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Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Advanced Video Communications was located at 51 S. Washington St. and Hinsdale Camera was soon to open at 49 S. Washington St. when this photo was taken. Today Toni Patisserie & Cafe and Kelsey Resale Boutique call these locations home. 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...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports Nov. 26. Motor vehicle theft arrest A 46-year-old Naperville man was arrested on felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle at 1:10 p.m. Nov. 19. The victim reported his vehicle was stolen while he was making a delivery in the 800 block of South Monroe Street, and the suspect was stopped by Countryside police driving the stolen vehicle. Fearson was charged and released to appear in court. DUI arrest A 37-year-old Waukegan woman was arrested for driving under the influence of...
The winter sports season is under way at Hinsdale Central High School. The boys and girls wrestling teams faced their first opponents at meets Tuesday. The boys hockey club - whose season spans multiple seasons - has been playing since September. This is the first in a series of three winter sports previews. The next installments will run Dec. 5 and 12. Boys hockey First game: Sept. 15 vs. Cobras (V won 6-2) Head coach: Jim Brooks Seasons as head coach: 1st season as head...
Children enrolled in Monday's Kids Open Art Studio began their morning session making a turkey centerpiece for the big day. Mallory Champ begins to glue a piece to her project, while Lauren Yoon colors some feathers for her bird. Nicholas Champ gets some advice from teacher Jimmy McDermott and Caroline Hendrie adds the eyes to her bird. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Due to the peculiarities of our family schedule, I assumed primary chef responsibilities in the Kokoris household right around the time when my daughter was born. This was a problem, because for most of my life, I have been a "cereal for dinner" kind of guy. Over the past two years, though, I have branched out. I now consider myself an expert in eggs, pasta and chili. Unfortunately for my family, the list kind of stops there. When I delicately broached the subject of having...
n Pizza with Santa Nov. 30 KLM Park 5901 County Line Road www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr (630) 789-7090 Santa is making a last minute stop by The Lodge at KLM Park for a pizza lunch. Be sure to bring a camera. Time: noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $30. RR n Salt Creek Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 Hinsdale Central High School 5500 S. Grant St. www.saltcreekballet.org The ballet company will opens its holiday season with performances at Hinsdale Central. Take photos with Santa after the 7 p.m. performance Nov. 30 and enjoy...
The November wind had a bite to it Friday afternoon in the parking lot of Hinsdale Central High School. But the warm soul of service wouldn't be chilled as students "stuffed the trucks" with essential food and other items in an effort to provide neighbors in need with a happy and healthy holiday season. The Thanksgiving food drive, jointly organized by the school's National Honor Society and Business Professionals of America club, benefited FISH food pantry of Downers Grove....
The village’s fall leaf collection program will continue through Thursday, Dec. 5. The village annually conducts a fall leaf pick-up program to keep streets cleaner and safer and to help keep leaves out of sewers and storm drains. The most important thing to remember is that leaves cannot be placed in the street for removal. Residents will receive free, unlimited weekly curbside collection of leaves in kraft paper yard waste bags. Bags may not exceed 34 gallons or 60 pounds. Plastic bags will not be picked up. Bagged l...
Lisabeth A. Dolan, nee Rieve, 66, of Hinsdale died Nov. 21, 2024. Liz was a licensed real estate broker at Compass in Hinsdale. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Casey) LeMay, Taylor (Adam) Entsminger, Alyssa (Sean) Bartosewcz and Alex (Allie) Dolan; her former husband and lifelong friend, Steven Dolan; her siblings, Catherine (Bill) McDonald, Donald (Holli) Rieve and Maredith (Jeff Dann) Splendoria; her grandchildren, Jack, Sabrina and Hunter LeMay, Rieve, Monroe...
Janet Gardner Fleming, 71, of Norwood, N.C., formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away Nov. 20, 2024 at her home. Janet was born in Hendersonville, N.C. in 1953. She spent a majority of her working life as a retirement planner, and then retired in marketing, working for Summit Marketing. After relocating to Norwood in July of 2019, she was very active in the local community, having served as president of the Community Service League, treasurer of a book club and in several...
What is a swing actor? At any moment during the run of "Cinderella" at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Kevin Kuska may be called upon to step into the role of chef or king - or summoned to spread a special message from the prince. "I will step into any of those three roles with as little as maybe an hour's notice," said Kuska, a swing actor in the current production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella", playing now through Dec. 29. Should an actor playing any of the...
Angela Lavelli had been at work for several hours before she embarked on a 10 a.m. shopping excursion Friday. As owner of Café la Fortuna in Hinsdale, she gets an early start - and her coffee shop is the first stop of the day for many of her customers. She warmly greets them by name as they walk through her doors. Two of her co-workers will celebrate the holidays with her. Daughter Alejandra and son-in-law Miguel also work at her shop. The celebration will begin with a big...
The Community House was where Hinsdale native Dana Reko learned about etiquette, gathered for Girl Scout Troop activities and, most formatively, took fortnightly dance class as a middle schooler. "I haven't used ballroom dancing since," she admitted with a laugh. Having now settled in Hinsdale with her own family, Dana appreciates the nonprofit center's services in a way she never did as a youth. "Our kids, from when they were little, started Tiny Toes music classes there,"...
A 16-year-old Hinsdale South High School student from Willowbrook remains in custody after he was arrested Nov. 21 of bringing a loaded gun to school. He has been charged with one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in public — school and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm, both felonies. On Nov. 21, authorities at Hinsdale South received information that a student had brought to school a loaded firearm, later identified as a 9mm Taurus GX-4 handgun, according to a press release from DuPage County S...
DuPage County and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning are holding a virtual open house for the DuPage County Safety Action Plan from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Residents can share their experiences and help shape the future of traffic safety in the region. Register at bit.ly/dupagesapwebinar to receive a link to participate. For more details, visit the project website at engage.cmap.illinois.gov/dupage....
The Community Consolidated Elementary District 181 Board intends to hire a new top superintendent in late 2025 or early 2026 to replace Hector Garcia, who will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year. At their Nov. 18 regular meeting, board members unanimously approved a succession timeline for the superintendent’s post, which calls for the search process to begin next fall and the new superintendent to start work July of 2026. The decision came after a discussion of two succession plan options in collaboration with B...
Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearings on 326 E. Sixth (home demolition and new construction) and properties for inclusion on Significant Structures Property List; sign permit reviews for 9 E. First (Celestial Art Curation), 19 W. First (Gone Grazy), 49 S. Washington (Kelsey Resale Boutique) and 12 E. Hinsdale Ave. (Hinsdale Wine Shop); discussion of Memorial Building plaques...
Students at Oak School attended an assembly last month called "Ease the Tease," which was performed by classmates and professional actors who presented the subject in a thoughtful and fun manner. Owen Oranu had a chance to participate in a skit. In the audience, Chace Cantalupo along with Georgia Eliopoulos, Rea Gojani and Coco Mason react to the actors. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Mike Lach has taken advantage of the superintendent report agenda item at Hinsdale High School District 86 Board meetings to focus on the goals he wants to accomplish and the progress being made. The Nov. 21 board meeting was no exception. One of this themes was working together. “We are a better community when we work together,” he said before announcing the formation of a small parent-student curriculum committee. “We’ll keep growing this committee as we need to,” he said. “We want to be able to hear from parents and...
Nicholas Champ is focused on the first stage of creating a balloon turkey during an art project at the Kids Open Art Studio Monday at The Community House. More than a dozen children worked the morning away, fashioning all the pieces to create a festive bird for a Thanksgiving Day centerpiece. Please turn to Page 53 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Gandolf is a 7-year-old wizard of whiskers who knows exactly what he wants in life: good food and self-care! Gandolf is looking for a home that celebrates his independent spirit. He's perfect for someone who appreciates a pet with personality and a taste for the finer things (like fresh greens and quiet naps). Ready to make room in your heart and home for this magical senior? Stop by the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center, visit...
Blanket Drive Until Dec. 1 Hinsdale Covenant Church 412 S. Garfield Ave. www.hinsdalecovenant.com (630) 323-2318 The church is collecting new and used blankets of any kind, lap throws, baby blankets, spreads, sheets and towels for needy families in the inner city. Pack ’n’ plays are also welcome. Donations should be left inside the main entrance on Garfield Avenue or placed by the front door on the benches; pickups are also available. Clothing and Winterwear Drive Dec. 2-17 Hinsdale Central 5500 S. Grant St. Donation gen...
It's November in Hinsdale and you know what that means: CHRISTMAS IS HERE! I always marvel at how fast halls are decked and stockings are hung in our village mere hours after Halloween candy bowls are emptied, but our family takes a slightly slower approach. I'm not saying I haven't checked our lights to make sure all bulbs are functioning or sorted decorations, but Thanksgiving is the real MVP around here. It's not so much about the food (though my mom's twice-baked potatoes...
AP RECOGNIZES CENTRAL TEENS Eleven Hinsdale Central students earned the AP Capstone Diploma and two earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate during the 2023-24 school year. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration and presentation skills that are essential to academic success. With the help of dedicated teachers, the AP Capstone students explored their passions through scholarly research as part of an impactful, multi year program. AP Capstone Diploma students...
“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” — Cicero As we sit at the table on Thanksgiving, many will take time to list all the things for which they are grateful. In what has become an annual tradition at the paper, we dedicate this space today to name all the things for which we — and all Hinsdaleans — can be thankful, one for each day leading up to and including the holiday. Nov. 1 — the loved ones we’ve lost and remember today, All Saints’ Day Nov. 2 — anyone who had th...
