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Maureen McNally Walsh, 76, of Clarendon Hills, formerly of Hinsdale, died March 30, 2024. She was born in 1947 to Bernard and Eleanor McNally. Maureen was a graduate of Edgewood College in Madison, Wis., and held master’s degrees from Northwestern University and Rosary College. She was a librarian and teacher for the entirety of her career. From her days as a reference librarian in Downers Grove to establishing surgical libraries at the University of Chicago to teaching children to read at Seward Academy in the Back of the Y...
A few weeks ago, I had an appointment in the city and decided to take my preschool-aged daughter along for a girls' day out. We had a wonderful day planned, and we dressed for the occasion, in dresses and fancy shoes. We decided to take the train to make the day even more special. I had packed snacks and books and stickers, as I know all too well that a special day can go south if your young date becomes hungry or bored. The train was a bit full, so we couldn't sit on top as w...
Hinsdale Central's Kacy Liu, teamed with doubles partner Nora Sriparam, plays a forehand shot during Central's match at home meet against LT on March 20. On the singles courts, Red Devils' Tiffany Tu and Natalia Radziszewski compete successfully en route to a 15-0 victory over the conference foe Lions. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Emily Bugaj and the rest of the Oak School fifth-graders traveled to their sister school Drexel Elementary in Cicero on March 21. The Oak students were involved in their second year of a free book fair for the Drexel students. More than 4,000 books were donated through an Oak School community book drive that happens in January. Enough books - from new to lightly used - were collected to give each Drexel student six books, with plenty left over to supplement classrooms...
Cheryl Moore has resigned as assistant superintendent of human resources in Hinsdale High School District 86, effective Friday, April 12. Moore confirmed she had resigned after The Hinsdalean saw her position posted on the District 86 website. “I’m not really commenting any further than to confirm what I shared with you,” she replied when asked if she had obtained another position. Moore also declined to comment when asked if her decision had anything to do with the March 21 board meeting, at which board member and admin...
Icicle is a 10-month-old kitten who needs someone willing to give her time to warm up. She's a little shy and is looking for a forever home where she can relax and feel comfortable. Her cute little ears and beautiful dilute coat are sure to melt your heart. Icicle is spayed, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $100. For more information, stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org or...
Members of the Hinsdale Central Future Educators Club met recently during their lunch period to make blankets that were delivered to the Salvation Army to be distributed to those in need. Laila Miceli and Solenne O'Bourke work together on tying their blanket strips, while Ayaana Haque, Sana Irshad and Myra Dhillon complete another. Several dozen blankets were completed for the donation. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
So have you heard about the solar eclipse happening on Monday? The answer is likely yes, given the level of attention it is commanding. And rightfully so, as the moon's shadow will sweep from Texas to Maine on April 8 in an event not to happen again in the U.S. until 2044. And the Chicago area lies in close proximity to the "path of totality," prompting many to trek to southern Illinois or neighboring Indiana to experience it. Alan McCloud, Hinsdale Central earth science teach...
Yaseen Halabi Hinsdale When did your water polo journey begin? I lived in California before moving here as a sophomore. (Water polo) is really big out there - it's like football in Texas. I started playing club around sixth grade year-round. How have you evolved as competitor? I've seen a big improvement in my swimming. I never learned how to swim, but during COVID I watched YouTube videos and learned the techniques. That was a tough adjustment at a big swim school like Hinsda...
Baseball March 28-30 @ Jackie Robinson Classic (Fla.) vs. Northmont (Ohio) V wins 5-3 vs. Milwaukee King V wins 18-8 Lacrosse, boys April 2 @ Lockport V wins 7-6 (OT) Ortiz, 2 goals Bouchelion, goal Hellenga, goal Joyce, goal Randell, goal Salvatore, goal Soccer, girls April 2 vs. Proviso West V wins 9-0 March 30 vs. Oswego East V wins 4-1 Doherty, goal Healy, goal McDonnell, goal Rohn, goal Ditomasso, assist Edgewater, assist Snodgrass, assist McClenahan, 5 saves Volleyball, boys April 2 @ LT V loses 13-25. 18-25 Drescher,...
For the second year, students in fifth grade at Oak School hosted a free book fair for children at their sister school, Drexel Elementary in Cicero. More than 4,000 new and gently used books were collected. Each Drexel student received six books of their own choosing and the rest were kept by the teachers for their classrooms. After the book fair, Oak students read to kindergarten, first and second grade Drexel students. Henry Waterman listens while Hector reads his book....
Hinsdale Central High School has announced the names of students who earned a place on the dean’s list and honor roll for the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. Students on the dean’s list have earned a 4.5 weighted GPA with no grade below a “C.” Honor roll students have a 4.0 weighted GPA with no grade below a “D.” Dean’s list Freshmen Josephine Abitz, Gabriella Adamo, Zain Afzal, Kareem Ahmed, Gaurav Ahuja, Maggie Akers, Joseph Alfers, Syed Ali, Caitlin Alsman, Johan Amezquita-Cotto, Fawaz Anbari,...
The celebrated sounds of the Camerata Chicago Orchestra will serenade Hinsdale in a performance commemorating the group's 20th anniversary season. The chamber orchestra will present its concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, with a program including Dvorak's "New World Symphony" and Rossini's "William Tell Overture" and guest pianist Marta Aznavoorian performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. Music director Drostan Hall was...
What are the keys to foot and ankle health? With the return of spring come April showers, May flowers and an uptick in injuries as people emerge from their winter habits. Ashley Lee, podiatrist at Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists' Hinsdale office, said the return to activities like pickleball, tennis, running, walking and youth sports results in an increase in visits to her office for treatment of sports-related injuries. The surging popularity of pickleball has...
BAM EXCELS AT COMPETITIONS The BAM Conservatory Ensemble won several awards recently. At the Junior Theater West Feb. 9-11, Sacramento, Calif., the ensemble received the Freddie G. All-Festival Award for Excellence in Ensemble for its 15-minute excerpt from “Seussical Jr.” Ava Turek, who played the role of Cat in the Hat, earned the outstanding individual performance by an actor award. Actors Liam Smith (Horton) and Stella Horner (Jojo) were named All-Star performers. Additionally, the Junior Company unveiled a per...
Marilyn Musil, 88, of Naples, Fla., passed away Feb. 7, 2024. Marilyn was a caring mom and doting grandmother who loved spending time with her grandkids. She was a wonderful, energetic neighbor to many in Westchester, where she lived for 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George. She is survived by her children, Scott (Renee) Musil of Hinsdale, George (Laura) and Rick (Elizabeth); her grandchildren, Kylie, Lucas, Luke, Libbie, Anneliese, Christian...
Gaile Marie May, nee Servi, 97, passed away Feb. 13, 2024. She was born in 1926 in Polar, Wis., and spent the last 60 years living and working in Hinsdale. Gaile worked for 30 years at the Hinsdale Adventist Hospital in the admissions and the development offices, and she was a longtime member of the Hinsdale Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where she volunteered as a children's Sabbath School teacher and as a greeter. Raised in Lily, Wis., in a home with no indoor plumbing, Gaile...
The Historic Preservation Commission has been involved in generating grants and tax abatements to assist in the financing and construction of additions to homes on the Historically Significant Structures Property List. The HPC and the trustees are subsidizing the improvements to private homes with taxpayer money. President Cauley has said that the owners needed “incentives” to undertake these improvements. During a recent HPC meeting, a proposed new home to be built in the historic district was discussed. The HPC did not giv...
I'll never forget the day I went in to meet with Ainsley's fifth-grade teacher at the start of the school year. The teacher asked if I had anything I wished to share, and I provided what I believed to be an honest assessment of my then 10-year-old daughter. "Wow. That was really grounded," she replied. I was surprised. I wondered if she meant that I was an exceptionally observant parent who had offered a particularly accurate portrait of her child. But I think what she really...
The arrival of spring for many ushers in a rising level of activities, obligations — and stress. April is National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. The National Institutes of Health want people to recognize that managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle — and that knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues. Mental Health America provides a Stress Screener (ww...
When the Lohans first moved into their Hinsdale home, they discovered some unexpected neighbors: feral cats. "Then two years ago, one of these cats had kittens under our air conditioner," Amy Lohan said. "I called the Hinsdale Humane Society and said, 'What do I do?' " The lifelong dog lover and cat allergy sufferer was not exactly receptive to the humane society's suggestion that the family foster the two kittens. "I was like, 'Absolutely not. I have a dog, I don't know what...
Hinsdale Village Board Among other business at their meeting Tuesday, trustees: • recognized Fire Chief John Giannelli, who is retiring tomorrow, April 5, after 32 years of service with the village. He joined the fire department in 1991 as a full-time firefighter. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2006, captain in 2012 and chief in 2016. • awarded a construction contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services in an amount not to exceed $653,212 for the 2024 asphalt resurfacing program. Work will be done on Monroe Street from Sixth to...
Hinsdale Central freshman pitcher Malia Kuo’s name was misspelled in the sports preview in the March 28 issue....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The Left Bank, located at 101 S. Washington St., used to be owned by Pat Davis. The building was home to several businesses, including Davis' real estate firm. A tea room, gift shop, travel agency and stores selling cosmetics and plants were among the businesses located there. The building is now home to Marcus....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission special meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public meetings for 302 S. Grant St. (Hinsdale Historical Society landmark application and sign permit review) and 317 E. First St. and 317 S. Park Ave. (preservation incentive requests); sign permit review...
