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How can we better understand each other? Think you know another person's mind? Be careful about making assumptions, cautions University of Chicago psychologist Nicholas Epley. "We mostly use ourselves as a guide to others. The only mind we have direct access to is our own," he said. "Naturally it's easy to use that as a lens for other people, and that's a key source of our mistaken judgments." Epley, author of "Mindwise: A Guide to Understanding the Minds of Others," will...
Light the lights - Cast members of Hinsdale Central's spring musical, "The Theory of Relativity," won't have the chance to perform before a live audience due to COVID-19 restrictions. But the cast was able to first record the music and then film the show last week so the production can be livestreamed on April 30. Tickets are $15, free for students, and available at https://www.showtix4u.com/events/hcdrama. To hear more from the actors and see more photos, turn to the Pulse...
For Hinsdale Central senior Jessica Miller, the school's spring musical, "The Theory of Relativity," resonates in more ways than one. "This show is really cool because it's about a bunch of different stories that are kind of strung together," Miller said. "It's really nice in this time of COVID, because we are able to work on a lot of things individually and bring them together." The closing song, "Nothing Without You," reflects the current emotional state of many people. "It...
A number of Division I college athletes from Hinsdale are enjoying getting back to competition this spring after their 2020 seasons were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what the journey's been like for four of these former Hinsdale Central Red Devils through the disappointment and into a new year of opportunity. Army strong Heading into the 2020 women's tennis season, then-sophomore Stephanie Dolehide and her Army teammates were eager to defend their 2019 Patriot...
ANIMAL CAMPS n All Abilities Animal Friends Camp Every other Friday, June 11-Aug. 6 Tuthill Family Pet Rescue and Resource Center 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org (630) 323-5630 This Hinsdale Humane Society camp is designed for children ages 6 to 12, especially those with developmental and cognitive disabilities. Due to COVID-19 limitations, spots are reserved first for children with such disabilities. Any remaining spots can be filled by children without disabilities. Campers will be...
Sable is a beautiful pit bull terrier mix who is looking for her forever home. She would do well with kids 10 and older. A gentle and perfect 7-year-old who is a staff favorite, her adoption fee is $200. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630) 323-5630 for an interview....
A child exhibiting depressive symptoms can feel confusing, scary, overwhelming. It is common to question where it came from and how the feelings started and to wonder where to find hope for their darkness. Depression is a serious condition that should never be ignored. Symptoms such as melancholy, lack of energy and emotion, hopelessness, fog, trouble getting going and tears are warning signs, urging us to do something, change course, slow down and pay attention. When...
MPI RECEIVES Top Gun AWARD MPI Wealth Management in Hinsdale has been awarded a PSN Top Guns distinction by Informa Financial Intelligence’s PSN manager database, North America’s longest running database of investment managers. MPI Wealth Management was honored with both a 5 & 6 Star Top Gun rating for its US Fixed Income Short Strategy for its recent five-year and three-year rolling periods. “Congratulations to MPI Wealth Management for being recognized as a PSN Top Gun,” said Ryan Nauman, market strategist at Informa...
As Chicagoland continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra added service on the BNSF and two other lines Monday. “We are beginning to see an uptick in ridership and, as promised, we are listening to our customers and the region’s employers to bring back service in ways that meet their needs,” said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. “As the recovery proceeds, we will continue to adapt and improve our service.” On the BNSF Line to Aurora, two inbound and...
James F. Nerad, 98, of Burr Ridge, passed away peacefully in his home on March 21, 2021. Jim will be remembered for living a life rivaling Frank Sinatra’s signature “My Way.” Born at home in Cicero, Jim was the third and youngest child of James F. Nerad Sr. and Mildred, nee Vitos, joining brother Eddie and sister Mildred. An outgoing youngster, in third grade Jim secured 79,100 votes to finish first in Berwyn’s (pop. 31,000) Merchants Most Popular Boy contest, performed solo at the 1933 Chicago’s World Fair and focused o...
On Jan. 6, 2021, a mob stormed the chamber of the United States Congress. They intended to stop the counting of electoral votes, overthrow the election and seat their candidate. Their candidate was the president of the United States. He had asked them to come to Washington DC. “Big protest in D.C. on Jan. 6. Be there, will be wild!”, he tweeted. He set the stage for this by claiming that the election had been stolen but offered no valid evidence to support his claim. He refused to make the concession speech that is the tra...
Everybody knew her. She was an icon, a mainstay, a beloved figure zipping down the street in her sleek little car with the personalized license plate, "BEEJ." You'd see her chatting with her friends at Mani-Pedi. You recognized her from the checkout line in Kramer's. You may have even spoken with her, briefly and cheerfully. When she departed, you'd smile, and your step acquired a little spring, just because of this brief interaction. She was BJ Chimenti, a longtime resident...
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill One of our favorite initiatives at The Hinsdalean has been our Making a Difference partnerships with the nonprofit agencies in Hinsdale. And one of the projects we enjoyed most was a spring 2010 photo shoot at The Community House. It resulted in a photo montage of 74 volunteers who supported a Community Memorial Foundation partner agency. Many individuals volunteered for more than one. The two-page spread remains a wonderful remin...
“Let be be finale of seem. The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream.” I used those lines from Wallace Stevens in the first round of a grad school party game. Recite a quote or drink a shot. Or it might have been recite a quote and drink a shot — I’m not sure. Either way, I wouldn’t recommend the game. First, because games that involve drinking shots typically are not a good idea. Second, because this one makes me sound like a real nerd. I thought of the quote — and the game — because April is National Poetry Month....
The musical "Annie" is a story of hope and the country's recovery from a dark time - a fitting theme for Nazareth Academy's 2021 spring musical, said Hinsdale resident and cast member Harrison Gianares. After a canceled show in spring 2020 and a fall show compiled of individually recorded monologues, "Annie" takes a welcome step toward normal. The first half of the show is a compilation of individual recordings, but by the time the cast got to the second act, safety measures...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports April 13. Domestic battery arrests • A 40-year-old Hinsdale man was arrested April 6 on two misdemeanor complaints of making contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a family member. He was charged and taken to DuPage County Jail. • A 36-year-old Chicago man was arrested at April 7 on two misdemeanor complaints of making contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a family member. He was taken and transported to DuPage County Jail. Driver, passenger arrested Jul...
Hinsdale Hospital Foundation Junior Board members learn important skills during their tenure - like leadership, service and communication. Over the past year, the board's executive committee has developed another area of expertise: adaptability. "This year was definitely an adjustment, and we call it a lost year, a building year to restructure the way a lot of things are done on the board," said senior Alegra Waverley of Hinsdale, who serves as the communications and...
Hinsdale residents have until May 1 to purchase a new vehicle stickers. All vehicles registered in the state of Illinois with a Hinsdale address must also be registered with the village through the purchase of a vehicle license sticker. Stickers must be displayed by May 1. Residents who purchase a sticker after May 1 will incur a $ 25 late fee per sticker. Vehicles not displaying the current year’s vehicle sticker are also subject to a citation. Stickers cost $48 for passenger vehicles, $24 for motorcycles, $63 for trucks w...
Thirty-five Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 33 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported two new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,653, up from 1,618 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had nine confirmed COVID-19 patients and one patient awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported five new cases from April 7-13, all of which invol...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22 Hinsdale Central South School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86.org Hinsdale Public Library Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info On the draft agenda: Helen O’Neill scholarship, presentation of officer slate, emergency operational changes, executive director annual review recommendation Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: permit fee c...
The four Hinsdale High School District 86 candidates who won the April 6 election were the top vote-getters in every precinct in their shared hometown of Hinsdale. According to unofficial election results. Peggy James, Debbie Levinthal, Terri Walker and Jeff Waters also won all eight precincts in Clarendon Hills, five precincts scattered among Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, unincorporated DuPage County and Westmont, and the Cook County portion of Hinsdale (Cook County precinct breakouts were not available at press time). In the...
Community Consolidated Elemen-tary District 181 announced last week that two of its administrators are moving on to other opportunities. John Munch, assistant superintendent of human resources for the past seven years, has accepted the superintendent position at LaGrange Highlands Elementary District 106. At Monday’s school board meeting, board member Meeta Patel expressed her thanks for Munch’s service, particularly through seasons of staff turnover. “He’s been tremendous part of the district through all of the changes...
With COVID-19 canceling the annual visits from veterans and speakers for Hinsdale Middle School's World War II days, a group of HMS parents designed a pop-up museum. The stage in the cafetorium provided a perfect backdrop for the displays. HMS mom Stephanie Konieczka shows District 181 Foundation member Meg Cooper some of the personal artifacts she donated to help create the displays. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Early transportation - It's hard to imagine traveling by horseback and carriage through town, as Hinsdaleans did when the village was first founded. According to Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale" "The livery stable was situated just north of the tracks, west of Washington Street. Liveries met all trains and 10 ride tickets could be purchased for $1. Some villages boarded their horses at the stable, others rented buggies for special occasions. This...
The search for a permanent administrative center for Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 continues after a Hinsdale office building was deemed too large and pricey. At Monday’s school board meeting, Rick Engstrom, assistant superintendent of business and operations, told board members that the 26,0000-square-foot building at 211 W. Chicago Ave. was the only one of seven options put forward by consultant JLL Commercial Real Estate deemed potentially viable. But Engstrom said the benefits of the site, namely its l...
