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A Hinsdale Devils 12U youth travel team journeyed to Cooperstown, N.Y., for a week-long tournament last month, blazing their way through victory after victory against a roster of squads from around the country. Head coach Ryan McLaughlin said the week was one to remember. "The kids played well," said McLaughlin, whose 12-year-old son, Luke, is on the team. "I would venture to say that there hasn't been a team that's done that well (in Cooperstown) from Illinois." McLaughlin...
Last summer provided a bit of a break for those who had stayed home during the first few months of the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants opened outdoor eating areas, neighbors held get-togethers in the backyard, and summer camps were offered in the park. Notably absent from that list was outdoor theater. But now it's back. And Barbara Zahora, director of Oak Park Festival Theatre's production of "The Tempest," said there's nothing like it. "We're all on a high because of it,"...
Ralph Henry Steinbarth, 94, a former Hinsdale resident, passed away peacefully at home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on June 25, 2021, surrounded by family and his longtime companion, Sue Johnson. Ralph was born in 1927 on Chicago's Southwest side to Henry and Adelaide, née Andrzejewski, Steinbarth. He attended St. Rita High School. After graduation, Ralph and life-long friend Frank O'Grady enlisted in the Navy and served in World War II in Guam. After the War, Ralph attended I...
Susan G. Leonhard, 61, of Burr Ridge, passed away on June 16, 2021, at Amita Hinsdale Hospital. Susan was born in 1960 in Chicago to Dr. Robert Geurkink and the Jean (Gustafson) Geurkink. Susan was married to William S. Leonhard at Hinsdale Covenant Church on Nov. 29, 1980. Susan "Geurks" was a graduate of the Hinsdale High School, class of 1978. She studied music theory at Hope College in Holland, Mich., for two years before leaving to pursue her "Mrs." degree. Susan was a...
A curricular emergency is in progress at Hinsdale Central High School. We need immediate action by the board of education to address the harm already imposed on rising 10th-graders who took Physics in the Universe and give rising ninth-graders the option to transfer into biology, the College Board-recommended prerequisite for AP Biology. Science courses scheduled to be eliminated from the curriculum — introductory honors biology and AP Physics 1 — must be retained. Under PITU, the first in a science course sequence that has n...
As we celebrate our country's independence this week, I can't help but chuckle about some of the crazy holidays the world has conjured up over the years. How do you celebrate National Zipper Day or World Mosquito Day in your household? What about Count Your Buttons Day or Super Mario Day? Want to know my opinion of Sweetest Day? Just ask my wife. Father's Day, however, is a different story, or at least it has been since I became a dad some 26 years ago. I never gave it much...
Summer is always an interesting time for newspapers. Government bodies — like village and school boards — typically shorten their agendas and might skip a meeting or two. Kids aren’t going to school and athletes aren’t playing high school sports. Typically, there just isn’t a lot of big news. Last summer was quite unusual, as Hinsdale and communities around the country dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and the social unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Here’s a sampling of headlines from stories we ran last summer...
Dan and I absolutely hated the first road trip we took, to visit Boston some 984 miles away. We split the 15-hour drive into two, complaint-filled days. Looking back, I see two problems: 1. We planned to camp on the way there and when we missed an exit, we decided to stay in a hotel, but we didn't have reservations, and there was a quilt convention in town, so it took forever to find a room. Whew! 2. We didn't bring enough snacks. We felt much different after our second road...
If summer is a time for leisure and soaking in the sun, no one told the folks working on the renovations at Hinsdale Central High School. The improvements now underway are part of a $140 million facilities improvement project approved by voters in April 2019. The plan includes projects at Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale South High School, and the district's new Transition Center in Burr Ridge. The leased building will provide an area where young adults with special...
One new Hinsdale resident has tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported one new case, and the Cook County Health Department reported no new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,830, up from 1,829 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had no confirmed COVID-19 patients and no patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokesman said. The rolling seven-day positivity rate for Region 8, which includes DuPage County, was .7 percent on...
Residents who are interested in joining The Hinsdalean’s pool of contributing columnists are invited to apply. Writers should email a sample column of 450 words along with ideas for three additional columns to editor Pam Lannom at [email protected]. The ideas don’t need to be detailed, but they are a factor in the selection process. Applicants should include their name, address and daytime phone number, along with a brief bio and a few sentences on why they are applying for the position (which is unpaid). One slo...
Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: water rate increase, construction observation contract for Chicago Avenue resurfacing, Hinsdale Senior Residences proposal from Ryan Companies, temporary increase in police officer staffing, Tollway update...
No matter how much time John and Karen Ochoa find to spend on their sailboat, it never seems like enough, John Ochoa said. He purchased his first boat with his brother-in-law in 1998, and for years enjoyed family adventures aboard the craft. Now that he and Karen are empty-nesters, the couple still take every chance they get to spend an afternoon, evening or even a full weekend enjoying Chicago from the vantage point of Lake Michigan. "It's a really unique way to see the...
Hinsdale loves a parade -The Hinsdale Central Red Devil cheerleaders encourage the crowd with a cheer as they march west along First Street during the village's Independence Day parade Saturday. Parade Grand Marshall Tim McElroy, retired assistant fire chief, waves from the bucket of a ladder truck as he celebrates the completion of 48 years of service with the Hinsdale Fire Department. Charlie Perez, Lilly Nabavi and Lily Gollogly offer a patriotic greeting to the fire...
Directing a municipality's development requires keen negotiating skills, according to Robb McGinnis. "You're trying to thread the needle between helping to protect the status quo in a neighborhood and helping the builder and homeowner get the home built," he explained. McGinnis joined Hinsdale's staff as building commissioner in 2006 and added community development director to his portfolio in 2009. He said his department is responsible for regulating development within the...
HEIDECKE CLINIC hits RECORD total The 23rd Annual Julie Heidecke Clinic, held virtually this year, raised a record high of more than $4,450 for the foundation that supports students from Hinsdale Central and Illinois State University. Julie Heidecke graduated from Hinsdale Central in 1997. She was the captain of the soccer team and was an All-Conference selection her senior year. She went on to Illinois State University to continue her soccer career. Unfortunately, Julie died in 1998 at the age of 19 in a car accident....
Looking back on her adventures is one of the many things that Barbara Riegger loves about travel. But sometimes, photos and videos just don't tell the story. "I wanted a journal that is easy to use and doesn't take a huge amount of time to fill with content," said Riegger. Instead of simply wishing for the perfect travel journal, she decided to use her vast experience as a traveler to create one of her own. "Travel. Experience. REMEMBER: A fun and inspirational travel diary,"...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports July 6. DUI arrest Paul F. Arthurs, 55, 813 Redstable Way, Oak Brook, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol level higher than .08, and stopping, parking or standing in the roadway at 6:28 p.m. July 3 at 55th and Madison streets. He was charged and released to appear in court. Items missing from home A chain and coin valued at $4,000 to $7,000 went missing from a home in the 10 block of North Stough Street between 11 a.m. May 13...
After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Uniquely Thursdays summer concert series sponsored by the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce returned to Burlington Park last week. Residents and visitors enjoyed conversation and music from Billy Elton on a near-perfect summer evening. True Company performs tonight, July 8, playing rock, pop, funk, reggae and country. Food along with beer, wine and hard seltzers are available for purchase at the event. (photos by Jon Langham for The...
Hinsdale residents heard sirens the night of June 20 when a fast-moving tornado tore through parts of nearby Woodridge. The intergovernmental agency responsible for sounding the sirens is the DuPage Public Safety Communications, known as DU-COMM. Brian Tegtmeyer, executive director of DU-COMM, said residents heard a pair of blasts from the Emergency Outdoor Warning Siren System. “We activated them twice: first on the tornado warning and the second time on the reported tornado,” Tegtmeyer said. DU-COMM operates as the cou...
Early worship - From Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," comes this picture of the Swedish Evangelical Church. "Organized about 1889, the Swedish Evangelical congregation built this church at 18 E. Fourth St. At the time, summer school was also held here to teach biblical history and the Swedish language. The first service in English was offered in 1922; in 1935, Swedish services were discontinued altogether. A new church was built in 1931 at Fourth Street...
Gosling is a pit bull terrier mix who is looking for his happily ever after. He would do well with kids 10 years and older. He's a playful and sweet 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $200. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org...
ANIMAL CAMPS n All Abilities Animal Friends Camp Fridays, July 9, 23, 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 provided with...
