair....
I've discovered words of wisdom in unexpectedly places recently and thought I'd share. In response to my favorite closing question in an interview - "Anything else?" - Penn Jillette told Tim Ferris ("The Tim Ferris Show" #405) his goal is to stop using the words "us" and "them." "They say one of the worst things about Hitler was he turned his enemies into him," Jillette said. "The people that really, really dislike Trump, for very good reasons, have become so unkind and so ang...
Tanner is a very handsome, fluffy boy, who is part of our Match Me Up Cat Adoption Campaign, so his adoption fee has already been paid. He is FIV positive, but will lead a normal, healthy and happy life as long as he is kept indoors. His cross-eyes give him loads of character, as does his sweet personality. Come meet this hunk of love 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...
Even if you're not in the cast, you might see yourself on stage at this year's Community Revue. Hinsdale's spoof on itself returns Feb. 28-29 and March 6-7 to once again poke fun at Hinsdale happenings while supporting the important work of The Community House. Portraying properties and pieces from a Monopoly board, the 23-member cast of "Hinsdopoly" will sing, dance and spare almost no one as they explore and expose the village's notable developments, discussions and...
How can people care for their hearts? February is National Heart Month, a nudge for people to show some love to their cardiovascular system. Cardiologist and Hinsdale Central graduate Noura Dabbouseh said our blood pump works better when the whole body keeps pumping. "We've always known that exercise is good for you. It helps keep the heart's rhythm in check and controls blood pressures," said Dabbouseh, who practices at Amita Health's Hinsdale and La Grange hospitals. The...
COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEAN’S LIST Several Hinsdale students have earned a place on the dean’s list or equivalent at their respective colleges and universities for the fall 2019 semester. Claire Callahan, Tufts University Jared Callaway, Columbia College Elizabeth Cash, Drake University Andy Evans, Miami University Alex Kerekes, Elmhurst College Dylan Lovelace, Miami University Greta Garber, Miami University Richie Lozanoski, Miami University Jimmy McKay, Miami University Kelly Melin, Tufts University Samantha Usher, Miami Uni...
Another court has ruled in favor of Hinsdale High School District 86 and former Superintendent Bruce Law in a lawsuit filed by former board member Claudia Manley and her husband, Noel. District 86 Board President Nancy Pollak announced Feb. 3 that the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, ruled in favor of District 86 and Law on all of the remaining claims in the lawsuit filed by the Manleys almost five years ago. She said that the Appellate Court affirmed the trial court’s rulings, held that the uniform grievance p...
Nadine Simko, 72, of Lake Forest, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away at her home on Feb. 6, 2020. She was born in Chicago in 1947 and was a retired banking executive. She is survived by her daughters, Elise Simko Schroeder and Meghan Simko (Octavian) Truta; her grandchildren, Caroline Reilly Schroeder, Marshall Emerson Schroeder, William Maclain Schroeder, Morgan Emilia Truta and Madeline Grace Truta; her sister, Arleen Doyle; and her nieces, Hadley Doyle (Bradley) Schuller and Caitlin Doyle. The funeral Mass and interment...
Thomas Bernard Sullivan, 83, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Feb. 11, 2020. Tom was a long-time fixture at St. Isaac Jogues Parish for the last 30 years, where he served on the Parish Council and as the director of administration under five pastors. He played an integral part over the years in numerous capital campaigns and multiple improvements to the physical plant of the parish, including most notably the parish center, narthex and church addition projects, and most recently the opening of the SIJ...
“... Switzerland melds the best of all worlds — and adds a healthy dose of chocolate, cowbells and cable cars.” — Rick Steves Not mentioned by Steves is the more than 2,000 antennas the alpine country has built to roll out 5G technology, which some cantons have recently suspended. One must wonder, “Why?” In Brussels, former Environment Minister Fremault stated that the people are not guinea pigs whose health can be sold at a profit and a pilot project is not feasible with the current radiation standards. Current Minister Ma...
Last Saturday I attended Hinsdale’s town hall meeting with U.S Rep. Sean Casten. After speaking for approximately 10 minutes, Rep. Casten opened the floor to questions. The first question was about Rep. Casten voting not to continue the federal ban of fentanyl. He believes that illegal drugs will always be available provided there is a demand. He stated enforcing the fentanyl ban is like a game of “whack a mole”. Since we can’t completely stop the illegal drug trade, it’s pointless fight it. It was a very telling answer. W...
Back in the olden days, when I taught literature, I often began with a broad discussion of what "comedy" and "tragedy" mean. Broadly speaking, classical comedy is a structure; the stories may begin with mayhem, but they end by bringing people together. Song and dance are the most frequent-used symbols of this social harmony. Comedy, strictly speaking, is not necessarily funny; it can be humorous, but that's not what "makes" a comedy a comedy. When we laugh at something on a...
As former area school board members, we understand that the First Amendment’s freedom of speech is the cornerstone of American democracy, and the Open Meetings Act extends that non-negotiable right to hold public officials accountable and guarantee a transparent decision-making process. On Dec. 12, Meeta Jain Patel, MD, Kara Kuo and Kim Notaro attended a public meeting of the D86 Board to share concerns about changes to the district’s nationally recognized science program which would limit course offerings. Respectfully and...
Don’t state the obvious. We’ve all heard that advice before — and it’s especially relevant for those of us who work in journalism. And yet we’ve violated this rule countless times as we try — repeatedly — to convince Hinsdale residents that they should not leave their cars unlocked with the key fob inside. Just take a look at these headlines: “Best deterrent for car thieves: lock car doors.” That gem ran Aug. 9, 2018. Two weeks ago we ran a similar headline: “Police advise residents to lock cars, deter thieves.” Unfortuna...
Hinsdale Central seniors Sarah Lotsoff of Hinsdale and Brody Melia of Westmont are no strangers to the stage, having acted in plays since middle school. The two will make their directorial debut tonight in the drama department's winter performance of two one-act plays, which runs through Saturday (see Page 22 for details). After Central teacher and director Erin Lundin selected the two to direct, their first task was to choose their plays. "She gave us suggestions and said, 'I...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Feb. 18. Arrest for purse theft Patricia H. Paulin, 60, 714 W. 63rd St. No. 203, Westmont, was arrested for retail theft and retail theft with a previous conviction, both felonies, after being observed at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 15 leaving Kelsey Resale Boutique, 49 S. Washington St., with a purse valued at $1399.99 that she did not pay for. She was arrested Feb. 16 and taken to DuPage County Jail. The purse was recovered. Vehicles burglarized • Vehicles in the 500 Block Bonnie B...
The Hinsdale Police Department announced it made one driving under the influence of alcohol arrest and issued 10 speeding citations and one other traffic violation during the recent Super Bowl enforcement campaign. “Because of these efforts to crack down on impaired drivers and ensure more people buckle up, the streets were safer over Super Bowl weekend,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lillie. “Keeping impaired drivers off the roads saves lives.” The Super Bowl weekend enforcement effort ran from Friday, Jan. 31, through the ear...
The Hinsdale Central cafeteria was transformed last week into a political stage for a Republican U.S. Senatorial debate. But the event wasn't the product of DuPage County GOP coordination. It was arranged by Central students themselves, specifically the Student Conservative Organization and its leader, junior Mikhail Essa. "Our purpose for today's event is to bring voters insight into a very important election," Essa said in his remarks to open the debate. "We hope this event...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Tuesday, trustees: • voted 6-0 to increase the price of vehicle stickers from $40 to $48 as part of a comprehensive parking plan that will go into effect after the new parking deck at Hinsdale Middle School opens. The village is required to have the stickers ready for sale March 1, which is why the decision had to be made this month. Trustee Matt Posthuma said he would have liked to have all the components of the new parking plan in place before taking the vote. “I think it wou...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien...
Louis Lamoureux knows statistics can be difficult to put into context - especially when it comes to the loss of human life. But he's shared one that makes people take notice. "Four people within a few blocks of my home died within two years from opioids," Lamoureux said. One of those four individuals was his son, Paul, who overdosed on Aug. 31, 2016, after a long period of sobriety, Lamoureux said. Paul was 24. "The closer you get to home - it's interesting - the more power...
The 23-year-old Hinsdale woman who died from an overdose of heroin and fentanyl on Jan. 15, 2019, was one of 96 people in DuPage County who died from an opioid overdose last year. Two other Hinsdale residents — a 34-year-old woman and a 25-year old man — required doses of Narcan, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. But the numbers don’t tell the whole story, Hinsdale Police Chief Brian King cautioned. “I think putting the deaths in context is more signifi...
At your service - Henry Meding poses just outside the Hinsdale Post Office when it was located at the northeast corner of First and Washington street. The photo was taken between 1900-10. 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 Historical Society photo)...
Members of Hinsdale Central's swim team took on some new colors before the WSC Silver conference championships earlier this month. The boys took turns Feb. 1 getting their hair dyed a rainbow of colors at Halo Salon in Hinsdale. The following Thursday the boys had their heads shaved before Friday's meet. Yazmine Marshbanks gets ready to bleach Andrew Fix's hair before adding the color. Stylist Krista Sutton applies bleach to Daniel Wang's hair. John Brandonisio adds the...
Bill Merchantz, president of the Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board, resigned last week. He submitted a resignation letter Feb. 11 to Margie Kleber, board secretary. It contained a single line. “I submit my resignation from the D181 Board effective Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020,” he wrote. When asked via email about his decision to resign, Merchantz told The Hinsdalean he had no comment. Five days before he resigned, Merchantz spoke at the District 181 Finance Committee meeting, expressing his concerns about the...
