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June Barrow McGannon, 96, of Wheaton, formerly of Hinsdale, died Feb. 28, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas V. McGannon Jr.; and her sister, Ann Barrow Goulding Ivins. She is survived by her children, Ann (James) Compton, Thomas V. McGannon III, Marcie Cavanagh, Patrick (Bea) McGannon, M. Kathleen McGannon and Laura (Larry) Stavenger; her grandchildren, Jesse (Choi Kwun) McGannon, Brett McGannon, Jenny Blauvelt, Shannon (Jamie) Strabala, Jamie (Dennis...
To order photos visit www.thehinsdalean.smugmug.com. The annual Hinsdale Central Variety Show performances were held Feb. 21 and 22. With 30 students performing in 17, acts the stage was filled with plenty of talent. Among the performers were Stefani Andrews, Jacob Zhang, Mackenzie Ford, Teagan Dunn and Kayla Liang. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
HINSDALE STUDENTS EARN DEGREES The following students from Hinsdale participated in December commencement ceremonies at their respective colleges and universities. • Jack Gerami, bachelor’s in U.S. culture and business practices, University of Kentucky • Nick Giammanco, Georgia Tech • Samantha Guido, bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, magna cum laude, Iowa State University • Adam Motzel, Georgia Tech • Maggie Rowe, bachelor’s in psychology, University of Iowa • Jake Wertz, doctorate in sociology, University of Wis...
Hinsdale Central hosted its annual variety show Feb. 21 and 22. With 17 acts and more than 30 performers, the show was a big hit with the audiences. Lea Ayson performed "Venetian Boat Song No. 2" by Mendelssohn and "Capriccio" by Hassler. Please turn to Page 34 for more photos. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Bunny Breakfasts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny March 23 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. (630) 323-7500 www.thecommunityhouse.org Hop in for a delicious hot breakfast and one-on-one time with the Bunny. After breakfast, head over to Robbins Park for the egg hunt (see details below). Time: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Cost: $37. RR, MD EGG HUNTS nEaster egg hunt March 23 Robbins Park Seventh and Vine streets (630) 789-7090 www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr Kids ages 11 and younger are invited to bring a basket, hunt for treats and visit...
Odin is a gorgeous and easy-going husky who is ready to be your faithful companion. He is calm for his breed and likes other dogs who match his energy level. He would do best in a home with no cats and is approved for children 8 and older. Odin is 4 years old, neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He is housebroken and his adoption fee is $325. He is currently in a foster home, so please call the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at...
This mandarin orange salad is the kind of dish that has you wanting seconds from the first bite. My aunt is the one who first made it for us at a family gathering, and she graciously shared the recipe she had gotten from a friend. Since then, this festive salad has become one of my go-to sides for brunch or spring celebrations. Shared recipes are some of my favorites, because I know a recipe that has been passed along for years between family and friends is usually going to...
Few places mark St. Patrick's Day like Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. And with several local events already green-lighted for this weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to soak up lucky vibes between now and March 17. Check out these offerings. • Elmhurst's 27th annual St. Patrick's Day parade will step off at noon Sunday, March 9, from Wilson Street and Spring Road. The procession will head north on Spring and end at the railroad crossing one block south of St. C...
What inspires you to create your art? It isn't uncommon for sixth-grader Rosie Sun's teachers to return assignments with notes attached. But rather than suggestions or comments about her math or language arts homework, the messages often include compliments about the doodles she's included along the margins of the page. Any blank piece or portion of paper is an opportunity for Rosie to create something new. Rosie discovered her love of art at age 4 while living in China and...
Karen Buddig Noble, 70, passed away Feb. 20, 2024, at her residence in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by her family and siblings. Born Karen Ann Buddig in 1953, she was the daughter of Robert and Mary Buddig. Karen grew up in the Beverly area of Chicago and the suburb of Palos Park, where she attended Carl Sandburg High School. She graduated from the University of Denver. Dedicating more than three decades of her career to her family business, Carl Buddig and Co., Karen...
Mary Margaret "Peggy" Feely, 93 a longtime Clarendon Hills resident, died peacefully Dec. 30, 2023. Mary was born in 1930 to William and Etta Johnston in London, Ontario, Canada. In 1952, she graduated from Hamilton General Hospital as a registered nurse. She would move to the United States to work in her field. She loved working at Chicago Welsey Memorial Hospital, now known as Northwestern Memorial, in surgery on the orthopedic floor. Mary married Leon "Lee" Feely, a Chicago...
Lawrence Grandy, 74, a longtime Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully Feb. 22, 2024, at his home. He was born in Indianapolis in 1950. He graduated from Hinsdale Central High School in 1968 and was a proud alum of the University of Michigan. He developed many dear lifelong friendships, especially with his high school classmates. Larry excelled in much of what he did. In athletics, he pitched a no-hitter in Little League. He rose to the level of Eagle Scout in the Boy...
The 96th Academy Awards will be presented Sunday night. And, as usual, I will have not seen most of the films up for awards. I am a big fan of one of the best picture nominees this year — “Barbie” — which also earned nominations for best supporting actor and actress, a pair of nominations for original songs and nods for costume design, production design and adapted screenplay. I even saw this one in a theater. I appreciated the performances of Annette Bening (best actress...
When I backed into a neighbors parked car a couple years ago, I developed a fear of driving through narrow spaces. Embarrassing? Absolutely. Seemingly irrational? Of course, but fear doesn’t always make sense. My sister visited recently and was highly amused as I slowly maneuvered through the Portillo’s drive-thru, my hands at 10 and 2, my car’s camera programmed on the screen to help guide me. “I should be videoing this and sharing it with the rest of the family,” she giggl...
Nov. 12, 2023, is a day the Meltzer family of Hinsdale will long remember. The late autumn Sunday began with a drive to the bike shop for 10-year-old Jacob Meltzer and his dad, Bob, to get Jacob's wheel fixed. Returning home, Jacob hopped out in the driveway and Bob proceeded into the garage. But something was off. "When my dad pulled in, he started hitting the garbage can," recounted Jacob, who jokingly admonished his dad to watch where he was going. It quickly became...
A host of actors, filmmakers, composers, costume designers and other talented individuals will take home an Academy Award Sunday night. With Hinsdale being such a high-achieving community, we thought it only right that some local people, places and things receive an award as well. So, without further ado — or a big opening number or jokes from Jimmy Kimmel — we recognize the following: • Best performance during an election — Cat Greenspon presented herself as a reasonable individual whose priority was district student...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports March 5. DUI arrest Yolanda Diaz, 43, 1539 N. Artesian Ave., Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, improper lane use, speeding, disobeying a lane control signal and transportation or possession of open alcohol by a driver at 3:27 a.m. March 2 at Ogden Avenue and Route 83. She submitting testing that indicated she was over the legal limit before being charged and released to appear in court....
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and many Illinoisans will be celebrating with parades and parties featuring green beer and cocktails. To remind motorists of the dangers of drunken driving and to help keep our streets safe, the Hinsdale Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a stepped- up traffic safety campaign. “Because St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, we anticipate that alcohol consumption will increase both that day and through...
Magnolia Dial Senior Living in downtown Hinsdale has temporarily suspended operations, The Hinsdalean has learned, as the parent company considers "a comprehensive remodel" of the facility. Last month, officials at the Nebraska-based Dial Senior Living, which purchased the former Eve Assisted Living in 2021, notified The Hinsdalean that Magnolia would be suspending operations as of March 1. In an email response to questions about the firm's plans for the property, Alie Hrabe,...
Residents interested in voting early in the Tuesday, March 19, primary can do so at Hinsdale Village Hall. Village Hall at 19 E. Chicago Ave. opened Monday as an early voting site for DuPage County voters. It will remain open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends through Monday, March 18. Residents also can complete and submit an online application to vote by mail on the village’s website at www.dupagecounty.gov under elected officials - election and voter information - voting information. An a...
District 181 will have a large contingent traveling to Illinois State University in May for the Those Who Excel banquet. Twelve staff members - or more than a quarter of all recipients in DuPage County - were recognized (see sidebar). "We know we're filled with these outstanding educators, and to have a large number of them represented in this award obviously made us smile," said Hector Garcia, superintendent of Community Consolidated Elementary District 181. "We're very...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings On the agenda: initial staffing recommendation for 2024-25, course proposals for 2025-26, approve 2024 summer school program of studies, authorize legal intervention in property tax matters Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. www.villageofhinsdale.org Hinsdale Plan Commission 6 p.m. Wednesday,...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Baird and Warner and Odegaard's Laundry and Cleaners were located at 108 and 110 S. Washington St. Today Better Homes and Gardens County Line and the Home Design Center occupy the storefronts. 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 jslonoff@t...
Hinsdale Middle School held its annual World War II Day last week. Honour Caruso, Lila Sodikoff and Ava Menza do an impression of Rosie the Riveter, while HMS teacher Rick Dusek explains some of the WWII relics on display. Sarah Meltzer views the headlines from the war era. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Hinsdale trustees Tuesday night signaled their support for a plan to run the Montessori Gifted Prep Preschool out of Hinsdale United Methodist Church beginning in the fall. In a first reading of the application for a special-use permit to operate the program, village board members were apprised of the proposal for the Monday-to-Friday preschool with hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The preschool would serve up to 77 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and have a maximum staff of 17 at the church located at 945 S. Garfield Ave. The...
