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Pint-sized painter - Murray Henderson handed his painting knife over to James Koscielniak to add a few touches to a piece featuring Babe Ruth and Shoeless Joe Jackson. "I simultaneously combine abstract and realism to create a dynamic often called 'a cool piece of controlled chaos on canvas,' " Henderson said of his art. James' sister, Emilia, also got a turn with the knife as mom Iowna watched during the 49th annual Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts Show at Burlington...
Ninety-six percent of educators agree providing year-round access to books is important to student learning. Ninety-four percent of parents agree reading books over the summer will help their child during the school year. Seventy-four percent of kids say reading fiction and nonfiction helps them understand the world, according to Scholastic. And 100 percent of librarians at the Hinsdale Public Library hope kids, teens and adults will sign up for their summer reading club, which runs through July 31. A summer reading kick-off...
The DuPage County Health Department reported 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 3,718, compared to 3,640 last week. The Cook County Health Department is no longer reporting on cases specific to Hinsdale. Hinsdale High School District 86 reported 24 positive cases as of June 3, including four staff members, nine seven at Central and two students at South. Community Consolidated School District 181 has not provided an update...
U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley is a Democrat. His party was listed incorrectly in a June 2 article. Also, Lucy Chang Evans was inadvertently omitted from a list of Democratic candidates running to represent the 3rd District on the DuPage County Board that ran with the article....
Hinsdale Village Board 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: KLM dog park hours, FOP contract, outdoor dining permits, designate The Bagley House a historic landmark Hinsdale Zoning Board of Appeals 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearings on 933 S. Grant St. and 527-541 Kensington Court Subdivision...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business June 2, board members: • voted 6-1, with Jeff Waters voting no, to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Hinsdale High School Teachers Association for 13 early release Wednesdays during the 2022-23 school year. Waters said his vote did not indicate a lack of support for teachers but his opposition to the early release program. • unanimously approved a three-year contract with SchoolLinks, which will replace Naviance, to provide college and career guidance ser...
Hinsdale High School District 86 will use $2.7 million from the education fund to cover higher than expected costs for Phase 3 referendum projects. The school board June 2 agreed to transfer the excess funds, which were generated by corporate replacement tax receipts that came in over budget, unused salaries for some staff positions the district has been unable to fill and travel and supply funds that were not spent due to COVID-19, Josh Stephenson, chief financial officer,...
ART CAMPS n Summer Arts Camps June 13-Aug. 19 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale https://www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Step into a time machine in the Art Studio and explore the art and culture of yesterday and today while imagining what the world will become tomorrow. Three themed weeks (past/present/future) run three times each throughout the summer, featuring painting, sculpture and mixed media projects. The camp is for ages 5 to 13. Campers also can sign up for an individual day. There is no camp...
Pat is a tabby cat who is ready to meet her new family. She would do well with kids 8 years and older. She's a sweet 1-year-old girl who likes to snuggle up on the couch and watch a movie. Her adoption fee is $25 during the month of June. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public from 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. Interested adopters are encouraged...
Finding something new and exciting to do this summer doesn't have to involve a lot of searching, planning, travel or even money. From long-extinct animals to larger-than-life art sculptures, it all can be found just miles from home. Outdoor art installation Cantigny Park and the Mexican Cultural Center of DuPage have teamed up to create a 48-piece art exhibit that pairs the talents of six artists from Mexico City with the beauty of Cantigny. Matt LaFond, Cantigny's executive...
The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Fine Arts Show was held last weekend in Burlington Park. Emmett Drechsel spent some time studying the work of James Cole. Photographer Scott Sternberg makes some adjustments to his display. The show had almost 90 artists participating this year. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
What does the athletics administrative assistant do? The thrilling action of high school sports has nothing on the Hinsdale Central athletic department. Just ask the department's administrative assistant, Wanda Swik. "Everything is crazy in here," Swik remarked early this week above the relentless din of cafeteria construction work across the hall. "Now we have summer camps, and we're limited in summer camp space because the fieldhouse is getting worked on. It never ends."...
Betty Jean "BJ" Anderson Stroup, nee Hendrickson, passed away on May 1, 2022, at King Bruwaert House in Burr Ridge, with her family by her side. At 99 years of age, there is, perhaps, no one who lived every day so cheerfully as Betty Jean. Born in 1923 in Chicago to Robert T. and Linda Louise Hendrickson, nee Frentzel, Betty Jean grew up alongside her older brother, Bill. Betty Jean was surrounded by a steady example of hard work as she watched her father and grandfather run...
Peggy Joyce Umsted, née Hatmaker, 92, of Savannah, Ga., formerly of Hinsdale, died peacefully June 4, 2022, surrounded by her husband and children. Peggy was born in Leavenworth, Wash., to Leona Stephens and William Hatmaker. She was educated in Leavenworth and graduated from Washington State University with a degree in education. Peggy accepted a teaching position in Palo Alto, Calif., and taught third- and fifth-grade students. In 1955, Peggy met and married Louis Franklin U...
Alfred F Kugel, 91, a 66-year resident of Hinsdale, passed away May 11, 2022. He was a child prodigy, reading at 4 years old, graduating at the head of his classes and gathering scholarships to further his education. He was appointed a Baker Scholar as a student at the Harvard Business School. He was a retired former partner in Stein Roe and Farnham, an investment counseling firm in Chicago. On retirement, he could actively pursue his hobby, philately, garnering many awards for his exhibits. He also enjoyed traveling, visitin...
Charles Wayne Bolton, 90, of Downers Grove, a former 35-year resident of Hinsdale, died June 4, 2022. A native of Missouri, Charles, also known as Chuck, was the ninth child of James and Gertrude Bolton of Mindenmines. Charles attended Pittsburgh State University, earning a degree in education. After graduating, Charles volunteered for the Army and served in counterintelligence in South Korea and Japan during the Korean War. On returning to the U.S., Charles returned to Pittsb...
Jonathan "Jon" Paul Groch Sr., 60, of Hinsdale, passed away June 2, 2022. Jon grew up on the south side of Chicago, graduating from St. Laurence High School in 1979. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in 1983 and a master's in business administration from the University of Chicago in 1989. He and Nancy met at a friend's Christmas party in December 1986 and married in June 1990. Together they grounded their family in faith, unconditional love...
I am thrilled that Kari Galassi is throwing her hat into the ring for DuPage County Board. I have known Kari and her family for many years. I have always admired Kari’s deep involvement with her children and their many activities, while demonstrating a great capacity to get things done for her community. In 2019, Kari led the campaign to pass the District 86 referendum, which dramatically improved the already crumbling school infrastructure, allowing our district to maintain the excellence for which it has been known. In 2...
I am a proud mom of three young kids. My kids’ futures are the top consideration for every decision my husband and I make — whether that be where to live, where to send them to school or for whom to vote. We chose to live in Hinsdale and DuPage County because of low crime, school performance and a better quality of life for our children. We never had concerns previously about whether our kids would be safe at school or in their community, receive quality educations or have endless opportunity once they graduate. But with cri...
It was bound to happen. It does every year. I shudder and deadpan, "Summer is coming," like some bizarro "Game of Thrones" extra. The pages of the calendar turn and suddenly, summer is not just coming but here, taking off its Crocs and making itself comfortable for the next 90 some-odd days. From a child's perspective, life couldn't be better but for us parents? Send thoughts, prayers and popsicles. On deadline day, we're rounding Week 2 of summer vacation in our house...
People shouldn’t have to fear for their lives when they go shopping, but that’s become an unfortunate reality in recent years. Smash and grabs have become a popular choice for criminal networks, who break into retail stores, take all the goods they like and resell them online. They then use the profits they make to fund other criminal activities. As a state senator for suburban Chicago, I couldn’t stand seeing our economies stunted and knowing there was a spillover effect on other crimes. That’s why I sponsored the Organiz...
After spending months with a classroom full of 3-year-olds, summer is a particularly quiet time for Kathy Behrens, teaching assistant at Hinsdale Covenant Preschool. Behrens was a preschooler herself when her family first moved to the village. And while her life has included stints in Texas, Minnesota and London, Hinsdale has always been home, Behrens said. It's where she and husband Chris, a Darien native, raised their three children, and where Behrens found her unexpected...
A nutty idea - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," shows the home located at 219 E. Third St., which was built in 1887 by a "public-spirited" Deming Preston. "He noted an absence in his new prairie community - it had no squirrels. To rectify this, Preston and other residents purchased several dozen pair to populate the village. In addition to this successful effort, the resourceful Preston served as a local bank president, volunteer fire chief,...
The Rotary Club of Hinsdale, in partnership with the USO and The Community House, held its annual Bikes for Military Kids program this month. One hundred children of military members received bikes and helmets from the club. Petty Officer First Class Johnny Grays along with Rotary Club member Tom Norton help Vera Keenan with her new bike. Zinnia Sereda and her mom, Sharon, are all smiles with her choice. The Army's Wesley Tanner helps his daughter, Rey, on her new bike. Grays...
A team of individuals from several departments work together to keep students in Hinsdale High School District 86 safe, security director Kevin Simpson told board members at their June 2 meeting. “There are some unsung heroes that are involved,” Simpson said, pointing to deans and counselors. “They are all vital to our threat assessment teams. Our threat assessment teams are ahead of the curve of where I think most districts are.” Simpson presented the security update in the wake of the May 24 Uvalde school shooting, when 19...
