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This too shall pass - In spite of the closing of churches and schools throughout the village, on Tuesday morning the sun was shining brightly, providing a beautiful backdrop to the steeple of Hinsdale Covenant Church. Today's issue of The Hinsdalean is filled with information about the effect of COVID-19 on everything from tonight's District 86 school board meeting to college athletes whose seasons ended prematurely. We have even added a special DIY cover for budding artists...
My dog is exhausted. It's one of the unexpected side effects of the "social distancing" we're all doing. Dogs are experiencing, as one Facebook post called it, unprecedented levels of People Being Home. And it's wearing Lizzy out. I feel somewhat exhausted by this COVID-19 situation, too. I've been trying to spend more time outdoors, get as much exercise as I can, keep things in perspective and get lost in a good escape novel (currently Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol"). I've...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business Monday, trustees: • referred to the plan commission a request for a public hearing on a temporary moratorium on issuing demolition permits for homes within the Robbins Park Historic District and Central Business District as well as any landmarked or historically significant homes villagewide. The move comes in the wake of the razing or imminent teardowns of several historic properties in Robbins Park for redevelopment, raising concerns that the neighborhood is losing the c...
Note: The following programs had not been canceled due to COVID-19 when this listing was finalized Tuesday. Bunny Breakfasts Breakfast with the Bunny April 10 Morton Arboretum 4100 Route 53, Lisle (630) 725-2066 https://www.mortonarb.org Enjoy a tasty springtime buffet and a visit from the Easter Bunny, who will pose for photos and pass out an Easter treat. Mimosas and bloody Marys are available for $6. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Cost: $36 adults, $27 children ages 4-12, free for children 3 and younger. RR, MD Breakfast with the East...
CENTRAL STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS Several students from Hinsdale Central were recognized by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers in conjunction with its Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Stella Dang received a Gold Key in the personal essay and memoir category. Gianna Dugan, Mara Severts, Isabel Sunderland and Anand Yallapragada earned honorable mentions in the personal essay and memoir category. Lia Fawley and Aileen Yang earned honorable mentions in the short story category. Amy Dong received an honorable mention in the...
The race to stop COVID-19 has meant unfortunate halts to many normal rhythms in society, with sports disruptions being among the more high-profile. Locally, Hinsdale student-athletes competing at the college level have seen their seasons abruptly ended, while Hinsdale Central spring athletes remain in limbo. Village-based leagues have also had to make significant adjustments. Central graduate Mia Chiappe was preparing to swim with her Denison University teammates at the NCAA...
Not since 9/11 have we, as a nation, had to face a crisis like this; an event that each of us, regardless of age, race, income or where we live, are having to adjust to. Daily we are being exposed to news of schools and businesses closing, sports teams suspending their seasons and large-scale events being canceled in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. These are anxious times. By definition, anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease; typically about...
Ember is a gorgeous, 9-month-old Australian Shepherd Mix pup who is in need of a forever home. She weighs 46 pounds, has a wonderful personality, and is ready to go home today. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and approved for adoption to families with children 8 years of age or older. Call the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at (630) 323-5630 to make an appointment or visit https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org. (photo...
Disappointment and heartbreak. Those two words describe how many are feeling as entertainment venues are closed, restaurants are limited to carryout and performances and fundraisers are canceled due to COVID-19. The Hinsdale Auxiliary chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago had planned to hold its annual fundraiser, Tablescapes, this Saturday. The board met last Friday and voted unanimously to postpone the event until Sunday, Sept. 20. That was a tough decision for...
How is the fire department responding to COVID-19? Residents reaching out to 911 with a health emergency during this time of heightened vigilance may be asked a number of questions. Please be patient and answer them, Hinsdale Fire Chief John Giannelli said. "A call comes in: 'My mom's sick.' OK, well has she been traveling? Does she have a fever or a cough? Those are all necessary questions that our dispatch will ask anybody to prepare us for when we get in there," he said....
Nancy Jean Martin, nee Bierdemann, 89, passed away Feb. 8, 2020. The funeral service scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at Hinsdale United Methodist Church, has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Her obituary ran in the March 12 issue and can be found online at https://www.thehinsdalean.com....
Rachel LaBanco, 95, of Oak Brook passed away March 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1924 in Chicago. She is survived by her children, Sam (Carol) LaBanco, Carol (Steven) Szafalowicz and Jeanine LaBanco; her grandchildren, Kelly (Rory) Zacher, Sam Jr. (Sonia) LaBanco and Troy (Alexa) Szafalowicz; and her great-grandchildren, Lilly, Ella, Rocco and Luca. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam LaBanco. A prayer service and committal blessing were held...
Leo Vincent Magrini, 90, of Oak Brook, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2020. He was born in 1929 in Chicago to Agostino and Ginetta Magrini. He was a graduate of Saint Patrick High School in Chicago and St. Ambrose University. Following college, Leo joined the Coast Guard (1952-56), where he was stationed in Hawaii. Leo met the love of his life Mary Ellen in Long Beach, Ind., and quickly became part of the Long Beach community. They were married in 1959. They...
Robert L. Bunting Sr., 83, a resident of Eve Assisted Living in Hinsdale, died March 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Bunting, née Werner. He is survived by his children, Barbara (Jerry) Santangelo of Hinsdale, Robert Bunting Jr., and Kathy (Mike Zaremba) Bunting; his grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Tyra and Jules; his step-grandchildren, Caitlin and Matthew; his step-great-grandchildren, Noa and Declan; and many nieces and nephews. The service will...
It’s day two of my quarantine back from school, and I, like many other college students, am already feeling the burden of social distancing. Still, from reading various news articles and keeping up with CDC regulations, I understand how important it is to stay away from others during this unprecedented time. However, today when I went for a run around Hinsdale (alone, may I add), I was disappointed to see Burns Field full of kids on the playground and people playing tennis. I am not here to argue that it’s unimportant to fin...
My husband and I have been huge fans of the "Great Courses" DVDs for years. Each of the hundreds of courses available typically includes 24 or 36 half-hour lessons taught by student-recommended professors. Our personal curriculum reveals a deep interest in science, linguistics and history, and our routine is to begin evening TV time by watching a class on the topic at hand. I've been very satisfied with most courses but was 95 percent dazed and confused with our latest,...
Last Wednesday a writer from Crain’s Chicago Business compared the coronavirus to Sept. 11. “Just as 9/11 changed us and how we live, this was the day it truly became clear that coronavirus will do the same here,” Greg Hinz wrote in his column, “On politics.” “Now another day that augurs to be at least as momentous as 9/11 has arrived. Today is the day COVID-19 truly came home to Chicago,” he added a few paragraphs later. We were offended by his decision to connect the spread of a virus to the murder of thousands of...
Faith Drescher had only been in school a couple of years when she decided that's where she wanted to be for the rest of her life. Since second grade, Drescher has known that her future is in education. But it wasn't until she was selected for the Illinois State Board of Education's Student Advisory Council that she realized education doesn't take place only in the classroom. As a freshman at Hinsdale Central, Drescher was encouraged by a teacher to apply for membership on the...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports March 18. DUI arrest David Robert Walker, 61, 4601 S. Blanchan Ave. Brookfield, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and speeding at 11:21 p.m. March 12 in the 100 block of Ogden Avenue. Police observed an open container of alcohol in the passenger compartment of his vehicle. He was charged and released to appear in court. Vehicle vandalized A vehicle was discovered spray painted with offensive language and symbols and...
Two men were arrested and face felony charges after the Hinsdale Police Department, in cooperation with several law enforcement task force agencies, executed search warrants at 5 a.m. March 11 in south suburban South Holland and Dolton. The warrants stemmed from a series of overnight burglary and auto theft investigations. Seven suspects, including two juveniles, were taken into custody as a part of the operation. Four firearms were seized and a stolen Audi A6 from Lyons was recovered from a garage at one of the locations....
Hinsdale High School District 86 was scheduled to conduct a second pilot day of e-learning this spring. Now students at Hinsdale Central and those in Community Consolidated District 181 are relying on digital learning every day while schools are closed to help close the spread of COVID-19. Schools in both districts will be re-open April 6 at the earliest. Dave Lapetino, instructional innovation coordinator and architect of the e-learning plan in District 86, said he's glad...
Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, March 23 District office 115 W. 55th St., Clarendon Hills https://www.d181.org On the agenda: update on e-learning progress, award of oak roofing project contract, placement appeals process, summer bridge recommendation, middle school scheduling Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets https://www.d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: preliminary certified staffing recommendation for...
Hinsdale trustees are aligned on the notion of steering central business district employees to the soon-to-be-completed parking deck. But they diverge on whether residents and nonresidents should have the same access to on-street parking. At a special village board meeting Monday, trustees conducted a first read of a proposal to convert the current metered spaces in the downtown to free three-hour parking (see map) and making the 189 spaces in the deck free for up to six...
In a land before Starbucks - Long before Starbucks rented the space on the southeast corner of Hinsdale Avenue and Washington Street, the building was home to a drug store form more than 100 years. This photo dates back to the 1940s and is from the book published by Hinsdalean Sandy Williams, "Images of America - Hinsdale."...
What a difference a week makes. Last week, Gov. J.B. Prtizker banned events with more than 1,000 attendees, canceled Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day parade and urged businesses to allow employees to work from home. The state had only 32 confirmed COVID-19 and no deaths. This week, the governor has closed schools, restaurants and bars. The number of cases in Illinois is approaching 300 and the state reported its first COVID-19 death. Hinsdaleans, like Americans across the cou...
