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Red goes blue and yellow - Students at Hinsdale Central High School participated in the Run/Walk for Ukraine Sunday morning at Dickinson Field. Organized by Central students Bridget Kallas and Niko Rhodes, the event raised money for the Ukrainian Red Cross. Leo Finnigan had one of the best ways to attend the walk - in his stroller. Please turn to Page 5 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports March 22. DUI arrests • Joanne Weitzler, 49, 4955 Spring Road, Oak Lawn, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle in unsafe condition at 5:32 p.m. March 17 in the 300 block of East Ogden Avenue. Police were dispatched for someone driving on three tires and an exposed rim. Weitzler was charged and released to appear in court. • Martin A. Whitley, 36, 7930 S. Oglesby Ave., Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence of alc...
Sticking close to home for spring break? Take advantage of the chance to indulge in Chicago's renowned museums. So close and housing a treasure trove of fascinating collections and exhibits, here are few options for your itinerary. Adler Planetarium Launch a stomp rocket, race against the clock to save the crew of Apollo 13, look inside the Gemini 12 spacecraft and take a very personal journey into space with NASA Capt. James Lovell Jr. at the Adler Planetarium's Mission Moon...
The Hinsdale Central Debate and Scholastic Bowl teams made impressive showings in their respective state competitiions last week. At the IHSA Debate state tournament March 18-19 at Illinois State University, three of the Red Devils' four two-person teams reached the final eight, or Octafinals, with the duo of juniors Sebastian Attlan and Will Schmeltz making to the quarterfinals. Social studies teacher Jen Hafner, in her first year as team sponsor, was happy with the results....
Hinsdale Central's Jessica Han returns a shot during her No. 1 singles match against visiting Oak Park-River Forest on Tuesday. The Red Devils defeated the conference rival Huskies 14-1....
Badminton March 22 vs. OP-RF V wins 14-1 March 19 @ Hornet Invite V places 1st March 16 @ Downers North Quad vs. Downers North V wins 6-3 vs. Andrew V wins 7-1 vs. Willowbrook V wins 8-0 Baseball March 21 @ Plainfield North V wins 11-2 Montesantos, grand slam, 4 RBIs, run, win, 9 strikeouts Edmonds, home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs Adams, home run, RBI, run Gymnastics, boys March 18 vs. Krupika Invite V places 2nd with 140 points All-around Matthew Cihlar, 1st, 54.65 Reyes, 16th, 41.8 Floor Matthew Cihlar, 2nd, 9.5 Reyes, 11th, 8.75...
Name: Olivia Zelenka Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills How is it having a full water polo season again? It’s been awesome so far, especially with the new (Don Watson Aquatic Center) pool. We’ve had a lot more girls come out for the team this year, and it’s fun seeing everyone experience new things. When did you start playing water polo? I’ve been playing since seventh grade, but I started playing goalie my freshman year. I have a pretty strong throwing arm. I after I...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their March 15 meeting, trustees: • learned Ryan Companies asked to have its proposal for a senior living development at Ogden Avenue and Adams Street pulled from the agenda. Village President Tom Cauley said he had individually polled trustees and determined there would have been a unanimous vote against the plan for a 180-unit senior living facility and 20 senior living duplex villas on the 32-acre site. “When the developer was apprised of that, he asked to have time to det...
Corrections Allison’s name should have been included in a paragraph of Community Revue cast members in Pamela Lannom’s March 17 column. Sixth-grader Charles Davis, seventh-grader Samuel Gilman and eighth-grader Nick Podolak were named to the principal’s honor roll at Clarendon Hills Middle School for the first semester of the 2021-22 school year. Their names were omitted when the list was published March 17. The names of eighth-graders Johnathan Feiro and Carmen Prieto, who also are on the CHMS principal’s honor roll, w...
Thirteen Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported an increase of 11 cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 3,614, compared to 3,601 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had one confirmed COVID-19 patient and no patients awaiting test results as of Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Hinsdale Central High School reported three new positive cases on March 11 and...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: staffing for 2022-23 school year, dismissal of probationary/part-time teachers, future agenda items processes, first reading of policies, athletic fee increase, new curriculum materials (algebra, biology and Latin), vendor contract approvals...
Crews have been working to prepare for the removal of the over-the-road Hinsdale Oasis building this spring as part of the Illinois Tollway's Central Tri-State Tollway Project. "There's a lot of it that has to be unhooked and re-hooked up," said Brad Bloom, assistant village manager. "The water that feeds the east side of the oasis actually goes in pipes under the oasis. That needs to be rerouted under the actual tollway." Crews have installed temporary fencing and added...
I celebrated my 55th birthday on Monday. I remember distinctly when my mom turned 55. At that time, drivers were not allowed to travel 65 mph on the highway, and we joked how she was turning the speed limit. That year — 1996 — I was a college graduate who had been working for eight years and married for three. This year, my daughter is in seventh grade and won’t graduate from college for another nine years. In some ways, having a kid late in life allows you to remain in denia...
You don’t need to venture far for spring break fun. Attractions are plentiful in Hinsdale and neighboring towns for amusement and enrichment. Here are a few to check out. Stop by the library The library is offer a spring break scavenger hunt from Monday to Friday of spring break. Find the hidden pictures, solve the puzzle and win a prize. Read a story in March and April while strolling in the Youth Services Department to receive a special prize. Enjoy virtual programs from the comfort of home, with Chinese nursery rhymes from...
I saw five robins in my front yard this morning. It’s almost time for baseball and the backstop at the Hinsdale Little League field in Peirce Park is being redone. Gabby AND Rachel are the next Bachelorettes and it’s March Madness. After two long years of COVID and now, with a war in Ukraine, it helps to find little things in our messy world that bring joy. I’m flattened by this post on social media. “Morning routine: 1. Wake up. 2. Check on Zelensky. 3. Coffee.” It’s surreal...
After a strange spring season last year due to COVID-19, athletes and coaches at Hinsdale Central High School are looking forward to a traditional regular season and postseason. Some new coaches and new contests are keeping things interesting for teams as the season begins. This is the third in a series of four spring sports previews. Girls badminton First match: March 15 @ HC Quad (V won all matches) Last year: sixth at state Head coach: Serge Penksik Seasons as head coach:...
Sue Boutin was ready to enter a more philanthropic phase of her life after her retirement three years ago. She wanted a role that would help serve the needs of others and give her a sense of purpose. Boutin found Assistance League Chicagoland West, and this publication is proud to have assisted, albeit unwittingly. "I started looking around and actually saw an article in The Hinsdalean on ALCW," remarked the 25-year Hinsdale resident. "I went, 'OK, that's local. I'll go to tha...
Hinsdale Central students Bridget Kallas and Niko Rhodes helped to organize a fundraiser Sunday morning to benefit the Ukranian Red Cross. The run/walk was held on Dickinson Field. The event raised more than $12,500, but the exact count wasn't known as of press time, as additional funds are being processed. Kallas and Rhodes welcomed the walkers before kick off from the Dickinson press box. Luke McDonald ran most of the time carrying his Ukranian flag. (Jim Slonoff...
March madness -This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of the Hinsdale Township High School 1909 basketball team. "The high school state basketball championship was won by this Hinsdale team in 1909. The 'largely self-coached' team had a season 22-3 record, outscoring their opponents 838 to 498. From left to right are (first row) Fred Bahlman and Woodbury Melcher; (second row) Fred Cortis, Gilbert Keith and Preston Davidson; (third row) Frank...
Flyer is a German shepherd who is ready to meet his new family. Hewould do well with kids 10 years and older. He's a super smart and playful 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $250 and includes six weeks of free training. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open 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....
Every year, all 645 public libraries in Illinois submit an annual report to the state library. We answer questions about how many people attended programs (2,724), the number of books checked out (194,144) and total number of cardholders (8,794). This report helps legislators understand the scale and scope of the work that is funded by state grants and provides a resource for libraries to use in benchmarking their services against other libraries. Questions are added or...
Helen LaBarge, 94, passed away peacefully March 12, 2022, in Fairfax, Va., surrounded by several of her children. Helen had recently moved to Virginia from Elmhurst to be nearer to some of her children. Helen Mary Dalton was born at Oak Park Hospital on in 1928 to Esther, nee Kray, and Raymond Dalton. She had an older brother, Jack, born in 1925 and a younger sister, Mary, born in 1933. The family made their home in La Grange, and Helen attended St. Francis Xavier Grade...
Mary Slawson Duff, 87 of Northport, Mich., formerly of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully in the company of family March 14, 2022, in Burr Ridge from natural causes. Mary Duff was born in 1934 in Ann Arbor, Mich. She earned degrees in political science and elementary education from the University of Michigan and a master of library sciences from Rosary College. She was married to her husband, Don, for more than 50 years. Mary was actively involved in many community service organ...
6 DEBS, HONOR GUARD Announced The Hinsdale Assembly has announce its 2022 debutantes and honor guard. Over the next year, these exemplary young women and men will participate in a variety of community service projects. This year of volunteer service will culminate with a wonderful family celebration at the Hinsdale Assembly Ball Dec. 23 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort. For 2022, the Hinsdale Assembly has announced a five-year, $250,000 commitment to help renovate the Hinsdale Hospital Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit....
What is your teaching philosophy? In a press release announcing the third edition of Christopher Freiler's AP European history exam prep guide, publisher Sherpa Learning calls the book "the pinnacle of excellence in AP Euro test prep resources." Students, according to the publisher, refer to the book as the "Freible". Yet despite these and countless other accolades, Freiler resists being called an expert. "I try to avoid the use of the word expert," said Freiler, who has...